nigeria at Brave New Filmshttp://bravenewfilms.org/topics/nigeria2008-12-02T16:57:45ZDemocracy Now Headlines- Dec. 2, 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/64442-democracy-now-headlines-dec-2-20082008-12-02T16:57:45ZI Want Democracy Now
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<p>Today's Headlines</p>
<p> * Obama Taps Clinton To Be Secretary Of State
<br /> * As Recession is Declard, Dow Falls 680 Points
<br /> * California Declares Fiscal Emergency; Philadelphia Plans Massive Cuts
<br /> * Bush: “I Think I Was Unprepared For Warâ€
<br /> * Thai Court Orders Dissolution of Ruling Party
<br /> * Report: U.S. Warned India About Attack on Mumbai
<br /> * Jury Clears Chevron in Suit Over 1998 Killings In Nigeria
<br /> * 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day Marked
<br /> * UN Climate Conference in Poland Opens
<br /> * U.S. Senate Runoff Election Held in Georgia
<br /> * Charges Dropped Against Iraq Veterans Against the War
<br /> * Texas Judge Dismisses Indictments Against Cheney & Gonzales
<br /> * GM & Ford CEOs To Drive Hybrids To Washington</p>
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Democracy Now Headlines- Mon. Dec. 1, 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/64395-democracy-now-headlines-mon-dec-1-20082008-12-02T16:57:46ZI Want Democracy Now
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<p>Today's Headlines</p>
<p> * 172 Die in Coordinated Assault on Mumbai
<br /> * India Raises Security To “War Levelâ€
<br /> * Iraqi Parliament Approves Security pact With U.S.
<br /> * Obama To Introduce National Security Team
<br /> * Obama Defends Selection Of Top Aides
<br /> * U.S. Military to Deploy 20,000 Soldiers For Homeland Security
<br /> * 400 Nigerians Killed in Christian-Muslim Clashes
<br /> * Labor Department Pushes Rule Change on Toxic Substances in Workplace
<br /> * U.S. War Resister Seeks Asylum in Germany
<br /> * Stampede of Shoppers Kill Worker At Wal-Mart
<br /> * National Day of Mourning Held on Thanksgiving
<br /> * Chris Matthews Seen As Possible Senate Candidate</p>
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Kulture Clash International Presents:Nollywood Convention 07http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/59875-kulture-clash-international-presents-nollywood-convention-072008-12-02T16:45:02ZKultureClash
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<p>Nollywood Foundation the leading Nigerian Film industry organization held its annual convention at the prestigious Omni Hotel in Los Angeles, California (USA)Panelist and guest took part in workshops to aid in supplying Nigeria with a global platform to distribute Nigerian Films.</p>
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Nigerians celebrate Eid festivalhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/55490-nigerians-celebrate-eid-festival2008-10-31T21:30:20Zaljazeera
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<p>For more than 70 million Muslims living in Nigeria, the end of the holy month of Ramadan is an opportunity to celebrate their culture and traditions.</p>
<p>The result is a spectacular and colourful festival, as Yvonne Ndege found out in the northern state of Kano.</p>
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Nigerian Muslims angry at man with 86 wives - 30 Sept 08http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/55299-nigerian-muslims-angry-at-man-with-86-wives-30-sept-082008-10-31T21:29:26Zaljazeera
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<p>A eighty-four year old man in Northern Nigeria has prompted anger from Muslims, even receiving death threats, for having 86 wives.</p>
<p>Al Jazeera's Yvonne Ndege, reports from Bida, where Mohammed Bello polygamy has caused huge controversy.</p>
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Guest of the Nationhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/55104-guest-of-the-nation2008-10-31T09:30:31ZRonanG
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<p>An asylum seeker awaits news of his family back home. Starring Eugene Ebhonuaye. Watch the film here. More info www.ironmountainmovies.com</p>
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Fear holds up polio vaccinations in Nigeria - 27 Sep 08http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/54984-fear-holds-up-polio-vaccinations-in-nigeria-27-sep-082008-10-31T15:31:38Zaljazeera
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<p>Polio is a disease that could be extinguished entirely through vaccinations but yet it still kills thousands each year. </p>
<p>The situation in Nigeria is by far the worst. It has the highest number of polio cases in the world.</p>
<p>And as Yvonne Ndege reports from Kanu State fear and superstitution form part of the problem.</p>
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Nigeria's child 'witches' - 19 Aug 08http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49309-nigeria-s-child-witches-19-aug-082008-10-29T03:30:56Zaljazeera
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<p>Human rights groups have warned that some chilren in Nigeria have been branded as witches or evil spirits and are at risk of abuse, or may even be killed, as a result. </p>
<p>Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from Akwa Ibom, in southern Nigeria on some of the children who have been cast out by their families.</p>
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Military operations in the Niger Delta - 16 Aug 08http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49136-military-operations-in-the-niger-delta-16-aug-082008-10-29T03:30:00Zaljazeera
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<p>Nigeria's military has launched a crackdown on oil gangs in an attempt to avert an oil supply crisis.
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<br />The country loses on average 650,000 barrels a day because of attacks on pipelines.</p>
<p>Haru Mutasa had exclusive access to the military's operations in the Niger Delta, where the theft of crude oil is rampant.</p>
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Nigeria's power cuts take their toll - 30 Jul 08http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/47446-nigeria-s-power-cuts-take-their-toll-30-jul-082008-10-28T09:30:57Zaljazeera
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<p>While the rebels say they are fighting for a greater share of the oil wealth, most of Nigeria's people are living in dire conditions.</p>
<p>Despite it's huge oil and gas reserves, public services are in short supply, and as Haru Mutasa reports from Lagos, regular power cuts are also taking their toll.</p>
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Nigeria street kids battle to survive - 30 July 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/47410-nigeria-street-kids-battle-to-survive-30-july-20082008-10-28T09:30:35Zaljazeera
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<p>Despite Nigeria's massive oil wealth thousands of homeless children live on the streets of the capital Lagos. Many take marijuana to stave off hunger and to help them fall asleep.</p>
<p>Haru Mutasa reports.</p>
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MDC admits to talks with Mugabe's Zanu PF in Zimbabwehttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/47031-mdc-admits-to-talks-with-mugabe-s-zanu-pf-in-zimbabwe2008-10-28T03:29:58Zrattansifan
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<p>Ralph Black, MDC and Tsvangirai representative in the U.S. speaks from Dallas to Afshin Rattansi in Tehran.</p>
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Riz Khan - Nigeria's Oil - 22 July 08 Part 1http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/46585-riz-khan-nigeria-s-oil-22-july-08-part-12008-10-28T03:30:43Zaljazeera
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<p>Awash in oil, yet its people, for the most part, are destitute. Nigeria discovered "liquid gold" half a century ago and today is the world's eighth largest oil exporter. But the country is plagued by corruption, inefficiency, underdevelopment and an uprising in its Niger Delta -- the area where most of its oil reserves are located. So why, some 600 billion dollars later, are Nigeria's people still among the poorest in the world? Is it the 'resource curse' or something more?</p>
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Riz Khan - Nigeria's Oil - 22 July 08 Part 2http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/46583-riz-khan-nigeria-s-oil-22-july-08-part-22008-10-28T03:30:51Zaljazeera
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<p>Awash in oil, yet its people, for the most part, are destitute. Nigeria discovered "liquid gold" half a century ago and today is the world's eighth largest oil exporter. But the country is plagued by corruption, inefficiency, underdevelopment and an uprising in its Niger Delta -- the area where most of its oil reserves are located. So why, some 600 billion dollars later, are Nigeria's people still among the poorest in the world? Is it the 'resource curse' or something more?</p>
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Patrick Delecole on Nigeria_July 17 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/46523-patrick-delecole-on-nigeria-july-17-20082008-10-28T03:30:40Zaljazeera
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<p>Patrick Delecole, a former Nigerian diplomat, speaks with Nick Clarke about Nigerian oil.</p>
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Chris Abani: Telling stories of our shared humanityhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/46520-chris-abani-telling-stories-of-our-shared-humanity2008-10-16T12:32:00ZTED Talks
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<p><a href="http://www.ted.com">www.ted.com</a> Chris Abani tells stories of people: People standing up to soldiers. People being compassionate. People being human and reclaiming their humanity. It's "ubuntu," he says: the only way for me to be human is for you to reflect my humanity back at me.</p>
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Larry Craig: Don't Jerk Us Around by the Gas Nozzlehttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/45992-larry-craig-don-t-jerk-us-around-by-the-gas-nozzle2008-10-28T03:31:25Ztpmtv
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<p><p>Yes, you heard that right! In speaking about energy independence on the Senate floor, Sen. Larry Craig (R-ID) said that America needs to start producing oil once again so that foreign countries won't "jerk us around by the gas nozzle." </p><p>Now, I'm no expert on energy independence, but I would think that Bush, McCain, and the rest of the Republicans pushing for offshore drilling wouldn't want Craig and his scandalous past to come <a href="http://craig.senate.gov/releases/pr071408a.cfm">anywhere near a campaign</a> with soundbytes like this that could be misconstrued as innuendo. But that's just me. </p><p>What's also funny about this clip is that Craig somehow thinks that offshore drilling will suddenly fix our economy and national security, as well as allay the xenephobic fears that he and his cronies have been implanting for years. Oil, the magical cure-all. Gas nozzle! </p></p>
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A Jihad for Love- Gay Muslims fight for rights-1/3http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/39480-a-jihad-for-love-gay-muslims-fight-for-rights-1-32008-10-20T21:30:34ZI Want Democracy Now
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<p>"A Jihad for Love": New Film Explores Challenges Facing Gay Muslims Worldwide</p>
<p>Muslim gay filmmaker Parvez Sharma spent five-and-a-half years documenting the lives of gay and lesbian Muslims in twelve countries. His subjects include a gay imam in South Africa, an Egyptian who fled to France after his imprisonment and tortur</p>
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A Jihad for Love- Gay Muslims fight for rights-2/3http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/39479-a-jihad-for-love-gay-muslims-fight-for-rights-2-32008-10-23T09:29:35ZI Want Democracy Now
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<p>"A Jihad for Love": New Film Explores Challenges Facing Gay Muslims Worldwide</p>
<p>Muslim gay filmmaker Parvez Sharma spent five-and-a-half years documenting the lives of gay and lesbian Muslims in twelve countries. His subjects include a gay imam in South Africa, an Egyptian who fled to France after his imprisonment and tortur</p>
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A Jihad for Love- Gay Muslims fight for rights-3/3http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/39478-a-jihad-for-love-gay-muslims-fight-for-rights-3-32008-10-23T09:29:35ZI Want Democracy Now
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<p>"A Jihad for Love": New Film Explores Challenges Facing Gay Muslims Worldwide</p>
<p>Muslim gay filmmaker Parvez Sharma spent five-and-a-half years documenting the lives of gay and lesbian Muslims in twelve countries. His subjects include a gay imam in South Africa, an Egyptian who fled to France after his imprisonment and tortur</p>
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"Sweet Crude", Oil in the Niger Delta-1/2http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/38344--sweet-crude-oil-in-the-niger-delta-1-22008-10-23T03:29:56ZI Want Democracy Now
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<p>Free from Nigerian Military Custody, "Sweet Crude" Director Sandy Cioffi on Oil Politics in the Niger Delta
<br />The Nigerian government, along with foreign oil companies, have reaped enormous profits over the years from the sale of oil and gas reserves, while the residents of the Niger Delta live in abject poverty. We speak to Sandy Cioffi, director of the the upcoming documentary Sweet Crude. She was recently arrested by the Nigerian military and held for a week before being released following international pressure. [includes rush transcript]</p>
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"Sweet Crude", Oil in the Niger Delta-2/2http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/38343--sweet-crude-oil-in-the-niger-delta-2-22008-10-23T03:29:56ZI Want Democracy Now
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<p>Free from Nigerian Military Custody, "Sweet Crude" Director Sandy Cioffi on Oil Politics in the Niger Delta
<br />The Nigerian government, along with foreign oil companies, have reaped enormous profits over the years from the sale of oil and gas reserves, while the residents of the Niger Delta live in abject poverty. We speak to Sandy Cioffi, director of the the upcoming documentary Sweet Crude. She was recently arrested by the Nigerian military and held for a week before being released following international pressure. [includes rush transcript]</p>
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Nigeria's Entrepreneurial Spirithttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/35116-nigeria-s-entrepreneurial-spirit2008-11-20T23:24:15ZGallup
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<p>Of Nigerians surveyed, 67% have thought of starting a business, one of the highest rates in West Africa.</p>
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Detained Student Tope Awe - A small victoryhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/34525-detained-student-tope-awe-a-small-victory2008-11-13T19:32:17ZDREAMActivist
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<p><p>Tope Awe, a third-year graduate student in the UW School of Pharmacy,was arrested last week and risks deportation to Nigeria.</p><p><strong><u>What crime did she commit?</u></strong> She stayed in the United States with her family since she was three and grew up American.</p></p>
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Global Pulse - 3/12/08: Nigeria, Kenya and the Rule of Lawhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/32442-global-pulse-3-12-08-nigeria-kenya-and-the-rule-of-law2008-10-18T21:29:33Zlinktv
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<p>Election results were disputed in both Nigeria and Kenya, but the similarity ended there. Kenya, considered one of the most stable democracies in Africa, descended into bloody tribal conflict. Nigeria, by contrast, conducted a massive vote recount and turned to the courts, patiently awaiting a verdict. A tentative peace is now holding in Kenya, and Nigeria's opposition has taken the case to the Supreme Court. But surely, the Nigerian faith in the rule of law has been the better course, with hundreds of lives saved.</p>
<p>SOURCES: NTA, Nigeria; CCTV, China; NBC News, U.S.; TV5, France; Al Jazeera English, Qatar.</p>
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