The visitors went behind in the seventh minute after Wilfried Ndidi dawdled on the ball, allowing Chelsea youngster Mason Mount to nip in, steal it and finish past goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.

Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu has attacked his former club over their decision to sell Alex Iwobi to Everton for £30million on transfer deadline day.

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An Islamic boarding school has been revealed as a 'house of torture' after authorities raided the building on Thursday.

The Nigeria international, 21, bagged a brace in the 2-2 draw and marked his Champions League goals by re-enacting Ronaldo's iconic 'Siii' celebration in front of the Real fans.

The American side announced in a statement that Promise had died on Wednesday evening, but did not specify the cause of death. He captained Nigeria to a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Alagba, meaning 'Elder', the tortoise died today after suffering from an illness. She lived with the ruler of Ogbomoso's palace, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade, in Nigeria.

New UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was just 10 when his family uprooted him from Nigeria to an all-white school in New Zealand.

Roberto Firmino opened the scoring following Gabriel Jesus' assist, but Senegal were level after Sadio Mane won a penalty. Famara Diedhiou stepped up to score, and it remained level.

Okri is always good company and these 20-odd tales showcase his lucid prose and freewheeling imagination.

Neymar has been ruled out for four weeks with a grade two hamstring strain. The 27-year-old begun his recovery in Paris on Monday after picking up the injury against Nigeria.

The little boy in Nigeria threw the sulk due to his toy Winnie the Pooh not staying on the back of his tricycle but when his auntie makes fun of him he quickly regains self-control.

Many reported that they were beaten regularly by their captors after they were released from the prison-like building with bars over its windows in Ibadan on Monday.

Hope Olusegun Aroke is currently under investigation in Nigeria after officials said he masterminded a 'mega scam' worth at least $1m (£773,000) from within the confines of a Lagos prison.

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A person in South West England has been diagnosed with monkeypox, Public Health England said, and they are now being treated at St Thomas' Hospital in London (pictured).

Thick black smoke could be seen billowing into the air over Gloryland Estate in the Isheri Olofin neighbourhood on the outskirts of Lagos at around 8am on Thursday.

Cardi B is currently taking Africa by storm on her first tour of the continent. 

Nyekachi Douglas of Nigeria was one of the final three for Miss World. When it was announced that Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica won the crown instead of Douglas, the woman happily celebrated.

The 18-year-old was born in Ealing, London but has Nigerian parents so therefore can play for England or Nigeria. The winger is currently playing at left-back for the Gunners.

The UK-based Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust (HART) says the nomadic Fulani group has targeted Christian farmers in Nigeria with an 'aggressive and strategic land grabbing policy'.

Dozens of fighters driving trucks and motorcycles stormed into Kwarangulum in Nigeria on Tuesday, shooting residents and burning homes after looting food (file photo of soldiers in the region).

The Nigeria international has been a key man for Leicester this term but Brendan Rodgers revealed before the clash with Aston Villa that Wilfred Ndidi had been injured in training on Tuesday.

Michael Oluronbi, originally from Nigeria and living in Birmingham, was convicted of 15 counts of rape, seven counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault.

Manchester United's decision to sign Odion Ighalo on loan in the final few hours of deadline day last week certainly raised a few eyebrows. But can he deliver for the club he has supported for years?

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Nobody is laughing at Odion Ighalo now. The "joke" whose deadline day signing for Man United from China created more social media traffic than Brexit Day celebrated his first start with a goal.

Reverend Lawan Andimi was killed in Nigeria on Monday, days after appealing for help in a video released by Boko Haram. The Christian pastor was abducted earlier this month.

Michael Oluronbi, originally from Nigeria and living in Birmingham, was convicted of 15 counts of rape, seven counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault.

Professor Chris Whitty, who was born in a quiet Surrey village but spent most of his childhood in Nigeria, was little known outside of medical circles before his appointment as England's top doctor.

Dramatic travel restrictions imposed across the continent will see rich and poor alike reliant on the same doctors and resources available in their home country.

Israel Adesanya is providing 10,000 three-ply face masks and 1,000 eye protection face shields with his own money to healthcare workers at Whanganui Hospital in New Zealand.

John Fashanu, 57, who is now living in Abuja, Nigeria, spoke about his late brother Justin on today's GMB, admitting he didn't want his brother to 'embarass' the family by coming out as gay.

The basketball player, 28, commented on a photo of Khloe sitting beside their daughter True, 'The Queen and Princess.' Lately, Tristan has been especially complimentary towards Khloe.

The 22-year-old reality star lost her best friend status with Kylie Jenner when it was revealed that she had kissed Tristan, but insisted during a polygraph test that there was nothing more between the pair.

Kate Beckinsale partied until the early hours with Meghan Trainor as they attended a star-studded Christmas bash on Tuesday.

The 35-year-old reality star rocked a gorgeous sequin coat while her baby girl wore a darling red dress for a few selfies with her mom.

Dr. Simon Ourian, a Beverly Hills-based dermatologist, works with A-list clients including Kim Kardashian West, Khloe Kardashian, and Jenna Dewan.

Basketball star and famous ex of Khloe Kardashian, Tristan Thompson, took to Instagram on Thursday on the occasion of his son Prince's third birthday.

Khloe Kardashian was the stand-out star on Sunday night's Keeping Up With The Kardashians finale, as she transformed into her mother Kris Jenner.

As the family momager, she takes a cut of her darling daughters income.

Kourtney Kardashian had a blast impersonating sister Kim Kardashian for Sunday night's Keeping Up With the Kardashians finale, and she had the pictures to show for it. 

Kourtney Kardashian's sons Mason and Reign Disick celebrated their tenth and fifth birthdays on Saturday. But Khloe Kardashian was one family member who didn't post to Instagram for them.

The little child was in a black sweater over a red tartan dress with black boots as she walked around her mother's Calabasas mansion.

The leggy 35-year-old Revenge Body star was posing in the new SKIMS sleepwear line which Kim launched earlier this month to great success.

It was the first time the 40-year-old reality star had the honor of hosting the bash which drew Joan Collins, Kathy Griffin, Sia, Travis Scott, and Travis Barker

Kourtney Kardashian was joined by two of her three kids, 10 year old Mason and five year old Reign, plus drummer Travis Barker as they visited Kanye West's warehouse.

She had a turbulent year that saw her call an end to her relationship with Tristan. And Khloe reflected on her rocky 12 months as she rang in the New Year on Tuesday with a thought-provoking post.

The photo was taken at the Kardashian's annual Christmas Eve party, and was posted to a video montage Khloe shared reflecting on her 2019. The snap was posted Wednesday.

Kendall Jenner shared an adorable video that featured herself as a toddler with a baby Kylie Jenner and teen Khloe Kardashian in charge.