Nigeria and its four bordering countries announced plans Saturday to deploy an 8,750-strong force by next month to combat the growing regional threat posed by Boko Haram. Details of the proposed deployment were revealed at the end of a three-day … read more
The United States government has expressed ‘deep’ disappointment by the decision to postpone Nigeria’s presidential election, which had been scheduled for February 14. A statement by U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, shortly after the announcement of the poll shift … read more
Professor Attahiru Jega, the chairman of the under-pressure Independent National Electoral Commission held various meetings today, ahead of the expected press conference he is expected to address at 5 p.m today. The first meeting was with representatives of 21 political … read more
Seventeen out of the 28 registered political parties have asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to shift the conduct of the general elections scheduled for February 14 and 28. The parties canvassed the position at a consultative meeting with INEC, … read more
Seventeen out of the 28 registered political parties have asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to shift the conduct of the general elections scheduled for February 14 and 28. The parties canvassed the position at a consultative meeting with INEC, … read more
It is a “disgrace” for Nigeria that its neighbours have been more successful in battle against its Boko Haram insurgency than its own army, opposition presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari said in an interview a week before the election. Troops from … read more
A former dictator is a better choice than a failed president. SOMETIMES there are no good options. Nigeria was due to go to the polls on February 14th to elect the next president, who will face problems so large—from rampant … read more
Nigeria’s electoral commission will postpone Feb. 14 presidential and legislative elections for six weeks to give a new multinational force time to secure northeastern areas under the sway of Boko Haram, an official close to the commission told The Associated … read more
Niger’s defense minister has said 109 Boko Haram fighters were killed by soldiers after attacks on two towns near the border with Nigeria. Karidjo Mahamadou said four soldiers were killed and 17 injured in fighting in the towns of Bosso … read more
Nigeria’s Council of State has decided to stick with February 14th as the date for its presidential election, Imo state governor Rochas Okorocha said on Thursday, allaying concerns that the poll might be postponed. National Security Advisor Sambo Dasuki caused … read more