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ATIKUlating A National Irritant
About four years ago I was at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. Early afternoon, my partner wanted to get her hair done in the saloon and asked me to come with her. I didn’t want to go but I went only after I saw an opportunity therein to check out the..
Security Tight Before Nigeria Ruling Party Primary
Abuja central area in Nigeria's capital city is now under tight security as the ruling People Democratic Party (PDP) prepares to hold its presidential primaries Thursday in the city as well as the Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD). The area, almost two..
Nigerian Analyst Sees Close Contest in Ruling Party Primary
University of Abuja professor Kabiru Mato says both President Goodluck Jonathan and former VP Atiku Abubakar have certain advantages
Nigeria's Obasanjo Meets With Ivory Coast Rivals
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo was shuttling between meetings Sunday with the country's defiant president who refuses to cede power and the internationally recognized winner in the latest effort to resolve the post election crisis.
Nigeria: Former dictator may leave ruling party
A former military dictator of Nigeria says he may leave the ruling party and run for president after he was passed over as the party's candidate from the Muslim north.
Oil hostages rescue boosts Nigeria president
Nigeria’s military launched a co-ordinated air, naval and ground assault to free 19 hostages held in militant camps in the oil-rich southern delta, apparently routing the gunmen without causing any casualties.
South Africa aims to create 5 million jobs over next decade
South Africa's government announced plans Tuesday to create 5 million jobs over the next decade, as new unemployment figures showed the jobless rate continuing to climb above 25 per cent.
Nigeria security adviser quits to challenge Jonathan
Nigeria’s national security adviser has resigned to run against President Goodluck Jonathan in the ruling party primaries next month, raising the stakes ahead of presidential elections due in January.
