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Libya – Nigeria: Diplomatic ties worsen

Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi has responded to Nigerians criticisms of his suggestions and insinuations that Nigeria should split on religious and ethnic lines in order to reduce religious clashes, ethnic marginalization and tensions. According to reports, Gaddafi insists that Nigeria’s … read more

Threat messages put Nigeria on alert

Text messages threatening fresh religious uprising, suspected to be from Islamic sects, have placed Nigerian police and immigration services on alert against any possible attacks in the northern areas. The incident came close on the heels of secret killing of … read more

Afren to mop up Nigeria as majors leave

Afren, the oil explorer focused on west Africa, reported the first full-year profit in its history and is preparing to snap up more Nigerian oil fields from international operators who are retreating from the country. Osman Shahenshah, chief executive, said … read more