Posts Tagged Nigeria
Nigeria charges over Jos killings
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on March 10th, 2010
Police say 49 people are to be charged with murder following communal violence that left scores of Nigerian villagers dead.
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Published on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:49:06 GMT
Governor of Nigeria’s Violence-Wracked State Blames Army for Inaction
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on March 10th, 2010
Nigeria’s Plateau State governor says army failed to act to prevent Sunday’s deadly raid, despite warnings that attack was imminent
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Published on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:30:39 GMT
Nigeria to play four friendlies
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on March 10th, 2010
The Nigerian Football Federation announces four pre-World Cup friendlies for the Super Eagles.
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Published on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:39:47 GMT
Nigeria ‘ignored attack warnings’
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on March 9th, 2010
A Nigerian governor accuses the army of ignoring warnings of attacks, as communal tension remains high near Jos.
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Published on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:50:04 GMT
US seeks Nigeria massacre trial
Posted by Newspapers Today in Americas on March 9th, 2010
Hillary Clinton urges Nigeria to arrest and try those responsible for killing hundreds of people near the city of Jos.
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Published on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:09:33 GMT
Sectarian Violence Leaves Hundreds Dead in Nigeria
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on March 8th, 2010
Witnesses say attackers targeted mainly Christian villages around 3 a.m. Sunday, setting homes on fire, hacking people with knives
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Published on Mon, 8 Mar 2010 16:24:05 GMT
‘Dozens killed’ in Nigeria riots
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on March 7th, 2010
Dozens of people are reported killed in clashes near the central Nigerian city of Jos, scene of previous deadly ethnic clashes.
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Published on Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:11:02 GMT
Nigeria condemns police ‘killing’
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on March 5th, 2010
Nigeria’s police minister launches a scathing attack on the force, accusing officers of killings.
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Published on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:56:18 GMT
Nigeria probes ‘brutal robbery’
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on March 4th, 2010
Nigeria’s Senate orders an investigation into reports that the police failed to attend the scene of a brutal robbery.
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Published on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:42:16 GMT
Lagerback targets World Cup semis
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on March 4th, 2010
Nigeria’s new coach Lars Lagerback believes the Super Eagles have the talent to reach the World Cup semi-finals in South Africa.
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Published on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:11:47 GMT
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