Monthly Archives: February 2012

Reality Bites

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Tim Newman

20th February, morning: Iran has stopped selling crude to British and French companies, its oil ministry said on Sunday, in a retaliatory measure against fresh EU sanctions on the Islamic state’s major export. 20th February, afternoon: Iran is “struggling” to … Continue reading →

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Some More News from Nigeria

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Tim Newman

Sodomy: Man Rapes Friend, Then Begs Him With Bread The police at Takwa Bay Division, Lekki, Eti Osa Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, have arrested a man known as Denis Oteri, 19, and arraigned him before the Igbosere magistrate’s court on a … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Tim Newman

This weekend, give or take a week or two, represents two milestones for me.  Firstly, I am halfway through my Nigerian assignment, more or less.  In 18 months time, July or August 2013, I will be leaving for my next … Continue reading →

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