Aug 13 Liberia’s Taylor Begins Exile in Nigeria Former Liberian leader Charles Taylor began his second day in exile in southeastern Nigeria on Wednesday, after handing control of his war-torn country to his vice president and in the face of United Nations war crimes charges. Continue reading
Jul 12 During Visit, President Bush Praises Nigeria’s Regional Leadership President Bush ended his five-country tour of Africa in Nigeria, calling the fledgling democracy a country of "great promise" and praising President Olusegun Obasanjo for his regional leadership on key issues such as AIDS and the conflict in Liberia. Continue reading
May 02 Nigerian Oil Workers Agree to Release 100 Foreign Hostages Striking workers on an oil rig off the coast of Nigeria's Niger Delta agreed Friday to release 100 foreign hostages held captive since April 19. Continue reading
Apr 29 Strikers in Nigeria Seize 100 Foreign Workers Striking workers on an oil rig off the coast of Nigeria's Niger Delta have taken 100 foreign employees hostage, including 21 Americans, company officials said Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 22 More Than 100 Reported Killed As Riots Spread Across Nigeria In a wave of renewed violence between Muslim and Christian groups in Nigeria, angry street riots have spread from the northern city of Kaduna to the capital city of Abuja. Continue reading