An ex-leader of a militant group that claimed responsibility for a dual car bombing that killed 12 in Nigeria has been arrested in Johannesburg.

An ex-leader of a militant group that claimed responsibility for a dual car bombing that killed 12 in Nigeria has been arrested in Johannesburg.

TWO car bombs blew up yesterday as Nigeria celebrated its 50th independence anniversary, killing at least seven people in an unprecedented attack on the capital, Abuja, by militants from the country’s oil region.

At least seven people were killed in three explosions as Nigeria celebrated the 50th anniversary of its independence today.

Two car bombs exploded outside Nigeria’s federal court today, leaving at least three wounded.