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NIGERIA: MEND threatens response to militant arrests
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) warned of an "all out oil war"...
NigeriaNIGERIA: Court ruling gives Yar'Adua a freer hand
President Umaru Yar'Adua by next week is expected to fill the remaining vacancies in his cabinet....
NigeriaNIGERIA: Equities fall-out hits banking sector
As of yesterday, the Nigerian Stock Exchange has lost nearly 56% of its value since March 5....
NigeriaNIGERIA: Supreme Court upholds Yar'Adua election
The Supreme Court today upheld the 2007 election of President Umaru Yar'Adua, ending more than a...
NigeriaNIGERIA: 2009 budget relies on optimistic outlook
President Umaru Yar'Adua yesterday presented the 2.87 trillion naira (22.6 billion dollar) 2009...
NigeriaNIGERIA: Delta committee makes strong recommendations
A government appointed committee yesterday presented its recommendations on policy towards the...
NigeriaNIGERIA: Control of revenues underlies Jos violence
The army is today in control of the city of Jos in Plateau State, following two days of riots...
NigeriaNIGERIA: Militants threaten shipping if JTF head stays
The Ijaw Youth Leaders Forum warned in a statement today that it would launch attacks on shipping...
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