Jonathan Wins Nigerian Vote as Riots Show
Political Divisions
19 April, 2011 (Bloomberg) - Nigeria’s incumbent leader
Goodluck Jonathan won the presidential election as violent protests
against the result killed at least six, underscoring the political frailty in
Africa’s biggest oil producer...More
Political Divisions
19 April, 2011 (Bloomberg) - Nigeria’s incumbent leader
Goodluck Jonathan won the presidential election as violent protests
against the result killed at least six, underscoring the political frailty in
Africa’s biggest oil producer...More
Nigeria Starts Elections in a Violent Struggle for
the Spoils of Office
31 March, 2011 | By Dulue Mbachu (Bloomberg)
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Nigeria holds the first of its three-stage national elections tomorrow
as candidates fight for the right to become members of parliament, a
job that can earn them at least $100,000 a month in salary and
allowances.
The spoils of office in Africa’s top oil producer are one reason why
a violent electoral campaign has claimed the lives of more than 50
people since July, according to Amnesty International. In a March 3
attack, at least 10 people died when explosives were hurled at rally
of President Goodluck Jonathan’s ruling People’s Democratic Party
in the town of Suleja....More
the Spoils of Office
31 March, 2011 | By Dulue Mbachu (Bloomberg)
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Nigeria holds the first of its three-stage national elections tomorrow
as candidates fight for the right to become members of parliament, a
job that can earn them at least $100,000 a month in salary and
allowances.
The spoils of office in Africa’s top oil producer are one reason why
a violent electoral campaign has claimed the lives of more than 50
people since July, according to Amnesty International. In a March 3
attack, at least 10 people died when explosives were hurled at rally
of President Goodluck Jonathan’s ruling People’s Democratic Party
in the town of Suleja....More
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Nigerian elections postponed for second time
papers and the need to postpone the parliamentary election – nearly
five hours after the election had begun...More
- 3 April, 2011 (The Globe & Mail) - Stunned
and disbelieving, Nigerians stood numbly at the
polling stations as the news trickled down: their
voting day had been cancelled.
- Some were furious. Others were confused. Few
papers and the need to postpone the parliamentary election – nearly
five hours after the election had begun...More
Nigeria postpones parliamentary vote 2 April, 2011 (CBC)
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Nigeria's president takes giant lead in election
18 April, 2011 (CBC) - "After certifying the results of 28 of
Nigeria's states and its capital, figures released Sunday by the
Independent National Electoral Commission show Jonathan has
19.4 million votes out of a total of 31.1 million votes already...More
18 April, 2011 (CBC) - "After certifying the results of 28 of
Nigeria's states and its capital, figures released Sunday by the
Independent National Electoral Commission show Jonathan has
19.4 million votes out of a total of 31.1 million votes already...More