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Environment

A fuel tanker takes a tumble

Fuel spills out of a loaded tanker and fire service comes to the rescue to avoid fire outbreak in Abuja, Nigeria.

by Ayemoba Godswill in Nigeria on 12/05/2012

Politics

Twin bomb blasts kill at least six at Nigerian newspaper offices

Two bomb blasts targeting newspaper offices in Nigeria killed at least six people. A car bomber drove a car to the office of national newspaper...

by Tom Saater in Nigeria on 26/04/2012

Arts & Entertainment

The Lagos Boat Regatta 2012

The Lagos state government in conjunction with some private organisations, hosts the 3rd edition of the annual Lagos Water Regatta. It is an annual...

by Idowu Asumah in Nigeria on 08/04/2012

12/05/2012 - A fuel tanker takes a tumble - Nigeria - Fuel spills out of a loaded tanker and...
26/04/2012 - Twin bomb blasts kill at least six at Nigerian newspaper offices - Nigeria - Two bomb blasts targeting newspaper...
08/04/2012 - The Lagos Boat Regatta 2012 - Nigeria - The Lagos state government in...
06/04/2012 - Good Friday observed by reenactment of crucifixion - Nigeria - Christians in Nigeria Mark Good Friday...
22/02/2012 - Nigerians attend church on Ash Wednesday - Abuja - Nigeria - Christians receive ash made in the sign...
16/01/2012 - Government deploys soldiers to quell protests in Lagos - Nigeria - After a two day break from protests,the...
13/01/2012 - Day five of fuel subsidy rallies in Nigeria despite suspension - Abuja - Nigeria - Protests in Nigeria over a government...
12/01/2012 - Day four of protests against fuel subsidy removal - Lagos - Nigeria - During the fourth day of protests an...
12/01/2012 - Strike in Nigeria enters Day Four - Nigeria - The number of protesters grow bigger by...
11/01/2012 - Day three of protests against the removal of fuel subsidies - Lagos - Nigeria - The third day of strike protests...

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A fuel tanker takes a tumble

Environment

A fuel tanker takes a tumble

Fuel spills out of a loaded tanker and fire service comes to the rescue to avoid fire outbreak in Abuja, Nigeria.
by Ayemoba Godswill, on 12th of May 2012
Twin bomb blasts kill at least six at Nigerian newspaper offices

Politics

Twin bomb blasts kill at least six at Nigerian newspape...

Two bomb blasts targeting newspaper offices in Nigeria killed at least six people. A car bomber drove a car to the office of national newspaper ThisDay in the capital Abuja, before deto...
by Tom Saater, on 26th of April 2012
The Lagos Boat Regatta 2012

Arts & Entertainment

The Lagos Boat Regatta 2012

The Lagos state government in conjunction with some private organisations, hosts the 3rd edition of the annual Lagos Water Regatta. It is an annual water-based event and is part of the ...
by Idowu Asumah, on 8th of April 2012
Good Friday observed by reenactment of crucifixion

Our World

Good Friday observed by reenactment of crucifixion

Christians in Nigeria Mark Good Friday with a reenactment of Jesus's procession through the streets carrying his crucifixion cross, then his crucifixion between the two thieves.
by Ayemoba Godswill, on 6th of April 2012
Nigerians attend church on Ash Wednesday - Abuja

Our World

Nigerians attend church on Ash Wednesday - Abuja

Christians receive ash made in the sign of a cross on their heads to mark the beginning of the lenten season at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Nigeria.
by Ayemoba Godswill, on 22nd of February 2012
Government deploys soldiers to quell protests in Lagos

Politics

Government deploys soldiers to quell protests in Lagos

After a two day break from protests,the Federal Government deployed armed soldiers manning road blocks and patrolling the streets to prevent protesters from gathering. I had to hide my ...
by Idowu Asumah, on 16th of January 2012
Day five of fuel subsidy rallies in Nigeria despite suspension - Abuja

Our World

Day five of fuel subsidy rallies in Nigeria despite sus...

Protests in Nigeria over a government fuel subsidy cut enter a fifth day despite a two-day suspension called for by the labor unions. 13th January 2012
by Ayemoba Godswill, on 13th of January 2012
Day four of protests against fuel subsidy removal - Lagos

Politics

Day four of protests against fuel subsidy removal - Lag...

During the fourth day of protests an even large turnout of protesters is present. Demonstrators are protesting the drop in a government fuel subsidy. Nigeria. 12th January 2012
by Idowu Asumah, on 12th of January 2012
Strike in Nigeria enters Day Four

Our World

Strike in Nigeria enters Day Four

The number of protesters grow bigger by the day as they rally against the fuel subsidy removal by the Nigerian government in Abuja. 12th January 2012
by Ayemoba Godswill, on 12th of January 2012
Day three of protests against the removal of fuel subsidies - Lagos

Politics

Day three of protests against the removal of fuel subsi...

The third day of strike protests against the governments removal of fuel subsidy begins. An even larger number of protesters than the first and second days came to denounce President Jo...
by Idowu Asumah, on 11th of January 2012
Nigerian Fuel Subsidy Strike enters its third day

Our World

Nigerian Fuel Subsidy Strike enters its third day

The Labour Unions continue their Nation wide strike despite negotiations with the Nigerian government. The strike enters day 3 even with more people joining in Abuja. 11th January, 2012
by Ayemoba Godswill, on 11th of January 2012
Protest and strike continues over Fuel Subsidy Removal

Politics

Protest and strike continues over Fuel Subsidy Removal

Protesters gathered in the streets for a second day of protests and strikes against the removal of fuel subsidies. Lagos, Nigeria. 10th January 2012
by Babasola Bamiro, on 10th of January 2012
Nigerian citizen's protest against the removal of fuel subsidies

Politics

Nigerian citizen's protest against the removal of fuel ...

Nigerian citizens lead by the the Nigerian Labor Congress hold protests against the removal of the country's fuel subsidy. These protests are meant to pressure the Nigerian govern...
by 26-07-1985 Thomas, on 9th of January 2012
Nigerian protesters pray during the fuel subsidy protests - Abuja

Our World

Nigerian protesters pray during the fuel subsidy protes...

Protesters and civil society groups in Nigeria carry on with their rally against fuel subsidy removal by the Nigerian government in Abuja. 10th January 2012
by Ayemoba Godswill, on 10th of January 2012
Day two of protests against the removal of fuel subsidies - Lagos

Politics

Day two of protests against the removal of fuel subsidi...

Protesters demonstrate against the government's decision to remove the fuel subsidy. Nigerians block the highway from all traffic during protests. Nigeria. 10th January 2012
by Idowu Asumah, on 10th of January 2012
Protest against fuel subsidy removal continues in Nigeria - Abuja

Our World

Protest against fuel subsidy removal continues in Niger...

Day two of the nationwide strikes over the government's removal of fuel subsidies, which has led to a hike in the price of petrol and economic hardship for the majority of Nigerian...
by Peter NKANGA, on 10th of January 2012
Nationwide Strike Enters Day 2 - Nigeria

Politics

Nationwide Strike Enters Day 2 - Nigeria

The nationwide strike and march tagged Occupy Nigeria, enters its second day over the cancellation of fuel subsidies. Lagos, Nigeria. 10th January 2012
by Olusegun Otakoya, on 10th of January 2012
Nigerians protest in lead up to Nationwide Industrial Action

Our World

Nigerians protest in lead up to Nationwide Industrial A...

Nigerian youths in their hundreds took to the streets in a lead up to nationwide industrial action to be undertaken by Labour Unions and civil society over the government's removal...
by Peter NKANGA, on 6th of January 2012
Protests against Fuel Subsidy Removal - Lagos

Politics

Protests against Fuel Subsidy Removal - Lagos

In reaction to the President's decision to remove a fuel subsidy, Nigerians led by civil society and labour groups held protests in major cities throughout the country causing many...
by Idowu Asumah, on 9th of January 2012
Nigerians protest fuel subsidy removal - Abuja

Politics

Nigerians protest fuel subsidy removal - Abuja

Nigerians took to the streets in their thousands to protest the economic hardship being suffered following the government's sudden removal of fuel subsidies on the first day of a n...
by Peter NKANGA, on 9th of January 2012

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