Nigerian Rebel Group MEND Says It Resumes Hostilities

obinna — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:55:09 +0100

By Ed Johnson

Oct. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Nigeria’s main rebel group, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, said it’s “resuming its hostilities” against the country’s oil industry and armed forces today.

NEW YORK (CNN) -- The United Nations General Assembly is expected to elect five nations to the Security Council on Thursday, marking the first time since 2004 that the seats are uncontested.

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<h1>Nigeria 1-0 Mozambique: Last-Gasp Winner keeps Nigeria In World Cup Race</h1>
<p>obinna — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:24:03 +0100</p>
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Nigeria tanker explosion kills 70 - BBC

obinna — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:08:48 +0100

At least 70 people were burnt to death in Nigeria when a fuel tanker exploded, setting fire to five packed minibuses in the southern state of Anambra.

Officials told local media the tanker overturned after it hit a pothole on Friday, sparking the massive blaze.

Nigeria's President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua is scheduled to meet today (Friday) with militant leaders from the Niger Delta in the capital, Abuja.

Ateke Tom, Niger Delta militant leader.

Nigeria out of U20 World Cup

obinna — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:50:48 +0100

By Matthew Kenyon,
BBC Sport, Suez

Danny Uchechi gave Nigeria the lead against Germany

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Friday, announced that it has suspended its strike which has lasted for more than three months.

Ukachukwu Awuzie, the national president of thRead More...

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