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- French sailor freed after pirate attack - Nigeria 6 hours ago
ABUJA (Reuters) - A French sailor was freed on Tuesday after being captured by pirates last week from his ship off the coast of Togo and taken to Nigeria, a … More »
- Nigeria drops charges against some Russian arms suspects 6 hours ago
LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigerian authorities dropped charges on Tuesday against eight Russian sailors suspected of trafficking arms, their lawyer said, but another seven … More »
- Soccer-Tahiti thumped 6-1 by Nigeria but deliver a goal Tue, Jun 18, 2013
* Islanders thrashed on international tournament debut * Tahiti's Tehau makes history by scoring for both teams * Nigeria's Nnamdi grabs hat-trick in late goal … More »
- Nigeria says 11 killed in Islamist sect school attack Mon, Jun 17, 2013
By Lanre Ola MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Seven students, two teachers and two insurgents were killed when suspected members of Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram … More »
Nigeria bonus dispute over 'for now' says skipper Enyeama Mon, Jun 17, 2013By Mike Collett BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, June 16 - The dispute over player bonuses that threatened Nigeria's participation in the Confederations Cup does not seem to … More »
- Tahiti defender climbs down from coconut trees to play Sun, Jun 16, 2013
By Mike Collett BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (Reuters) - The professionals of Nigeria, Spain and Uruguay have probably never played against an opponent who earns his … More »
- Nigeria due in Brazil on Saturday after pay row Thu, Jun 13, 2013
WINDHOEK (Reuters) - Nigeria are due to arrive in Brazil on Saturday to take part in the Confederations Cup, 24 hours later than scheduled, after a row over bonus … More »
- Nigeria players go on strike, miss plane to Brazil Thu, Jun 13, 2013
WINDHOEK (Reuters) - Nigeria's football team went on strike on Thursday, refusing to leave their hotel in Namibia and missing a flight to Brazil where they are … More »
- Unconvincing Nigeria stride on to Confederations Cup Thu, Jun 13, 2013
By Mark Gleeson WINDHOEK (Reuters) - Nigeria arrive in Brazil on Thursday to compete in the Confederation Cup somewhat rattled after some far from convincing … More »
- Namibia derail Nigeria's early qualification hopes Wed, Jun 12, 2013
By Mark Gleeson WINDHOEK (Reuters) - Namibia derailed Nigeria's hopes of becoming the first side through to the last round of African World Cup qualifying by … More »
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Nigerian cook survives two days under sea in shipwreck air bubble WARRI, Nigeria (Reuters) - After two days trapped in freezing cold water and breathing from an air … More »
- Nigerian cook survives two days under sea in shipwreck air bubble Wed, Jun 12, 2013
By Joe Brock WARRI, Nigeria (Reuters) - After two days trapped in freezing cold water and breathing from an air bubble in an upturned tugboat under the ocean, … More »
- Nigeria offensive pushes 6,000 refugees into Niger - U.N. Tue, Jun 11, 2013
LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigeria's military offensive against Islamist militants in its northeast has forced more than 6,000 refugees - mostly women, children and the … More »
- Video game puts coach on road to World Cup glory Tue, Jun 11, 2013
By Mark Gleeson WINDHOEK (Reuters) - A coach whose enthusiasm for the trade was forged by the 'Football Manager' video game will be thrown into the deep end on … More »
- Chevron to sell two Nigerian oil blocks Tue, Jun 11, 2013
By Joe Brock ABUJA (Reuters) - U.S. energy firm Chevron is selling its stake in two Nigerian shallow water oil blocks, the company said on Tuesday, the latest oil … More »
- Nigeria finance minister rebuffs critics with cake Mon, Jun 10, 2013
LAGOS (Reuters) - Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala held up a sponge cake representing GDP to an audience of amused officials on Monday, as she sought to rebuff … More »
- Nigeria Islamists hide guns in coffin, kill 13: witnesses Sun, Jun 9, 2013
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Suspected Islamist insurgents who hid weapons inside a coffin have shot dead 13 people in an attack targeting informants in the … More »
- Kenya coach sees Wanyama as key to brighter future Sat, Jun 8, 2013
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's new captain Victor Wanyama will miss Friday's World Cup qualifier against Malawi after being injured in their midweek defeat by Nigeria, … More »
- Nigerian Islamists retreat, apparently to fight another day Fri, Jun 7, 2013
By Joe Brock KIRENOWA, Nigeria (Reuters) - All that remains of the Islamist fighters who once bedded down in this sandy enclave are charred clothes, burned out … More »
- Nigeria army says arrests man behind Delta police killings Fri, Jun 7, 2013
YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) - The suspected mastermind behind an ambush in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta in April that killed 12 policemen has been arrested, … More »
- Nigeria battle fatigue before Confederations Cup Fri, Jun 7, 2013
By Mark Gleeson DURBAN (Reuters) - Nigeria, already hampered by injuries, will arrive in Brazil for the Confederations Cup feeling travel weary after a punishing … More »
- Nigeria aims to reduce domestic borrowing next year Fri, Jun 7, 2013
By Joe Brock ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria plans to reduce its domestic borrowing next year while increasing cheaper overseas debt to lower costs in Africa's second … More »
- Nigeria make nine changes in squad for Confederations Cup Fri, Jun 7, 2013
(Reuters) - Nigeria made nine changes to their squad for the Confederations Cup from the one that won the African Nations Cup in February as coach Stephen Keshi … More »
- Pirates release Pakistani crew kidnapped off Nigeria Thu, Jun 6, 2013
YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) - Pirates have released five Pakistani crew they kidnapped from an oil tanker off the Nigerian coast two weeks ago, security sources said … More »
- Nigeria beat Kenya to move clear in World Cup qualifying Wed, Jun 5, 2013
(Reuters) - African champions Nigeria snatched a winner nine minutes from time through Ahmed Musa to beat Kenya 1-0 away and boost their World Cup qualifying … More »
- West Africa states to adopt anti-piracy code, maybe this month - IMO Tue, Jun 4, 2013
By Gwladys Fouche LILLESTROEM, Norway (Reuters) - West African heads of state will meet, maybe as soon as this month, to adopt a code to fight growing piracy in … More »
- Nigeria begins release of Islamist suspects in peace effort Fri, May 31, 2013
By Ibrahim Mshlizza and Lanre Ola MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigeria's military released 58 women and children suspected of having links with Islamist insurgent … More »
- Nigeria: New Law Bans Gay Marriage Fri, May 31, 2013
Gay couples who display "public shows" of affection in Nigeria could be imprisoned for 10 years, under proposed new laws. … More »
- Ten found dead after boat sinks at Chevron Nigeria facility Fri, May 31, 2013
ABUJA (Reuters) - Ten bodies have been found during a rescue operation off the coast of Nigeria after a tugboat contracted by Chevron sank on Sunday in rough seas, … More »
- Nigeria arrests Lebanese suspected of Hezbollah ties Thu, May 30, 2013
By Chukwuemeka Madu KANO, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigerian authorities said on Thursday they had arrested three Lebanese in northern Nigeria on suspicion of being … More »
- Nigeria arrests three Lebanese, Hezbollah tie suspected Thu, May 30, 2013
KANO, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigerian authorities said on Thursday they had arrested three Lebanese nationals in northern Nigeria on weapons charges and one of them … More »
- Boko Haram rebels say Nigerian military offensive is failing Wed, May 29, 2013
By Isaac Abrak KADUNA, Nigeria (Reuters) - The leader of Boko Haram Islamist rebels has said in a video that the Nigerian military offensive is failing in its goal … More »
- 12 missing after Chevron-contracted tug sinks off Nigeria Tue, May 28, 2013
A tugboat contracted by oil giant Chevron has sunk off the coast of Nigeria, leaving 12 sailors missing, an official said on Tuesday. … More »
- Pirates kidnap oil tanker crew off Nigeria - security sources Tue, May 28, 2013
ABUJA (Reuters) - Armed pirates attacked an oil products tanker off the coast of Nigeria in West Africa and abducted an unknown number of crew, security sources … More »
- Nigeria's 'war on terror' wins tentative support Mon, May 27, 2013
By Joe Brock MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nuradin Mohammed used to resent and fear the troops who swept past his fish stall in this northeast Nigerian city on the … More »
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