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Nigeria: Boko Haram Repubic; Alternative to Failed Amnesty

April 30, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Obinna Akukwe Recently the Boko Haram Group of terrorists rejected the amnesty offer of the Nigerian Government making a Boko Haram Republic a viable alternative. A situation whereby everybody is begging a murderous group to accept amnesty makes nonsense … read more »

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Boko Haram Republic of Northern Nigeria: A Good Idea (part2)

February 8, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Boko Haram Republic of Kano, Boko Haram Republic of Borno, Boko Haram Republic of Yobe, Boko Haram Republic of Minna, Boko Haram Republic of Arewa and Sharia Republic of Nigeria are all possible names for the new extremist Islamic Republic. … read more »

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Nigeria: At least 29 dead in rainy season floods

July 12, 2011 by benim

Nigerian emergency authorities say at least 29 people have died in weekend floods in two cities of Africa’s most populous nation. A spokesman for the National Emergency Management Agency said Tuesday that at least 20 people died in the commercial … read more »

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Several killed in raid on north Nigeria police station

June 21, 2011 by benim

Gunmen raided a police station in northern Nigeria and killed several officers late on Monday, witnesses said, less than a week after an Islamist sect claimed responsibility for a bomb at police headquarters. The gunmen stole weapons from the police … read more »

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Backlash over Nigerian leader’s presidential run

January 18, 2011 by benim

KANO, Nigeria — Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s primary victory has led to protests and anger in parts of the country’s mainly Muslim north, the first signs of a backlash to his controversial nomination. Jonathan, a southern Christian, easily won the … read more »

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