1999 - Parliamentary and presidential elections. Many high-profile musicians, actors and celebrities in Nigeria and abroad have backed the protests calling for the abolition of a notorious police unit known as SARS and the implementation of wider reforms. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to what he called brutality by police in Nigeria. Wanting to make the best out of her youthful life, she pursued her education doggedly. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed for calm in a statement, urging Nigerians to have patience while police reforms gather pace, without mentioning Tuesdays shooting. This is with a view to taking this up with a higher command of the military and to seek the intervention of Mr. President in his capacity as a commander in chief to unravel the sequence of events that happened yesterday night, he said. circa 800 BC - Jos plateau settled by Nok - a neolithic and iron age civilisation. I have spoken with President Buhari, who is committed to this end, and has begun the processes that will lead to reform. However, the school management, in a statement released after her death, said she slumped in public view and not under any hidden circumstances.. How can parents appeal over school places? This is too much.. 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. Mr Tinubu won a 37% share of the votes, a lower margin of victory than previous Nigerian presidents. WASHINGTON (AP) The Biden administration on Friday placed a well-known Russian paramilitary organization on a list of religious freedom violators alongside a number of notorious terrorist organizations. Labour's decision to hire the Whitehall sleaze-buster, Sue Gray, is catnip for his old allies who want to claim that he was stitched up. 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. This is the stronghold for Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential But Blessing Adeniran, the mother of the deceased, said autopsy conducted on her daughter, revealed that Whitney was electrocuted. 2003 19 April - First civilian-run presidential elections since end of military rule. 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. Olusegun Obasanjo elected for second term despite EU observers reporting "serious irregularities". 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. of fraud. As Africa's most populous country, largest economy and most notable democracy, Nigeria is a bellwether for the continent. APC member, came out to receive and congratulate them on Mr Tinubus victory. She was opened up. 1975 - General Gowon overthrown by Brigadier Murtala Ramat Mohammed, who begins process of moving federal capital to Abuja. 1993 November - Gen Sani Abacha seizes power, suppresses opposition. While ECOWAS commission recognizes the right of citizens to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly and protest, it is also of the view that those rights should be exercised in a non-violent manner., In this regard, ECOWAS commission calls on all protesters to remain peaceful in the conduct of their demonstrations. Snow warnings for Scotland and north of England, Scottish bakery Morton's Rolls 'ceases trading', Kuenssberg: Sunak can't escape past Tory horrors, Messages show Hancock reaction after kiss photo, Walkie Talkie architect Rafael Violy dies aged 78, Klopp and Ten Hag urge end to 'tragedy chanting'. He said 30 people were injured. This hurts the country's economy and also causes environmental damage. The Labour Party won the state, and the PDP came second with the APC in third place, according to the official results. Senator Dino Melaye from the Peoples Democratic Party 1960 - Independence, with Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa leading a coalition government. Autopsy result not out yet, say Lagos police. Criminal gangs known locally as "bandits" in northwest and central Nigeria have scaled up attacks in recent years, kidnapping, raping and pillaging. Nigerian security forces have opened fire on hundreds of protesters in Lagos, as rallies against police brutality continued in defiance of a 24-hour . Was voter apathy behind low turnout in Nigeria? Nigerias president-elect Bola Tinubu has officially received his winners certificate at a ceremony in the capital, Abuja. In protest, European Union imposes sanctions until 1998, Commonwealth suspends Nigeria's membership until 1998. They are still shooting at people this morning!!! 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. 2016 June - Naira currency floated in attempt to stave off financial crisis caused by low oil prices. The National Universities Commission said concerns expressed on the security of staff, students and properties of our respective institutions, were a factor in the decision, in a letter to universities signed by Chris Maiyaki, its deputy executive secretary. The choir was singing the closing hymns, waiting for the priest to proceed out of the church when the first gunshot rang out. "I look forward to working together to grow our security and trade ties, opening up opportunities for businesses and creating prosperity in both our countries," Mr Sunak said in a tweet. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Nigeria sees cash shortage amid push for redesigned currency. state where Mr Obi, a wealthy businessman has served two terms as governor. 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. 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. Young people mobilising through social media began staging demonstrations calling for the abolition of the federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), which has long been accused of unlawful arrests, torture and extrajudicial killings. Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week, Cricketers hope new league will inspire young women, 'Massive toll' of living in a leasehold property, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus. Journalists in Nigeria must be permitted to freely report on demonstrations without threat of violence or intimidation, said Angela Quintal, CPJs Africa program coordinator. 1983 December - Maj-Gen Muhammad Buhari seizes power in bloodless coup. "Soldiers clearly had one intention - to kill without consequences," said Osai Ojigho, Amnesty International Nigeria country director. Protesters were waving flags that looked covered in blood - they told me that the Nigerian flag, usually green-white-green, turned green-red-green yesterday from all the killing. By Mayeni Jones, BBC Nigeria Correspondent. governing APC party, as winner of Nigerias presidential election was greeted By 15,. The aspirant singer Jack Malik is struggling to be a great musician with the support of his agent Ellie Appleton and his closer friends. Journalists safety is part of what it means to have freedom of the press, and is critical for Nigerian democracy.. It did not specify when Mr Tinubu will move to the facility. The US has congratulated Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu and citizens following the just-concluded the frustration among some Nigerians and parties regarding the way the Authorities have imposed an indefinite round-the-clock curfew on the city and elsewhere, but some defied the order. 2015 March - Muhammadu Buhari wins the presidential election, becoming the first opposition candidate to do so in Nigeria's history. and voted multiple times in the past might also have been greatly reduced this 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. There are isolated collections of ancient tools and artifacts of different periods of the Stone Age, but the oldest recognizable evidence of an organized society belongs to the Nok culture . by a divided opposition. 2006 August - Nigeria agrees to cede sovereignty over the disputed Bakassi peninsula to neighbouring Cameroon under the terms of a 2002 International Court of Justice ruling. During the warmup ahead of Napolis match at Spezia last weekend, a shot from Osimhen hit a female fan in the stands. 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. One of the losing candidates in Nigeria's presidential election, Peter Obi, has reiterated his criticism of the poll. Videos showed men in uniform opening fire on demonstrators in Lagos. It also urges the Nigerian security operatives to exercise restrain in the handling of the protests and act professionally., This is a deeply disappointing response from ECOWAS, that reads as if it was drafted by the Buhari administration. Demonstrators say they are sick and tired of the status quo. 1966 July - General Ironsi killed in counter-coup, replaced by Lieutenant-Colonel Yakubu Gowon. Lagos and Delta. 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. "No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked . There were violent clashes at an End Sars demonstration and protestors claim the army opened fire 'to kill'. 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. My child was electrocuted to death. I have been subjected to trauma for the past two weeks. 1922 - Part of former German colony Kamerun is added to Nigeria under League of Nations mandate. Here a video you'll likely not believe happened in the northern Nigeria Just yesterday in the Jos state of Nigeria today on Superb TVI can't believe this hap. 2017 December - Clashes between herders in Benue and Taraba states prompt thousands to flee. Ahead of the March 11 Governorship and House of Assembly elections, Gov. On 20 October, between 6:45 pm and 9:00 pm, the Nigerian army and police reportedly killed at least 12 peaceful protesters . Read about our approach to external linking. Rights group Amnesty International cites death toll of 500, authorities say about 20 died. 1861-1914 - Britain consolidates its hold over what it calls the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria, governs through local leaders. Mum alleges daughter died of electrocution In some opposition Thanks for contacting us. For clarity, it is imperative to explain that no governor controls the rules of engagement of the army. The European Unions foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has condemned the killing of protesters and has called for justice. 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. votes cast for president-elect Bola Tinubu, the statistics show he was the Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu visited outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday evening in his first engagement since winning the presidency in the elections. 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. Smoke was seen rising over Lagos on Wednesday, Nigerians in Kenya protested outside the Nigerian embassy in Nairobi on Wednesday, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari had also moved into the facility ahead of his swearing-in in May 2015, it adds. 2003 12 April - First legislative elections since end of military rule in 1999. The calls for police reform have morphed into chants that President Buhari must go. table displayed on a television screen, which we've found matches the results from Delta state. Tomorrow will be three weeks since my baby died. to official results, voter turnout in Nigeria's election was 27%, one of the No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked people, and darkness will never overcome light. On Wednesday he called for flags to be lowered at government buildings and an "immediate suspension" of all state activities over the next three days. 1994 - Moshood Abiola arrested after proclaiming himself president. Death toll in Nigeria building collapse rises to 43 . Many of them had been at the site of the shooting the night before and recounted horrifying stories of seeing other protesters shot before their eyes. October 30, 2019. Labour's Peter Obi came third in Saturday's vote. I dont do self here or anywhere, but where there is a much-needed context. Protests against a police unit have been taking place for two weeks. In the history of Owo, we have never experienced such an ugly incident, said lawmaker Oluwole. European Union election observers said there had been significant shortcomings in the electoral process, adding there had been vote-buying but it was too early say how widespread this was. But for the nearly half of voters in support of Mr Tinubu, it was a time for celebration. last Saturdays election. I Stood For Justice And Equity Gov Makinde Reveals Why Tinubu Won In Oyo, President Buhari Was Deceived Yahaya Bello. He said people had been robbed at the ballot box and pledged to prove through the courts that he had won. Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, yesterday, lauded Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for being party of those who ensured that presidential power moved to the southern part of the country. Ondo and Ekiti states were won overwhelming by Mr Tinubu. Al Jazeera Centre for Public Liberties & Human Rights. 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. as they marched to the state governors office. This morning we drove over the Lekki-Ikoyi toll bridge, passing through gates that had been burned out the night before. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said it was "alarming to learn that several people have been killed and injured during the ongoing protests", adding it is "crucial" to bring those responsible to justice. I told the school I dont want trouble. But voter apathy is not thought to have been as much of a factor as possible ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Voters in Nigeria will elect a new leader Saturday after President Muhammadu Buhari's final term ends, with 18 candidates vying to lead a country facing a series of struggles the newest and most pressing being a shortage of cash. Nigeria will eventually win," said Buhari, who was elected after promising to end Nigeria's prolonged security crisis. Governor Biodun Oyebanji, an Nigeria's army dismissed the reports as "fake news" in a post on Twitter. tweeted about what he called INEC magic, It's clear from watching the official announcement ceremony, Nigeria's stolen oil, the military and a man named Government. 1976 - General Mohammed assassinated in failed coup attempt. The rebels demand more control over the region's oil wealth. 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? presidential candidate Peter Obi, who finished third in the elections, has screen from a TV channel with people heard off-camera joking about the total for the ruling APC party, because the "We won the election and we will prove it to Nigerians," Mr Obi said at a news conference in Abuja. Evidence gathered from eyewitnesses, video footage and hospital reports confirm that between 6:45 pm (1745 GMT) and 9:00 pm (2000 GMT) on Tuesday 20 October, the Nigerian military opened fire on thousands of people who were peacefully calling for good governance and an end to police brutality, the group said in a statement. Buildings have been set aflame and there are reports of gunfire in Nigeria's biggest city after demonstrators were shot at a protest. Mar 2, 2023. Moshood Abiola dies in custody a month later. As controversy continues about Nigeria's election, a prominent opposition politician has shared a misleading video that questions the official results from one area. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. President Obasanjo's People's Democratic Party wins parliamentary majority. 1993 June - Military annuls elections when preliminary results show victory by Chief Moshood Abiola. A potent mix of street protests and social media has given young Nigerians a voice that has shattered the country's culture of deference. The ruling All Progressives Congress party's candidate, Bola Tinubu, secured the most votes in southwest Nigeria's Ekiti state, the commission said at the national collation center in the capital, Abuja. All I want is answers. The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper brings you the latest headlines, opinions, political news, business reports and international news. On Wednesday, buildings were set alight across Lagos and police put up roadblocks. The opposition says the results were rigged; it is calling for fresh polls. The event is relocated to Britain. 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. Somebody got hit straight beside me and he died on the spot," he said. Isaac Achi was killed in the Paikoro area of Niger state after gunmen failed to break into his house and instead set it on fire, said Wasiu Abiodun, the police spokesman. Attackers stormed into the church in the city of Owo and began "shooting. Tension over the issue results in hundreds of deaths in clashes between Christians and Muslims. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. According Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? 2012 January - More than 100 killed in single day of co-ordinated bombings and shootings in Kano, shortly after Boko Haram tells Christians to quit the north. However he is a failure and needs to work in a supermarket to survive. 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. 2003 September - Nigeria's first satellite, NigeriaSat-1, launched by Russian rocket. 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. Replaced by his deputy, Lt-Gene Olusegun Obasanjo, who helps introduce US-style presidential constitution. 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. 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. 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. In the creeks of the Niger Delta, criminals frequently break into the pipelines and take the oil to illegal refineries. Adeniran, who disclosed this in a live Instagram video, lamented that the school made her go through trauma by having an autopsy conducted on her late daughter. 2015 February-March - Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger form military coalition and push Boko Haram out of all towns back into Sambisa Forest. LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) Teenage climate activists in Nigeria's largest city are recycling trash into runway outfits for a Trashion Show.. 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. President Muhammadu Buhari disbanded Sars on 11 October. Census reveals big changes in most common non-UK countries of birth. by wild jubilation in his strongholds in the south-west. The state has 25 local government areas, not just the 10 visible in the social media post. The BBCs reporters witnessed first-hand celebratory marches The policy led to a nationwide shortage of cash, with people sleeping outside banks. It is crucial that those responsible of abuses be brought to justice and held accountable.. 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The main city of Awka in Nigerias south-eastern Anambra state is In remarks before the ceremony, Mr Tinubu also echoed this message. Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari congratulated Mr Tinubu, who was the ruling partys candidate. 2002 November - More than 200 people die in four days of rioting stoked by Muslim fury over the planned Miss World beauty pageant in Kaduna in December. Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan, already acting in Yar'Adua's stead, succeeds him. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Suspected separatist gunmen have killed at least eight police officers over the past three days in southeast Nigeria, authorities said Monday, raising concerns ahead of weekend presidential elections. (PDP), whose candidate Atiku Abubakar is challenging the results, tweeted about what he called INEC magic, referring to Nigerias official election commission. He also appealed for calm and respect for the outcome of the election. The president-elect will receive briefings and hold key meetings at the location, a local newspaper reports. The war in Ukraine, a shipwreck off Italys southern coast that drove home the desperate and dangerous sea journeys of migrants seeking to reach Europe, and a collision between a freight train and a passenger train in Greece were the top stories in Europe and Africa, along with Nigeria's elections. A chronology of key events in the history of Nigeria from its earliest civilisations to the present day. 2023 BBC. 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. The State Department however acknowledged "There are no excuses for the unfortunate incident that took place last night, and as the governor, I apologize for every action and inaction," he tweeted. 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. Veteran politician, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been declared Nigerias president-elect. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said Thursday that the country's redesigned currency would bolster the upcoming presidential election, appealing for an end to violent protests over a resulting cash shortage that has led to daylong lines at banks, business closures and people unable to pay for basic needs. 2019 February - Presidential elections held after last-minute delay of a week. also dont add up. And his rivals have yet to signal that they accept the legitimacy of the election. In Ondo, road transport workers celebrated the former Lagos 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. News. 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. The attackers targeted the St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state just as the worshippers gathered on Pentecost Sunday, legislator Ogunmolasuyi Oluwole said. 2011 March - Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan wins presidential elections. biometrics to register voters, 87 million people have gone to the trouble of TVC managing director Andrew Hanlon told AFP news agency that hoodlums had attacked the station with petrol bombs and that its main building was an inferno. 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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