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Global’s Yvonne Schalle visits VanSuya in Surrey to taste the authentic flavours of Nigeria and learn more about the restaurant owner’s journey to creating the popular spot.

A Nigerian family who says they are fleeing religious persecution is pleading to stay in Canada amid imminent deportation after entering as asylum-seekers via the now-shuttered Roxham Road. The mother of the family says she sees the deportation order from federal immigration officials as a death sentence for her family, which now includes two more...

At least three people were killed and dozens were injured on Tuesday, when explosives stored at a private residence detonated in Nigeria’s Oyo state, its governor said on Wednesday. Footage filmed by eyewitnesses showed badly damaged buildings and vehicles, as panicked residents stood on streets.

During Black History Month, Feed the Soul dining week is promoting restaurants serving recipes from Senegal, East Africa, Italy, Jamaica, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Nigeria and Trinidad. Kabi Moulitharan reports.

A Nigerian man has been arrested following a multinational investigation into the sextortion of a Surrey teen who died by suicide in February 2023. Janet Brown reports.

Starting the business was not easy for Edoho especially because she had no one to serve as a mentor.

In 2016, a Nigerian teen booked a one-way ticket to Canada with a dream to study economics at York University. More than eight years later, Fikayo Aderoju ended up not only realizing his dreams but also helping vulnerable individuals kickstart theirs. In a new Global News series, “Growing Roots,” we highlight the incredible journeys of...

As people observed the Maulud holiday in northern Kaduna, Nigeria, a military drone strike mistakenly killed 85 civilians. More than 60 people were injured. Army spokesman Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said that troops carrying out aerial patrols observed a group of people and “wrongly analyzed and misinterpreted their pattern of activities to be similar to...

Students coming from some African countries are finding it harder to get into post-secondary institutions. That’s according to those who represent Nigerian students in New Brunswick. As Zack Power explains, some institutions in the Maritimes have begun to cap the number of applications coming to their campus from certain countries.

In Nigeria, an explosion at the Canadian high commission in the capital of Abuja killed two maintenance workers and wounded two others on Monday, according to officials. Global Affairs Canada said an investigation will be conducted but it appears to have been an accident rather than a deliberate act.

WARNING: Video contains disturbing images not suitable for all viewers. Discretion is advised. At least 37 people, including two pregnant women, were burned to death after a blast at an illegal oil refinery in southern Nigeria, a local security official and community leader said on Tuesday.

Seven people died and several others were injured after a mosque filled with worshippers caved in on Friday in Nigeria’s northern city of Zaria, in Kaduna state. Zaria Emirates council spokesman Abdullahi Kwarbai said the incident occurred as hundreds of faithful observed afternoon prayers at the city’s central mosque.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said Thursday that all options — including force — remain on the table as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met to discuss the military takeover in Niger. Tinubu opened the summit of West African leaders by urging the bloc to prioritize diplomacy “as the bedrock” of its approach.

Canada’s quest to win the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is off to a tense start, with a 0-0 draw against Nigeria. Farah Nasser speaks with former Canadian national team goalkeeper and Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Labbé about the match, Canada’s chances of survivng the group stage of the tournament, and the upcoming “Project 8”...

The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off on Thursday with Canada set to play Nigeria. As Noor Ibrahim reports, the athletes at Power FC Girl’s Academy are excited to cheer for the team.

Notorious serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo’s prison transfer is under sharp scrutiny, and emails obtained by Global News show Correctional Service Canada (CSC) anticipated the public relations fallout. The new details of how the penitentiary move unfolded. Summer temperatures in the southern U.S. are soaring to new extremes for prolonged periods of time, with...

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been elected Nigeria’s new president following a bitterly contested campaign, but the parties which lost are planning to contest the results in court. Mike Armstrong looks at the controversy and allegations surrounding the federal election of Africa’s most populous country.

Kingstons Ghanaian and Nigerian communities met to settle once and for all who makes the best Jollof rice.

What better way to celebrate Black History Month than with some food that originated in Africa? As Norma Reid discovered, it’s an excellent opportunity to spark conversation and learn about someone else’s culture.

With open arms and bustling kitchens, Edmonton’s Black community invites adventurous food lovers, enthusiastic home cooks and those with hearty appetites to explore flavours from Jamaica, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Trinidad and more during the city’s first ever Feed the Soul Dining Week from now until Feb.17.