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Limited coverage this month. See events for details.
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Several serious events are happening in Nigeria. Authorities demolished a large waterfront community in Lagos, which displaced thousands of people who had lived there for decades. Separately, a canoe accident killed 25 people, and there are reports of ongoing violence in the country.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the acclaimed Nigerian author, has lost her son. The death has prompted widespread calls for an overhaul of Nigeria's healthcare system. In response, the Nigerian government has vowed to take action to improve the country's healthcare sector.
Health officials in Kano state have suspended three medical personnel following the death of a woman after surgery. In a separate development, the state government has launched a public awareness campaign and is distributing free medication to combat whooping cough.
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Jan 31
Lagos authorities face protests over evictions and demolitionsPolice in Lagos, Nigeria, used tear gas on residents protesting the demolition of homes in the Makoko area, a large floating shanty town. Authorities have ordered the community to be cleared. Separately, two activists are facing trial for protesting against the demolition policies. The events highlight tensions over housing and urban development in Africa's largest city.
Jan 16
Multiple tragedies in Lagos spark public concern over safety and servicesA series of separate, tragic incidents in Lagos, Nigeria, has drawn public attention. A public school building collapsed in the Ikorodu area, causing panic. Separately, author Chimamanda Adichie has accused a Lagos hospital of medical negligence in the death of her son. In another unrelated event, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo mourned two brothers from his state who were killed in a fire at a building in Lagos.