Tension over Nigeria state ruling
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A policeman dies in Oyo State amid high tension after the Supreme Court reinstated the governor.
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In a state that views government with suspicion, even the growth of government buildings causes conflict.
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A brawl breaks out in the Nigerian parliament amid a debate over the Speaker's alleged misuse of public funds.
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Nigeria's president vows tough action after a spate of kidnappings of foreign workers in the oil-rich Niger Delta.
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Umaru Yar'Adua took office as president of Nigeria on Tuesday, inheriting a catalogue of crises compounded by doubts over his own legitimacy after a flawed election.
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The Nigerian government denies claims that militant leader Henry Okah has been killed while in detention.
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Two top Nigerian presidential candidates swap insults, casting doubt on the alliance between their two parties.
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African leaders struggled on Tuesday to avoid a damaging split over moves to unite the continent under one federal government.
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Police were out in force in Ibadan, the capital of the southwestern Nigerian state of Oyo, amid fears of violence over the reinstatement of sacked governor Rasheed Ladoja.
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Disagreement over creation of a no-fly zone in Sudan&#39;s troubled Darfur region stalled the signing of a security accord between the government and rebels, who met for another day of talks Friday in Nigeria&#39;s capital.
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Legal moves against Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in Nigeria are quashed freeing him to run in polls next year.
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Â· Child hostage in Nigeria in 'good health' say police Â· Plan to swap girl for father rejected by officials
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Â· Kibaki put on defensive by Odinga's yes to mediation  Â· African Union head due to arrive to help end turmoil
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There are some signs of progress in resolving the Nigerian conflict that is riling global oil markets. The leader of militia fighters threatening to widen a battle for control of Nigeria&#39;s oil-rich south has
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Nigeria's Senate says it is considering penalties against a unit of Shell for refusing to pay a $1.5bn pollution order.
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Courts have issued conflicting rulings over what will constitute valid 'provisional' votes.
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Nigerian President Yar'Adua orders an inquiry into claims that state officials are linked to criminal gangs.