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Nigeria Update

Leading candidate at the PDP presidential primary Umar Musa Yar'Adua waves to supporters at the Eagle Square venue of the convention in Abuja

Nigeria's President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua

Nigeria’s President Yar’Adua Calls Insecurity In Niger Delta a Nightmare Audio Clip Available

Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua has reportedly described the escalating violence in oil-rich but restive Niger Delta as a nightmare facing his young administration.

Nigerian Official Appeals for Assistance for Bakassi Returnees Audio Clip Available

Nigerian Militants Free 19 Hostages

Gunman in Nigeria Kidnap 6 in Oil Attack

Nigerian Military Says It is Making Headway Against Rebels

World Bank Study Identifies Problems in Doing Business in 11 Nigerian states Audio Clip Available

Nigerian President Pledges 'Constructive Engagement' in Niger Delta Audio Clip Available

Nigeria Celebrates 48 Years Of Independence

Nigeria's Community Outreach Improves Polio Immunization Rates Audio Clip Available

Nigeria Court to Begin Hearing Case of Disputed Presidential Election Thursday Audio Clip Available

New Report Finds Green Economy Could Create Millions of Jobs

Nigeria's Fragile Oil Truce Holds Little Promise Audio Clip Available

African Observers Comment on US Presidential Campaign

Nigerian Rebels Declare Ceasefire in Delta Audio Clip Available

Nigerian Militants Claim another Pipeline Bombing Audio Clip Available

Nigerian Militants Hit Another Pipeline in 'Oil War'

Nigeria's Militants Claim New Attack on Oil Field

Nigerian Defense Chief Accuses Soldiers of Collaborating with Militants Audio Clip Available

Nigerian Anti-Terrorism Bill May be Aimed at Niger Delta Militants Audio Clip Available

Nigerian Government Closes Major TV Station Audio Clip Available

Impact of Niger Delta

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For More Information on Nigeria:

Background from US State Department
Country Research from US Library of Congress