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April 26, 2012

At least six people have been killed in explosions at the offices of a major Nigerian newspaper.

Three people were killed in a blast in Abuja, with another three killed at the paper's offices in the northern city of Kaduna.

Witnesses say at least one was a suicide bombing, but officials say it is too early to say.

No-one has said it carried out the blasts although the Islamist group Boko Haram has staged similar attacks.

'Sketchy details'

April 26, 2012

Nigeria newspaper hit by blasts

At least six people have been killed in explosions at the offices of a major Nigerian newspaper.

Three people were killed in a blast in Abuja, with another three killed at the paper's offices in the northern city of Kaduna.

Witnesses say at least one was a suicide bombing, but officials say it is too early to say.

No-one has said it carried out the blasts although the Islamist group Boko Haram has staged similar attacks.

'Sketchy details'

March 31, 2012

Stepahnie Okereke to marry on April 21

Nollywood star actress, Stephanie Okereke has disclosed that she will be getting married to her longtime sweetheart, Linus Idahosa, at a lavish ceremony on April 21, 2012.

Sources say the venue for the wedding could be in Paris, France and is expected to attract A-list celebrities from Nigeria, Ghana and other parts of the world.

March 31, 2012

Stepahnie Okereke to marry on April 21

Nollywood star actress, Stephanie Okereke has disclosed that she will be getting married to her longtime sweetheart, Linus Idahosa, at a lavish ceremony on April 21, 2012.

Sources say the venue for the wedding could be in Paris, France and is expected to attract A-list celebrities from Nigeria, Ghana and other parts of the world.

March 1, 2012

Cameroon win, Nigeria draw in 2013 Nations Cup qualifying

Nigeria were held to a draw in Rwanda while Cameroon beat Guinea-Bissau as the former champions began their 2013 Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns.

Having missed this year's finals, both sides were forced to contest the first round of qualifying.

While the Indomitable Lions won 1-0 in Bissau, the Super Eagles played out a goalless tie in Kigali.

Playing their first competitive match under Keshi, the Super Eagles were fortunate not to concede late on following some heavy pressure from the hosts.