I Won't Be Distracted by Terrorists, Says Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has vowed not to be distracted from his transformation agenda by the actions of 'terrorists and retrogressive elements in the country'.
Deadly bombing at UN House in Nigeria

PHOTO ESSAYS: Deadly bombing at UN House in Nigeria

This shot was taken in the United Nations building shortly after the bombing.

  • Nigeria:   Jonathan - I Can't Be Distracted By Terrorists

    Daily Trust, 30 August 2011

    President Goodluck Jonathan said he would not be distracted from the full implementation of his transformation agenda by the actions of 'terrorists and retrogressive elements in… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Police Arrest 50 Over UN Bombing

    Vanguard, 30 August 2011

    The Inspector General of Police, Mr Hafiz Ringim yesterday disclosed that 50 suspects have been arrested in connection with last Friday's bomb blast at the United Nations House in… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Blast - Police Make Some Arrests

    Daily Trust, 30 August 2011

    Some arrests have been made by the police in connection with the attack on the United Nations building in Nigeria last Friday, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Hafiz Ringim said… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Bomb Blast - Britain Shuts High Commission in Abuja

    The Moment, 30 August 2011

    LAST Friday's attack on the United Nations (UN) building in Abuja, which claimed at least 23 lives and left more than 80 persons injured, has led to the closure of the British High… Read more »

  • West Africa:   Boko Haram Could Strike Outside Nigeria

    ISS, 29 August 2011

    Boko Haram's suicide attacks on the United Nations headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, last Friday, 26 August, which killed 19 people (9 of them UN staff) and injured scores of others,… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   UN Security Operatives Comb Abuja

    Leadership, 29 August 2011

    Those responsible for bombings and terrorist activities in the country might soon be facing a hard time, as United Nations (UN) security operatives have stormed Nigeria,… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   UN House Bomb Survivors Relive Horror

    Vanguard, 28 August 2011

    We heard a loud noise. And within a twinkle of an eye, the ceiling fell on our heads. There was confusion everywhere. We were in a meeting when the bomb went off". Read more »

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The aftermath of the bomb blast that hit the UN building in Abuja, Nigeria.

The aftermath of the bomb blast that hit the UN building in Abuja, Nigeria. The reported death toll is at 10 people.

The aftermath of the bomb blast that hit the UN building in Abuja.

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