Plans to build first Hooters in Africa, just in time for the 2010 World Cup

American restaurant franchise called Hooters has signed an agreement to open Hooters Restaurants in South Africa in preparation for the 2010 World Cup.

Hooters is a popular and well established franchise that has high approval amongst the male demographic mostly due to the restaurants particular choice of having voluptuous and scantily-clad waitresses.

The President and CEO of Hooters of America, Coby Brooks, made this statement:

"We are excited about the opportunities South Africa offers for the Hooters Brand. This will be our first location on the continent of Africa and with locations already in North and South America as well as Europe,Asia and Australia, this truly makes Hooters global. In terms of continents we are now on 6 of the 7, although it might be awhile before we get down to Antarctica."

PRNewswire

Nigerian militants declare ceasefire

In response to the release of militant leader Henry Okah. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has declared a 60-day ceasefire.

In the interview with the BBC below. Henry Okah says how he is proud of those who fought for his freedom, denies being a militant, and answers serious questions pertaining to the conflict in Nigeria.

BBC

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Video of MEND leader Henry Okah released after militant attacks in Lagos,Nigeria

After the unprecedented attack by militants in the commercial capital Lagos on Sunday. Henry Okah was released on Monday as part of the amnesty deal accepted by the militant leader.

Guardian

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Chinese Nationals threaten to flee Nigeria if their safety can not be guaranteed

Due to the rampant kidnappings in the country, Chinese nationals living in Nigeria have threatened to leave the country if justice can not be brought to kidnappers and their safety can not be guaranteed. 

The threat comes after the body of one of two kidnapped Chinese nationals was found buried in a bush in Ebonyi,Nigeria. The apprehended kidnapper, Innocent Orji confessed the location of the body to Inspector General of Police Mike Okiro.

AllAfrica

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Nigerian militant leader Henry Okah is a free man

The leader of main militant group The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has been released from jail as part of the conditions set in the amnesty deal made by the Nigerian government.

Judge Mohammed Liman said during the hearing in Jos "Having reviewed what the attorney general said, you have become a free man at this moment"

Upon release, Henry Okah denied he was the leader of MEND and said he would hold consultations with the rest of the group.

BBC

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