What did life look like before independence? For many young Nigerians today, it’s hard to imagine. The closest some might think of is slavery, but by the 1950s, that era was long gone. Instead, ...

It’s a world of endless parties and sleepless nights. A relentless celebration that turns West Africa – and especially Nigeria’s largest city, Lagos – into one of the hottest destinations on the ...

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A 15-year-old Nigerian has set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest art canvas to raise awareness for autism. Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, who is autistic, executed a ...

Nigeria’s life expectancy may continue to be low if poverty, hunger, food insecurity, and poor access to healthcare continue unchecked, leading experts have warned. Already, the latest United Nations ...

Nigeria has a booming film industry, but critics of Nollywood (ph) say its biggest productions often emphasize a glitzy version of Nigerian life. Now an emerging film festival in the city of Lagos, ...

Singer and hypeman Slimcase has hailed Wizkid, describing his lifestyle as the most extravagant in the country’s music industry. Slimcase, who has collaborated with Wizkid on hits like “Gucci Snake,” ...

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