Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 236 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
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Kylian Mbappe scored twice including one brilliant individual goal as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday to climb into third in La Liga. The post Mbappe scores brace as Real Madrid thrash Sevilla 4-1 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The Diocese of Awka has rejected the suspension of its bishop, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, and threatened to withdraw from the Church of Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/awka-diocese-threatens-to-quit-church-of-nigeria-over-bishops-suspension/
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Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has warned Fulani herders against taking the law into their own hands after brokering peace in Song LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-gov-cautions-herders-against-unlawful-acts/
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The All Progressives Congress has won all 21 chairmanship and 239 councillorship seats in the Kogi State Local Government elections held on Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-lg-poll-apc-wins-all-21-chairmanships-239-council-seats/
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