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... promoting the economic benefits Vision Airlines would bring. ... By Associated Press, Published: February 17 BAUCHI, Nigeria - Gunmen attacked a camp for a construction company in rural northern...
View ArticlePregnant Kim Kardashian sizzles in tight frock as she shows off her...
The 32-year-old reality star showed off her growing bump in a short, figure-hugging leather dress at a concert at the Eko Hotel and Suites Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.
View ArticleOverlooked Story of Black Immigrants in the United States Deserves Attention
... to the statistics, then you have to start working on real solutions." (Full disclosure: Tolu, 32, was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and was brought to the United States by her mother when she was 14. Her...
View ArticleSeven French Tourists Kidnapped in Cameroon
Seven French tourists, including four children, have been kidnapped in Cameroon by what French President Francois Hollande says is a Nigeria-based "terrorist group." During a visit to Greece on...
View ArticleUPDATE 4-Militants kidnap French family in north Cameroon
Islamist militants from neighbouring Nigeria abducted a French family of seven, including four children, in northern Cameroon on Tuesday, French President Francois Hollande said.
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... promoting the economic benefits Vision Airlines would bring. ... By Associated Press, Published: February 17 BAUCHI, Nigeria - Gunmen attacked a camp for a construction company in rural northern...
View ArticleProfile: Who are Nigeria's Ansaru militants?
Nigeria's militant Islamist group Ansaru has proved to be a formidable threat during its short existence, using dynamite to penetrate heavily-fortified compounds and taking foreigners hostage.
View ArticleAFRICA/NIGERIA - Nigerian government ready to accept Boko Haram cease-fire
... freely. The general added that the government intends to address the issue of the high unemployment rate in northern Nigeria (which favours recruitment of young boys by the sect) and to reform and...
View ArticleKidnapping Comes to Northern Nigeria
... a radical Islamist group called Ansaru carried out a sophisticated kidnapping operation in Bauchi , northern Nigeria. The seven victims, all expats, were working for Setraco , a Lebanese owned...
View ArticleUPDATE 1-Pirates kidnap six foreign sailors off Nigeria- sources
Pirates kidnapped six foreign sailors when they boarded a ship two days ago off Nigeria's coast in the latest in a string of attacks off Africa's biggest energy producer, security sources said on Tuesday.
View ArticleJonathan approves appointment of 3 VCs, Registrars for new varsities
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of vice chancellors and registrars for the three newly established federal universities in Kebbi, Yobe and Zamfara states.
View ArticleEagles reap $5.6 million from Afcon victory so far
... to the team soon after they were received by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on arrival from South Africa. Nigeria's national football team players hold the trophy as they celebrate winning...
View ArticleFury in Senate over alleged misuse of N873b solid minerals fund
... of Solid Minerals Sector as a Panacea to the Bankruptcy of States of the Federation and Creation of Jobs in Nigeria", the sponsor, Abu Ibrahim (Katsina South), supported by 62 other senators,...
View ArticleCourt orders govt to pay N37.6b for invasion of Odi
... dignity and personal liberty. The respondents were the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff and Attorney-General of...
View ArticleBuhari, Mark, eight govs for London summit
... elections lost to President Goodluck Jonathan, will be giving his keynote speech on the Conference Theme - Nigeria: Stable Democracy and Economic Development. However, this weekend's conference...
View ArticleKuffour, Atiku, Mark chart Africa's development
THE development of Nigeria and African continent is dependent on the abilities of the governments to ensure a secured and economically viable continent, a collection of eminent African leaders averred...
View Article10 schools hit NNPC/Shell Cup q-finals
Ten schools participating in nine zonal centres have qualified for the quarter finals of the 2013 All Nigeria Secondary Schools Football Championship tagged NNPC/Shell Cup which comes up March 1 and 2,...
View ArticleHow Justus Esiri died, by son
... Dr. Rueben Abati, the President re-iterated his belief that Nollywood actors have carved a positive image for Nigeria in the eyes of the international community, with the late Esiri, a Member of...
View ArticleKnocks as Reps invite Orubebe, CBN over SURE-P
... faulted the implementation of SURE-P, describing it as a charade. The House ordered the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, to appear before it next Tuesday for...
View ArticleFrench special forces in Cameroon helping hostage probe
French special forces have arrived in northern Cameroon to help locate a French family who were kidnapped on Tuesday and moved to Nigeria, a local governor said on Wednesday.
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