Train Across Nigeria Shows President Jonathan's Mixed Rule

It’s Friday evening and a group of Nigerian train staff scream at each other as they battle to get power working on a revived cross-country service from Lagos to Kano, the nation’s two largest cities.

Rolling out of Nigeria’s southern commercial hub more than eight hours late, plain-clothed policemen cock their AK-47 assault rifles as they try to push back young men launching themselves onto the carriages to hitch illegal rides as the train chugs through Lagos’ shantytowns.

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Boko Haram issues new threat against Niger, Chad

The Nigeria-based extremist group Boko Haram on Monday threatened neighboring countries Niger and Chad, warning the fighters were prepared to carry out suicide bombings in the countries sending troops to help fight the militants.

The warning came as leaders from Niger and other countries in the region gathered in Cameroon's capital to finalize plans for a joint offensive against the militants who have stepped up their attacks in recent weeks.

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Nigeria Elections 2015: Buhari Draws Crowds In Boko Haram Stronghold Of Borno; He Promises To Liberate Nigerians

Nigerian presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari drew thousands of supporters Monday to a campaign rally in Borno state, a stronghold of Boko Haram insurgents, where he pledged to wipe out the militant group. 

Buhari, from the All Progressives Congress political party, packed popular Ramat Square in Maiduguri, and was joined by Borno Gov. Kashim Shettima and other party leaders from across the country, according to local media reports.

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African allies claim gains against Boko Haram

Nigerian troops, backed by air strikes, have reclaimed the towns of Monguno and Marte from Boko Haram, according to a military statement. Meanwhile, Cameroon says its army has killed more than 80 Boko Haram soldiers and arrested 1,000 of their supporters.

Niger also claimed on Monday to have arrested 160 people with links to Boko Haram since 6 February. Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger recently formed a military coalition against the Islamist militants.

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Looking For Jobs... Procter and Gamble (P&G) Is Currently Recruiting

Employer: Procter and Gamble (P&G)

The Company:
Procter and Gamble is the largest FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) company in the world with strong brands like Pampers, Ariel, Always, Gillette, Oral B just to name a few. We have been in existence for over 176 years globally and 21 years in Nigeria.

Procter and Gamble invites applications for:

Job Title: LBS Recruitment Drive 2015

Ref: IME00000079
Locations: Lagos, Ibadan, Agbara

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Job Vacancy At Total Nigeria Plc

Employer: Total Nigeria Plc
Total is recruiting for its subsidiary in Nigeria, Total Nigeria Plc:

The Job:
Vacancy - International Programme for Juniors (VIE) - Project Engineer (M/F)

Auto req ID: 200BR
Workplace Location: Lagos (NGA)
Employment type: VIE

Experience level required: 0 - 3 years
Functional discipline: Industrial Projects

Branch: Marketing & Services
Proposed start date: July 2015

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