Activists say Nigerian government not keeping promises made during amnesty period last year, risks returning to violence
Demonstration coincided with start of a three-day fast declared by authorities in central Plateau State as a mark of reconciliation
Witnesses say attackers targeted mainly Christian villages around 3 a.m. Sunday, setting homes on fire, hacking people with knives
Security situation remains fragile despite assurances by acting president to revive an amnesty program in the region
Summit will also appoint new chairman to replace Nigeria's ailing President Umaru Yar'Adua
Security forces are on high alert in Nigeria's southeastern state, Anambra, before Saturday's governorship election
President Umaru Yar'Adua has been away for over two months receiving treatment for heart condition
Ruling in response to one of at least four separate suits seeking temporarily transfer of executive powers to VP Goodluck Jonathan
Country has formally requested that Washington reconsider its decision to put it on its security watch list
New security measures come into effect in response to the Christmas Day bombing attempt on a US airliner
Calm returns after Islamic sect clashes with security forces in north, killing 38
Some Western diplomats expressed concern about rise of violent Islamic extremism in Nigeria
Human rights activist says radical Islam on the rise in northern Nigeria
Opposition politician goes to court, in attempt to compel President Uamru Yar'Adua to hand over power to vice president or resign
Although Nigeria passed anti-trafficking legislation in 2003, convictions against human traffickers rare
Militant group blames resumption of attacks on suspended peace talks due to President Umaru Yar'Adua's absence
Young people who see migration as the only escape from economic hardship at home
Influential religious leaders join government officials to launch interfaith action against malaria in Nigeria
Presidential spokesman says Vice President Goodluck Jonathan will represent him at official functions
Bad roads are now one of major causes for road deaths in Nigeria
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