Nigeria elections

Photo of Muhammadu Buhari Takes Over Nigeria in Crisis

Washington Informer May 29, 2015

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Muhammadu Buhari Takes Over Nigeria in Crisis

MICHELLE FAUL, Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerians celebrated their newly reinforced democracy Friday, dancing, singing praises and releasing…

Photo of Nigerian Political Transition Sets Model for Other African Elections

Washington Informer May 29, 2015

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Nigerian Political Transition Sets Model for Other African Elections

(The Hill) – On May 29, Nigeria will experience, for the first time in its history, a peaceful transfer…

Photo of Nigeria Elections: Winner Buhari Issues Boko Haram Vow

Washington Informer April 3, 2015

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Nigeria Elections: Winner Buhari Issues Boko Haram Vow

(BBC) – The winner of Nigeria’s presidential election, Muhammadu Buhari, has issued a defiant vow against militants Boko Haram, saying…

Photo of As Nigeria Celebrates Buhari’s Stunning Win, Challenges Loom

Washington Informer April 2, 2015

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As Nigeria Celebrates Buhari’s Stunning Win, Challenges Loom

MICHELLE FAUL, Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — As Nigerians celebrated the electrifying victory Wednesday that returned one of its…

Photo of Nigeria Opposition Holds Lead in Early Voting Results

Washington Informer March 31, 2015

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Nigeria Opposition Holds Lead in Early Voting Results

KADUNA, Nigeria (The Washington Post) — As results from Nigeria’s presidential elections continued to trickle in for a third day,…

Photo of Nerves on Edge in Nigeria as Vote Count Begins

Reporter II March 30, 2015

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Nerves on Edge in Nigeria as Vote Count Begins

Michlele Faul and Hilary Uguru, ASSOCIATED PRESS ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s electoral commission began counting votes in hotly…

Photo of Millions of Nigerians Turn Out to Vote in Presidential Poll

Reporter II March 28, 2015

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Millions of Nigerians Turn Out to Vote in Presidential Poll

Michelle Faul and Jerome Delay, ASSOCIATED PRESS ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Millions of Nigerians turned out Saturday to vote…

Photo of Nigeria Elections: Obasanjo Quits PDP After Criticizing Jonathan

Washington Informer February 18, 2015

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Nigeria Elections: Obasanjo Quits PDP After Criticizing Jonathan

(BBC) – Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo has quit the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 28 March…

Photo of Nigeria Elections: Goodluck Jonathan Denies Role in Poll Delay

Washington Informer February 12, 2015

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Nigeria Elections: Goodluck Jonathan Denies Role in Poll Delay

(BBC) – Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has denied he was consulted over the postponement of Saturday’s presidential and parliamentary elections.…