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Would you like to access news/blog content published by sources located in Nigeria?
Code example
If you'd like to make a REST call, then make a following POST request:
Endpoint /api/v1/article/getArticles
Request body
{
"sourceLocationUri": "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria",
"resultType": "articles",
"apiKey": "API_KEY"
}
If you'd like instead to do a GET request then call:
/api/v1/article/getArticles?sourceLocationUri=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FNigeria&resultType=articles&apiKey=API_KEY
Example of JSON response
Below is an example JSON object that you would receive as the result of the request. You can retrieve also additional properties such as concepts, categories, source details, etc. by specifying additional parameters in the request as described on the documentation page.
{
"articles": {
"results": [
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"uri": "9405467402",
"lang": "eng",
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"date": "2026-07-24",
"time": "07:24:44",
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"url": "https://newsdiaryonline.com/u-s-condemns-alleged-killing-of-rev-dachomos-family-in-plateau/",
"title": "U.S. condemns alleged killing of Rev. Dachomo's family in Plateau NewsDiaryOnline",
"body": "The U.S. has strongly condemned what it termed \"the horrific killing\" of members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo's family in Plateau.\n\nThis in contained in a statement by the U.S Department of State through the Office of the Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of African Affairs, on Friday night.\n\nThe U.S. said perpetrators of the killings \"must be held accountable\", addng that \"urgent action was needed to strengthen security\" and protect people of faith and vulnerable communities.\n\nThe statement said continued violence targeting people based on their faith, and other vulnerable populations in Nigeria's Middle Belt, was deeply alarming.\n\n\"We extend our deepest condolences to the victims' families and all those affected.\n\n\"As discussed last week with Nigerian officials, we must do more to prevent violent acts like those of yesterday,\" the statement said.\n\nThe U.S. said it remained committed to working with the Nigerian government and partners to combat terrorism and counter violent extremism.\n\nIt said this is to \"ensure that Christians and all Nigerians can live and practice their faith freely without fear of violence or persecution.\" (NAN)",
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"url": "https://thenationonlineng.net/oborududu-expresses-desire-to-inspire-the-next-blessing/",
"title": "Oborududu expresses desire 'to inspire the next Blessing'",
"body": "The Athlete Role Model for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, who is also an Olympic silver medallist, reflects on wrestling, her new life as a coach and her commitment to training and inspiring young athletes.\n\nRetirement hasn't slowed down Blessing Oborududu one bit.\n\nHer typical day still involves training twice, and travelling with Nigerian wrestling teams for events.\n\nShe hasn't changed course since her last fight in April 2025 at the biggest sports event in Nigeria, the National Sports Festival in Ogun State, in the South West of the country. It is the same stage where it all began in 2006 for Africa's female wrestling star, known for her grit on the mat.\n\n\"My last competition internationally was the Paris Olympics,\" she said in an exclusive interview with Olympics.com. \"I competed and also won my retirement bout at our National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, where it all started. I was happy it ended the same way.\"\n\nOborududu, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist, had just turned 36. She threw herself fully into coaching, \"with no regrets at all\", driven by the need to stay in the sport and continue nurturing future generations.\n\n\"I started coaching before I even retired, so when I retired my transition was smooth. There was no rest and returning later, I just took off immediately. I know I've done my best and I have no regrets at all retiring,\" said the 13-time African champion.\n\n\"I want to pass on the things I now know to the young ones, especially the girls I am coaching, so that they can deeply understand the sport and not just be the next Blessing but go even further than me.\"\n\nFor an athlete who has always valued deep pre-match silence and meditation, her last appearance on the competition mat was a loud statement, a far cry from what she always craved.\n\nOborududu had had thought she would call it a day on her successful career at her third Olympic Games at Paris 2024 where she finished fifth, on the biggest stage as she always dreamt it. Not quite.\n\n\"After Paris, I thought of retiring because I knew I had given it my all from the beginning of my career, But my mentor and the President of Nigerian Wrestling Honourable Daniel Igali suggested I retire where it all began at the sports festival,\" she recalled.\n\n\"It was an emotional ending... addressing the crowds, a lot of people begged me not to stop as I am still young, but I said, 'No, I have to stop and face other parts of my life'.\"\n\nShe was moved by the publicity her announcement garnered. And even the calls for her to reverse her decision were hardly surprising.\n\nAcross a remarkable 19-year career, Oborududu established herself as one of Africa's greatest wrestlers, with 13 continental crowns.\n\nShe also made history as the first African woman to win an Olympic silver medal in wrestling.\n\nNigeria's 10-time African champion Blessing Oborududu wins silver in the women's 68kg wrestling final. America's Tamyra Mensah Stock took gold by 4 points to 1.\n\nHer retirement left a huge void in the sport, as the head of her country's wrestling federation acknowledged at her farewell bout.\n\n\"The type of Blessing is not easy to come by, and not easy to replace. I get questions like how are you going to replace Blessing, the thing is you can't replace Blessing, you might have another athlete, but not Blessing. She takes care of the young athletes as a duty... and that is more than being a champion on the mat,\" he said.\n\nIt was a recognition that Oborududu modestly admitted also nudged her into coaching.\n\n\"My Olympic moment in Tokyo, making the final... I was so proud of myself to have made it to that level,\" said Oborududu.\n\n\"I thought to myself, 'If from the beginning of my career, if that young girl had put in the same effort, I could have been a multiple Olympic medallist if not an Olympic champion'. That's the reason I really want to pass on the skills. I want the cadets, and the seniors I train, to be like me or better... My prayer is for me to help produce another Blessing.\"\n\nAfter Commonwealth gold and 10 African titles, the 30-year-old wants to leave a mark at Tokyo 2020.\n\nStepping away from the competition mat has also allowed her to embrace another anchoring role, that of a mentor.\n\nAnd with 100 days to go until the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games at Dakar 2026, the Nigerian is excited that she has the chance to influence more young people and share with them the Olympic values.\n\n\"As an Athlete Role Model, I want every young person to know that with hard work, determination, and belief in themselves, they can achieve greatness both in sport and in life. I am proud to be part of this historic journey and to help inspire the next generation of leaders and champions.\"\n\nRead Also: FIFA reveals shortlist for 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament award\n\nWhat is the one experience the former wrestler will look to pass on to the athletes when she engages them at the Youth Olympic Village, training and competition venues?\n\n\"The value of playing clean, and no drugs, the best medicine is hard work in training,\" she offered.\n\n\"I also want to share the value of listening and the importance of total rest and recovery\"\n\nAfrica's most recognisable wrestler may have swapped her singlet for tracksuit, but does she miss the adrenaline-driven thrill of competition?\n\n\"What I really miss most is how I used to compose myself before my fights. I knew how to talk to myself,\" she answered. \"It's one of the greatest strengths that I had. I was mentally strong and would talk myself out of any negative thoughts - like before training sometimes you just feel lazy and say you are tired - and ahead of competition, that is something that never really weighed me down.\"",
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"body": "Defending champions Jos Malcomines secured their seventh consecutive victory at the 2026 Bauchi Annual Polo Tournament, defeating former champions Bauchi Dokaji to retain the Governor's Cup.\n\nThe weeklong tournament, held at the Col. A.D. Umar Polo Ground in Bauchi, featured teams competing across four major title categories.\n\nJos Malcomines' captain, Isa Kwame, expressed pride in the team's sustained dominance at the event.\n\n\"The last time we clashed with Bauchi Dokaji in the final, it was decided on a toss after two draws,\" Kwame said during the trophy presentation. \"But this time around, we followed through with two spectacular wins to confirm our dominance as the champions of Bauchi polo.\"\n\nIn the tournament's second-highest tier, Jos Crown Club Resort retained their title by defeating Kano Pop Cola and Kano Iba on goal difference. Kano Pop Cola finished as runners-up in the category.\n\nRead Also: FIFA reveals shortlist for 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament award\n\nYusuf Dauda, the Jos Polo Captain, commended his players for their discipline and emphasized the need for increased youth involvement in Nigerian polo, while praising the hosts for a successful event.\n\nIn the medium-goal categories, the Kano Gilasso/Ismanaf team defeated Bauchi Voladora 3.5-2 to claim the Sarkin Fulani Cup. The Kano team also clinched the Tafawa Balewa Cup, an annual trophy played in honor of Nigeria's first and only Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Host team Bauchi Voladora finished as runners-up in both the Sarkin Fulani and Tafawa Balewa Cup categories.\n\nBauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, served as the Special Guest of Honour on the tournament's final day. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Aminu Hammayo, the Governor congratulated the participants and reiterated the state's commitment to sports development.\n\nThe Governor pledged continued state funding for polo infrastructure and sponsorship to drive youth engagement, noting that sports remain a critical tool for national unity, peace, and tourism development in Bauchi State -- home to the Yankari Game Reserve.\n\nThe event was attended by prominent traditional leaders and dignitaries, including the Emir of Bauchi, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Ridwan Suleiman Adamu, and the Life Chairman of Bauchi Polo, Col. A.D. Umar (rtd).\n\nIn their closing remarks, Bauchi Polo Club President, Gen. I.I. Adamu, Vice President Aliyu Sambo, and Secretary Haruna Ningi thanked the state government and corporate sponsors for their support, praising the discipline and sportsmanship exhibited by the players and spectators throughout the weeklong fiesta.",
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