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Nigeria's Ben Dancer attempts to break world record for non-stop dancing (opens the original)
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A Nigerian dancer is attempting to dance non-stop for seven days in order to set a new world record. Benjamin Daniel, known as Ben Dancer, is aiming to dance for 168 hours - 41 hours longer than the current record for the longest individual dance marathon. Guinness World Records has yet to confirm whether the attempt qualifies as an official record. The BBC has contacted the organisation for comment. Young people have been gathering in recent days to cheer him on at Freedom Park in Lagos, filmin
Illegal mining in Niger state: 37 suspects die in Nigerian custody (opens the original)
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Thirty-seven people accused of illegal mining in north-central Nigeria have died in custody, local officials said. Police have set up an investigation into the deaths, which the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) blamed on an apparent disease outbreak. However, an intelligence report shared with AFP news agency suggested the group died because of overcrowding and poor ventilation inside the detention facility in Niger state. "We believe they suffocated because there was no ventila
Russia to open more cultural centres in Africa as it seeks to broaden influence (opens the original)
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Russia is expanding its network of cultural and educational centres in Africa as it seeks to strengthen ties beyond its military and security co-operation on the continent. The centres will promote the Russian language, education, science and culture, while supporting various projects, Russia's humanitarian agency says. Known as "Russian Houses", eight of 11 new centres are due to open in Africa, where 16 have already been set up over the years. Russia's state-controlled paramilitary force Afric
At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say - AOL (opens the original)
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At least 37 people have died after inhaling toxic fumes while allegedly stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State, an environmental group in the oil-rich region says. Many are still missing after more than 100 people descended on Okari Jetty in Okrika in small boats to collect the refined fuel under cover of darkness, according to the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC). The police told the BBC an investigation was ongoing to determine the figures of those affected af
At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say (opens the original)
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At least 37 people have died after inhaling toxic fumes while allegedly stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State, an environmental group in the oil-rich region says. Many are still missing after more than 100 people descended on Okari Jetty in Okrika in small boats to collect the refined fuel under cover of darkness, according to the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC). The police told the BBC an investigation was ongoing to determine the figures of those affected af
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