Nigerian Government lashes out on District 9 and demands apology from SONY Pictures

 

The Nigerian minister of information and communications, Prof. Dora Akunyili has expressed her utter contempt for how Nigerians were depicted in this summer's sci-fi blockbuster District 9.

In the interview up top, she calls for cinemas to stop showing District 9, demands an unconditional apology from Sony Pictures and even asks for a re-cut of the movie.

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The United States has rejected Nigeria's appointed Ambassador Tunde Adeniran after his son was arrested and charged with rape in Baltimore last month. Efforts are being made by the Nigerian government to persuade Washington to reconsider.

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Virgin Nigeria changes to Nigerian Eagle

Earlier in the year Virgin Atlantic Airlines ended their partnership (Virgin  Nigeria) with Nigerian Airlines. The dissolution of the partnership initiated the rebranding of the airline to Nigerian Eagle Airlines.

Nigerian Eagle Airlines say the eagle "typifies strength and foresight" and the choice followed intensive research into African culture.

Chief executive Dapo Olumide says its executives aim to maintain the "culture of excellence" from which the airline has benefited:

"We are glad that, under the new management of the airline, we are going to fill the gaps in the aviation sector," 

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MEND extend ceasefire

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) announced an extension of its ceasefire that expired on September 15th. But MEND warned that the government must address their demands or attacks on oil installations and kidnapping of foreign oil workers will resume.

MEND issued a statement via email by its spokesman, Jomo Gbomo:

"The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) is extending its unilateral ceasefire, which expired midnight, September 15, 2009, by 30 days.

"MEND does not recognize an amnesty that has not made any provision for meaningful dialogue on the root issues that gave birth to the Niger Delta unrest in the first place.

"We have, therefore, resolved to continue fighting because the reasons for fighting has not yet been addressed.

"The government should use this extension of time to do the right thing instead of pretending to talk peace while arming the military for a war it cannot win.

"The oil and gas industry, which will bear the brunt of renewed hostilities, should not be deceived by the amnesty charade or the recent military hardware purchases as this is only leading to another cycle of violence".

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