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With Nigerians drinking more guinness than the Irish. Nigeria has become the second biggest consumer in the world of Ireland's guinness, right after England.

In Nigeria today. The United States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton in the video report above is said to have compared the Nigerian Presidential election to America's  Presidential election in 2000.

Oh, and here's the BBC radio special on it too:

http://www.naijafeed.com/naijafeed/2009/4/20/nigerian-fraudsters-targeting-football-soccer-youth.html

Guess only solution and suggestion I can think of is knowledge. If the young Naija kids are aware folks like these guys exist then I guess they'll think twice before falling victim to these shameless criminals.

This breed of Nigerian fraudsters are a pretty despicable bunch. With scams like the Nigerian letter, you can at least put some blame on the victims due to the fact that it's mainly their greed that caused them to fall victim in the first place. But targeting innocent Nigerian kids who are naive and desperate in pursuing their dreams of playing professional football abroad is WRONG in all sorts of ways. It's pure unadulterated scum like these guys that will help Nigeria retain the infamous title of being one of the most corrupt countries in the world.

lol, nice...I'll make sure to keep a safe distance from it 

Some striking pics right there! Watch out for the one with the naked guy with the Darth Vader mask. I was about to spray Baygon on my eyes when I saw that lol  I can't remember what Naija fiiim I've watched with Naked folks wearing masks from Star Wars 

The execution of Nigerian, Qorbi bin Mussa Adam, in Saudi Arabia has sparked serious concern with Amnesty International. According to the organization, an alarming number of foreign nationals have been executed in Saudi Arabia recently.

Qorbi bin Mussa Adam allegedly murdered a Saudi national. He was the second Nigerian to be executed in Saudi Arabia this year after another Nigerian, Jamil 'Abbas Shu'ayb, who was beheaded in May. Saudi Arabian authorities have disclosed very little information about the trial of both cases.

Another Nigerian, Suliman Olufemi was sentenced to death in 2004 and awaits execution. Olufemi's trial was held in secret and conducted in Arabic which he does not understand. He had no legal representation or any legal assistance and it is feared that he was tortured in pre-trial detention in order to force him to confess.

Qorbi bin Mussa Adam was the 51st person to be executed in Saudi Arabia this year alone, according to monitoring conducted by Amnesty International. Out of the 51 people executed in Saudi Arabia this year, 36 were Saudi Arabians and 15 were foreign nationals.

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Professional photographer Pieter Hugo travelled around Nigeria and captured rather enigmatic photos to reflect his take on the Nollywood industry in Nigeria.

Here is an excerpt from Pieter Hugo's website about his exploration of Nollywood:

"In Africa, Nollywood movies are a rare instance of self-representation in the mass media.

The continent has a rich tradition of story-telling that has been expressed abundantly through oral and written fiction, but has never been conveyed through the mass media before.

Movies tell stories that appeal to and reflect the lives of its public: stars are local actors; plots confront the viewer with familiar situations of romance, comedy, witchcraft, bribery, prostitution. The narrative is overdramatic, deprived of happy endings, tragic. The aesthetic is loud, violent, excessive; nothing is said, everything is shouted."

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Classic Nigerian spoof on Who wants to be a Millionaire

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Okechuku Ongunjiofor talks about how he started what we now know today as Nollywood and how piracy is affecting Nigeria's movie industry.

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Acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie reflects on her career on CNN's African Voices.

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Security has been heightened in and around Abuja ahead of the visit of the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of her seven-nation trip to Africa.

Her 11-day trip to Africa serves to support U.S. President Barack Obama's goal to assist Africa in economic growth and conflict resolution.

U.S. Intelligence officers have been in Nigeria for days to ensure that adequate security will be provided for Hillary Clinton. The strict security being put in place and coordinated by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja has taken security agents to many points Hillary Clinton is to visit, including the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport where she is expected to arrive  on Tuesday.

Hillary Clinton is expected to hold discussions with Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua on a number of issues affecting both countries. On Wednesday, Hillary Clinton is expected to be hosted at a breakfast meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ojo Maduekwe at the minister's residence.

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CNN's Christian Purefoy delves into the depths of Nigerian jungles with agents from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to search and destroy illegal drug operations in Nigeria.

The Nigerian Government has approached a Chinese company to manage the Malam Aminu International Airport in Kano, Nigeria. This is part of the Federal Government's concession agenda.

The commissioner of commerce and industry, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahima Yakassai recently led a team of government officials to observe the activities of the Chinese firm in Germany.

Commissioner Yakassai said the current condition of the airport is very poor and he wants the airport restored to its former glory.

In the 2nd part of the interview with Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, he talks about how he started his career in Hollywood. From living in London with his Nigerian parents, where he got his masters degree in criminal law by working as a bouncer and a model to pay for University. And to how his modeling got him into Hollywood.

G.I. Joe comes out this Friday. Should be fun! Watch the video below:

http://www.naijafeed.com/naijafeed/2009/8/5/interview-with-gi-joe-star-adewale-akinnuoye-agbaje-part-2.html

Indeed

The multi-level, 65-storey building tagged as the "World Trade Tower", is set to be constructed in the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos, which will will act as the home for the Lagos World Trade Centre. The construction of the building is being handled by BHS International Limited.

BHS Managing Director, Mr. Martin Baines, says the firm is projecting a 24-hour, seven days a week, and 12 month influx of international visitors within five years after completion:

"We remain consistent in our basic goal of turning the complex into a city centre providing top class hotel, business and leisure facilities and encapsulating the spirit and tradition of Lagos and Nigeria."

"The proposed city centre will have regular art activities with the atmosphere of Hollywood and little Las Vegas, with artists and movie stars working on a regular visit. With assorted restaurants, nightclubs, a huge shopping arena with about 2,000 shops, a modern world trade centre for the first time in Africa is here in Nigeria.

Mr. Baines mentioned the execution of the project would be handled by international experts working with local contractors. "The aim is to stimulate employment as well as acquisition of skill by the Lagos labour force."

Africa's tallest building is currently the 36 year old, 50 storey "Carlton Centre" in Johannesburg. South Africa, that stands at 223 metres tall.

The guy na legendary G!

Africa's first Nobel Prize winner, Nigerian Legend Wole Soyinka talks to CNN's Christian Purefoy about his illustrious career and political activism.

Great story. I recommend you watch the video:

http://www.naijafeed.com/naijafeed/2009/8/3/nigerias-wole-soyinka-on-cnns-special-african-voices.html

The video report focuses on how Nigerian police forces are holding the widows of suspected members of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram. Watch the video report below:

http://www.naijafeed.com/naijafeed/2009/8/2/video-report-on-the-widows-of-boko-haram-militants.html