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An old man resting on top of his locally-made ropes (made by kaba) at Larabar Abasawa market in Kano yesterday. Photo by Sani Maikatanga.

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Demolition of illegal structure on Ijora Baadiyya railway line in Lagos on Saturday (23/2/13). Photo by NAN.

Orange market in Mararaba gutted by fire in Abuja on Saturday (23/2/13). Photo by NAN.

Men of the NSCDC supervising the demolition exercise which culminated in a fire on Saturday at the Orange market, Mararaba in Nasarawa state. Photo by: Ikechukwu Ibe.

Soldiers supervising the demolition exercise which culminated in a fire on Saturday at the Orange Market, Mararaba in Nasarawa State. Photo by: Ikechukwu Ibe.

People running away with their goods during the demolition execise which culminated in a fire on Saturday at the Orange Market, Mararaba in Nasarawa State. Photo by: Ikechukwu Ibe.

People running away with their goods during the demolition execise which culminated in a fire on Saturday at the Orange Market, Mararaba in Nasarawa State. Photo by: Ikechukwu Ibe.

People running away with their goods during the demolition execise which culminated in a fire on Saturday at the Orange Market, Mararaba in Nasarawa State. Photo by: Ikechukwu Ibe.

People running away with their goods during the demolition execise which culminated in a fire on Saturday at the Orange Market, Mararaba in Nasarawa State. Photo by: Ikechukwu Ibe.

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Some of the 14, 586 weapons and ammunitions surrendered by ex-militants to the JTF in Warri, Delta State, at the public display of weapons by the inter-agency task force on Thursday (21/2/13). Photo by NAN.

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Rainstorm destroys part of an uncompleted shop complex in Ibadan on Monday (18/3/13). Photo by NAN.

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Demolition of shops and goods around Mararaba last bus stop by a task force on Monday morning (18/02/13). Pic. Ikechukwu Ibe.

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Youths and fire fighters battling to put off fire at a building at the Federal Low Cost Estate in Gombe metropolis on Thursday (14/2/13). Photo by NAN.

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President Goodluck Jonathan (2nd R) receiving the golden trophy won by Super Eagles at the just concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON) from the Minister of Sports, Malam Bolaji abdullahi during a reception for the Super Eagles at the presidential villa in Abuja on Tuesday night. With them are: Captain. Joseph Yobo and NFF President, Aminu Maigari. Photo by NAN.

From Left: Senate President David Mark; Captain of the Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo; President Goodluck Jonathan; his wife Patience; Vice President Namadi Sambo and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal during a reception in honour of the Super Eagles at the presidential villa Abuja on Tuesday night. Photo by NAN.

President Goodluck Jonathan (M) with the Super Eagles team during their reception at the presidential villa Abuja on Tuesday night. Photo by NAN.

Abuja residents cheering the victorious Super Eagles at Lugbe in Abuja on Tuesday. Photo by NAN.

A clown at the grand reception for the victorious Super Eagles in Abuja on Tuesday. Photo by NAN.

Students cheering the victorious Super Eagles on Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport road in Abuja on Tuesday. Photo by NAN.

University of Abuja students protesting the commencement of Second Semester examination without accreditation of the institution's faculties of engineering and medicine, at Gwagwalada in Abuja on Monday (11/2/13). Photo by NAN.

Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura assessing the extent of destruction during his visit to Kwandere in Nasarawa State which was attacked last week. Photo by Hir Joseph.

The palace of the paramount ruler, Sangarin Kwandere, Alhaji Ahmadu Al-Makura, after it was razed down when the area was attacked by yet-to-be identified gunmen in Nasarawa State. Photo by Hir Joseph.

Suspects arrested by the police in Nasarawa for allegedly going to cause mayhem in Doma on Wednesday (6/2/2013). Photo by NAN.

A man arrested for allegedly stealing goats belonging to Internally Displaced Persons in Nasarawa State. Photo by NAN.

The Minister of Youth Development, Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir, performing the kick-off of the opening match between Delta and Kaduna states during Fidelity Bank-NYSC Sports and Cultural Festival in Abuja on Monday (4/2/13). Left is the Director-General, NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Nnamdi Okore-Affia. Delta won 4-2. Photo by NAN.

Delta NYSC'S Nkume Ikechukwu (L) vies for the ball with Kaduna State's Ibrahim Salihu, during their opening match of the Fidelity Bank-NYSC Sports and Cultural Festival in Abuja on Monday (4/2/13). Delta won 4-2. Photo by NAN.

From Left: Director-General, NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Nnamdi Okore-Affia; Minister of Youth Development, Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir, and Captain, Kaduna State NYSC Football Team, Simeon Yakubu, before the opening match of the Fidelity Bank-NYSC Sports and Cultural Festival in Abuja on Monday (4/2/13). Photo by NAN.

Cross-section of NYSC members at the opening of Fidelity Bank-NYSC Sports and Cultural Festival in Abuja on Monday (4/2/13). Photo by NAN.

Akwa Ibom NYSC cultural troupe performing at the opening of Fidelity Bank-NYSC Sports and Cultural Festival in Abuja on Monday (4/2/13). Photo by NAN.

Kogi NYSC cultural troupe performing at the opening of Fidelity Bank-NYSC Sports and Cultural Festival in Abuja on Monday (4/2/13). Photo by NAN.

Famous Kano Silver Jubilee roundabout to be demolished for the construction of an overhead bridge. Photo by NAN.

A man chewing sugarcane in Kano. Photo by Sani Maikatanga.

A woman making (Masa) a Hausa local cake made from rice in Kano. Photo by Sani Maikatanga.

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The Police Station attacked by unknown gun men in Bunkure Local Government, Kano on January 30, 2013. Photo by Sani Maikatanga.

Anti-Corruption Network members and National Association of Nigerian Students scaling the fence at the Ministry of Justice during a protest march in Abuja on Wednesday (30/1/13). Photo by NAN.

Anti-Corruption Network in collaboration with National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), protesting in Abuja on Wednesday (30/1/13). Photo by NAN.

People waiting to buy kerosene at a NNPC retail station in Dutse, Jigawa on Wednesday (30/1/13). Photo by NAN.

Queue for kerosene at a NNPC retail station in Dutse, Jigawa on Wednesday (30/1/13). Photo by NAN.

Some of the fifteen Russians leaving a Magistrate's Court at Tinubu in Lagos on Monday (28/1/13) for alleged illegal possession of arms and ammunition. Photo by NAN.

Business Administration and Accounting departments, Gombe State University, gutted by fire in Gombe on Monday (28/1/13). Photo by NAN.

Nasarawa State governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, addressing persons displaced by recent communal crisis, at Igah, Nasarawa-Eggon Local Government Area of the state. Photo by Hir Joseph.

Abel Fada who has been missing since Friday, found hanged at Mando, Kaduna, yesterday (27/1/13). Photo by Shehu K. Goro.

Gov. Idris Wada of Kogi (L), arriving for medical check up in Abuja on Friday (25/1/13). Photo by NAN.

A vehicle that plunged into the lagoon at Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Saturday (26/1/13) being retrieved. No life was lost. Photo by NAN.

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Adherents of the Muslim Brotherhood sect celebrating the Eid-Maulud on Thursday in Kano, going round streets on their motorcycles despite the ban preventing motorcycle riders from carrying passengers. Photo by Sani Maikatanga.

Adherents of the Muslim Brotherhood sect celebrating the Eid-Maulud on Thursday in Kano, going round streets on their motorcycles despite the ban preventing motorcycle riders from carrying passengers. Photo by Sani Maikatanga.

Adherents of the Muslim Brotherhood sect celebrating the Eid-Maulud on Thursday in Kano, going round streets on their motorcycles despite the ban preventing motorcycle riders from carrying passengers. Photo by Sani Maikatanga.

Adherents of the Muslim Brotherhood sect celebrating the Eid-Maulud on Thursday in Kano, going round streets on their motorcycles despite the ban preventing motorcycle riders from carrying passengers. Photo by Sani Maikatanga.

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Some of the displaced persons at the Government Primary School, Anong-Ediba, Abi LGA following the clash between Adadama and Amagu communities in Cross River and Ebonyi states respectively on Monday January 21, 2013. Photo by NAN.

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Young girl's selling local hand-made ropes (made by kaba) at Larabar Abasawa market in Kano yesterday. Photo by Sani Maikatanga

Young girl's carrying local hand-made ropes donkey load carrier's for sale in Larabar Abasawa market in Kano Yesterday. Photo by Sani Maikatanga

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An old man resting on top of his locally-made ropes (made by kaba) at Larabar Abasawa market in Kano yesterday. Photo by Sani Maikatanga.

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Kano Police displays police kits recovered from a dismissed Police officer who connives with criminals in Kano

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A taxi driver appealing to FRSC officials in OPIC area of Abeokuta after his arrest for dangerous driving and over-loading in Abeokuta on Thursday (28/2/13). Photo by NAN.

Scene of an accident in which Polytechnic students escaped death around Onikolobo area of Abeokuta. Photo by NAN.

A commuter bus on fire at Ikom, Ogoja, Cross River on Saturday. Photo by NAN.

People running away with their goods during the demolition execise which culminated in a fire on Saturday at the Orange Market, Mararaba in Nasarawa State. Photo by: Ikechukwu Ibe.

People running away with their goods during the demolition execise which culminated in a fire on Saturday at the Orange Market, Mararaba in Nasarawa State. Photo by: Ikechukwu Ibe.

People running away with their goods during the demolition execise which culminated in a fire on Saturday at the Orange Market, Mararaba in Nasarawa State. Photo by: Ikechukwu Ibe.

People running away with their goods during the demolition execise which culminated in a fire on Saturday at the Orange Market, Mararaba in Nasarawa State. Photo by: Ikechukwu Ibe.

Soldiers supervising the demolition exercise which culminated in a fire on Saturday at the Orange Market, Mararaba in Nasarawa State. Photo by: Ikechukwu Ibe.

Men of the NSCDC supervising the demolition exercise which culminated in a fire on Saturday at the Orange market, Mararaba in Nasarawa state. Photo by: Ikechukwu Ibe.

Orange market in Mararaba gutted by fire in Abuja on Saturday (23/2/13). Photo by NAN.

Demolition of illegal structure on Ijora Baadiyya railway line in Lagos on Saturday (23/2/13). Photo by NAN.

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