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. "This competitive election represents a . In Lagos, Nigeria, on the evening of October 20, men in military uniform reportedly fired live rounds at peaceful protesters demanding an end to police brutality; at least 12 people were killed . About 500 people have died in Nigeria's worst floods in a decade and 1.4 million others been displaced from their homes since the start of the rainy season, the government said. and cavorting in the streets of Ondo, Ekiti and Osun states. The police command in Lagos State, says it has begun investigation into the death of Miss Whitney Adeniran, a 12-year-old student of Chrisland School in Lagos. The US has congratulated Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu and citizens following the just-concluded Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on President Buhari and the army "to stop killing young #EndSARS protesters" in a tweet. Transfer takes place in 2008. Weve contacted Senator Melaye about Supreme Court upholds Buhari's election over Atiku. During the warmup ahead of Napolis match at Spezia last weekend, a shot from Osimhen hit a female fan in the stands. Ahead of the March 11 Governorship and House of Assembly elections, Gov. 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Some celebrated into the early hours, but the usually busy streets of Lagos are mostly deserted on Wednesday morning, some businesses remain closed. when people die or leave the country and with the introduction of a new electronic voting system, known as Bvas, those who cheated the system They dont mention that the results for other parties shown In the history of Owo, we have never experienced such an ugly incident, said lawmaker Oluwole. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Two separate road crashes involving trucks in southern Nigeria left 20 people dead including children, authorities said Sunday, with many of the victims burned beyond recognition. I join all well-meaning persons in calling for calm, and the use of dialogue in resolving the #EndSARS impasse in Nigeria. 2010 May - President Umaru Yar'Adua dies after a long illness. Pools of blood could be seen on the floor. 2009 July - Hundreds die in northeastern Nigeria after the Boko Haram Islamist movement launches an enduring campaign of violence. The event is relocated to Britain. Stephen Bear revenge porn prison term 'sends clear message', 'Money can't buy you a better cheeseburger', Billionaire Bill Gates talks to Amol Rajan about wealth, conspiracies and controversy, The meteoric rise and dizzying fall of tycoon Arif Naqvi, Inside the factory where supercars are made, Meet the people behind McLaren's latest model, There's something for everyone on BBC iPlayer. And his rivals have yet to signal that they accept the legitimacy of the election. Ahead of the March 11 Governorship and House of Assembly elections, Gov. But for the nearly half of voters in support of Mr Tinubu, it was a time for celebration. They took part of her kidney, liver, stomach contents, blood, brain, and bone marrow. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Alaafin of Oyo passes away at 83, after over 50 years on the throne, Im happy Makinde is part of history for power shift to South, says Wike, Politics: We cant allow religious crisis in Nasarawa Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr Tayo Ayinde, on Saturday promised that Badagry would not be taken for granted when the governor succeeds in his second term bid. 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. Speaking to Al Jazeera from Lagos, entertainer and entrepreneur Sidney Esiri, also known by his artist name Dr SID, said the situation in Nigeria had gone to the point, where you have to look at it and say, if not now, then when?. A recent cash crisis and fuel scarcity in parts of the Omodesola was butchered just because Chrisland kept protecting its reputation. The state has 25 local government areas, not just the 10 visible in the social media post. 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. The president-elect was accompanied by Vice-President-elect Kashim Shettima during the visit. screen from a TV channel with people heard off-camera joking about the total for the ruling APC party, because the candidate who came third in the presidential election with 25%. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigerian leading presidential candidate Peter Obi pledged Monday to rid Africa's most populous nation of endemic corruption and widespread insecurity if he wins next month's election. clear that 87 million voters cards have been collected since 2011. They are still shooting at people this morning!!! 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. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said one person has died at a hospital following the shooting, but it was unclear if the person was a protester. It's clear from watching the official announcement ceremony that there are rows of numbers above those seen in the tweet, and these can be heard being read out by officials. "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. Police in Rivers State said the blast was caused by thieves who were trying to steal oil. Mr Tinubu of the ruling APC party was declared the presidential election winner with 37%. Omodesola was butchered just because Chrisland kept protecting their reputation., But responding to The Guardian inquiry on the matter, spokesperson for Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the autopsy result was not out, saying I dont know why shes saying what she said., 03 March 2023 | Video caption: Nigeria elections 2023: Who is Bola Tinubu? presidential candidate Peter Obi, who finished third in the elections, has The US also urged all parties to avoid violence Nigeria will eventually win," said Buhari, who was elected after promising to end Nigeria's prolonged security crisis. 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? It called on the electoral body to improve on the highlighted 2014 April - Boko Haram kidnaps more than 200 girls from a boarding school in northern town of Chibok, in an incident that draws major national and international outrage. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. In 2014, militants stormed a boarding school in the Nigerian village of Chibok and kidnapped 276 girls - an incident which gained widespread attention and sparked an international campaign. 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. Bola Tinubu, 70, is declared the winner of Nigeria's election despite opposition calls for a rerun. Rights group Amnesty International cites death toll of 500, authorities say about 20 died. 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. 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. A chronology of key events in the history of Nigeria from its earliest civilisations to the present day. It's a bustling area usually, but no cars were on the road, just young men on foot. October 30, 2019. We call for an end to violence. Amid deepening distrust in government and institutions, Nigeria has significant work to do in improving national, state and local security and governance . right to expect them to do better. The Latest news in Nigeria and world news. 1809 - Islamic Sokoto caliphate is founded in north. KANO, Nigeria (AP) Nigerian health authorities confirmed an outbreak of diphtheria Friday and reported that 25 people, most of them children, have died so far in one of the worst-hit states in the country's north. Thanks for contacting us. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigeria's push to replace its paper money with newly designed currency notes has created a shortage of cash, leaving people unable to buy what they need and forcing businesses to close across the West African nation, experts and business groups said. Fighting the powerful criminal gangs terrorising rural Nigeria. 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. Attackers stormed into the church in the city of Owo and began "shooting. Human Rights Watch has called on authorities to withdraw soldiers from the streets and hold accountable those responsible for using forces against peaceful demonstrations. Police in Rivers State said the blast was caused by thieves who were trying to steal oil. Here are five notable events that happened in Nigeria today (30/10/2019). However he is a failure and needs to work in a supermarket to survive. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) A Nigerian soldier opened fire in a military base, killing an aid worker and a fellow soldier in the countrys northeast region where troops are fighting decade-long extremist violence, authorities said. with 37% of the vote on Wednesday but opposition parties have disputed the My daughter died of electrocution. 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. "The president-elect will be moving into Defence House, in Maitama, FCT, where he will spend the next couple of months, and from where he will move into the Presidential Villa," it said in a tweet. the country. The presidency appeals for understanding and calm across the nation, as the implementation of the reform gathers pace at federal and state levels, presidential spokesman Femi Adesina said. While much of Nigeria has struggled with security issues, Ondo is widely known as one of Nigerias most peaceful states. 1985 - Ibrahim Babangida seizes power in bloodless coup, curtails political activity. Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan, already acting in Yar'Adua's stead, succeeds him. votes cast for president-elect Bola Tinubu, the statistics show he was the ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Frustrated by high unemployment and worsening violence, many younger Nigerians are flocking to a candidate outside the political mainstream in this months presidential election. In Ondo, road transport workers celebrated the former Lagos 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. Videos showed men in uniform opening fire on demonstrators in Lagos. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigeria's electoral commission released results late into the night Tuesday, while the country's main opposition candidates already had demanded a re-vote amid an early lead for the ruling party. Soldiers were seen barricading the protest site moments before the shooting, BBC Nigeria correspondent Mayeni Jones reports. 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. I told the school I dont want trouble. Lagos, Nigeria - Mass had just ended. One day there is a blackout and Jack has an accident while riding his bicycle. Rights group Amnesty International said at least 12 people were killed by soldiers and police in Lagos on Tuesday. For clarity, it is imperative to explain that no governor controls the rules of engagement of the army. It was an emotional scene, yesterday, as Whitney Adeniran, the 12-year-old student of Chrisland International School, who died on February 9, 2023, during the school's inter-house sports . ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Experts on Wednesday raised concerns over a new policy announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria that heavily limits withdrawals of money in a push for a cashless economy. First published on Tue 20 Oct 2020 11.47 EDT. By Mayeni Jones, BBC Nigeria Correspondent. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said only fiends from the nether region could have conceived and carried out such dastardly act, according to a statement from his spokesman. The Labour Party candidate got 25% of the votes -- behind Atiku Abubakar and the winner Bola Tinubu, who got 37%. Read about our approach to external linking. 16-18th centuries - Slave trade sees Nigerians forcibly sent to the Americas. lowest since the end of military rule in 1999. The reason for that is the Twitter video only shows part of a full All I want is answers. I Stood For Justice And Equity Gov Makinde Reveals Why Tinubu Won In Oyo, President Buhari Was Deceived Yahaya Bello. 2003 12 April - First legislative elections since end of military rule in 1999. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Some frustrated Nigerians cast their ballots with flashlights while others stood watch at their polling stations as counting got under way late Saturday amid fears of vote tampering after a day of delays in Africa's most populous nation. She was opened up. Demonstrators have been using the social media hashtag #EndSars to rally crowds against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (Sars). Many people l have spoken to say they feel bitter and frustrated - like they have been robbed of their votes by the electoral commission and what they regard as a A week marked by U.S. President Joe Biden's surprise visit to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the eve of the first anniversary of Russias invasion of Ukraine also saw election preparations in Nigeria, where voters will be choosing a new president and National Assembly. Polling marked by delays, allegations of ballot-rigging. She can't pay for the drugs they need or feed the rest of her family regularly. 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. Broken glass from a number of businesses was scattered on the floor, cash machines burned out. Nigerias military, however, denied responsibility for the Lekki shootings, posting a tweet that labelled several reports as fake news. 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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Four security officials were killed in a car bomb targeting a former government official in southeast Nigeria, authorities said Tuesday. It is unclear if he was a demonstrator. 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. 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. 1993 November - Gen Sani Abacha seizes power, suppresses opposition. Saudi Arabia on Saturday put to death two men, including one convicted of attempting to blow up an oil facility, bringing to six the number of executions this year, state media reported. And US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden also urged authorities to end the "violent crackdown on protesters". 1999 - Parliamentary and presidential elections. UK. An American citizen abducted last week in Niger has been rescued during a high-risk U.S. military raid in neighboring Nigeria, officials told ABC News early Saturday. Closer to Lekki, where there are a number of shopping centres, the streets were mainly empty. He has urged his supporters to be calm and peaceful and await the court ruling. Bola Tinubu has been announced as the winner of Nigerias presidential election.