Nigeria

Borno State’s ‘first’ female photographer wants to alter international perceptions of the region

While seeking reassurances about the legitimacy of Bola Tinubu’s election victory, young people want solutions to the problems blighting their hopes

‘Many people’ injured as authorities continued to fight fire at Rumuekpe-Nkpoku trunk line on Friday

Ruling party candidate defends credibility of election and calls on citizens to unite around him after he is declared president

Vote has been ‘irretrievably compromised’, says Labour party chairman

Electoral commission refutes allegations of lack of transparency levelled by main opposition parties

Country changed its currency in what is believed to be an attempt to stop politicians from stockpiling notes to buy votes

Race to succeed president Buhari expected to be closest in country’s history

Run-up marred by violence with killing of a senatorial candidate in volatile southeast region latest in series of serious incidents

Africa’s biggest economy has average life expectancy of 53 and is beset with poverty, debt and regional Islamic insurgency

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Follow-up to much-admired debut Stay with Me focuses on characters from opposite sides of the track

Banditry, criminality and murder force many Nigerians to flee to Niger where as a diaspora they lose their vote

Settlement ends one of the longest-running civil actions in the Netherlands

The Nigeria captain’s father is currently receiving emergency treatment in hospital

At the end of the match Messi embraced Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli

Lionel Messi bagged the first before Nigeria equalised and then late drama unfolded

Lionel Messi’s Argentina must beat Nigeria as Denmark face France in Moscow

Messi has become a tortured soul who carries the fierce demands of 45 million people

Stunning second half brace sets up Argentina showdown as Sigurdsson skies late penalty

Brazil are up against Costa Rica after their opening draw while Nigeria face Iceland

Own goal and penalty from Luka Modric secures three points in Kaliningrad

African sides unlikely to break new ground at this year’s World Cup in Russia

Messi needs to carry Argentina while Super Eagles Nigeria could spring a surprise

Southgate’s side made hard work of win in final Wembley outing before the World Cup

Gernot Rohr has put his faith in youth and his vibrant side can reach the knockouts

Weakness of domestic game on the continent still a major barrier to real progress at international level

Cunningham continues to paddle his own canoe to the bafflement of his fellow panellists

Emmet Malone in Brasilia hears the Nigerian manager decline to let his goalkeeper off the hook

France coach defends Olivier Giroud but praises roll played by replacement Antoine Griezmann

Goalkeeper Victor Enyeama gifts Paul Pogba late opener before Joseph Yobo own goal

Nigerians strong in defence but a first quarter-final appearance seems unlikely

Scoreless draw against Ecuador enough to top Group F but performance lacked intensity

Still doubts over Lionel Messi’s supporting cast as Sabella’s side leak lose way without him

Both South Americans and Nigeria have something to prove in Porto Alegre

Edin Dzeko had goal incorrectly ruled out for offside in loss to Nigeria

Bosnia hope to get off the mark with victory over the African champions

Broadcaster receives more than 400 complaints about Italy commentary

Preparations dogged by lack of proper kit and players failing to attend training camp

Defender Elderson Echiejil injured in game against Greece