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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

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...

by Ayemoba Godswill in Nigeria on 06/04/2012

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...
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...
13/01/2012 - Day five of fuel subsidy rallies in Nigeria despite suspension - Abuja - Nigeria - Protests in Nigeria over a government...
12/01/2012 - Strike in Nigeria enters Day Four - Nigeria - The number of protesters grow bigger by...
11/01/2012 - Nigerian Fuel Subsidy Strike enters its third day - Nigeria - The Labour Unions continue their Nation...
10/01/2012 - Nigerian protesters pray during the fuel subsidy protests - Abuja - Nigeria - Protesters and civil society groups in...
10/01/2012 - Protest against fuel subsidy removal continues in Nigeria - Abuja - Nigeria - Day two of the nationwide strikes over...
09/01/2012 - National Strike in Nigeria may disrupt oil exports - Nigeria - Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and...

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
National Strike in Nigeria may disrupt oil exports

Our World

National Strike in Nigeria may disrupt oil exports

Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress lead the nation in protest against Goodluck Jonathan's government removal of fuel subsidies in Abuja, Nigeria. 9th January 2...
by Ayemoba Godswill, on 9th of January 2012
Occupy Nigeria Protests fuel subsidy removal

Politics

Occupy Nigeria Protests fuel subsidy removal

Nigerians come out to protest against the removal of Fuel Subsidy by the President. Abuja, Nigeria. 6th January 2012
by blazeotokpa, on 8th of January 2012
Youth fuel subsidy removal protest underway - Abuja

Our World

Youth fuel subsidy removal protest underway - Abuja

Youths protest against the removal of fuel subsidies by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Former House of Representative member; Hon. Dino Melaye attended protests as well. 6th January...
by Ayemoba Godswill, on 6th of January 2012
10 Killed in Bomb Blast at UN Building in Nigerian Capital

Politics

10 Killed in Bomb Blast at UN Building in Nigerian Capi...

A bomb blast at the United Nations building in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, has killed at least 16 people. Witnesses report seeing a vehicle force its way past security and explode on...
by Ayemoba Godswill, on 26th of August 2011
Bomb blast devastates UN House in Nigeria - Continued

Society

Bomb blast devastates UN House in Nigeria - Continued

An unidentified suicide bomber drove a carload full of explosives into the United Nations Building in Abuja, Nigeria's Capital city, leaving several dead and many more injured. Abu...
by Peter NKANGA, on 26th of August 2011
Bomb blast devastates UN House in Nigeria

Society

Bomb blast devastates UN House in Nigeria

An unidentified suicide bomber drives a carload full of explosives into the United Nations Building in Abuja, Nigeria's Capital city, leaving several dead and many more injured. Ab...
by Peter NKANGA, on 26th of August 2011
UN faults oil exploration in Nigeria's Ogoniland

Environment

UN faults oil exploration in Nigeria's Ogoniland

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report highlighting the magnitude of environmental and health degradation in Ogoniland following 50 years of oil explorati...
by Peter NKANGA, on 4th of August 2011

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