The incident took place in the country's northwest Sokoto state, with many of the victims feared to be children.
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Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani's detention is "unjustified and disproportionate", Reporters Without Borders says.
Jewel Howard-Taylor was arrested at Liberia's international airport and has not commented on the allegations.
Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.
Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.
BBC Sport explores why there are so few African players in the Women's Super League.
BBC Sport explores why there are so few African players in the Women's Super League.
The Metropolitan Police say the man and woman were arrested following the seizure of more than 180kg (397lb) of cocaine this month.
More than 100 people have been killed and rescue efforts are continuing, an official tells the BBC.
Questions remain over the appointment of Patrick Vieira as Senegal's new head coach, with the country's football federation riven by off-field issues.