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Ethnic Clashes in Eastern Nigeria Leave Scores Dead

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At least 52 people, including women and children, have been killed in clashes between two rival ethnic communities in Ebonyi state

Video: Jonathan Declares State of Emergency

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Pictures: President Jonathan Visits Christmas Bomb Sites

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On the same day that he visited the bomb blast sites, President Jonathan declared a state of emergency in parts of the country in a bid to halt a recent slew of deadly attacks blamed on Boko Haram.

Pictures: Bombastic Christmas

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Africa = Social + Media + Revolution

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Over the last decade internet usage has increased by a mind-boggling 2 357% on our continent. In Nigeria alone it has rocketed by 21 891% from a small base of only 200 000 users in 2000.

Video: Boko Haram is Becoming Major Problem for Nigerian government

Boko Haram is increasingly becoming a major problem for the Nigerian government

Libyan Military Captures Gadhafi’s Fugitive Son

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Moammar Gadhafi’s son Seif al-Islam was captured in a southern Libyan city along with two of his aides who were trying to smuggle him out of the country

Photos: Pope Visits Western Africa

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Pope Benedict XVI is on a three-day visit to Benin.  The pontiff is encouraging Africans to keep hold of their traditions during their drive toward modernity. “God bless Benin” Pope Benedict said in the local Fon language on his arrival in the commercial capital Cotonou. He praised the accomplishments of the ancient kingdom of Dahomey [...]

VIDEO: Nollywood To Go Global

  Nigeria’s equivalent of the American film industry has plans to go global in hopes of propelling local talent onto the international stage. Follow @nigeriaplus

AUDIO: Flavour N’Abania Pays Tribute to McLoph

In this newly released audio track titled “Iwe” (meaning Anger), his close friend and confidant Flavour N’Abania pays a moving tribute to the fallen artiste.

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