Thousands displaced by Mali conflict
Fighting between government forces and Tuareg rebels sparks flight to safety in neighbouring Niger.
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February 22, 2012
Four Boko Haram Suspects Arrested in Kano
Bankole Awarded N9billion Contracts To Companies With No Addresses, EFCC Says-PREMIUM TIMES
By Sani Tukur A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja was on Wednesday told by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, that the various companies that executed the N9 [...]
NLC asks Government to revert to N65/liter; queries Jonathan on failed promises
The Nigerian Labour Congress recently asked that the Government reverts back to the previous pump price of petrol of N65 per liter from its present rate of N97 per liter. [...]
Army Arrests 4 Boko Haram Bombers In Kano-PM News, Lagos
By—Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano- PM News, Lagos Sounds of bomb blasts and several gun shots scared residents of Tinshama in Otoro, Taurani Local Government Area of Kano State, Northwest Nigeria, this morning. [...]
Chevron Nigeria gas well fire ‘may burn for months’
A gas-fuelled fire, with flames as high as 5m, may burn for months in waters off the Niger Delta in south-east Nigeria, Chevron has told the BBC.
Escape Of Kabiru Sokoto: Zakari Biu Fired From The Nigerian Police
The Police Service Commission on Wednesday announced the dismissal of Zakari Biu from the Nigerian police force. Biu, until Wednesday, was a commissioner of police in charge of criminal investigations [...]
Workers Shut Down Aluminium Smelter Plant In Ikot Abasi
By SaharaReporters, New York The fortunes of RUSAL-ALSCON in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, which was sold off to Russians under a bogus privatisation scheme, have nose-dived in recent weeks [...]
Gunfire Wounds 26 in Afghan Protests over Koran Burning
Key town recaptured from Somalia’s al-Shabab
Ethiopian and Somali troops seize control of Baidoa from radical Islamist group in joint operation, reports say.
Early Morning Gunfight And Explosions Rock Kano
By Saharareporters, New York Kano residents were woken by loud explosions and prolonged gunfight as Boko Haram insurgents reportedly attacked a military checkpoint. read more
IAEA: No Deal with Iran on Way Forward
Seward, Author of IBA’s Transformation, Dies
FG seeks approval for N180bn Subsidy Removal Investment Fund •Slashes 2012 budget by N100bn
THE Federal Government has reduced the 2012 budget estimates from the initial N4.749 trillion to N4.648 trillion in its revised budget estimates submitted to the National Assembly on Tuesday. President [...]
President Jonathan Heads For UK Meeting on Somalia, His Delegation Over-50
By SaharaReporters, New York President Jonathan will on Wednesday morning begin a two-day trip to London to participate in Thursday’s International Conference on Somalia being hosted by Prime Minister David [...]
Presidency approves 6 DIGs
INDICATIONS emerged in Abuja, on Tuesday, that the presidency may have approved the names of some senior police officers made up of Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of [...]
Oshiomhole, Edo pdp flex muscles over gov election
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has said that the issue of who controls Edo politics between him and former chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Chief Tony [...]
Land grab or development opportunity?
Mozambique 21.1% Uganda 14.6% Zambia 8.8% Ethiopia 8.2% Madagascar 6.
CJN Asks Judge to Reverse Order on Cross River Poll
Nigeria in China, Seeks $3bn for Agric, Rail, Airport Projects
African envoy in Senegal to defuse tension
Ex-Nigerian President Obasanjo hopes to mediate political standoff while police once again fire tear gas at protesters.
Nigerian Radio Journalist Wins Award For "Saving The Trees"
By Fungai Maboreke Feb. 21 (GIN) – The Young Environmental Journalist Award has been presented to Ugochi Anyaka of Nigeria for her piece on recycling waste paper in Abuja. read [...]
Seward, Author of IBA’s Transformation, Dies
Lassa Fever Claims 40 Lives, Says Minister
Africa News Briefs-Senegal In Turmoil
Global Information Network Elections May Not Quiet Unrest In Senegal read more
INEC fixes Feb 25 for Imo re-run polls
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 25 for re-run election in Ahiazu/Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency in Imo State. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. Selina Omagha [...]
INEC fixes Feb 25 for Imo re-run polls
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 25 for re-run election in Ahiazu/Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency in Imo State. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. Selina Omagha [...]
February 21, 2012
Discipline DSP Noah Adesoyin, Mohammed Fawehinmi Urges IGP Abubakar; Calls on FG To Compensate Victims of Subsidy Protest Brutality
By Saharareporters, New York Mohammed Fawehinmi, son of the legendary human rights advocate and attorney, Gani Fawehinmi, has called on the Acting Inspector General of Police to remove the unfit [...]
Nigerian Government orders 24-hour power supply to Lagos State
Nigeria’s Power Minister, Dr. Barth Nnaji said the Federal Government has ordered 24 hours supply of electricity to Lagos State given the economic position it occupies in Nigeria. According to the [...]
Somali children pushed into conflicts
Al-Shabab called worst offender by report highlighting practice by factions of abducting children to wage wars.
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