This Week in Nigeria
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Sunday 27 March – Saturday 2 April 2016
Sunday
Nigerian Christians joined their counterparts across the world to mark the Easter Sunday symbolising the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
The Nigerian Army announced the abduction of one of its senior officer, Col. Samaila Inusa, serving at the Nigeria Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Kaduna State.
Monday
Public holiday as Christians mark Easter Monday.
The Nigerian Army announced reward for anyone with useful information that could lead to the release of its abducted officer.
Elder Stateman, lawyer and human rights activist, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite died at 82 at the St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos.
Tuesday
Nigeria’s Super Eagles failed to qualify for the next African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after failing to defeat their Egyptian counterparts in Egypt.
Abducted Col. Inusa was found dead in Kaduna.
A total of 40 shops were razed at Ikom market, Cross River State as fire destroyed goods worth millions of Naira.
Wednesday
Nigerian sports enthusiasts and sport writers lament failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the next AFCON.
Thursday
Another market fire razes 30 shops in Kano, destroying property worth millions of Naira.
Nigerians groan as power generation dwindles, causing darkness across the country.
Friday
Power generation made a rebound of 3,128.50 Mega Watts
Saturday
Police in Ogun uncovered a ritualists’ den around Sango Otta area of the state.
Suspected herdsmen kidnapped a Catholic priest in Enugu State.