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1 hr ago | Earth Times

Nigeria wants AU observers for Zimbabwe run-off elections

“During the discussions, Nigeria again stressed the need for a peaceful runoff and to assuage the fears of opposition party on a violence-free and fair re-run election in Zimbabwe”

The Nigerian government called Monday for a large deployment of African Union observers to monitor run-off elections in Zimbabwe. via Earth Times

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9 hrs ago | Vanguard

Power probe: Obasanjo, Atiku fail to show up

Alhaji Atiku said he could not immediately get a plane back home from Dubai. He expressed desire to appear at a latter date. via Vanguard

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Yesterday | AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: Group Plans $5 Billion Investment in Infrastructure

Africa Investor , a Pan-African business group, has begun mobilisation of N585 billion towards development of infrastructure in Nigeria. via AllAfrica.com

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Sunday | Stuff

Al Qaeda 'targeting Nigeria' - report

“The al Qaeda network has threatened to send time bombs to Nigeria . . . CPs (commissioners of police) of all the commands should be on the alert and ensure that these items (bombs) do not pass through their end”

Al Qaeda Islamist militants have renewed their threat to bomb targets in Nigeria, Africa's top oil producer, the country's police chief says. via Stuff

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Sunday | BBC

Warning for Christian polygamists

“The observation will destroy our witness if not firmly addressed. We cannot claim to be a Bible-believing church and yet be selective in our obedience.”

Archbishop Akinola has led opposition to the ordination of gay priests Nigeria's Anglican leader has told the country's many Christian polygamists to give up their extra wives. via BBC

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Saturday | SABC News

Abducted Chinese workers released in Nigeria

Kidnappers have released three employees of a Chinese construction firm in Nigeria, China's foreign ministry said on Saturday, two days after they were abducted following a dispute over wages and working ... via SABC News

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Saturday May 10 | Vanguard

R-E -D- A-L-E-R-T:IG warns over Al-Qaeda plot to bomb Nigeria

INSPECTOR General of Police, Mike Okiro, alerted the nation yesterday that Al-Quaeda terrorists network plans to send time bombs to Nigeria and destroy the nation's economic and infrastructural concerns. via Vanguard

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Saturday May 10 | Reuters

VIDEO: Bumper to bumper in Lagos

Most people who have been to Lagos in Nigeria will remember at least one thing - the many hours they spent in traffic jams that seem to go on for miles. via Reuters

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Friday May 9 | People's Daily Online

China doing utmost to rescue three workers kidnapped in Nigeria

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang confirmed here on Friday that three Chinese construction workers have been kidnapped in Nigeria's southern Cross River state. via People's Daily Online

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Friday May 9 | AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: N300m Scam - Senate Rejects Iyabo's Report

“It is a very important Bill, but as it is now, it is very difficult to follow what have been recommended”

THE Senate, yesterday, turned down the National Health Bill facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Health with funds from the N300 million unspent 2007 budget of the Ministry. via AllAfrica.com

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