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Abba Usman sells granulated sugar at his shop inside a market in Abuja, Nigeria, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. The same 50-kilogram (110-pound) bag of sugar that Usman bought a week ago for $66 now costs $81. As prices rise, his customers are dwindling. (AP Photo/Chinedu Asadu)

Sugar prices are rising worldwide after bad weather tied to El Nino damaged crops in Asia

By Aniruddha Ghosal and Chinedu Asadu - Associated Press

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu arrives for the closing session of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, on June 23, 2023, in Paris. Nigeria's lawmakers new government on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, unveiled its first supplemental budget, which includes more than $100 million for sport utility vehicles, houses and luxuries including a yacht for the president and other public officials, sparking anger and criticism from citizens in one of the world’s poorest countries. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly, File)

Nigeria’s government budgets for SUVs and president’s wife while millions struggle to make ends meet

By Chinedu Asadu - Associated Press

This combination of photos provided by Pius Orofin, a deck operator aboard the Trinity Spirit oil ship, shows rusted areas of the ship moored 15 miles off the coast of Nigeria, in November 2021. The ship, used to store and refine large quantities of oil extracted from the ocean floor, caught fire on Feb. 2, 2022. The three survivors of the Trinity Spirit's explosion - Orofin, Patrick Aganyebi and Lawrence Yorgolo - told the AP of the lack of safety procedures on the ship and of equipment failures. (Pius Orofin via AP)

Takeaways from the AP’s investigation into aging oil ships

By Helen Wieffering and Grace Ekpu - Associated Press

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu arrives for the closing session of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, on June 23, 2023 in Paris. Nigeria's Supreme Court refused Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 to void the recent election of Tinubu and dismissed the political opposition's challenges, which argued that the vote was flawed and that Tinubu was not qualified to seek or hold the presidency. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly, file)

Nigeria’s Supreme Court refuses to void president’s election and dismisses opposition challenges

By Chinedu Asadu - Associated Press

Mechanics work on a broken vehicle in Niamey, Niger, Aug. 28, 2023. Families in Niger say they are struggling in the wake of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup three months ago. Neighbouring countries in West Africa have closed their borders with Niger, stymying livestock trade. And residents in the capital, Niamey, say food prices have skyrocketed. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick,file)

Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice

By Dalatou Mamane and Chinedu Asadu - Associated Press

Guinea's President Mamadi Doumbouya addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Guinea’s leader defends coups in Africa and rebuffs the West, saying things must change

By Chinedu Asadu - Associated Press

A seamster makes a Russian flag in Niamey, Niger, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Since the coup, Nigeriens have been waving Russian and Wagner flags at protests, fastening them to car windows and selling them in the streets. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)

Niger’s junta invites Mali and Burkina Faso to aid its defense, asks the French ambassador to leave

By Chinedu Asadu - Associated Press

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu arrives for the closing session of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, on June 23, 2023, in Paris. Tinubu on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, swore in 45 ministers nearly three months after his election, promising that his government will accelerate its development agenda. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly, Pool, File)

Nigerian leader swears in 45-member Cabinet with a promise to fast-track reforms

By Chinedu Asadu - Associated Press

Soldiers patrol on the street in Lagos, Nigeria, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Election officials declared ruling party candidate Tinubu the winner of Nigeria's presidential election, with the two leading opposition candidates already demanding a re-vote in Africa's most populous nation. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba) **FILE**

Nigeria says 36 soldiers killed in an ambush by an armed group and a related helicopter crash

By Chinedu Asadu - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle CJ Okoye reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Okoye’s journey: Chargers defensive lineman from Nigeria records a sack in his first football game

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Nigerien men gather for an anti-French protest in Niamey, Niger, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.The ECOWAS bloc said it had directed a "standby force" to restore constitutional order in Niger after its deadline to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum expired. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)

Niger’s junta gains the upper hand over the regional bloc threatening military force, analysts say

By Sam Mednick - Associated Press

England's Lauren James, right, celebrates a first half goal with teammate England's Ella Toone during the Women's World Cup Group D soccer match between England and Denmark at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia, Friday, July 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Sophie Ralph)

Lauren James’ red card prevents showdown with Linda Caicedo at the Women’s World Cup

By James Robson - Associated Press

The defense chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries excluding Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea and Niger pose for a group photo during their extraordinary meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, to discuss the situation in Niger. (AP Photo/ Chinedu Asadu)

West African leaders are meeting on Niger, but options are few as a military junta defies mediation

By Sam Mednick and Chinedu Asadu - Associated Press

Supporters or Niger's ruling junta, accompanied by some security forces, stand guard at a roundabout in Niamey, Niger, early Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, checking cars for weapons and keeping an eye out for foreign intervention. Nigeriens are bracing for a possible military intervention as time’s run out for its new junta leaders to reinstate the country’s ousted president. Sunday is the final day given by the West Africa regional bloc for mutinous soldiers to release President Mohamed Bazoum who said he’s been taken hostage. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)

A deadline arrives for Niger’s junta to reinstate the president. Citizens cheer and fear what’s next

By Sam Mednick - Associated Press

England's Lauren James, right, celebrates a first half goal with teammate England's Ella Toone during the Women's World Cup Group D soccer match between England and Denmark at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia, Friday, July 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Sophie Ralph)

Australia and England were shaky early at Women’s World Cup, need balanced play in knockout round

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

The defense chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries excluding Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea and Niger pose for a group photo during their extraordinary meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, to discuss the situation in Niger. (AP Photo/ Chinedu Asadu)

Niger’s junta isn’t backing down, and a regional force prepares to intervene. Here’s what to expect

By Chinedu Asadu - Associated Press

Colombia players celebrate after Manuela Vanegas scoried her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup Group H soccer match between Germany and Colombia at the Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) **FILE**

Women’s World Cup has produced some highlights and lowlights

By James Robson - Associated Press

Nigeria's Ifeoma Onumonu, right, celebrates after teammate Uchenna Kanu, background, scored their side's first goal during the Women's World Cup Group B soccer match between Australia and Nigeria In Brisbane, Australia, Thursday, July 27, 2023. Nigeria won 3-2. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Sam Kerr returns for Australia ahead of must-win Women’s World Cup match against Canada

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

French fans cheer on their team during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between France and Jamaica at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, July 23, 2023. Almost a third of Australians are foreign-born, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and over half have one or more parents born outside of the country leading to vocal crowds at matches. (AP Photo/Jessica Gratigny)

Pockets of passionate fans in Australia not fully tied to Matildas’ fate at the Women’s World Cup

By Cassidy Hettesheimer - Associated Press

Nigeria players celebrate after teammate Osinachi Ohale, bottom inside the goal, scored their side's second goal during the Women's World Cup Group B soccer match between Australia and Nigeria In Brisbane, Australia, Thursday, July 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Oshoala seals Nigeria’s upset win over co-host Australia at the Women’s World Cup

By John Pye - Associated Press