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Police fire guns during Shi’ite protest in Nigeria capital
12 July 2019 Police fired guns and teargas in a clash with a protesting Shi’ite Muslim group in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja, Reuters witnesses saw on Thursday. Two Reuters witnesses heard gunshots and one saw policemen fire their weapons in an effort to disperse hundreds who gathered outside government buildings to demand the release of their leader. The Reuters witness …
Read More »Osinbajo to military: Don’t just wear uniform, defend Nigeria with your lives
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Read More »Iran summons Nigeria chargé d’affaires over Zakzaky situation
11 July 2019 Iran’s Foreign Ministry says it has summoned Nigeria’s chargé d’affaires to the country to express concern over reports of Nigerian Muslim leader Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky’s deteriorating health condition. Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi announced the summoning on Monday, describing Zakzaky as an “eruditely and distinguished figure.” “We hope that the efforts that are being taken [towards bettering Mr. …
Read More »In Ekong we Troost: Nigeria beat South Africa 2-1 in dramatic fashion to progress to Afcon semis
11 July 2019 Nigeria’s big central defender William Troost-Ekong was the man for the big occasion for his country as he scored the winner with two minutes of regular time left in a pulsating Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal in Cairo. The game was tied 1-1 and seemed heading towards extra time when winger Moses Simon, who had come on …
Read More »Senators blame rising suicides in Nigeria on bad economy
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Read More »Nigeria’s National Assembly on lockdown after shots fired
9 July 2019 Nigeria’s National Assembly was on lockdown on Tuesday afternoon after shots were fired outside during clashes between police and a group of Shi’ite Muslim protesters, Reuters witnesses said. It was not immediately clear who had fired the shots or whether anyone had been injured, the witnesses said. Police used tear gas against the protesters, and smoke could be seen coming …
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Read More »Aisha Buhari emphasises need for increased women participation in governance
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Read More »Osinbajo reveals federal govt’s plans for power sector
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