Nigerian Police chief suspends officer over lawyer killing
Nigeria's police chief has ordered the suspension of an officer who allegedly shot dead a female lawyer in the main city Lagos on Christmas Day.
Nigerian Bar Association alleges "trigger happy" policeman shot lawyer Bolanle Raheem dead on Christmas Day.
At least three people died in an explosion that rocked Okenne town, in central Nigeria, where President Buhari was expected for a visit.
The Security Advisor of The Gambian government insists alleged coup leaders arrested last week had planned to take over the State House.
Writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani reflects on the possible consequences of the Nigerian government's decision to introduce mothertongue as the compulsory language of primary school education.
(Photo: Lawyer Bolanle Raheem. Credit: Raheem family)
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