Tag: Muhammadu Buhari

Widespread violence and electoral fraud, as reported by the press and independent observers marred the exercise in both states.

While no death was reported in Bayelsa, observers said over 50 critical incidents, which directly impacted on the credibility of ...

The centre says "there was an urgent need for the president to show leadership in order to restore the sanctity ...

Despite reports of violence, Mr Oshiomhole says the election in Bayelsa was the most peaceful in the state since 1999.

Mr Lyon, the APC governorship candidate in the November 16 election in Bayelsa, was declared winner after polling 352,552 votes.

The president's flight was said to have taken off from Stansted Airport, London, at about 3:27 p.m. Nigerian time.

"Allegations must be substantiated if they are to hold, and this requires producing credible witnesses that verify key claims."

The former information minister died on Thursday at 81.

“I call on voters in Bayelsa and Kogi States to exercise their franchise in a peaceful and orderly manner and ...

The opposition figure warns any attempt to stifle freedom could elicit unwanted consequences for the country.

An earlier version of the bill prescribed the death penalty for any person found guilty of "hate speech" that results ...

Despite a new law signed in January to prohibit discrimination, affected Nigerians say they are still sidelined.

The secret police has refused to comply with a federal judge order to release the Sahara Reporters' publisher.

Mr Sowore has been detained since his arrest in August for calling for a revolution against bad governance.

The former Akwa Ibom governor was named a minister by President Buhari after INEC declared PDP winner of the senatorial ...

The presidency has released the statement below confirming that some aides of the vice president have been relieved of their ...

Omoyele Sowore, the Sahara Reporters publisher, is being tried by the Nigerian government.

"I am a member of APC and I contested for the chairmanship of Osogbo local government in 2013."

The president also appoints the president of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria.

At the 7th convocation ceremonies and 10th anniversary of the institution, 19 other beneficiaries of the programme were also awarded ...

While in Russia, President Buhari will participate actively in the Russia – Africa Summit, which would focus on exploring and ...

President Buhari’s directive on limited closure of the country’s western border was effected to allow Nigeria’s security forces develop a ...

The summit, Mr Buhari is attending, would focus on expanding opportunities in security, trade, investment, science, technology and gas production.

Kellu Haruna spent her last five years fighting for the release of her husband and other men detained as Boko ...

The main area of contention is the percentage salary increase for certain categories of workers.