Wednesday, September 3, 2008

News Desk Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Nigeria signs energy deal with Russia's Gazprom

LAGOS, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Russian gas giant Gazprom has signed an oil and gas exploration agreement with Nigeria, a deal which could strengthen its position as a supplier of natural gas to Europe and North America. MORE>>>

Nigeria opposition want clarity on Yar'Adua's health

LAGOS, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Nigeria's opposition called for clarity on the state of President Umaru Yar'Adua's health on Wednesday, saying his absence from the country for more than two weeks was adversely affecting the workings of government. MORE>>>

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Gunmen kidnap toddler in southern Nigeria: military

Nonso Sharon Ijeoma was abducted on Tuesday, according to Lieutenant Colonel Musa Sagir, the spokesman for the military Joint TasK Force responsible for security in the troubled Niger Delta. MORE>>>

Nigeria protest treatment in SA

Cape Town - Nigeria's Super Eagles are protesting the treatment meted to them at the airport on their arrival in South Africa on Tuesday. MORE>>>