Suicide bomber kills dozens at school assembly in Nigeria
Boko Haram has intensified its attacks in the past few weeks since a purported ceasefire agreement, announced by the Nigerian government, was later rejected by the groups leader in a video. (Reporting by Joe Hemba and Lanre Ola; Writing by Bate Felix; .
Olosoho chiefdom backs Al-Makuras re-election | National.
Olosoho chiefdom of Agwatashi district in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, yesterday threw its support behind the re-election bid of the Nasaraw.. Al-makura appealed to citizens of the state to remain calm in the wake of the shift in the election time table in order to allow the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct a free, fair and acceptable election for Nigerians. Shekau, Boko Haram leader, threatens March 28 election.
Abuja Residents Protest Elections Postponement.
Concerned Nigerians and residents in the Federal Capital Territory, today, began a peaceful protest march in Abuja today calling on the Chairman of the Independent National Election Commission INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega not to bow to pressures mounted on him by President Goodluck. Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau vowed to disrupt Nigerias general election in a new video released. Male Suicide Bomber Blows Self, 3 Others In Potiskum Restaurant.
Fiji coup leader Bainimarama declares election victory
Fijis prime minister Voreqe Bainimarama has claimed victory in the islands first election following eight years of military rule. International observers were broadly positive about how the poll was conducted. Bainimarama, known as Frank, became.
Nigeria: Boko Haram thought responsible for bombing and prison attack
A suicide bomber has killed at least 29 people while they were taking part in a religious Shiite Muslim procession in northeast Nigeria. It happened in the market town of Potiskum. In a separate incident in the centre of the country, gunmen using.
APCNigeria Says Polls Postponement ���Highly Provocative���
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has just heard over the news media that The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has decided to postpone the elections by six weeks on the strength of a letter by the security chiefs that they cannot provide security for the elections nationwide because of the commitment of its resources to fight insurgency. Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau vowed to disrupt Nigerias general election in a new video released.
Jega leading Nigeria into worst catastrophe than June 12.
Stomach infrastructure ���; Shekau, Boko Haram leader, threatens March 28 election ��� Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau vowed to disrupt Nigerias general���. Jega had Saturday night announced shift of the elections earlier scheduled to hold on February 14 and 28 to March 28 and April 11, saying that the INEC shifted the exercise not due to non-readiness on its part but on the part of the countrys security apparatus, who said they could not guaranty security��.
���We Will Not Tolerate Further Interference With Electoral.
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muhammadu Buhari has called on all Nigerians to remain calm following Saturdays postponement of the general elections from February to March and April. The Independent National Electoral Commission had yesterday. Election Will Not Hold In Peace ��� Abubakar Shekau In New Video. Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau vowed to disrupt Nigerias general election in a new video released.
Japans re-elected PM vows to push ahead with reforms
Re-elected by parliament, Japans Prime Minister is vowing to push ahead with controversial economic reforms. Shinzo Abe has appeared before the cameras with his cabinet, and a new defence minister has been named. General Nakatani will replace the .
INEC shifts Elections | National Mirror
Chairman of Independent National Election Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega has announced March 28 and April 11 2015 as new dates for elections int.
Boko Haram leader vows to disrupt Nigerian elections
The routine first began in 2006 to fend off against the rise of al Qaeda groups in Africa. Now, Boko Haram is the biggest threat. The group killed at least 10,000 people in Nigeria and has now started to attack neighbouring countries Cameroon, Niger.
Boko Haram attacks as Niger vows groups death
Kano (Nigeria) (AFP) - Eleven people were killed in a suicide attack in northeast Nigeria on Tuesday, after Boko Haram militants razed a town and thousands of p.
Boko Haram violence surges ahead of Nigerian elections
Boko Haram began its concerted terror campaign in Nigeria in 2009. The Sunni jihadist movement was founded in 2002. The Islamists goal is to impose a strict form of Sharia law. Recently, the terror campaign has intensified. The city of Baga in the.
Suicide attacks kill 38 as Boko Haram threatens Nigeria vote
KANO, Nigeria ��� Two suicide attacks in northeast Nigeria killed at least 38 people Tuesday, February 17, less than 6 weeks from elections, as the leader of Boko Haram vowed to disrupt the vote. The Islamist insurgency has already forced a. links to Boko Haram in the countrys far north. But with access difficult to the remote regions increasingly at the centre of the conflict and communications often non-existent, there was no independent corroboration of the claims.
Boko Haram suspected of new attacks on Nigerian cities
Survivors of Fridays bomb and gun attack on a mosque in Kano, the countrys second largest city, are recovering in hospital. At least 100 people were killed. Islamists from Boko Haram are suspected. President Goodluck Jonathan, who has vowed to ���leave.
Nigeria suicide attacks claim 38
Two suicide attacks in north-east Nigeria killed at least 38 people on Tuesday, less than six weeks from elections, as the leader of Boko Haram vowed to disrupt the vote. The Islamist insurgency has already forced a delay in the polls, initially.
Breaking: Attahiru Jega Says There Are ���New Developments���
The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has said that there were `new. He urged the leaders of the political parties who attended the meeting to put Nigeria first in their responses to the new developments mentioned by Jega. NAN reports that officials of the commission and. Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau vowed to disrupt Nigerias general election in a new video released. Male Suicide Bomber Blows Self,��.
Breaking: Nigerias Feb 14 Election Has Been Postponed.
. Boko Haram areas. ��� The Associated Press (@AP) February 7, 2015. According to the Associated Press, The official who is knowledgeable of the discussions said the Independent National Electoral Commission will announce the postponement at a news conference later Saturday.. Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau vowed to disrupt Nigerias general election in a new video released. Male Suicide Bomber Blows Self, 3 Others In Potiskum Restaurant.
Suicide attacks kill 38 as Boko Haram threatens Nigeria vote
Kano (Nigeria) (AFP) - Two suicide attacks in northeast Nigeria killed at least 38 people Tuesday, less than six weeks from elections, as the leader of Boko Haram vowed to disrupt the vote.. 1,000 people suspected of having links to Boko Haram in.
Boko Haram ceasefire in doubt after attacks
Maiduguri - Nigerian military and intelligence officials raised doubts on Sunday about the validity of a ceasefire with Boko Haram, with reports of fresh attacks and fighting in the countrys northeast. The chief of defence staff and a senior.
As many as 50 killed in new attack by Boko Haram militants in Nigeria
Some reports say the death toll is closer to 50. The massacre comes after another Boko Haram attack on Wednesday in the same state claimed the lives of 45 people. It is reported this was in reprisal for the killing of four members of the group by local.
Breaking: Seems The Nigerian Elections Will Be Postponed.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will take the final decision on Saturday over the 2015 elections following advice from the National Council of State that it should discharge its ���civic��� responsibility. The council of state had decided not to push for the postponement of the. Election Will Not Hold In Peace ��� Abubakar Shekau In New Video. Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau vowed to disrupt Nigerias general election in a new video released.
38 killed in twin suicide attacks as Boko Haram thereatens Nigeria elections
Reuters picKANO, Feb 18 ��� Two suicide attacks in northeast Nigeria killed at least 38 people yesterday, less than six weeks from elections, as the leader of Boko Haram vowed to disrupt the vote. The Islamist insurgency has already forced a delay in.
Residents flee as Boko Haram terrorises Baga in northeast Nigeria
Thousands of Nigerians have been fleeing violence at the hands of the Islamist group Boko Haram ��� amid reports that hundreds, possibly more, may have died in one town alone. Eyewitness accounts from officials and local people say militants went on a .
Boko Haram suspected of another mass kidnapping in Nigeria
Cameroons army says it killed 116 Boko Haram militants on Wednesday when they attacked a military base in the north of the country. The latest kidnappings come in the same week that a Nigerian court sentenced 54 soldiers to death for refusing to fight .
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC.
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega (right), and Mr. Innocent 2 Face Idibia, presenting a ���Vote Not Fight.. die in Askira-Uba Twin suicide bombers riding Keke Napep��� Stomach infrastructure ���; Shekau, Boko Haram leader, threatens March 28 election ��� Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau vowed to disrupt Nigerias general���. Shekau, Boko Haram leader, threatens March 28 election. by Online Editor with Agency��.
Presidency Shops For Jegas Replacement ��� [Report.
With the successful postponement of the elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Presidency has launched a two-pronged war to ensure that President Goodluck Jonathan wins the election convincingly. Anambra Supplementary Election: INEC Chairman Prof. Attahiru.. Will Not Hold In Peace ��� Abubakar Shekau In New Video. Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau vowed to disrupt Nigerias general election in a new video released.
Gumi opposes alleged plans to shift elections | APC VS PDP.
. in the country. Gumi said the Independent National Electoral Commission should go ahead and conduct the elections as scheduled.. Boko Haram leader vows to disrupt Nigeria election: new video. Boko Haram leader��.
Greek MPs in final attempt to pick a new president and avert snap election
���We feel that a general election is the only democratic way out. The Greek people may either continue to send the country on the path of the current catastrophic policies or they will pave the way for a different policy focused on a growth plan for.
10 Years Of Democracy Has Not Made Nigeria A.
Maurice Iwu, the current chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying Iwu was pushing Nigeria into the abyss and its democracy into the dungeon... Boko Haram leader vows to disrupt N.
Polls postponement: Reps Demand Resignation Of Service.
Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Attahiru Jega had on Saturday night announced the postponement of the elections to March 28 and April 11 respectively, following series of meetings held with relevant stakeholders. Although Jega said INEC was fully ready for the polls,. Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau vowed to disrupt Nigerias general election in a new video released. Male Suicide Bomber Blows Self, 3 Others In��.
Continent slow to damn terror attack
Escalating violence by Nigerian terror group Boko Haram, said to be responsible for a third of all civilian deaths in conflicts on the continent, was this week finally condemned by African governments, civil society organisations and the African Union.