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NIGERIA: Corruption allegations complicate elections
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said today that it had advised political...
NigeriaNIGERIA: Strike averted, but insecurity threatens oil
Oil workers' unions postponed a general strike set for today in order to hold talks with...
NigeriaNIGERIA: Human bird flu case raises fears
The first human infection by the H5N1 strain of the avian influenza virus in sub-Saharan Africa...
NigeriaAFRICA: Bright outlook for Gulf of Guinea hydrocarbons
Nigeria's next oil licensing round is expected to take place in mid-February. While the repeated...
AfricaNIGERIA: MEND raid reveals police weakness
Militants of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) raided the police...
NigeriaNIGERIA: Election preparations raise tensions
Screening ends today of presidential and gubernatorial candidates by the Independent National...
NigeriaNIGERIA: Security deteriorates in the Delta
A Dutch national and at least one Nigerian were killed yesterday when their ferry was attacked...
NigeriaNIGERIA: MEND threat foreshadows rising Delta violence
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) yesterday threatened increased...
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