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Nigeria Election: Adams Oshiomhole wins Edo governorship election

July 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Adams Oshiomhole, as the winner of the July 14th governorship elections in Edo State. The incumbent governor polled 477,478 votes-73.72 per cent of 647,698 … read more »

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More judgement debts to be paid… We are doomed!

July 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor We have a good cause to be concerned at the damage being done to our national interests by the judgement debt problem. Having already assumed partisan political dimensions, this problem has gripped the public and … read more »

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Explosion rocks shopping mall in Nigeria Capital City

July 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Abuja – An explosion went off on Tuesday at a shopping centre in the Nigerian capital Abuja, where an unexploded bomb was later discovered, rescue officials said. The first blast happened at about 21:00 at a shopping plaza in the … read more »

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Gunmen with explosives attack two police stations in Nigeria

June 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Gunmen with explosives attacked two police stations Tuesday in the northern Nigerian city of Kano, previously a target of major violence by Islamist group Boko Haram, police and residents said. Meanwhile, residents reported gunfire and blasts around another police station … read more »

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Kenya charged two Iranians for illegal possession of explosives

June 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

NAIROBI — A Kenyan court charged two Iranian nationals with illegal possession of explosives Monday, a day after a grenade attack on a bar in the southern city of Mombasa that killed three people. The Iranians, whom police said they … read more »

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At least 18 killed in Uganda landslide

June 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Scores of people are feared dead after a landslide struck villages in a mountainous region of eastern Uganda, officials say. The Ugandan Red Cross told the BBC that the landslide had buried at least 15 homes in Bududa district. Villages … read more »

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Accused serial killer charged in deaths of 3 Winnipeg women

June 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Winnipeg police have made an arrest in the deaths of three women reported missing within the last year. Shawn Cameron Lamb, 52, has been charged with three counts of second-degree murder in connection to the deaths of Carolyn Sinclair, 25, … read more »

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IMF Gives ‘Promising’ Economic Outlook for DRC

June 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The International Monetary Fund is giving what it calls a “promising” economic outlook for the Democratic Republic of Congo. The head of a just-completed IMF mission to Congo, Robert York, projected Monday that the country’s economy will expand 7 percent … read more »

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US Military Expands Presence in Africa

June 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The commander of U.S. forces for Africa, Army General Carter Ham, said Monday that the U.S. military is increasing its operations on the continent as terrorist groups begin to work closer together to carry out attacks in the region. The … read more »

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Nigerian president Goodluck vows to ‘deal’ with Islamist sect

June 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

ABUJA — Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday vowed to “decisively deal” with members of Islamist sect Boko Haram which has pressed on with attacks that have claimed hundreds of lives. “A faceless group of enemies of our democracy and … read more »

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Nigeria Senate President warns of Nigeria’s break-up

June 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Senate President, David Mark, has warned that the nation risks breaking-up if the bombings by Boko Haram sect members are not halted in good time.  Mr Mark made this known on Monday at the beginning of 2012 Senators Retreat … read more »

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Protest: Court remands 20 in prison

April 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

ACN denies supporting it The 20 people arrested in connection with last Wednesday’s protest by students of the Benue State University, Makurdi have been remanded in the Makurdi Minimum Prison by a chief magistrate’s court. The accused persons were arraigned … read more »

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Obasanjo visits Ladoja over S-West PDP reconciliation

April 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday paid a reconciliatory visit to the former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, where as Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, BOT, said he regretted the dismal performance of the party in … read more »

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SERAP urges EFCC to probe church donation to Jonathan

April 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) yesterday petitioned Economic and Financial Crimes Commission chair (EFCC) Ibrahim Lamorde, demanding investigation of alleged donation of a 2, 500-seater church to President Goodluck Jonathan by Gitto Construzioni Generali Nigeria Limited (GCG). GCG … read more »

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EFCC arraigns suspect over N64.8m fertiliser scam

April 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Court jails undergraduate over fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday said it has arraigned a suspect, Nasiru Yahaya Gusau before Justice M.B. Abubakar of Kano State High Court for criminal diversion of N64.8million belonging to one Alhaji … read more »

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IBB,Tinubu, others for Okere of Saki’s coronation

April 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Former Lagos State Governor Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; former National Chairman, Alliance for Democracy (AD), Chief Michael Koleoso; and former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida are among dignitaries to attend the coronation of the Okere of Saki, Oba Kelani Olatoyese Olarinre … read more »

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‘Nigeria loses $500m annually to wrong shipping policy’

April 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria is losing about $500 million annually due to the usage of Free on Board (FoB), a trade policy in the lifting of crude oil that have been faulted by experts. Managing Director, Badmus Shipping Company, Chief Fola Badmus disclosed … read more »

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