Ethnic Clashes in Eastern Nigeria Leave Scores Dead
At least 52 people, including women and children, have been killed in clashes between two rival ethnic communities in Ebonyi state
At least 52 people, including women and children, have been killed in clashes between two rival ethnic communities in Ebonyi state
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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.
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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.
Boko Haram is increasingly becoming a major problem for the Nigerian government
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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 [...]
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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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