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Latest Nigerian Events Making Headlines

By Minnie Whitley


Just like in any other city, Nigeria is having more events taking place. Organizers of such functions are often busy coming up with one event after the other. Some of the latest Nigerian events include business Trade show is such an example. It is planned to be held in the city of Abuja this year in the month of May and it will run for three days.

The main aim of the function is to carry out research and find out the potential areas for agriculture to thrive. This will help ensure that there is food security, creation of employment and eventually generation of wealth in the country

The killing of an average of seventy people belonging to an Islamist terror group also made recent headlines. Those responsible for this are the military troops of Nigeria during one of their many tasks. This was not the first time that these two groups were colliding as similar cases had been witnessed in the past.

There has been organized a workshop for young researchers in arts, education and social sciences. The topic of discussion is planned to be the integration of research in development. This is aimed at targeting the youth since they are a majority. They are to be equipped with skills to be able to examine and come up with new ideas and be entrepreneurs in order to focus towards development. The event will be hosted in the University of Ibadan, located in Nigeria.

International matters entail that the state is expected to play host to the global meeting on economic matters. High profile individuals are required to show up including rulers of the various republics and other well respected personalities. It will be held in the capital city. This makes Nigeria the leading state in west of Africa to host such a gathering. The theme of this meeting is to look into the challenges and the prospects there are for development through Africa.

Fear has grasped many individuals in following the kidnapping of many high school ladies by the group of Islam terrorists. They are said to have been married off and others converted to slaves. However, the government is looking into this issue but in the meantime all the families of the children can do is engage in prayer and have the faith that the students will be brought back to them safe and sound.

The citizens are required to cast their votes this coming year. However, cases are being brought forth arguing that these elections maybe off. Lack of peace in the country is seen as the driving force of this affair. With reference to the constitution of the country, it is argued that when elections fail to occur then the current ruler continues serving his term. However, this is not yet a confirm fact but just the view of majority.

Bomb explosions are on the upsurge, targeting even bus stations leading to the loss of many lives. Several individuals have lately been detained by the police in association with the terror attacks and are being held captive by the police. They have however been recognized as foreigners and more is yet to be reported concerning the case.




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