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By John Shiffman and Mark Hosenball (Reuters) – The U.S. government is expected to formally apply a “foreign terrorist” label on Thursday to three alleged leading figures of the violent Nigerian militant group Boko Haram, officials said. The action by the State and Treasury departments follows growing pressure on the Obama Administration to take stronger action against Boko Haram. The ...

UPDATE: Kano State Police told SaharaReporters an ambush at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday by suspected members of Boko Haram at a checkpoint at Madobi, Kano state. The attackers, in a Golf Volkswagon and 3 motorbikes, launched the surprise attack on the security checkpoint in Madobi/ Sanni Abacha Youth Centre in Panshekara, killing one. Police regrouped and chased the attackers who abandoned ...

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There will be partial closure of 3rd Mainland bridge from 1st July till November 6 2012 for repair works. Scroll down for picture… The Third Mainland Bridge is the longest of three bridges connecting Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria to the mainland, the other two being the Eko and Carter bridges. It is the longest bridge in Africa. The bridge starts ...