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3 hrs ago | Sunday Herald

Air stewardess on drugs charges

An air stewardess has been charged after Heathrow Airport Border Force officers discovered six kilos of cocaine on a bus used to transport air crew following a flight from Lagos by Nigerian carrier Arik Air.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Art Daily

Bonhams smashes record for Ben Enwonwu, one of Africa's leading artists

These seven sculptures by Ben Enwonwu, M.B.E , were estimated to sell for 80,000 to 120,000. Each of the signed sculptures features a figure holding a newspaper.

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India Gazette

India to train 500 Nigerians in vocational skills

India wants increased partnership with Nigeria in education through institutional cooperation, content development, faculty exchange and joint ventures that would enhance the West African country's human resource devlopment, according to Indian High Commissioner Mahesh Sachdev.

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Vanguard

Nigeria's troubles beyond emergency rule - Muslims

By Bashir Adefaka A network of Islamic organizations led by Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has urged the Federal Government to look beyond declaration of state of emergency in tackling the security challenges facing the country.

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AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: 2face, D'banj, P-Square Leads Others for Star Music Trek 2013

Nigerian pop stars, Tuface Idibia , D'banj , and Psquare were announced at the unveiling ceremony held in lagos on Wednesday May 22, as the headlines for this year's Star Music trek.

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The Guardian

Celebrity pastor under fire after worshippers die in rush for 'holy water'

It's the middle of a working day, in the middle of the week, but the trickle of worshippers at the Synagogue Church of All Nations is quickly becoming a flood.

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AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: IOCs Plan U.S.$165 Billion Investment in Nigeria

International Oil Companies have expressed readiness to invest $165 billion in Nigeria in the next five years.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Booker Rising

Japheth Omojuwa: "Nigeria, Togo Need To Take Travel & National Branding Lessons From Senegal"

Asserts the Nigerian libertarian blogger, who has been traveling throughout West Africa : " It was inspiring to see women run the security and protocols at the in Togo but one's spirit was dampened by the sight of queues for the rest room and the fact that tissues were rationed to users.

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In-depth Africa

My relationship with Chinua Achebe - Wole Soyinka

As a celebrated author, Professor Chinua Achebe's final burial rites hold this week, I was on the road between Abeokuta and Lagos when I first learned about his death.

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ComputerWorld

AusCERT 2013: What's it like to be a 'Nigerian scam' victim?

Feelings of shame and despair at being conned out of $300,000 by a convincing Nigerian based email scam led Queensland interior decorator Jill Ambrose to attempt suicide twice.

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AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: Human Parts Available in Lagos - Price List Revealed

Emotions ran high, Tuesday, at Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, following startling revelations by suspected members of three syndicates, who specialised in selling human parts to herbalists and persons suspected to be clerics.

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Guardian Newspapers

London police arrest two Arik cabin crew members over alleged drug trafficking

Both the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and Arik Air are investigating the circumstances that led to the drug trafficking by the duo said to be cabin crew members of the airline.

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Ghanamma.com

Tuface, Ras Kimono, Faze, others clean up Lagos streets, feed hungry destitutes

The exercise was organised by the Copyright Society of Nigeria as part of efforts to create awareness about the industry and bring music to the doorstep of every Nigerian.

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AlertNet

Alternative courthouse in Lagos speeds delivery of justice

Kehinde Aina on May 15, 2013, outside the Lagos High Court, where he started the Multi-Door Courthouse to improve efficiency of the judiciary.

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Tue May 21, 2013

AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: Passengers Stranded At Lagos Airport As Strike Begins

Scores of air passengers were yesterday stranded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport as unions at the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency embarked on an indefinite strike.

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Globe and Mail

Nigeria's $1-billion wealth fund to start investing in June

A view of the Nigeria stock exchange building in the central business district in Lagos April 10, 2013.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Newstime Africa

Nigeria to host African Business Women's Advocacy Forum: Women's...

Vital Voices Global Partnership and Women in Management, Business, and Public Service today announced the hosting of the Supporting Public Advocacy for Regional Competitiveness Program and Forum in Lagos, Nigeria.

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PR-inside.com

New Market Study Published: Nigeria Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Report Q3 2013

We do not believe implementing a selected import ban on pharmaceuticals should be considered by the government as a means of reducing import reliance.

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Voice of America

Nigeria Switching to Foreign Debt to Lower Costs

A view is seen of the Nigeria stock exchange building in the central business district in Lagos, April 10, 2013.

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Guardian Newspapers

Obasanjo decries Yar'Adua's reversal of policies

ALMOST six years after he left office, erstwhile President Olusegun Obasanjo Sunday reflected on his administration and deplored the failure of his successor, the late President Umaru Yar'Adua, to continue with his policies.

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