Tag Archives: Okene

Nigeria Is Underwater or Waterlogged!

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Paul I. Adujie Esq. Nigeria is under water! Nigeria is literally underwater! 22 out of 36 federating states of Nigeria are rapidly being submerged. I recently wrote two articles in which I discussed the parlous condition of roads, highways … read more »

Posted in Article, Nigeria | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nigeria military alone can’t beat Islamists, Says Clinton Aide

August 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The United States wants to help Nigeria fight Islamists it sees as a growing regional menace, but the country cannot rely on military might alone, an official travelling with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said. Clinton visited Africa’s most … read more »

Posted in News, Nigeria, Spotlight, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nigeria: Mosque attack follows church shootings

August 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

An army official says a mosque attack that killed two soldiers followed a deadly church attack in central Nigeria. Lt. Col. Gabriel Olorunyomi had said Tuesday that three gunmen on motorcycles shot dead soldiers on patrol in Okene. He added … read more »

Posted in News, Nigeria, Spotlight, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gunmen Kill 15 in Latest Nigerian Church Attack

August 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Gunmen have opened fire on worshippers during a church service in central Nigeria, killing at least 15 people. Nigerian officials say an unknown number of gunmen stormed the church late Monday near Okene in Kogi state. Kogi state is in … read more »

Posted in News, Nigeria, Spotlight, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nigeria raids net weapons, explosives

April 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

KANO, Nigeria — Nigerian authorities have recovered a cache of arms, including explosives and rocket launchers, in two separate raids in the restive northern city of Gombe and arrested six suspects, a senior official said. “Following weeks of surveillance we … read more »

Posted in Daily News Wrap, News, Nigeria, Spotlight, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nigeria cops, Boko clash – 11 dead

April 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Lagos – Nigerian troops have clashed with suspected members of Islamist group Boko Haram in a raid on an alleged hideout, leaving 11 dead, including a soldier and policeman, an official and local media said on Sunday. The clash occurred … read more »

Posted in Daily News Wrap, News, Nigeria, West Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment