If We Could #BringBackOurGirls, They Might Not Be Welcomed With Open Arms
Some of the girls and women abducted by Boko Haram have escaped or been rescued. But freedom does not mean an end to their ordeal.
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Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Lack Of Address Will Stop These Deliverymen
Lots of houses in Nigeria have no numbers, so deliveries are often late. But two techies have devised a solution. And they're creating new jobs in the process.
Meet A Tractor That Can Plow Fields And Talk To The Cloud
A city boy came up with a great idea for farmers in Africa: a mini-tractor that costs only $4,000 and has cool digital features.
In Wake Of Brussels Attack, A Look At Other Cities Recently Hit By Violence
While the tragedy in Brussels is the focus of headlines around the world, there have been a number of other strikes in the past 10 days in places such as Nigeria and Yemen.
How Did St. Patrick Get To Be The Patron Saint Of Nigeria?
The Irish have a long history in the country. And in case you were wondering, Guinness stout is the second most popular beer.
Zika Isn't The Only Outbreak; Nigeria Struggles To Rein In Lassa Fever
Spread mainly by rodents, Lassa is a perennial but small problem. Yet a current outbreak has claimed over 100 lives and is proving difficult to quash.
Boko Haram Attacks Village In Nigeria; Dozens Reportedly Dead
A survivor told The Associated Press he heard the screams of children as militants firebombed the village of Dalori. It was the third attack this week suspected to have been carried out by the group.
Symphony Of The City: Nigerian Artist Draws Songs From The Bustling Market
Emeka Ogboh's exhibition, "Market Symphony," brings listeners the rich sounds of a Lagos market. "There are stories in the soundscape," he tells NPR's Michel Martin. "There are stories from the city."
A Nigerian Actress Had An Unlikely Dream: Make A Movie About Fistula
Fistula, an injury that can result from childbirth, causes incontinence. Health groups supported the idea of a film, but nobody wanted to back it. That didn't stop Stephanie Linus from making Dry.
John Boyega Is Awakening 'Star Wars' Fans In Nigeria
The actor who plays Finn, a disillusioned Stormtrooper in the new film, has said he's "a confident, Nigerian, black, chocolate man." Nigerian filmgoers are over the moon.