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In Port-Harcourt, Nigeria’s oil rich state, seven militants escaped from a prison on Sunday using their metal beds as ladders to climb over the walls. A spokesperson for the prison said two of the inmates have been re-arrested. The Militants, who say they are fighting for a fairer share of the country’s oil wealth, have been behind years of sabotage ...

Nigeria beat Saudi Arabia in a 2-0 victory to finish first in Group D and secure a Round of 16 match with England, while the Saudis have the daunting task of Brazil ahead. John Obuh’s Flying Eagles set a Nigerian tournament record in posting a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia which confirmed them as Group D winners. It was Saudi ...

As John Mikel Obi limped off shortly before halftime of Chelsea’s 3-1 pre-season win over Rangers, spectators say his injury has further compounded Nigeria’s squad problems. Mikel was replaced by Josh McEachran after taking a hit to his ankle. Report says shortly before the Blues squad took off to London, Mikel described his injury as ‘not looking good’. “It’s my ...

The newest African country, South-Sudan is facing a new war with Sudan over the old currency. Presently, there is about $2 billion old Sudanese pound circulating in South Sudan’s fledgling economy, while Sudan insists that it will not take part in redeeming the currency from the economy of its neighbor. South Sudan, which split from Sudan on July 9, launched ...