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Nigeria key strategic partner for US: Clinton

Describing Nigeria as a key global strategic partner for the US, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has lauded the African nation’s contribution to peacekeeping efforts across the continent. “Nigeria is a key strategic partner, not only in Africa but globally. … read more

Teenager foils prostitute trafficking bid

A teenager in northern Nigeria stopped an alleged trafficker from transporting her and five other girls to work as prostitutes by shouting to alert authorities, police said Thursday. Police in the town of Illela intercepted two suspected human traffickers as … read more

Finance Cleanup Gains Momentum

Two top Nigerian stock-exchange officials were removed and a fugitive former bank executive surrendered, as efforts to clean up the financial sector accelerate. These developments, together with an expected cabinet reshuffle by President Goodluck Jonathan, come just months before January … read more

Nigeria Seeks US Help over Negative Stereotypes

Nigeria yesterday called on United States to assist the nation in countering some negative and destructive stereotypes about the country. Addressing the Council of Foreign Relations (US most influential non governmental organisation), where he presented a paper on “Challenges and … read more