Nigeria's army dismissed the reports as "fake news" in a post on Twitter. Authorities have imposed an indefinite round-the-clock curfew on the city and elsewhere, but some defied the order. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) An explosion and fire near an illegal oil refinery site in Nigerias Niger Delta region killed at least 12 people Friday, police said, although local residents reported a much higher death toll. After the British government assumed direct control of the Royal Niger Company's territories, the northern areas were renamed the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria, and the land in the Niger delta and along the lower reaches of the river was added to the Niger Coast Protectorate, which was renamed the Protectorate of Southern Nigeria. 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. An explosion at a crude oil pipeline in southern Nigeria has killed at least 12 people. circa 800 BC - Jos plateau settled by Nok - a neolithic and iron age civilisation. 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. My daughter died of electrocution. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It was chaos. 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. general elections. He also reports that the palace of the most senior traditional leader in the city was looted, though the leader had been evacuated beforehand. 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. A gang last week seized 53 people, including 20 . Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu visited outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday evening in his first engagement since winning the presidency in the elections. Nigeria will eventually win," said Buhari, who was elected after promising to end Nigeria's prolonged security crisis. "I think about seven o'clock or thereabouts there was a small unit of the military that went [to Lekki] and we heard that gunshots were fired," he said. Was voter apathy behind low turnout in Nigeria? A weakening economy, rising insecurity and violent conflicts threaten progress made in its democratic development. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has congratulated Nigeria President-elect Bola Tinubu on his election win. 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. NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) The new global epicenter of violent Islamic extremism is sub-Saharan Africa where people are increasingly joining because of economic factors and less for religious ones, says a new report by the U.N.'s international development agency. 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. 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. Bola Tinubu, 70, is declared the winner of Nigeria's election despite opposition calls for a rerun. elections were conducted amid technical problems that have fuelled accusations Here are five notable events that happened in Nigeria today (30/10/2019). 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. A church in southwestern Nigeria became the site of a bloody attack on Sunday, according to local lawmakers. voting did not start on time in many places. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Slain NJ councilwomans family says cops still have no answers nearly a week after she was gunned down, Murdered teens mom wears shirt showing daughters dismembered remains to killers hearing, Gunmen kidnap 32 people from Nigeria train station, We must stand up to Irans threats to free speech. The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld President . 2003 12 April - First legislative elections since end of military rule in 1999. Are Iranian schoolgirls being poisoned by toxic gas? Reminders of the pandemic, partygate, and more howls of . The calls for police reform have morphed into chants that President Buhari must go. I started buying, not just reading, newspapers as a secondary school student, just as I also started going to court, on my own, to witness cases. In remarks before the ceremony, Mr Tinubu also echoed this message. In Rome, Pope Francis responded to news of the attack. 1850s - British establish presence around Lagos. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigeria will deploy more than 400,000 security personnel ahead of the presidential election next week amid fears that Islamic extremists or secessionists could try to disrupt the vote. the country. ECOWAS blames peaceful, unarmed protestors for the bullets that Nigerian military are firing at them. 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. 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. For clarity, it is imperative to explain that no governor controls the rules of engagement of the army. Our peace and tranquility have been attacked by the enemies of the people.. Nigeria elections 2023: Who is Bola Tinubu? In a televised address, the Lagos governor said he has ordered an investigation into the actions of the military at Lekki plaza, suggesting the army may be responsible for the shooting. "Soldiers clearly had one intention - to kill without consequences," said Osai Ojigho, Amnesty International Nigeria country director. Authorities did not immediately release an official death toll. 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. Mr Tinubu, 70, was declared the winner of the 25 February election 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. governing APC party, as winner of Nigerias presidential election was greeted I have been subjected to trauma for the past two weeks. to official results, voter turnout in Nigeria's election was 27%, one of the Ondo and Ekiti states were won overwhelming by Mr Tinubu. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) The leading contenders in Nigerias presidential election have made their last push for support, a week before the West African nation's key election. 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. 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? . As the campaign period neared its end, both the ruling partys Bola Tinubu and the main opposition's Atiku Abubakar on Saturday held rallies in the northeast, where extremists have waged a decade-long insurgency against Nigeria. #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/q9mwUXJeuV, Shailja Patel (@shailjapatel) October 21, 2020. by wild jubilation in his strongholds in the south-west. The Committee to Project Journalists (CPJ) has called on Nigerian authorities to allow journalists to continue to do their jobs while covering protests against police brutality in the West African country. 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. We call for an end to violence. 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. The policy led to a nationwide shortage of cash, with people sleeping outside banks. Fikayo Olowolagba President Muhammadu Buhari's government has been mocked by Nigerians over the attack on Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari's residence. ADVERTISEMENT 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. 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. "They were firing and they were advancing straight at us. and voted multiple times in the past might also have been greatly reduced this Lagos and Delta. 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. 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. 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. The video has had thousands of views and shows a results King greeted by lively drum beats during visit to new . One day there is a blackout and Jack has an accident while riding his bicycle. (PDP), whose candidate Atiku Abubakar is challenging the results, tweeted about what he called INEC magic, referring to Nigerias official election commission. 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. 2004 August-September - Deadly clashes between gangs in oil city of Port Harcourt prompts strong crackdown by troops. Annalena Baerbock, Germanys foreign minister returned the prized cultural artifacts to Nigerian officials in a ceremony in the capital Abuja. Human Rights Watch has called on authorities to withdraw soldiers from the streets and hold accountable those responsible for using forces against peaceful demonstrations. 2000 - Adoption of Islamic Sharia law by several northern states in the face of opposition from Christians. The president-elect was accompanied by Vice-President-elect Kashim Shettima during the visit. And his rivals have yet to signal that they accept the legitimacy of the election. 1983 December - Maj-Gen Muhammad Buhari seizes power in bloodless coup. 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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to what he called brutality by police in Nigeria. Nigerian security forces have opened fire on hundreds of protesters in Lagos, as rallies against police brutality continued in defiance of a 24-hour . Mum alleges daughter died of electrocution 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 . Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari congratulated Mr Tinubu, who was the ruling partys candidate. 1809 - Islamic Sokoto caliphate is founded in north. 2018 - Escalating attacks by Boko Haram from August onwards, targeting army bases. Broken glass from a number of businesses was scattered on the floor, cash machines burned out. BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Three stowaways were found on a ship's rudder in the Canary Islands after an 11-day ocean voyage from Nigeria, Spains maritime rescue service said. Ahead of the March 11 Governorship and House of Assembly elections, Gov. Nigeria building collapse deaths climb to 36, dozens missing. Some could not cast their ballot because of malfunctioning machines. Opposition parties have said they will challenge the result in court. Labour's Peter Obi came third in Saturday's vote. The declaration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate for the A major Nigerian TV station with links to a ruling party politician was on fire after people attacked it with petrol bombs. UK. In the latest attack, assailants in southeastern Imo state set fire on Sunday to an office of Nigerias Independent National Electoral Commission. Olusegun Obasanjo sworn in as president. clear that 87 million voters cards have been collected since 2011. 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. Demonstrators say they are sick and tired of the status quo. 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. In the creeks of the Niger Delta, criminals frequently break into the pipelines and take the oil to illegal refineries. Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said about 25 people had been wounded, adding that authorities were investigating the death of one man by "blunt force trauma to the head". Unrest spreads in Lagos a day after witnesses and rights groups say soldiers opened fire at a crowd protesting against police brutality. physically going to collect their voter cards. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) The newly elected president of Nigeria is the first person chosen to lead the country with less than 50% of the vote. What's the least exercise we can get away with? We won the election and we will prove it to Nigerians, third-place Labour Party candidate Peter Obi said at a news conference in the capital. 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. 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. Read the latest news in Nigeria, breaking news, opinions and metro news on The Guardian Nigeria. lowest since the end of military rule in 1999. As controversy continues about Nigeria's election, a prominent opposition politician has shared a misleading video that questions the official results from one area. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) A weapon fired from the air in Nigeria killed at least 21 members of a civilian defense group as they responded to an attack by gunmen in the country's volatile north, witnesses said Wednesday. 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 . What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? She said she doesnt know. time - so the 27% turnout might be reflective of the actual voting strength in 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. I have spoken with President Buhari, who is committed to this end, and has begun the processes that will lead to reform. He also appealed for calm and respect for the outcome of the election. 4:10 am. Replaced by his deputy, Lt-Gene Olusegun Obasanjo, who helps introduce US-style presidential constitution. 2011 March - Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan wins presidential elections. The state has 25 local government areas, not just the 10 visible in the social media post. 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. News. 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. This morning we drove over the Lekki-Ikoyi toll bridge, passing through gates that had been burned out the night before. What Happened In Nigeria Yesterday, Today Breaking News, News Today 2022, Nigeria Newspaper headlines, Linda ikeji's blog, lailasblog, legit news, vanguard President Muhammadu Buhari disbanded Sars on 11 October. Census reveals big changes in most common non-UK countries of birth. Police in Rivers State said the blast was caused by thieves who were trying to steal oil. Gunmen opened fire on worshippers and detonated explosives at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Sunday, leaving dozens feared dead, state lawmakers said. 2002 February - Some 100 people are killed in Lagos in clashes between Hausas from mainly-Islamic north and Yorubas from predominantly-Christian southwest. Just 28% of eligible Nigerian voters took part. Amid deepening distrust in government and institutions, Nigeria has significant work to do in improving national, state and local security and governance . 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. I begged, I pleaded, I said Mrs Amao please, I dont know how an autopsy is being done but I have browsed it and the image is scary. 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 Videos appearing to be from the scene of the attack showed church worshippers lying in pools of blood while people around them wailed. #EndSARS @hrw pic.twitter.com/R2UDQ4Ytyk, Anietie Ewang (@aniewang) October 21, 2020. No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked people, and darkness will never overcome light. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . the frustration among some Nigerians and parties regarding the way the 2016 November - Niger Delta Avengers rebels bomb three oil pipelines in attempt to renew southern insurgency. 2015 February-March - Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger form military coalition and push Boko Haram out of all towns back into Sambisa Forest. 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. Ahead of the March 11 Governorship and House of Assembly elections, Gov. First published on Tue 20 Oct 2020 11.47 EDT. Fighting the powerful criminal gangs terrorising rural Nigeria. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Our hearts are heavy, Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu tweeted Sunday. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigeria on Wednesday launched newly designed currency notes, a move that the West African nation's central bank says will help curb inflation and money laundering. One of the losing candidates in Nigeria's presidential election, Peter Obi, has reiterated his criticism of the poll. Nigeria's opposition Labour Party is to mount a legal challenge against the presidential election victory of Bola Tinubu of the governing APC. This story has been shared 158,600 times. The Presidency on Monday night confirmed that. Witnesses have told the BBC what they saw when men in military camouflage opened fire on Tuesday evening. 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. I have nevertheless instructed an investigation into the ordered and the adopted rules of engagement employed by the men of the Nigerian Army deployed to the Lekki Toll Gate. Buildings have been set aflame and there are reports of gunfire in Nigeria's biggest city after demonstrators were shot at a protest. In a tweet, President Buhari described the pair as "two men who are true believers in Nigeria and genuinely committed to progress and development". Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Harry: I feared losing memories of mum during therapy, Sonic boom heard as RAF Typhoon jets escort plane, Echoes of Hillsborough for Arena families. The president-elect will receive briefings and hold key meetings at the location, a local newspaper reports. Police in Rivers State said the blast was caused by thieves who were trying to steal oil. While much of Nigeria has struggled with security issues, Ondo is widely known as one of Nigerias most peaceful states. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Germany returned 20 historic bronze sculptures to Nigeria as part of efforts to address its dark colonial past, the German foreign minister said Tuesday. The Labour Party Veteran politician, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been declared Nigerias president-elect. country also affected those that often travel to vote. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? 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. With about 8.8 million 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. issues before the 11 March gubernatorial elections, noting that Nigerians were 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. It did not specify when Mr Tinubu will move to the facility. Opposition parties say they will go to court - what happens next? Rev. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. 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. 1993 November - Gen Sani Abacha seizes power, suppresses opposition. On election day itself many 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. 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