The president-elect will receive briefings and hold key meetings at the location, a local newspaper reports. Nigeria will eventually win," said Buhari, who was elected after promising to end Nigeria's prolonged security crisis. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) A Nigerian soldier opened fire in a military base, killing an aid worker and a fellow soldier in the countrys northeast region where troops are fighting decade-long extremist violence, authorities said. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) The leading contenders in Nigerias presidential election have made their last push for support, a week before the West African nation's key election. 2006 April - Helped by record oil prices, Nigeria becomes the first African nation to pay off its debt to the Paris Club of rich lenders, which had written off two-thirds of the $30bn debt the previous year. figures shown in the rows above dont add up to anything close to the total seen at the bottom. Governor Biodun Oyebanji, an Police in different districts of the city fired shots in the air to disperse protesters defying the curfew, the BBC's Nduka Orjinmo reports from the capital, Abuja. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Margret Yamas phone screensaver is a picture of her cousin, Rifkatu Galang, who is still held by Boko Haram extremists nearly nine years after she and 275 other girls were seized from their school in northeastern Nigeria. 1976 - General Mohammed assassinated in failed coup attempt. There were violent clashes at an End Sars demonstration and protestors claim the army opened fire 'to kill'. 1979 - Elections bring Alhaji Shehu Shagari to power. It was an emotional scene, yesterday, as Whitney Adeniran, the 12-year-old student of Chrisland International School, who died on February 9, 2023, during the school's inter-house sports . No fewer than three persons were said to have been killed and several injured during a clash between political loyalists of Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and supporters of one of the opposition parties in Dawakin Tofa, the governors local council. 2004 August-September - Deadly clashes between gangs in oil city of Port Harcourt prompts strong crackdown by troops. I beg you in the name of God, you are a mother, help me investigate and find out what happened. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr Tayo Ayinde, on Saturday promised that Badagry would not be taken for granted when the governor succeeds in his second term bid. 1472 - Portuguese navigators reach Nigerian coast. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigerian leading presidential candidate Peter Obi pledged Monday to rid Africa's most populous nation of endemic corruption and widespread insecurity if he wins next month's election. 2013 May - Government declares state of emergency in three northern states of Yobe, Borno and Adamawa and sends in troops to combat Boko Haram. The Labour Party candidate got 25% of the votes -- behind Atiku Abubakar and the winner Bola Tinubu, who got 37%. With about 8.8 million One of the losing candidates in Nigeria's presidential election, Peter Obi, has reiterated his criticism of the poll. Demonstrators have been using the social media hashtag #EndSars to rally crowds against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (Sars). Authorities have imposed an indefinite round-the-clock curfew on the city and elsewhere, but some defied the order. In protest, European Union imposes sanctions until 1998, Commonwealth suspends Nigeria's membership until 1998. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) The newly elected president of Nigeria is the first person chosen to lead the country with less than 50% of the vote. Timileyin said at least 50 people had been killed, though others put the figure higher. 2019 February - Presidential elections held after last-minute delay of a week. King greeted by lively drum beats during visit to new . BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Three stowaways were found on a ship's rudder in the Canary Islands after an 11-day ocean voyage from Nigeria, Spains maritime rescue service said. candidate who came third in the presidential election with 25%. Labour's Peter Obi came third in Saturday's vote. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigeria on Wednesday launched newly designed currency notes, a move that the West African nation's central bank says will help curb inflation and money laundering. The aspirant singer Jack Malik is struggling to be a great musician with the support of his agent Ellie Appleton and his closer friends. But at the age of 16, that same age 16 when women are said to be sweetest in beauty and looks, Miss Oluwakemi Jaiyesimi died, just as it was remaining all. He said 30 people were injured. Mr Obi's campaign was especially popular with young Nigerians, many of whom feel let down by the two parties that have dominated the political scene. During the warmup ahead of Napolis match at Spezia last weekend, a shot from Osimhen hit a female fan in the stands. MADISON, Wis. -- One person died and two others were seriously injured Thursday after crashing into a tree on Gammon Road. Take action now to demand justice for those who died standing against police violence in Nigeria. Three police officers and a paramilitary official were killed in the attack in Imo State on a convoy carrying the former governor Ikedi Ohakim, Police Commissioner Mohammed Barde said. Mar 2, 2023. The president-elect was accompanied by Vice-President-elect Kashim Shettima during the visit. Authorities did not immediately release an official death toll. In a tweet, President Buhari described the pair as "two men who are true believers in Nigeria and genuinely committed to progress and development". Read the latest news in Nigeria, breaking news, opinions and metro news on The Guardian Nigeria. governing APC party, as winner of Nigerias presidential election was greeted Witnesses have told the BBC what they saw when men in military camouflage opened fire on Tuesday evening. 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ECOWAS blames peaceful, unarmed protestors for the bullets that Nigerian military are firing at them. Saudi Arabia on Saturday put to death two men, including one convicted of attempting to blow up an oil facility, bringing to six the number of executions this year, state media reported. also dont add up. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Election officials declared Bola Tinubu the winner of Nigeria's presidential election Wednesday, keeping the ruling party in power in Africa's most populous nation and raising the specter of protests by opposition supporters who already have called for the vote to be voided. The Lagos State Police Command has said it is investigating the case of a Chrisland Schools student, Whitney Adeniran, who was reported to have slumped during the schools inter-house sports event. Weve had this particular situation come up for SARS for the last four years, it has been disbanded numerous times and resurfaced again, he said. In a statement, Guterress spokesman said the UN chief urges the security forces to act at all times with maximum restraint while calling on protestors to demonstrate peacefully and to refrain from violence. They came to my house and knelt down. She said she doesnt know. Bola Tinubu has been announced as the winner of Nigerias presidential election. Somebody got hit straight beside me and he died on the spot," he said. 4:10 am. Saudi Arabia on Saturday put to death two men, including one convicted of attempting to blow up an oil facility, bringing to six the number of executions this year, state media reported. The declaration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate for the We just want to be able to live in a country where we can survive, where we can thrive, where we have an opportunity to grow and that has been denied to us for many years.. I am deeply concerned by the recent violence and continued clashes in Nigeria, and am alarmed by widespread reports of civilian deaths, he said in a statement. The attackers targeted the St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state just as the worshippers gathered on Pentecost Sunday, legislator Ogunmolasuyi Oluwole said. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigerias election commission announced the first results late Sunday from the country's closely watched presidential election, but it could days before a winner is declared. "No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked . Stephen Bear revenge porn prison term 'sends clear message', 'Money can't buy you a better cheeseburger', Billionaire Bill Gates talks to Amol Rajan about wealth, conspiracies and controversy, The meteoric rise and dizzying fall of tycoon Arif Naqvi, Inside the factory where supercars are made, Meet the people behind McLaren's latest model, There's something for everyone on BBC iPlayer. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr Tayo Ayinde, on Saturday promised that Badagry would not be taken for granted when the governor succeeds in his second term bid. 1999 - Parliamentary and presidential elections. table displayed on a television screen, which we've found matches the results from Delta state. VideoRussian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. She said: My daughter was butchered for autopsy. 1983 December - Maj-Gen Muhammad Buhari seizes power in bloodless coup. Maj-Gen Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi forms military government. It was chaos. 1998 - Gen Sani Abacha dies and is succeeded by Maj-Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar. Police in Rivers State said the blast was caused by thieves who were trying to steal oil. But Blessing Adeniran, the mother of the deceased, said autopsy conducted on her daughter, revealed that Whitney was electrocuted. choice of less than 10% of the record 93 million who registered to vote, helped Weve contacted Senator Melaye about At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. I dont do self here or anywhere, but where there is a much-needed context. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Four security officials were killed in a car bomb targeting a former government official in southeast Nigeria, authorities said Tuesday. The second man was convicted of forcibly committing "an obscene act of sodomy" on minors, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA)., SHE was comely and intelligent. It did not specify when Mr Tinubu will move to the facility. In the latest attack, assailants in southeastern Imo state set fire on Sunday to an office of Nigerias Independent National Electoral Commission. The men found on the Alithini II oil tanker at the Las Palmas port on Monday afternoon appeared to have symptoms of dehydration and hypothermia and were transferred to hospitals on the island for medical attention, according to Spain's Maritime Safety and Rescue Society. TABAWA, Nigeria (AP) When the floodwaters reached Aisha Alis hut made of woven straw mats and raffia palms, she packed up what belongings she could and set off on foot with her eight youngest children. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Gunmen abducted several passengers at a train station in southern Nigeria, according to police. #EndSARS @hrw pic.twitter.com/R2UDQ4Ytyk, Anietie Ewang (@aniewang) October 21, 2020. Nigerias security forces did not immediately respond to questions about how the attack occurred or if there are any leads about suspects. ADVERTISEMENT But for the nearly half of voters in support of Mr Tinubu, it was a time for celebration. Transfer takes place in 2008. News. He said people had been robbed at the ballot box and pledged to prove through the courts that he had won. Just 28% of eligible Nigerian voters took part. The calls for police reform have morphed into chants that President Buhari must go. In the creeks of the Niger Delta, criminals frequently break into the pipelines and take the oil to illegal refineries. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) A Nigerian priest was burned alive in his home in the country's north on Sunday, police said. the frustration among some Nigerians and parties regarding the way the It called on the electoral body to improve on the highlighted For clarity, it is imperative to explain that no governor controls the rules of engagement of the army. quiet. "The president-elect will be moving into Defence House, in Maitama, FCT, where he will spend the next couple of months, and from where he will move into the Presidential Villa," it said in a tweet. and voted multiple times in the past might also have been greatly reduced this Nigeria elections 2023: Who is Bola Tinubu? ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigeria on Tuesday began drilling oil and natural gas in the countrys northern region, anticipating a boost to the nation's finances even as the new energy supplies face the threat from theft and extremist activity. What the FDA is doing . Tension over the issue results in hundreds of deaths in clashes between Christians and Muslims. promised to challenge the results in court. The protesters had gathered at the Lekki toll gate for the last two weeks to block cars from using the road. Apart from the shooting in Lekki, at least two people were killed and one "critically injured" in the Alausa district by "a team of soldiers and policemen" at about 20:00, the group added. My daughter died of electrocution. October 30, 2019. The main city of Awka in Nigerias south-eastern Anambra state is Read about our approach to external linking. MILAN (AP) Before scoring two goals, Victor Osimhen apologized for missing a shot. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Some frustrated Nigerians cast their ballots with flashlights while others stood watch at their polling stations as counting got under way late Saturday amid fears of vote tampering after a day of delays in Africa's most populous nation. presidential candidate Peter Obi, who finished third in the elections, has The state has 25 local government areas, not just the 10 visible in the social media post. Fighting the powerful criminal gangs terrorising rural Nigeria. The Guardian gathered that the incident occurred at the weekend while the governor, I Know this might be seen as self-glorification, but what does it matter? ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigeria's election commission said Thursday it now has received much of the cash it needs to carry out this weekends elections, dismissing concerns that the vote would be postponed because of the country's banknote crisis. Protests against a police unit have been taking place for two weeks. with 37% of the vote on Wednesday but opposition parties have disputed the Buildings have been set aflame and there are reports of gunfire in Nigeria's biggest city after demonstrators were shot at a protest. At the Lekki toll gate itself there were around 200 people, who crowded round us, wanting to tell their stories of the night before, angry but also determined to stand their ground. They took part of her kidney, liver, stomach contents, blood, brain, and bone marrow. The Nigerian government must urgently investigate reports of brutality at the hands of the security forces and hold those responsible to account, he added. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) No one in Godgift Inemesits family of eight is sure when they will eat each day except for her three kids, two of whom have malaria. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020. As controversy continues about Nigeria's election, a prominent opposition politician has shared a misleading video that questions the official results from one area. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) At least 6 million Nigerians affected by the extremist insurgency in northeastern Nigeria need $1.3 billion in aid this year, according to the U.N. office in Nigeria. 2011 March - Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan wins presidential elections. Mr Sanwo-Olu told the BBC's Newshour programme that the military had been present at the scene, despite public assurances that soldiers would not deploy until after the start of a curfew at 21:00. Arsenal recovered from conceding the second fastest goal in Premier League history as Reiss Nelson's stoppage-time strike gave the Premier League leaders a thrilling 3-2 win over Bournemouth after title rivals Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-0 on Saturday. Fikayo Olowolagba President Muhammadu Buhari's government has been mocked by Nigerians over the attack on Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari's residence. This is the stronghold for Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential As the campaign period neared its end, both the ruling partys Bola Tinubu and the main opposition's Atiku Abubakar on Saturday held rallies in the northeast, where extremists have waged a decade-long insurgency against Nigeria. On election day itself many For two weeks Nigeria has been rocked by protests that erupted against police violence and evolved into broader anti-government demonstrations led by the country's youth, leading to a deadly. According During the powerful #EndSARS protest, at least 56 people were killed by excessive use of force used by the army and police. Nigeria's President-elect Bola Tinubu will relocate to a military facility in the capital, Abuja, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, according to his campaign team. On the day Bola Tinubu has been declared president-elect, Nigerians have different reactions to the election result. 2004 May - State of emergency is declared in the central Plateau State after more than 200 Muslims are killed in Yelwa in attacks by Christian militia; revenge attacks are launched by Muslim youths in Kano. 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Alaafin of Oyo passes away at 83, after over 50 years on the throne, Im happy Makinde is part of history for power shift to South, says Wike, Politics: We cant allow religious crisis in Nasarawa Gov. Criminal gangs known locally as "bandits" in northwest and central Nigeria have scaled up attacks in recent years, kidnapping, raping and pillaging. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Six states in Nigeria on Friday night withdrew a suit asking the Supreme Court to void the result of the just-concluded presidential election, the latest twist in several challenges facing the ruling partys victory in the vote. By 15,. 2000 - Adoption of Islamic Sharia law by several northern states in the face of opposition from Christians. I Stood For Justice And Equity Gov Makinde Reveals Why Tinubu Won In Oyo, President Buhari Was Deceived Yahaya Bello. or inflammatory rhetoric at this critical time and seek to resolve any disputes through legal channels. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigerian authorities on Thursday directed all universities to shut down for nearly three weeks for this month's presidential elections, citing security concerns. Videos appearing to be from the scene of the attack showed church worshippers lying in pools of blood while people around them wailed. The moment has been shared on Twitter: While celebrations have also broken out in his south-western support base, in the commercial city of Lagos, where opposition Labour Party Peter Obi trounced Mr Bola won by a slim margin, things were a little more muted. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Tensions rose Monday during the counting of Nigeria's hotly contested presidential election when representatives from the parties of the two main opposition candidates walked out in anger from the center where state-by-state results were being announced. Al Jazeera Centre for Public Liberties & Human Rights. The second man was convicted of forcibly committing "an obscene act of sodomy" on minors, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA)., Alaafin of Oyo passes away at 83, after over 50 years on the throne, Three feared killed, scores injured as Kano governors loyalists, opposition clash, Im happy Makinde is part of history for power shift to South, says Wike, Politics: We cant allow religious crisis in Nasarawa Gov. This is too much.. This story has been shared 158,600 times. Protests have taken place in the UK, South Africa and Kenya against police brutality in Nigeria, while officials around the world condemned Tuesday's events. We've received your submission. Read about our approach to external linking. The European Unions foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has condemned the killing of protesters and has called for justice. A witness who did not want to be named told BBC News that shortly before 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT) soldiers "pulled up and they started firing directly" at peaceful protesters. Gunmen opened fire on worshippers and detonated explosives at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Sunday, leaving dozens feared dead, state lawmakers said. British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he was deeply concerned by recent clashes in Nigeria and reports of civilian deaths, and called for an end to violence. The pope has learned of the attack on the church in Ondo, Nigeria and the deaths of dozens of worshippers, many children, during the celebration of Pentecost. She was opened up. Journalists safety is part of what it means to have freedom of the press, and is critical for Nigerian democracy.. Closer to Lekki, where there are a number of shopping centres, the streets were mainly empty. A potent mix of street protests and social media has given young Nigerians a voice that has shattered the country's culture of deference. Nigeria election: Jubilation in Tinubu strongholds, Tinubu receives winners certificate amid cheers, Nigeria poll: Obi plans to challenge Tinubu's victory, Nigeria election: Bitterness and anger in Obi homeland, During vote-counting in Awka there had been excitement about Peter Obi's prospects, Image caption: During vote-counting in Awka there had been excitement about Peter Obi's prospects. Social media footage streamed live from the scene shows protesters tending to the wounded. Journalists in Nigeria are too often attacked simply for working to keep the Nigerian public and the world informed about what is happening in their country. 2016 November - Niger Delta Avengers rebels bomb three oil pipelines in attempt to renew southern insurgency. Authorities have imposed an indefinite round-the-clock curfew on the city and elsewhere, but some defied the order. Journalists in Nigeria must be permitted to freely report on demonstrations without threat of violence or intimidation, said Angela Quintal, CPJs Africa program coordinator. Lagos, Nigeria - Mass had just ended. Death toll in Nigeria building collapse rises to 43 . ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Rail service in Nigerias capital city resumed on Monday, eight months after assailants attacked a train with explosives and gunfire, killing seven people and abducting dozens of passengers. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed concern about developments in Nigeria, urging both security forces and protesters to exercise restraint. The opposition says the results were rigged; it is calling for fresh polls. Madison fire officials said all three victims were inside a . Whitney, whose parents said was hale and hearty the morning she was taken in her school bus to the venue of the sporting event, died suddenly at the stadium. 2015 March - Muhammadu Buhari wins the presidential election, becoming the first opposition candidate to do so in Nigeria's history. Yesterday's incident . Troops sent to quash the fighting kill more than 200 unarmed civilians, apparently in retaliation for the abduction and murder of 19 soldiers. Supporters cheered, danced and shouted slogans as a beaming Mr Tinubu, wearing a white agbada - a flowing robe - and a red cap, held the certificate aloft. Can Africa replace Russian gas supplies to Europe? 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It was an emotional scene, yesterday, as Whitney Adeniran, the 12-year-old student of Chrisland International School, who died on February 9, 2023, during the schools inter-house sports activities at Agege Stadium, Lagos State, was being laid to rest. Was voter apathy behind low turnout in Nigeria? She was already succeeding. People are going about their normal daily activities in the 1966 July - General Ironsi killed in counter-coup, replaced by Lieutenant-Colonel Yakubu Gowon. 2003 19 April - First civilian-run presidential elections since end of military rule. 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