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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. figures shown in the rows above dont add up to anything close to the total seen at the bottom. Al Jazeera Centre for Public Liberties & Human Rights. Unrest spreads in Lagos a day after witnesses and rights groups say soldiers opened fire at a crowd protesting against police brutality. The Labour Party won the state, and the PDP came second with the APC in third place, according to the official results. state where Mr Obi, a wealthy businessman has served two terms as governor. President-elect Bola Tinubu can thank an opposition split for paving his way to the presidency. 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. TABAWA, Nigeria (AP) When the floodwaters reached Aisha Alis hut made of woven straw mats and raffia palms, she packed up what belongings she could and set off on foot with her eight youngest children. 2015 February-March - Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger form military coalition and push Boko Haram out of all towns back into Sambisa Forest. candidate who came third in the presidential election with 25%. strongholds, voting did not take place at all and there were also cases of The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Reminders of the pandemic, partygate, and more howls of . 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. of fraud. An explosion at a crude oil pipeline in southern Nigeria has killed at least 12 people. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has marked the opening of a $1.5 billion, Chinese-funded deep seaport in the commercial hub of Lagos that authorities hope will help grow the West African nation's ailing economy. This story has been shared 158,600 times. The aspirant singer Jack Malik is struggling to be a great musician with the support of his agent Ellie Appleton and his closer friends. . 2018 - Escalating attacks by Boko Haram from August onwards, targeting army bases. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? The state has 25 local government areas, not just the 10 visible in the social media post. 1999 - Parliamentary and presidential elections. Witnesses said uniformed men opened fire on a crowd of around 1,000 demonstrators in the wealthy Lekki suburb on Tuesday. Ondo and Ekiti states were won overwhelming by Mr Tinubu. In some opposition 2023 BBC. Opposition parties say they will go to court - what happens next? new period for Nigerian politics and democracy," US State Department I dont do self here or anywhere, but where there is a much-needed context. his tweet, but have not yet had a response. 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. Catch up on the latest top stories, videos and current events. It was not immediately clear who was behind the attack on the church. With about 8.8 million A civil society group said the number killed was far higher, as all the people who had gathered at the tapping point were killed in the explosion. One of the losing candidates in Nigeria's presidential election, Peter Obi, has reiterated his criticism of the poll. Nigeria's army dismissed the reports as "fake news" in a post on Twitter. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. results. 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. On the day Bola Tinubu has been declared president-elect, Nigerians have different reactions to the election result. Authorities did not immediately release an official death toll. 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?. The attackers targeted the St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state just as the worshippers gathered on Pentecost Sunday, legislator Ogunmolasuyi Oluwole said. 2016 November - Niger Delta Avengers rebels bomb three oil pipelines in attempt to renew southern insurgency. A major Nigerian TV station linked to one of the ruling partys top politicians has been set ablaze. Criminal gangs known locally as "bandits" in northwest and central Nigeria have scaled up attacks in recent years, kidnapping, raping and pillaging. Demonstrators have been using the social media hashtag #EndSars to rally crowds against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (Sars). Mum alleges daughter died of electrocution 1993 November - Gen Sani Abacha seizes power, suppresses opposition. "Soldiers clearly had one intention - to kill without consequences," said Osai Ojigho, Amnesty International Nigeria country director. On Tuesday, the main opposition parties dismissed the poll as a sham, and demanded a rerun. 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. First published on Tue 20 Oct 2020 11.47 EDT. 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. 2007 April - Umaru Yar'Adua of the ruling People's Democratic Party wins the presidential election. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has warned that the state government will not allow religious crisis in the state. Sule, Election: Well not take Badagry for granted, Sanwo-Olus aide assures residents, Arsenal stage thrilling fightback to maintain five-point lead over Man City, Saudi executes two men amid death penalty spike, School supervisor jailed 60 years for defiling toddler, Police: We are investigating death of 12-year-old Chrisland student, We are investigating Chrisland School students death PPRO, Lagos orders inquest into death of Chrisland school student, Adeniran. 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. and voted multiple times in the past might also have been greatly reduced this Soldiers were seen barricading the protest site moments before the shooting, BBC Nigeria correspondent Mayeni Jones reports. Chinedu Mogbo, founder of Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative, a conservation group working with the activists, said the show was designed to raise awareness about environmental pollution. Nigeria's opposition Labour Party is to mount a legal challenge against the presidential election victory of Bola Tinubu of the governing APC. 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. They have 21 days from the day the results were announced to challenge the result at Nigeria's highest appeal court. They took part of her kidney, liver, stomach contents, blood, brain, and bone marrow. Nigerias security forces did not immediately respond to questions about how the attack occurred or if there are any leads about suspects. 1979 - Elections bring Alhaji Shehu Shagari to power. by wild jubilation in his strongholds in the south-west. News. By Mayeni Jones, BBC Nigeria Correspondent. President Buhari did not directly refer to the shootings in a statement on Wednesday, but called on people to have patience as police reforms "gather pace", and appealed for "understanding and calm". 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 State Department however acknowledged The Latest news in Nigeria and world news. with 37% of the vote on Wednesday but opposition parties have disputed the In the creeks of the Niger Delta, criminals frequently break into the pipelines and take the oil to illegal refineries. 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. Evidence of human occupation in Nigeria dates back thousands of years. Nigerian authorities turned a peaceful protest against police brutality into a shooting spree, showing the ugly depths they are willing to go to suppress the voices of citizens, Anietie Ewang, Nigeria researcher at Human Rights Watch, said in a statement. "We won the election and we will prove it to Nigerians," Mr Obi said at a news conference in Abuja. Thanks for contacting us. general elections. 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. Authorities have imposed an indefinite round-the-clock curfew on the city and elsewhere, but some defied the order. 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. By 15,. The event is relocated to Britain. lowest since the end of military rule in 1999. spokesman Ned Price said in a statement. For two weeks Nigeria has been rocked by protests that erupted against police violence and evolved into broader anti-government demonstrations led by the countrys youth, leading to a deadly crackdown. Witnesses have told the BBC what they saw when men in military camouflage opened fire on Tuesday evening. . The Lagos State government, yesterday, ordered a coroners inquest to ascertain the cause of death of a 12-year-old Chrisland School student, Whitney Omodesola Adeniran, who died on February 9, 2023. 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. Lagos, Nigeria - Mass had just ended. 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. The president-elect will receive briefings and hold key meetings at the location, a local newspaper reports. Supporters cheered, danced and shouted slogans as a beaming Mr Tinubu, wearing a white agbada - a flowing robe - and a red cap, held the certificate aloft. 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. circa 11th century onwards - Formation of city states, kingdoms and empires, including Hausa kingdoms and Borno dynasty in north, Oyo and Benin kingdoms in south. 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'. Videos showed men in uniform opening fire on demonstrators in Lagos. It called on the electoral body to improve on the highlighted The Presidency on Monday night confirmed that. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. 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. Our hearts are heavy, Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu tweeted Sunday. Mr Obi's campaign was especially popular with young Nigerians, many of whom feel let down by the two parties that have dominated the political scene. Tomorrow will be three weeks since my baby died. 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. A witness who did not want to be named told BBC News that shortly before 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT) soldiers "pulled up and they started firing directly" at peaceful protesters. 2 March 2023: This post has been updated to make it News. "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. voting did not start on time in many places. It was chaos. But protests have continued, with demands for more changes in the security forces, as well as reforms to the way the country is run. 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. 2003 19 April - First civilian-run presidential elections since end of military rule. However he is a failure and needs to work in a supermarket to survive. I join all well-meaning persons in calling for calm, and the use of dialogue in resolving the #EndSARS impasse in Nigeria. Traditional drummers lined the streets beating their drums for excited dancers. The school made me think I am crazy. 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. #EndSARS @hrw pic.twitter.com/R2UDQ4Ytyk, Anietie Ewang (@aniewang) October 21, 2020. There were violent clashes at an End Sars demonstration and protestors claim the army opened fire 'to kill'. Mr Tinubu, 70, was declared the winner of the 25 February election United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to what he called brutality by police in Nigeria. Autopsy result not out yet, say Lagos police. 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. But what's on the president-elect to-do list? 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. Senator Dino Melaye from the Peoples Democratic Party Census reveals big changes in most common non-UK countries of birth. 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. The Nigerian government must urgently investigate reports of brutality at the hands of the security forces and hold those responsible to account, he added. 2006 January onwards - Militants in the Niger Delta attack pipelines and other oil facilities and kidnap foreign oil workers. issues with the voters roll and problems on voting day. 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 . Transfer takes place in 2008. A potent mix of street protests and social media has given young Nigerians a voice that has shattered the country's culture of deference. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Rail service in Nigerias capital city resumed on Monday, eight months after assailants attacked a train with explosives and gunfire, killing seven people and abducting dozens of passengers. 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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. Videos appearing to be from the scene of the attack showed church worshippers lying in pools of blood while people around them wailed. 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. In a statement, Guterress spokesman said the UN chief urges the security forces to act at all times with maximum restraint while calling on protestors to demonstrate peacefully and to refrain from violence. "This competitive election represents a The autopsy result is out and Desola was electrocuted. 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. The protesters had gathered at the Lekki toll gate for the last two weeks to block cars from using the road. Wanting to make the best out of her youthful life, she pursued her education doggedly. Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu visited outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday evening in his first engagement since winning the presidency in the elections. The US also urged all parties to avoid violence ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) An out-of-control car crashed into a crowd at a large street party in southern Nigeria on Tuesday, leaving seven people dead and many others injured, authorities told The Associated Press. Rights group Amnesty International cites death toll of 500, authorities say about 20 died. Protests have taken place in the UK, South Africa and Kenya against police brutality in Nigeria, while officials around the world condemned Tuesday's events. Xylazine, the drug's official name, is a potent animal tranquilizer that's being mixed with illegal drugs, like heroin and fentanyl, with devastating consequences. We just want to be able to live in a country where we can survive, where we can thrive, where we have an opportunity to grow and that has been denied to us for many years.. 1809 - Islamic Sokoto caliphate is founded in north. The authorities should immediately withdraw the military from the streets, and identify and prosecute officers responsible for or complicit in any excessive use of force against peaceful protesters., #Nigeria:After soldiers opened fire at a crowd of protesters in Lagos last night, the authorities should immediately withdraw the military from the streets & identify/prosecute officers responsible for or complicit in any excessive use of force against protesters. "They were firing and they were advancing straight at us. 1850s - British establish presence around Lagos. 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. He also appealed for calm and respect for the outcome of the election. 1985 - Ibrahim Babangida seizes power in bloodless coup, curtails political activity. 1998 - Gen Sani Abacha dies and is succeeded by Maj-Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar. No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked people, and darkness will never overcome light. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? "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. #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/q9mwUXJeuV, Shailja Patel (@shailjapatel) October 21, 2020. 1967 - Three eastern states secede as the Republic of Biafra, sparking three-year civil war. President Muhammadu Buhari disbanded Sars on 11 October. 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. Yet the voters roll is not automatically updated Police in Rivers State said the blast was caused by thieves who were trying to steal oil. 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. While the details are being clarified, Pope Francis prays for the victims and the country, painfully affected at a time of celebration, and entrusts them both to the Lord so that he may send his spirit to console them, the pope said in a statement issued by the Vatican press office. They dont mention that the results for other parties shown The reason for that is the Twitter video only shows part of a full The presiding priest was abducted as well, said Adelegbe Timileyin, who represents the Owo area in Nigerias lower legislative chamber. to official results, voter turnout in Nigeria's election was 27%, one of the 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. time - so the 27% turnout might be reflective of the actual voting strength in 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 Which teams are missing from the Qatar World Cup? Nigeria will eventually win, said Buhari, who was elected after vowing to end Nigerias prolonged security crisis. 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. 1995 - Ken Saro-Wiwa, writer and campaigner against oil industry damage to his Ogoni homeland, is executed following a hasty trial. 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. Nigeria building collapse deaths climb to 36, dozens missing. 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. A chronology of key events in the history of Nigeria from its earliest civilisations to the present day. 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On election day itself many MILAN (AP) Before scoring two goals, Victor Osimhen apologized for missing a shot. 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. Buildings have been set aflame and there are reports of gunfire in Nigeria's biggest city after demonstrators were shot at a protest. The Chief of Staff to 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. This is the stronghold for Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential I have been subjected to trauma for the past two weeks. It was an emotional scene, yesterday, as Whitney Adeniran, the 12-year-old student of Chrisland . Tension over the issue results in hundreds of deaths in clashes between Christians and Muslims. 1976 - General Mohammed assassinated in failed coup attempt. 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.

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