News: Nigeria

We have started to collect the most important news related to Nigeria in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Nigeria – overview

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• July 30th 2009 – June 29th 2009
• June 26th 2009 – April 30th 2009
• April 29th 2009 – February 17th 2009
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• September 4th 2008 – July 25th 2008
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• November 15th 2007 – September 14th 2007
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• February 19th 2007 – January 16th 2007
• January 16th 2007 – December 13th 2006
• December 11th 2006 – October 16th 2006
• October 13th 2006 – August 22nd 2006
• August 19th 2006 – June 17th 2006
• June 16th 2006 – April 21st 2006
• April 20th 2006 – March 9th 2006
• March 8th 2006 – February 6th 2006
• February 1st 2006 – December 22nd 2005
• December 20th 2005 – November 15th 2005

Nigeria: news

Darfur talks marred by fighting

Wednesday, February 1st 2006, 17:47

Three Darfur rebels are expelled from peace talks in Nigeria after attacking two delegates for switching sides.
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Boost for third term in Nigeria

Tuesday, January 31st 2006, 12:35

Most Nigerian governors say the constitution should be changed - opening the way for President Obasanjo to stay.
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Nigeria militants free hostages

Monday, January 30th 2006, 13:19

Four foreign oil workers held hostage in Nigeria's oil-rich Delta for nearly three weeks are freed.
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Martins puts Nigeria on top

Monday, January 30th 2006, 12:54
related countries: Senegal

A brace from Obafemi Martins gives Nigeria a 2-1 win over Senegal and the top spot in Group D at the African Cup of Nations in Port Said.
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Nigeria 2-0 Zimbabwe

Friday, January 27th 2006, 20:21
related countries: Zimbabwe

John Mikel Obi comes on as a substitute to lead Nigeria to a 2-0 win over Zimbabwe at the African Cup of Nations.
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Nigeria gang issue hostage photo

Friday, January 27th 2006, 15:46

Nigerian kidnappers holding four foreign oil workers release a picture of them looking in good health.
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Nigerian manhunt after oil attack

Wednesday, January 25th 2006, 13:45
related countries: Italy

Nigeria's army uses helicopters to search creeks around Port Harcourt for the group which attacked an oil firm.
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Gunmen attack Nigeria oil complex

Tuesday, January 24th 2006, 18:33
related countries: Italy

Several people are killed as gunmen use speedboats to storm the Nigerian offices of Italian oil company Agip.
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Football: Goal sinks Ghana

Monday, January 23rd 2006, 17:23
related countries: Ghana

A late strike from Taye Taiwo gives Nigeria a 1-0 win over Ghana in a group D match at the African Cup of Nations.
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Nigerian rebels vow new oil raids

Friday, January 20th 2006, 22:19

Nigerian militants holding four foreign oil workers say they are planning new attacks on the oil industry.
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Nigeria unions' oil region threat

Friday, January 20th 2006, 12:03

Oil workers' threaten to withdraw from Nigeria's main oil-producing region unless security improves.
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Nigeria hostages 'not threatened'

Thursday, January 19th 2006, 13:34

Nigerian militants who kidnapped four foreign oil workers drop a Thursday deadline for their demands to be met, they say.
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Nigeria to outlaw same-sex unions

Thursday, January 19th 2006, 9:33

Nigeria's government moves to ban same-sex marriages, with five years in jail for anyone who takes part in one.
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Nigeria rebels claim more attacks

Wednesday, January 18th 2006, 17:07

Nigerian rebels who have kidnapped foreign oil workers say they have attacked more oil platforms.
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Nigeria hostages 'in good health'

Tuesday, January 17th 2006, 9:16

The four foreign oil workers kidnapped by Nigerian militants tell Reuters news agency they are in good health.
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Nigeria Aids-drug plan 'thwarted'

Monday, January 16th 2006, 23:09

Hospital service charges thwart Nigeria's pledge to provide all anti-Aids drugs free, activists say.
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Shell evacuates Nigeria workers

Monday, January 16th 2006, 14:20
related countries: Niger

Shell withdraws more than 300 workers from sites in the Niger Delta after a gunboat attack.
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Speedboat attack on Nigeria rig

Monday, January 16th 2006, 7:35
related countries: Niger

Gunmen in speedboats attack a Niger Delta oil platform, prompting oil company Shell to evacuate staff.
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Saudis turn back Nigeria pilgrims

Friday, January 6th 2006, 14:40
related countries: Saudi Arabia

A plane load of Muslims from Nigeria trying to reach this year's Hajj are turned back in Saudi air space.
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Nigeria to free half its inmates

Thursday, January 5th 2006, 9:59

Up to 25,000 Nigerian prisoners - more than half the total - are to be freed to reduce overcrowding.
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Hajj pilgrims stranded in Nigeria

Wednesday, January 4th 2006, 16:43
related countries: Saudi Arabia

Pilgrims stranded in northern Nigeria protest at a lack of flights to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj.
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Nigerian banks face liquidation

Tuesday, January 3rd 2006, 11:56

A dozen Nigerian banks face liquidation after failing to prove they hold sufficient capital to meet new rules.
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Nigeria troops kill 'oil thieves'

Monday, January 2nd 2006, 5:31
related countries: Niger

Security forces in Nigeria shoot 12 men they say were stealing oil from a pipeline in the southern Niger Delta.
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Nigeria ex-ruler warns Obasanjo

Friday, December 30th 2005, 13:23

Former Nigerian military leader General Gowon says President Obasanjo should not try to stand for a third term in office.
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Russian oil smugglers return home

Wednesday, December 28th 2005, 11:26
related countries: Russia
related places: Moscow

Twelve Russian sailors convicted of smuggling crude oil from Nigeria arrive back in Moscow from Africa.
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Contempt case for Shell over gas

Saturday, December 24th 2005, 16:16

The oil giant Shell is facing contempt of court litigation as a result of flaring gas from its Nigerian oil wells.
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Nigeria to offer free Aids drugs

Friday, December 23rd 2005, 18:53

Nigeria will provide all HIV drugs free of charge within two weeks, a government health official says.
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Nigeria hits back at US warning

Friday, December 23rd 2005, 10:37
related countries: United States

Nigeria tells the USA to mind its own business over speculation the president may stand for a third term.
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Nigeria oil attack prompts alert

Thursday, December 22nd 2005, 21:27
related countries: Niger

Nigeria's president puts troops on high alert after an oil pipeline attack in Niger Delta that kills at least eight.
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