Nigeria
Nigeria’s #EndSARS police brutality protest movement morphs into nationwide uprising
October 28, 2020The most significant protest movement in the African nation’s recent history could bring about the rebirth of the country—if the state and its critics gain faith in each other—or the end of Nigeria as we know...
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Nigerian cinema breaks out to wide audience with Netflix’s “Lionheart”
January 8, 2019It’s a slice of life into a woman’s journey for purpose with feel-good elements, and done with cultural flare that American audiences may not be used to seeing.
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Nigeria elections approach amid economic distress and terror attacks
January 16, 2015Nigeria is in the news again because of vicious attacks by the extremist jihadi group Boko Haram in the country's Northeastern state of Borno.
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Shell must be held accountable for murder, say Nigerian victims
March 1, 2012The case could mean that the days of corporations getting away with massive human rights abuse without legal consequence may be coming to an end.
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Weeklong “Occupy Nigeria” strike wins victory
January 17, 2012A weeklong nationwide strike resulted in a victory for Nigerians as the government on Monday agreed to partially restore a popular fuel subsidy.
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