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Boko Haram Church Attacks: Goodluck Jonathan Urges Christians not to Retaliate
Nigeria president calls for calm and warns that reprisals play into Islamic fundamentalist hands.
Is America Ready to Label Boko Haram a Terrorist Organisation?
US to brand three alleged members of Boko Haram as foreign terrorists in first step of wholesale blacklisting of militant Nigerian Muslim group.
Arsenal 2012/13 Pre-Season: Van Persie Will Travel, Gunners to Play in Africa [VIDEO]
Arsenal will play a first ever friendly on Nigerian soil, after visiting Malaysia, China and Hong Kong as part of a pre-season tour
Nigeria: Pope Benedict Calls for End of Boko Haram Attacks on Christians
At least 40 dead after radical Islamist sect Boko Haram launches attack in northern Nigeria after deadly assaults in churches of last weekend.
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kill 40 in New Wave of Attacks Amid Anger at President Goodluck Jonathan's Trip to Brazil
The Islamist militants Boko Haram unleash wave of attacks in cxity of Damaturu amid mounting criticisism of President Goodluck Jonathan trip to Brazil for a UN conference.
Seasonal Protection against Malaria Could Save Thousands of Life Every Year: Study
Study by London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and African researchers comes up with life-saving method for young children.
Nigeria's Christians 'Ready to Fight' Boko Haram as Fear of Civil War Grows
Christian groups in Nigeria ready to retaliate against Islamist terrorist sect Boko Haram after a series of attacks on churches.
Israel Rounds Up African Migrants Ahead of Planned Deportations
Dozens of South Sudanese migrants have been detained ahead of their deportation, as part of Israeli clampdown on illegal migrants.
Nigeria Strikes at Boko Haram Killing 16 Members of Terrorist Islamist Sect [VIDEO]
Sixteen Boko Haram militants killed in Nigeria during heavy gunfight with government's Joint Task Force (JTF)
Plane Crash in Nigeria Kills 153 Aboard, No Survivors
A Dana Air flight crash landed into a populated area setting on fire at least three houses. All 153 on board were killed while the number of ground casualties were yet to emerge.
Plane Crash in Accra Kills 10 Bus Passengers
Cargo plane crash-lands near Ghana capital airport and kills 10 people on bus.
Two American Tourists Kidnapped in Egypt’s Sinai
Two Americans tourists kidnapped while travelling in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan Channels His Inner Model for Italian Vogue
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan features in May-June issue of Vogue Italia.
Ukraine Parliament Brawl: Five Best Political Punch-Ups of All Time [VIDEO]
A parliamentary debate in Ukraine ended in chaos when the members from opposing parties brawled with each other - the latest bout in a dubious tradition of politcians behaving very, very badly.
South Africa to Replace Iranian Crude Oil Imports with Nigerian Supply
South African official hints country is looking to source more of its oil imports from Nigeria instead of Iran.
BET Awards 2012: Kanye West and Beyoncé Lead Nominations (FULL LIST]
Rapper Kanye West has racked up seven nominations for this year's BET Awards
Nigeria Government Balks at US Plans to Label Boko Haram as 'Terrorist Organisation'
Nigerian officials dismiss US plans to include Boko Haram on its watch list of foreign terrorist organisations.
Nigeria Fraudster James Ibori 'Bribed' Scotland Yard anti-Corruption Detectives
A serving Metropolitan Police detective and three former police officials arrested, questioned and later released on bail, over allegations of providing information to the Nigerian fraudster James Ibori for a payment.
Nigeria Arrests Man Trying to Enter Ministry with Grenades and Ammunition
Man arrested as he tried to smuggle hand granades and rifle ammunition into Nigeria's information ministry in Abuja.
Nigeria’s Boko Haram 'Paid by Algerian Terrorists to Kidnap Westerners'
Nigeria's Islamic militant group, Boko Haram, is partly financed by an Algerian terrorist group, a report claimed.
Nigeria: Boko Haram offers Peace Talks with President Goodluck Jonathan but Threatens More Violence
Islamist terrorist sect Boko Haram offers dialogue with Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan after recent deadly attacks.
Nigeria Security Service Arrests Boko Haram Bomb Maker Suspect in Kano Market
Kano shopkeeper suspected of providing bombs used by Islamist terrorist sect found with drums of chemicals, says State Security Service.
Diageo Reports Strong Q3 Sales, Expects Weak Dollar to Impact FY Profits Adversely
Diageo Plc said its net sales increased 11 percent for the third quarter ended March mainly due to the acquisitions of Mey Icki, Serengeti Breweries and Meta Abo Breweries.
Diageo Sales Boosted By US and Emerging Markets as Europe Slows
The world's largest spirit maker reveals that emerging markets growth and a recovery in North America sales helped offset falling sales in Europe
Boko Haram Releases Video of Bombing Attacks on Nigerian Newspapers [VIDEO]
Nigerian Islamist terror group Boko Haram releases 18-minute video on YouTube of newspaper suicide bombings accompanied by fresh threats against press.
Boko Haram Hideout in Kano Raided by Nigerian Security Forces
Nigeria's Joint Task Force (JTF) attacks hideout of Islamist sect and finds explosives and weapons.
Boko Haram Suicide Bombers Kill Seven in Police Convoy Blast in Jalingo
Suicide bombers kill seven and injure 12 in normally peaceful town day after church shootouts claim 19 lives.
15 Killed in Nigerian University Blasts During Church Prayers
Nigeria's Bayero University at Kano rocked by several explosions.
Boko Haram Bomb Nigerian Newspapers in New War on the Media
Islamist terrorist sect Boko Haram claims responsibility for suicide bombings on three Nigerian newspapers
Nigeria Suicide Bombings of This Day Offices in Abuja and Kaduna: Eight Dead
Bombers target media outfits in capital of Abuja and northern city of Kaduna, killing 8 people.