Nigeria elections
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Nigeria Postpones Presidential Vote Over Security
(BBC) – Nigeria has postponed its 14 February presidential election by six weeks because of security fears. Election commission chief…
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