Prayers to those effected by this disaster: 143 people were killed in Kano (north Nigeria’s largest city) after radicals known as the Boko Haram planned an organized attack on the city’s police stations, immigration offices and the local headquarters of Nigeria’s secret police. Â One reporter described the city as a “mortuary.” Full story after the jump… Wendy L.
Attacks Prompt State Of Emergency & Closure Of International In Nigeria
Nigeria’s president is declaring a state of emergency in parts of the West African nation after a slew of recent attacks blamed on a radical Muslim sect. President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday declared the state of emergency in four states and ordered the closure of international borders near the affected areas. Continue reading after the jump. Capri S. Follow @capriSUNshine
Rick Ross Is Being Sued By The Nigerian Government
Looks like the government of Nigeria is not a fan of Ricky Rozay! The Nigerian government is suing the MMG contract for breach of contract for failing to perform at a concert on December 26 and not giving them enough notice. There has been no comment from Ross or his camp. Read more after the jump. Julie1205
67 Dead After Nigeria Bombing!!
Things are not looking too good in northeast Nigeria right now: At least 67 are dead after a police headquarters was bombed and government offices were burned yesterday. More details after the jump! Wendy L.
Nigeria Terror Suspects Released Knowingly
Nigeria released known terror suspects, including some affiliated with al-Qaida’s north Africa branch, as part of a program known as “Perception Management” to placate elders in the country’s Muslim north. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
18 Dead After United Nations Office in Nigeria Attacked by Car Bomb
At least 18 people were killed and 8 seriously injured Friday in a bombing at a U.N. building in the Nigerian capital of Abuja. Read the full story after the jump! @ItsLukieBaby
