Tag: Nigeria
President Jonathan, why did Nigeria’s SSS detain me, again, in Lagos. By Okey Ndibe
President Jonathan, why did Nigeria's SSS detain me, again, in Lagos By Prof. Okey Ndibe Special to USAfricaonline.com, the USAfrica-powered…
Civil and religious war possible in Nigeria if terrorist group Boko Haram is not Contained
Despite Nigerian government statements that Boko Haram was finished, followers regrouped under a new leader and has grown…
Malawi President Banda, Prof. Achebe and Nigeria’s Finance Minister Okonjo-Iweala listed among Global 100 Thinkers for 2012
Malawi President Banda, Prof. Achebe and Nigeria's Finance Minister Okonjo-Iweala listed in FP Global 100 Thinkers for 2012…
Thousands protest anti-Islam film in Nigeria’s northern city of Kano; led by pro-Iran group
Protester Husseini Ibrahim claimed that the "blasphemy" in the film regarding the Prophet Mohammed is "like an invitation…
GROUNDED: Nigeria’s Arik Air suspends domestic flights; alleges Aviation Minister Oduah has clashing financial interest
GROUNDED: Nigeria's Arik Air suspends domestic flights; alleges Aviation Minister Oduah has clashing financial interest against Arik. Nigeria's…
Nigeria, Sudan, Tunisia on THREAT alert over Muslim protests of controversial video dramatizing Prophet Mohammed
"The U.S. Mission in Nigeria strongly urges U.S. citizens in Nigeria to consider their personal security and to…
INSECURITY: Boko Haram blows up Nigeria phone towers, kills 15, schools burnt
More than two dozen mobile phone towers for various providers have been destroyed in cities across northern Nigeria…
Food poisoning? Nigeria first lady remains hospitalized in Germany
The source added that she had been expected to return to Nigeria last week, but "the German hospital…
America and “the forces holding Nigeria together”
Perhaps, the forces Ambassador Carson has in mind holding Nigeria together are the forces that arrogantly picked former…
Clinton makes brief 6hrs visit to Nigeria, amidst concern for Islamists Boko Haram attacks
Clinton said after meeting Jonathan, key ministers and security chiefs that "we really believe that the future for…
TERROR continues in Nigeria as Gunmen kill 19 in attack on Nigerian church
Boko Haram Islamic sect has repeatedly targeted Christians during and at places of worship; and are suspected in…
Star-packed USA slaughter Nigeria 156-73 in Olympics Basketball 2012
In a massive wallop of a national basketball team, severe enough that it has become part of Olympic…