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Nigerian Town Takes Demolition Fight to Courtroom 0    0

Most Nigerians living in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, don't live in the city center, much of which resembles a high-income city in the United States, like Beverly Hills. Instead, they...

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Train Connects North, South of 'Africa's Giant&apo... 0    0

For the first time in a decade, Nigeria is operating a train line that links the north and south of the country, which is Africa's most populous nation. For VOA, Heather Murdock takes...

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Nigeria Reaches for the Stars With Space Program 0    0

Nigeria's space program is reputed to be one of Africa's largest, with three satellites in orbit and an ambitious plan to send the first African astronaut into space ...

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Nigerian Lagoon Village Fights to Stay Afloat 0    0

Sometimes called "The Venice of Africa," the village of Makoko floats on a lagoon in the heart of Lagos, the financial capital of Nigeria. But unlike Venice, Makoko&...

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Nigeria Struggles With Surging Boko Haram Violence 0    0

A string of violent attacks being blamed on Boko Haram militants in Nigeria has security analysts worried the group is growing stronger. While the Nigerian government says it's handl...

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Africa Looks to Nuclear Power to Light Up Continent 0    0

At least three African nations are looking to add nuclear power to their grid. Kenya and Nigeria want to establish nuclear energy. South Africa, the only sub-Saharan nation with nuclear facilities, is...

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Nigerians Fleeing Boko Haram Languish in Camp Near Capital 0    0

In its five-year effort to impose Islamic law in northeastern Nigeria, the Boko Haram extremist group has killed thousands of people and forced hundreds of thousands to flee. Some of those who ran fo...

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Kerry Warns Against Violence in Nigeria Election 0    0

US Secretary of State John Kerry visited Nigeria Sunday in a show of the level of concern within the U.S. and the international community over next month’s presidential election. Chris Stein reports...

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Activists: Nigeria Elections Should Be Postponed 0    0

Nigerian expatriates, activists recently gathered in Washington to denounce deadly raids and massacres by militant group Boko Haram, and some urged that next month’s presidential polls be delayed. M...

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Nigerian Elections Pose Concern of Potential Conflict in &ap... 0    0

Nigeria’s north-central state of Kaduna has long been the site of fighting between Muslims and Christians as well as between people of different ethnic groups. As the February elections approach, c...

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Issues or Ethnicity? Question Divides Nigeria 0    0

As Nigeria goes to the polls next month, many expect the two top presidential contenders to gain much of their support from constituencies organized along ethnic or religious lines. But are faith and ...

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Africa's Largest City Picks Next Governor 0    0

Nigeria’s Lagos isn’t just the commercial hub of Nigeria, but the most populous city in all of Africa. Two men are vying for the state’s top job in Saturday’s governorship election. Chris St...

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Small Steps to Normalcy for Boko Haram Kidnap Victims 0    0

After their rescue from a Boko Haram stronghold in northeast Nigeria, nearly 300 women, girls and children are starting the long road back to normalcy. VOA's Chris Stein reports. O...

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FIFA World Cup - Tribute to USA Team Advancing | Slow Mo Lab 0    0

Scientist get excited about USA men's soccer team advancing to knockouts. USA! USA! USA! "Five Armies" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License...

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