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French journalists detained in Nigeria

Journalists working for French TV in Nigeria were detained by soldiers, interrogated, escorted to their hotel and then ordered to leave town. Jeremie Drieu of TF1 and local journalist Ahmad Salkida were arrested in the city of Jos, where thousands … read more

Bomb Explosion Rocks Army Base In Kaduna

A large explosion today rocked a major army base in Kawo Kaduna. Eyewitnesses told Saharareporters that a suicide bomb attack took place at the 1st Mechanised Division. Soldiers have since cordoned off the scene of the explosion barring civilians and … read more

MEND claim attack on Agip pipeline

Nigeria’s main oil militants operating in Niger Delta region, Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) today said its fighters have sabotaged an oil pipeline that belongs to Italian oil company, Agip. The group, which has been silent … read more