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Nigerian Broadcasting Commission Bans 18 Songs, Videos Over Vulgarity, Obscenity Concerns

The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission also banned songs by popular American artists including Nicki Minaj, Omarion and Ace Hood.

Nigeria's National Security Adviser Sacked By Buhari Charged With Unlawful Firearms Possession

Former national security adviser Mohammed Sambo Dasuki lost his job shortly after Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari took office in May.

China's 'Black Monday' Hits Africa's Commodity Currencies, Infrastructure Development At Risk

"This is just a harbinger of things to come," one analyst said. "African currencies are becoming extremely volatile."

African Startup Employs Twitter For Job Applications To Screen, Interview Candidates

The microblogging site is "excellent for reaching investors and for recruiting," says Mark Essien, CEO of Hotels.ng.

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ISIS In Nigeria: Buhari Probes How Lebanese Radical Muslim Cleric Ahmed Al-Assir Obtained Nigerian Visa To Visit West African Country

Ahmed al-Assir was arrested at an airport in Beirut while attempting to flee Lebanon to Nigeria via Egypt with a forged Palestinian passport and a legitimate Nigerian visa.

Nigerian Sex Workers Threaten Strike After Brothels Demolished By Government Officials In Anambra State

The angry group set a nearby cattle market ablaze and threatened to strike after authorities allegedly demolished their brothels without notice.

Boko Haram Insurgency: Militants Shoot Villagers In Nigeria, Dozens Fleeing Attack Drown In Yobe River

The attack took place at Kukuwa village last Thursday but details only emerged Tuesday from survivors.

Nigeria Battles Child Malnutrition Amid Boko Haram Insurgency

Despite recent efforts to nourish the nation's children, nearly 1,000 die from malnutrition-related causes every day. That's 361,000 each year.

In Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan's Party Calls Buhari Government 'Undemocratic' Amid Corruption Probe

In the latest spat between Nigeria's two main political factions, the former ruling Peoples Democratic Party accused the government of being "undemocratic."

Buhari Seeks Missing Government Property From Goodluck Jonathan's Administration In Nigeria

Government property, including cars and houses, is still in the hands of advisers who served under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

Boko Haram Leader Abubakar Shekau Surfaces With Recording, Criticizes 'Global Media Of Infidels': Report

Idriss Deby, president of Chad, previously predicted Boko Haram would be out of the country within three months.

Nigeria State Oil Company Probe Includes 'Forensic Audit' Over Stolen Funds

The audit will cover accounts "all the way to 2014, 2015," including all contracts and agreements, managing director Emmanuel Kachikwu said.

Nigerian Prayer Warriors To Fight Boko Haram In Adamawa State With $1M In Funding

Nigeria's Adamawa state has earmarked more than $1 million for "prayer warriors" to seek divine intervention against the violent insurgents.

Nigerian Senate To Probe Goodluck Jonathan, Previous Administrations For Mismanaged Funds In Power Sector

A Senate committee will investigate the administrations of former leaders Jonathan, Yar'adua and Obasanjo over mismanaged funds.

Helicopter Crash In Lagos, Nigeria, Kills American Pilot, 5 Others

The helicopter was a twin-engine Sikorsky 76C+, operated by British civil helicopter operator Bristow Group.

A Year Of Polio-Free Africa And The Message That It Sends Across

Not even a single case of polio has been detected in Africa in the past one year, however, it will be worth the effort to see if the trend continues.

President Buhari Gives Nigeria's Military 3 Months To Defeat Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to defeat the militant group, ordering chiefs Thursday to end the violence in just three months.

Nigeria's New City: Eko Atlantic Construction In Lagos Fuels Criticism And Praise

While some see Eko Atlantic as Nigeria’s answer to climate change, critics say the government has long neglected extreme poverty and rural infrastructure.

Buhari Furious Over Diverted Billion-Dollar Chinese Loan: Nigerian President Demands Explanation From Finance Ministry

The government failed to fully fund a light rail project and other ventures, leaving them unfinished or abandoned, Muhammadu Buhari said.

Buhari Says Nigeria Is Not Rich, Wealthy Nigerians Must 'Wake Up'

Nigeria holds some of the world's richest oil reserves and yet two-thirds of Nigerians still live in poverty and without access to grid electricity.

Global Population To Surpass 11 Billion By 2100 Fueled By Growth In Africa

The steady rise is fueled primarily by population growth in Africa.

Nigeria Corruption Caused By Christian Churches? Pastor Sunday Adelaja Blames Religious Leaders For Immoral Values

“In my opinion, the leadership and the structure of the church in Nigeria are as guilty as the politicians," Nigerian-born pastor Sunday Adelaja said.

Nigeria To Open Weapons Factory To Fight Boko Haram Islamist Group

Nigeria needs weapons, and since the U.S. won't provide them, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says the country will start making them.

Will Buhari Pardon Boko Haram? Nigerian President Mulls Amnesty Deal In Exchange For Ceasefire With Militant Group

The African nation's leader is expected to announce a deal with the violent terrorist group in the near future, a Nigerian news outlet reported.

Nigeria's Sacked National Security Adviser Defends Goodluck Jonathan's Administration In Fighting Boko Haram

Retired Col. Sambo Dasuki said the previous administration recaptured land from militants and stopped their leader from disrupting elections.

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Buhari Fires Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Executive Directors

The move comes one day after the African nation's president appointed a new head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

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