Nigerian politics

Supporters of Nigerian presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari celebrate his election victory on March 31, 2015. Buhari is the first Nigerian to peacefully oust a sitting president under the country's democratic system.

Goodnight for Goodluck: Nigeria's president concedes election defeat

March 31, 2015
Global Politics

For the first time in Nigerian history, an incumbent president lost during democratic election. But the real history was made when Goodluck Jonathan conceded to his rival, ensuring that the country will enjoy its first peaceful transition of power and possibly new hope in the fight against Boko Haram

Goodnight for Goodluck: Nigeria's president concedes election defeat
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan warned against violence ahead of Saturday's presidential election.

Nigeria's choices for president: a former military ruler or a corrupt incumbent

March 27, 2015
Global Politics
Nigeria's choices for president: a former military ruler or a corrupt incumbent

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