News stories by Toye Olori

LAGOS, Nigeria, Jun 07 (IPS) - Residents in the three Nigerian states where a state of emergency has been declared are living in fear as food prices soar and government soldiers conduct door to door campaigns to root out terrorists.

LAGOS, Nigeria, Jan 31 (IPS) - The decision by The Hague over Shell's liability for polluting in the Niger Delta shows that justice is possible – but it is extremely hard to achieve if you are taking on a massive multinational, says Amnesty International's Africa programme director Audrey Gaughran.

The sectarian violence which broke out in several parts of northern Nigeria at the end of July has more to do with popular anger and frustration with prevailing economic conditions than religion, say religious experts and Muslim groups. Concerns have also been raised about the reaction of security forces.

Dressed in a simple buba (Nigerian wear) and black trousers on this particular morning, Lawal Olukole receives patients in a six by six foot consulting room made of plywood.

LAGOS, Dic 02 (IPS) - THE UN DRUG CONTROL PROGRAMME (UNDCP), IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NIGERIA GOVERNMENT, IS CARRYING OUT A NUMBER OF PROJECTS TO TREAT AND REHABILITATE DRUG ABUSERS AND ADDICTS IN THE WEST AFRICAN COUNTRY.