Joel Olatunde Agoi

Journalist AFP Lagos Bureau.

Nigerian town is ‘twins capital’ of the world

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 18 Oct 2019

The town recently hosted its second festival, attracting hundreds of sets of twins dressed in traditional clothes

Nigeria vote tensions rise as counting suspended in volatile state

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 10 Mar 2019

Most domestic and international observers said last month's presidential vote was credible, despite well-documented problems. But tensions remain high

Last day of campaigning in Nigeria before polls

Africa Ola Awoniyi, Celia Lebur, Chris Stein, Aminu Abubakar & Joel Olatunde Agoi - 14 Feb 2019

Muhammadu Buhari is seeking a second term but is facing a strong challenge from Atiku Abubakar who has campaigned largely against his record in office

Nigeria’s main opposition party announces candidate ahead of 2019 elections

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 7 Oct 2018

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will run for re-election in February 2019 against former vice president Atiku Abubakar

Nigeria president to run for second term with party endorsement

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 7 Oct 2018

Muhammadu Buhari will run for a second term in polls scheduled for February 2019

International oil giant is ‘liable for rights violations’ in Nigeria

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 28 Nov 2017

Shell allegedly helped Nigeria's military commit human rights abuses in the oil-rich south in the 1990s.

Nigerian president visits collapsed building site, vows to investigate

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 21 Sep 2014

President Goodluck Jonathan has vowed to investigate the cause of a building collapse, which has left at least 86 dead.

Nigeria all set to overtake SA as Africa’s largest economy

Article Joel Olatunde Agoi - 6 Apr 2014

Nigeria's GDP recalculation due on Sunday is likely to pip it ahead of SA as Africa's largest economy, and could alter perceptions of the continent.

Ghana gold mine collapse leaves 17 illegal workers dead

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 16 Apr 2013

A gold mine has collapsed in central Ghana, killing 17 people who were working illegally and had been told to leave, say police and an official.

‘Fuel explosion’ and fire erupts at Nigeria’s main port

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 9 Jan 2013

An explosion and fire hit a barge at Nigeria's main seaport in Lagos, shaking buildings in the area and wounding at least four people, officials said.

Thousands pay respects to Ghana’s John Atta Mills

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 10 Aug 2012

Thousands of mourners including African leaders, dignitaries and Ghanaian citizens have attended the funeral of president John Atta Mills.

Nigeria’s oil workers threaten to down tools

Article Joel Olatunde Agoi - 12 Jan 2012

Nigerian oil workers have threatened to halt production as a strike over fuel prices enters its fourth day and secterian tensions simmer.

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