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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Thursday, September 27th, 2012
September 27, 2012 by Oluwole Josiah and Friday Olokor Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja gave the Saudi Arabia government 24 hours to expedite action in resolving the issues surrounding the detention of some Nigerian female pilgrims. Vice President Namadi Sambo gave the ultimatum when he summoned the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Khaled […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Top Stories, Women Politics
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012
ABUJA (AFP) – Saudi Arabia has denied entry to some 1,000 Nigerian woman seeking to visit for Hajj because they were not accompanied by men, with most stuck at the Jeddah airport, Nigerian officials said Wednesday. The women, who began arriving Sunday at the airport in Jeddah, in western Saudi Arabia, were facing possible deportations […]
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Africa & World Politics, Boko Haram, Latest Politics
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012
Niger Republic has arrested five people near the Nigerian border suspected of belonging to the militant Nigerian Islamist group, Boko Haram, Niger security officials said on Tuesday. The group has been blamed for more than 1,000 deaths in Nigeria since 2010. Observers said the suspects are using Niger as a transit route to link up […]
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Africa & World Politics, General Politics, Niger Delta, Top Stories
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012
BY SONI DANIEL & HUGO ODIOGOR ABUJA— Aggrieved natives of Bakassi Peninsula yesterday stormed Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory in a bid to convince the Federal Government to take necessary steps to review the International Court of Justice ruling that ceded the oil-rich area to Cameroun 10 years ago. But neither President Goodluck Jonathan nor […]
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Africa & World Politics, Legislature, Senate
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012
By HENRY UMORU ABUJA—SENATE President David Mark yesterday went down memory lane that as our former colonial masters, Britain must help Nigeria nurture the present democracy. He particularly drew the attention of Britain to the current security challenge in the country, especially activities of the Boko Haram sect that have engaged in killings and wanton […]
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Africa & World Politics
Monday, September 24th, 2012
British Foreign Secretary William Hague BBC Britain is to establish joint diplomatic missions abroad with Canada, the Foreign Secretary William Hague will announce. Hague is to reveal details of this planned new co-operation when he meets his Canadian counterpart John Baird in Ottawa on Monday. The agreement for joint diplomatic missions overseas could eventually involve […]
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Africa & World Politics, General Politics, Headlines, Top Stories
Sunday, September 23rd, 2012
By Adeola Adeyemo There has been an outcry over the news currently making waves about two Nigerian girls facing deportation from Canada. The two girls, Victoria Ordu (20) and Ihuoma Amadi (21) are students of University of Regina have reportedly been seeking sanctuary inside a church since June 19, 2012. The students are currently living in fear […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Soccer, Sports, State News
Sunday, September 23rd, 2012
] Korea DPR laid down a gauntlet on the opening day of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup by thrashing Gambia 11-0 in their Group B encounter in Baku. The North Koreans, winners of this tournament four years ago, were far too strong for their African opponents, who are appearing at a major FIFA competition […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
y JACOB AJOM Former captain and first choice goalkeeper of the Super Eagles, Peter Rufai has doused fears raised by Nigerians over a possible upset by Liberia’s Lone Star when they come for the second leg of the Nations Cup qualifier in Calabar next month. He also cautioned national team head coach, Stephen Keshi not […]
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Africa & World Politics
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
BENGHAZI (AFP) – Libyan authorities seized back control on Saturday of the headquarters and bases of armed militias in Benghazi after armed protesters attacked them overnight in violence that killed at least 11 people and wounded more than 70. Six members of the security forces were among those killed in the unrest that rocked Libya’s […]
