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Nigerian independence day car bombs kill 10
Twin car bombings claimed by Nigeria's most prominent militant group MEND killed at least 10 people Friday near ceremonies for 50 years of independence in the first such attack in the capital.
Nigeria leader replaces military, security heads: presidency
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed new military, intelligence and police chiefs, his office said on Wednesday, ahead of January elections in the oil-rich country.
Interpol Probes Nigerian Senator's Child Marriage
Interpol is investigating an accusation of unlawful child marriage by a Nigerian senator to a 13-year-old Egyptian girl, a state human rights body said Thursday.
Lufthansa cancels Lagos-Frankfurt flight amid pilots' strike
Europe's largest airline Lufthansa has announced the cancellation of flights on the Lagos-Frankfurt route.
Militants threaten secession if Nigerian VP resigns
An umbrella body of militants fighting for resource control in Nigerian delta has warned that if Vice President Goodluck Jonathan resigns from office it would lead to break up of the country.
Nigeria rebels says 'oil war' has restarted
The rebel group that has brought chaos to Nigeria's oil producing region on Friday ended a 90-day ceasefire and warned the oil industry and military to brace for attacks.
732 Nigerians in Chinese prison
At least 732 Nigerians are in various Chinese prisons for different offenses, Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
Nigerian army puts ceasefire in jeopardy, MEND
Nigeria's main armed group in the Niger Delta Tuesday warned that the alleged extrajudicial execution of a civilian by the military was putting an ongoing ceasefire in jeopardy.
