YOLA, Nigeria/ABUJA - Nigerian teacher Benjamin Shagu flew 500 km (310 miles) from the east of the country to the capital, Abuja, to vote in the presidential election…
by Reuters AfricaABUJA - A militant group in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern Niger Delta threatened on Thursday to cripple the economy if President Muhammadu Buhari is re-elected on Saturday.
by Staff WriterThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria is considering to postpone Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections.
by Staff WriterLAGOS - The leading female candidate in Nigeria’s presidential election said on Thursday she had withdrawn from the race weeks ahead of the poll to help build a…
by Staff WriterLagos – Nigeria's main opposition party has blamed a "communication lapse" for its candidate not being present to sign a deal with other candidates for peaceful elections.
by Staff WriterBuhari, 75, has not publicly said whether he will take part in the February 2019 election. Political insiders have privately questioned Buhari’s willingness, or ability, to keep the…
by Staff WriterI congratulate @Atiku for leaving the APC. It took courage especially as he has wide business investments that are already targets and could be further targeted. I, Senator…
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