In Country Plagued By Religious Violence, Mosque Was Built Next Door to a Church - and They Are Thriving
Despite surrounding communities being plagued by violence, this church and mosque were built next to each other - and they are thriving.
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Nigerian 'Angel' Has Secretly Been Paying for the Hospital Bills of Poor and Uninsured Patients
By paying off the medical bills of total strangers, this businessman has secured the release of hundreds of Nigerian hospital patients.
Nigerian Army Rescues More Than 800 Boko Haram Hostages
Nigerian army troops have freed more than 800 hostages held by Boko Haram, the terrorist militant group.
Nigeria's Thriving 'Lady Mechanics' Once Disadvantaged
Sandra Aguebor, an activist known to Nigerians as the Lady Mechanic, is a mother of two who rose from humble beginnings to national prominence creating a thriving enterprise that trains disadvantaged women in Nigeria to learn a promising trade
Nigerian Rebel Leaders Give up Arms in Amnesty Deal
Hundreds of Nigerian rebel fighters gave up their weapons and accepted an amnesty deal on Saturday in the most concerted effort yet to end years of fighting in the oil-producing Niger Delta.
Inspiring Elections in Nigeria After Years of Corruption
Thanks to a herculean effort by the Independent National Electoral Commission and the leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan, the Nigerian elections that kicked off over the weekend looked nothing like corrupt elections past and the vote has been hailed a major turning point for the country.
Nigeria, Cameroon Settle Decades Old Border Dispute in Oil-Rich Atlantic
"After decades of sometimes bloody disputes over the Bakassi Peninsula, Cameroon and Nigeria have settled their long-disputed maritime border, ending years of uncertainty as to who owns sections of Africa's oil-rich Gulf of Guinea.
Photo of the Day - Nigerian Teens Make Urine-Powered Generator
Teenage girls in Africa have entered a science fair in Lagos unveiling a device they invented, a urine-powered generator.
Nigeria Declared Ebola-Free; 'Spectacular Success'
Nigeria is now free of the Ebola virus, the World Health Organization officially declared on Monday. The most populous country in Africa reported 20 cases and eight deaths before doctors were able to eradicate the disease.
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