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Policeman dies, several injured in Plateau fracas

April 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A mobile police officer allegedly died on Sunday night and several people injured in Barkin Ladi and Bassa local governments of Plateau State. An eyewitness said problem started at Miango village in Bassa Council in the late hours of Sunday … read more »

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President Jonathan’s New Year Message

January 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Scroll down for the Video NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO THE NATION FROM DR. GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR, PRESIDENT, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA JANUARY 1, 2012 Fellow Compatriots, I greet you all as we enter … read more »

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7 siblings killed in fresh Nigerian ethnic groups attack

September 9, 2011 by benim

Jos – An attack on a village in central Nigeria killed nine people including seven siblings in an area beset by sectarian violence, a government official said on Friday. “Nine people died in the attack, eight are of the same … read more »

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Nigeria army maintain shoot to kill order in Jos

January 18, 2011 by benim

Nigeria’s army says its soldiers have been given permission to shoot to kill to maintain order in the city of Jos. “We are ordered to protect civilians and quell violence by any means necessary,” military spokesman Capt Charles Ekeocha told … read more »

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