Nigeria looks into Christmas Day bombings
Ola AwoniyiNigeria is probing a wave of Christmas Day bombings that killed at least 40, including one blast that ripped through a crowd of worshippers.
Nigeria slams critics, hustles anti-gay law through Parliament
Ola AwoniyiNigeria's Parliament is pushing ahead with a Bill that would harshly crack down on gay rights despite moves from abroad to counter such legislation.
Nigerian police name suspects in deadly blasts
Ola AwoniyiNigerian police said on Sunday car bombers had intended to "commit mass murder" and distributed photos and other details of the two suspects.
Gbagbo 'agrees to negotiate end' to Côte d'Ivoire crisis
Ola AwoniyiCôte d'Ivoire strongman Laurent Gbagbo has agreed to negotiate a resolution to the crisis gripping the nation, mediators said on Tuesday.
Nigeria arrests nine Independence Day blasts suspects
Ola AwoniyiNigerian intelligence authorities said they are holding nine people believed to have links with an ex-militant leader already arrested.
Nigerian candidate bemoans World Bank post
Ola AwoniyiNigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the World Bank appointment is not being decided on merit and that the US nominee will win.
Nigeria grapples with insecurity, graft after free poll
Ola AwoniyiNigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has vowed to harness the potential of the oil-rich country, which remains dogged by poverty, graft and violence.
Nigeria's acting president dissolves Cabinet
Ola AwoniyiNigerian acting President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday dissolved the Cabinet, asserting his power a little over a month after taking over.
Nigeria hunts militants after bombs kill 12
Ola AwoniyiNigerian authorities hunted oil militants on Saturday who claimed responsibility for two car bombs that killed at least 12 people.
West African leaders meet for emergency Côte d'Ivoire talks
Ola AwoniyiWest African leaders decided to meet for emergency talks on the crisis in Côte d'Ivoire as strongman Laurent Gbagbo resists calls to step aside.
