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Inside a Sharia Court - BBC

 

Two buses collided in a head-on accident in northwest Nigeria

 

Northern Christian Elders Chide Kano Govt On Muslim Dress Code for All Students

 

Save the Children claims widespread malnutrition

 

Dissension in Nigeria Christian Association

 

Christian Association honours outgoing President - Episcopal Life Online

 

Violence threatens elections - Reuters 5th April 2007

 

Muslim students kill Christian teacher - BBC 21st March 2007

 

 

‘Nigeria needs prayers...’ and much more - Nigerian Tribune March 18th

 

 

Abuja brimming with confidence - BBC March 12th

 

 

Religious Groups to Present Observers in April Polls - March 10th

 

 

Anglicans in Nigeria plan to grow - March 1st

 

 

Armed gangs and the coming elections

 

 

Dozens die in Nigeria lorry smash

 

 

Violence threat against all foreigners

 

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Nigerian Anglican Synod at Sokoto - communique

 

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Nigeria now has to import all its fuel

 

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Nigerian Bishops issue communique

 

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Bird flu in Northern Nigeria

 

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Census reveals huge population growth

 

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Violence reported in Zamfara state

 

David in Street noticed this report from a Chinese newsagency this morning:

 

16 killed in clash between herdsmen, farmers in Nigeria

 

Six persons were killed at the weekend in a bloody clash between herdsmen and farmers in Korenganuwa village in Nigeria's northwestern state of Zamfara, the official News Agency of Nigeria reported on Monday.

 

A source at the headquarters of the Zamfara State Police Command who asked for anonymity confirmed the clash, adding that the clash also left several Fulani cattle rearers and local farmers seriously injured.

 

An eyewitness who refused to be named said "the trouble started when migrant herdsmen from the neighboring country Niger Republic invaded some farms in the village with their cattle."

 

He added that this led to the destruction of produce and animal feeds valued at millions of naira (tens and thousands of U.S. dollars).

 

During the clash, the herdsmen were alleged to have shot dead three persons before fleeing the village, while three others died at the Federal Medical Center in the state capital Gusau.

 

According to the police source, six persons, including the village head, have been arrested in connection with the incident.

 

Source: Xinhua

 

 

 

Prince Charles visits Northern Nigeria

 

From The Tide News .

Saturday, Dec 2, 2006 The Prince of Wales’ visit to Nigeria is dedicated to solidifying the links between England and Northern Nigeria.

 

According to the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Gozney, the three-day visit would enable Prince Charles demonstrate “British care for the north”. He said the demonstration would be through projects to be executed by the British Council and the DFID.

 

Obituary of Sultan Maccido

From all.Africa.com. .

 

"Maccido may go down in history as one of the commanders of the Muslim faithful to have extensively visited largely Christian communities in the South in his avid desire to promote religious harmony."

 

Air crash

From The Times. .

 

 

Nigeria has failed ...

from Daily Trust, Abuja..

 

 

Secret talks to end Nigeria row .

 

Talks to resolve the dispute between Nigeria's President Olusegun Obasanjo and Vice-President Atiku Abubakar have been halted, the BBC has learnt.

 

Bill Gates to fight AIDS in Nigeria

According to officials, more than 3.5 million Nigerians carry the HIV virus or have full-blown Aids.

 

Nigeria gears up for election

 

BBC Profile of Nigeria

 

BBC Time-line of Nigeria

 

Cathedral burned and Bishop's Office attacked in a riot

 

Nigeria mourns for crash generals

(BBC 18th Sept 2006)

 

Preparing for elections in April 2007

(BBC 1st Sept 2006 )

 

Nigeria settles Paris Club debt

(BBC 21 April 2006)