Nigeria President Elect - Muhamadu Buhari wins election 2015
Nigeria President Elect - Muhamadu Buhari

Nigeria 2015 Election Results – Muhammadu Buhari wins presidency

Nigeria's former military ruler, General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), has become the first opposition candidate to win a presidential election in Nigeria. General Buhari, 72, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), beat his major opponent, Nigeria’s incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan by securing 52.4% of votes cast in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, according to results declared by…

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Jonathan’s acceptance of defeat historic — ACF

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for accepting defeat and congratulating Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on the outcome of the March 28 presidential election. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of ACF National Executive Committee, Alhaji Ahmadu Coomasie, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kaduna. ``This…

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Sonaiya, KOWA presidential candidate congratulates Buhari

Prof. Remi Sonaiya of KOWA Party on Tuesday congratulated Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on his victory in the presidential election, and reminded him that the expectations of Nigerians were very high. Sonaiya, the only female among the contestants that lost to Buhari in the March 28 election, congratulated the APC candidate on behalf of her party. In a message sent to…

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Read more about the article Elections: NLC, TUC congratulate Nigerians, Buhari, call for peace, harmony
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have congratulated Nigerians for their peaceful conduct during the just-concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections.

Elections: NLC, TUC congratulate Nigerians, Buhari, call for peace, harmony

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have congratulated Nigerians for their peaceful conduct during the just-concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections. Dr Peter Ozo-Eson, the NLC General Secretary, and Mr Bobboi Kaigama, the TUC President, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), urging them to keep the spirit of togetherness…

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Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

Statement by President Jonathan on presidential election 2015

The Official statement by Nigerian President Goodluck Ebere Jonathan after the announcement of the results of 2015 Presidential Elections. Fellow Nigerians, I thank you all for turning out en-masse for the March 28 General Elections. I promised the country free and fair elections. I have kept my word. I have also expanded the space for Nigerians to participate in the…

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LIVE UPDATES: INEC declaration of Nigeria 2015 election

Live Updates from the ICC in Abuja as the Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, announces the final results of the Presidential Election 2015. Nigeria 2015 election Live Nigeria Election 2015 Updates #Nigeriadecides min_retweets:1 from:nigeriaa2z

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Read more about the article Rivers Police arrest man for ballot box snatching
The Rivers State Police Command said on Saturday that it arrested a middle aged man for allegedly snatching a ballot box in Tai Local Government Area of the state.

Rivers Police arrest man for ballot box snatching

The Rivers State Police Command said on Saturday that it arrested a middle aged man for allegedly snatching a ballot box in Tai Local Government Area of the state.

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