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Jonathan denies playing a role in election postponement.

February 12, 2015 by Tomi

President Goodluck Jonathan has denied being consulted over the postponement of the elections to March 28th. Election officials took the decision on the advice of security officers concerned about the

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VIDEO: General Muhammadu Buhari on CNN

February 11, 2015 by Tomi

CNN’s Christiane Amanpour speaks with Nigerian presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari about Boko Haram, corruption and his own controversial past. Enjoy.

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Boko Haram actions in Niger lead to emergency rule.

February 11, 2015 by Tomi

Boko Haram’s expansion towards other African countries should come as a surprise to nobody following Abubakar Shekau’s threats to do so. They have struck in Niger and the reaction by

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Abubakar Shekau vows to defeat regional forces in latest videos.

February 10, 2015 by Tomi

Boko Haram leader had threatened to step up his attacks on leaders of Africa and dared them to stop him. Boko Haram have also considerably expanded striking in Cameroon twice

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INEC announce postponement of presidential election till March 28th.

February 7, 2015 by Tomi

INEC President, Attahiru Jega in a press conference today announced that the 2015 general elections have now been postponed from February 14th till March 28th and governorship elections moved to

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Eye on the Continent: Viva to the new African Union Chairman!

February 6, 2015 by Editorial Team

Robert Gabriel Mugabe last week became the new Chairman of the African Union. His appointment approved by the General assembly of heads of state and government of the body. Mr.

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Boko Haram strike in Niger.

February 6, 2015 by Tomi

Abubakar Shekau threatened to attack other African countries and has been true to his word with the Boko Haram insurgents striking in both Cameroon and most recently, Niger. The attack

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Greek ship taken by pirates in Nigeria.

February 5, 2015 by Tomi

Gunmen in Nigeria have taken control of a Greek-owned tanker killing at least one crew member and taking another three hostage. The Kalamos was attacked while it was waiting to

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Boko Haram strike in Cameroon, 70 reported dead.

February 4, 2015 by Tomi

In the past week Boko Haram have faced large battles against the Joint Military Task Force which comprises of forces from Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon. This has not stopped

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“Boko Haram in control of no Local Government Area”- Federal Government

February 3, 2015 by Tomi

The Federal Government yesterday announced that there is no Local Government Area in the country currently under the rule of Boko Haram. The implication of this is that come February

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Gombe bomb blast misses Goodluck by a whisker. Are we safe?

February 2, 2015 by Tomi

Earlier today a bomb blast missed President Goodluck Jonathan narrowly in Gombe State. A bomb exploded shortly after President Goodluck left Patami stadium as part of his campaign. At least

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“I am not inspired by either candidate”- Chimamanda Adichie on the Presidential race

February 1, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

While in Paris promoting ‘Americanah’, Chimamanda Adichie spoke to France 24 expressing her lack of faith in any of the two major Presidential aspirants and her wish for more inspirational

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AU to send 7,500 troops to fight Boko Haram. Iran also consulting on how to help

February 1, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

The African Union on Saturday at the closing of its Leaders Summit announced that it would send 7,500 troops to Northern Nigeria to assist in curbing the Boko Haram menace.

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Multinational task force launches attack on Boko Haram and emerges victorious.

January 30, 2015 by Tomi

A few weeks ago, Ghanian president, John Mahatma spoke about the possibility of setting up a multi-national task force due to Boko Haram’s bid to expand into countries like Niger,

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VIDEO: LAGOS STATE 2015 GOVERNORSHIP DEBATE

January 27, 2015 by Culture Custodian

For those undecided voters in Lagos, you might want to watch this two-part video of Jimi Agbaje and Akinwunmi Ambode slugging it out at a debate that was hosted by