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Rage over bad governance fuels Nigeria Islamists

February 5, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(Reuters) – Few in Nigeria’s second city of Kano would admit to supporting the Islamist insurgents waging a bloody northern rebellion against the central government in Abuja. But when Boko Haram talks of sweeping away the corrupt old order and … read more »

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Taye Taiwo is tenth most popular footballer in France

December 1, 2010 by benim

The profile of the Nigeria left back, Taye Taiwo (25 years) is increasing on and off the field. Not only is he wanted by some of the glamour clubs in Europe, he’s also very famous with the fans. Top French … read more »

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Odemwingie scores Baggies First Penalty in 20 Months

November 11, 2010 by benim

On Wednesday, in the 12th round of matches in the Premier League, Nigeria’s golden boy Osaze Odemwingie scored his fifth of the season from the penalty spot as West Brom and West Ham played an entertaining 2-2 draw. Curiously, it … read more »

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John Utaka is a tough lad – Pompey Gaffer

November 11, 2010 by benim

Pompey’s gaffer Steve Cotterill believes John Utaka has found the tough streak that can terrorise the Championship. The Nigerian winger turned in one of his best displays in a Pompey shirt in the 1-1 draw with QPR on Tuesday, showing … read more »

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Nigeria may finally lose SIDNEY SAM to Germany

November 9, 2010 by benim

One of the brightest prospects in the German game, the Bayer Leverkusen winger Sidney Sam (22 years) is eyeing a call up to the German national team. Sam, who is of Nigerian descent has been capped at youth level by … read more »

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