Politics
Nigeria: Investigate Attacks on Anticorruption Campaigner
Posted by on Mar 9, 2007, 11:00
New York, March 7, 2007) – Nigerian authorities should immediately investigate and prosecute those responsible for a violent assault and death threats against a leading anticorruption campaigner in the oil-rich Niger Delta, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Last-minute rush for Nigeria polls
Posted by on Jan 31, 2007, 11:50
Pushing, shoving, shouting and swearing Nigerians scrambled to register to vote in April's general elections on what was billed as the final day of voter registration - though it was later extended until the end of the week.
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The candidates to be Nigeria's leader
Posted by on Dec 22, 2006, 11:52
As political parties in Nigeria pick their presidential candidates for the April 2007 elections, the BBC News website's Senan Murray profiles the strongest of them.
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Nigerian violence threatens polls
Posted by on Dec 13, 2006, 11:48
During a recent visit to the Nigerian city of Ibadan in Oyo State, I watched my brother Kunle tend to the chickens in his backyard. Like most residents on that morning, he was filled with anxiety, and had no intention of venturing onto the streets.
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Nigerian violence threatens polls
Posted by on Dec 13, 2006, 11:48
During a recent visit to the Nigerian city of Ibadan in Oyo State, I watched my brother Kunle tend to the chickens in his backyard. Like most residents on that morning, he was filled with anxiety, and had no intention of venturing onto the streets.
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Fears over Nigeria emergency rule
Posted by on Oct 19, 2006, 11:46
Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo's declaration of a state of emergency in troubled Ekiti State has heightened fears ahead of landmark elections due next April.
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The politics of Nigerian corruption
Posted by on Sep 13, 2006, 11:44
Nigeria is ranked as one of the most corrupt countries in the world.
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Kalu declared early for presidency to avoid Igbo past mistakes, says Ukaegbu
Posted by Vanguard - By Vincent Ujumadu on Dec 23, 2005, 10:32
UMUAHIA—Deputy Chief of Staff, Government House, Umuahia, Mr. Madukwe Ukaegbu has said the early declaration of Governor Orji Uzor Kalu for the 2007 presidential race was to avoid the past mistakes made by Igbo aspirants who showed interest at the eleventh hour.
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2007: Nigerians counselled on choice of candidates
Posted by Vanguard on Jul 19, 2004, 22:26
AS the 2007 presidential race gathers momentum, Nigerians have been called upon not to allow former military leaders to hijack the democratic process again in the country.
No Plans to Reshuffle Cabinet - Presidency
Posted by ThisDay on Jun 22, 2004, 21:26
Following media reports that President Olusegun Obasanjo was about to drop 12 out of the 40 ministers, the Presidency yesterday said that there were no plans to reshuffle the Federal cabinet or drop any minister.
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