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Let's take a look at recent news items from Nigeria:- American Hostage Released in Nigeria - CBS News : On August 14, ten Nigerians in military uniforms entered Goodfellas night club in Port Harcourt and were seen draggin out a group of foreigners including an American expatriate oil worker. They were all freed unharmed after two weeks of captivity.
- Was Key Nigerian football game fixed? - CNNi In March, the head of the Nigerian Football Association caused a stir when he told referees they could take bribes but should still be fair. It might be possible to take bribes and to still be fair. You just have to take bribes from both teams!
- Nigeria: 10,000 Inmates to Be Freed - New York Times Nigeria is releasing 10,000 inmates who have spent up to a decade in prison awaiting trial. More than 25,000 inmates, or 65 percent of the prison population, have never been convicted of a crime but are in jail because of delays in the justice system, missing police files, absent witnesses and prison mismanagement. Bayo Ojo, the justice minister, said: “We have embarked on a massive decongestion of prisons, and 10,000 prisoners have been cleared for release. Some are already out.’’ He said those being freed included thousands accused of minor crimes who had spent more time in prison awaiting trial than they would have served if convicted.
- Nowitzki leads Germany past Nigeria into world basketball quarters - Yahoo! News: Nigeria, who were bidding to become the first African team to make the final eight since Egypt finished fifth in 1950, was led by Ekene Ibekwe with 22 points and 10 rebounds and Muoneke with 16 points. The German team featured a Nigerian-born player who moved to Germany when he was three.