Nigeria Elections 2011
Officials in Nigeria have said the country will hold a presidential election on 9 April 2011, ending months of uncertainty. Nigeria's previous elections have been marred by violence and alleged fraud. More
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Nigeria: Elections and Issues for Congress - Zunia.org
21 May 16:40Nigeria’s April 2011 elections are seen by many as a critical test of the government’s commitment to democracy
2011 General Elections in Nigeria
21 May 16:39
Nigerian Presidential Election Comments
21 May 16:39
Nigeria Elections Reflect Slow Progress for Women / Friday Files / News & Analysis / Home - AWID
21 May 16:39The low numbers of women elected into public office in Nigeria’s recent elections reflect the slow pace of change and even regression in the country’s legislative, political and social systems. AWID interviewed two Nigerian women’s rights...
Nigeria: Elections and Political Transparency - 2010 Achebe Colloquium
21 May 16:37
allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Elections - Did South East Negotiate Before Delivering? (Page 1 of 2)
21 May 11:14allAfrica: African news and information for a global audience
Nigeria's 2011 Elections: Free but NOT fair!
21 May 03:12any attempt to herald the 2011elections as free and any fair begs for critical analysis and questions. Free election can occur where the citizens are guaranteed the right and opportunity to choose their leaders.
Jonathan must be commended for not interfering in elections- Wabara | IndepthNigeria
20 May 11:19Jonathan must be commended for not interfering in elections- Wabara
Human Rights Watch: 800 Nigerians Killed in Electoral Violence
17 May 19:22During the Second Republic, I was not only a Senator, I was also in charge of Transport and Aviation. I was therefore responsible for the funding of Transport and Aviation. When you talk of corruption in the system, you have to think of how much a...
Dallas mayoral candidate Edward Okpa | wfaa.com Dallas - Fort Worth
14 May 11:19WFAA wraps up our profiles of the candidates for Dallas mayor by looking at Edward Okpa.
Femi Kuti talks Nigerian elections, the music of his father and 'Fela!' in Lagos | Pop & Hiss | Los Angeles Times
12 May 11:17Just a few weeks ago, Nigeria celebrated a relatively peaceful election, with incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan and his People’s Democratic Party emerging victorious in a process unmarked by the violence and rioting that has scarred polls in...
Baba Aye's: Nigeria: a new beginning towards the same ends?
11 May 11:16“the revolution is not an apple that falls when it is ripe. You have to make it fall”. - Che Guevara
Lloyd: 2011 Elections Put Nigeria On Path Of Stability, Growth | IndepthNigeria
10 May 19:22Lloyd: 2011 Elections Put Nigeria On Path Of Stability, Growth
VOXAFRICA - Buhari files a petition against Nigeria’s presidential elections
09 May 19:20Home > News Buhari files a petition against Nigeria’s presidential elections The Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has filed a petition in the ...
2011 General Elections in Nigeria | San Antonio People
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From The Press: General Elections Sent Out Signals Of Political Stability About Nigeria, Excitement About Lagos | Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN)
09 May 11:18Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Friday returned from the World Economic Forum in South Africa saying there has been a general b...
The Race to the State House | Nigeria News & Opinion | Think Africa Press
09 May 11:18Nigeria recently concluded elections to appoint its powerful state governors. While some claim the elections were fraught with horse-trading, viole...
Nigerian elections seal major power shift to largely Christian south | FaithWorld
30 Apr 12:06A decisive election victory by President Goodluck Jonathan in Nigeria has shifted power firmly to the largely Christian south from the Muslim north and could reopen political fissures in Africa's top energy supplier.
Nigerian Opposition Party Demands Release of Election Results in Imo State | Africa | English
30 Apr 12:06In Nigeria, tension was high in the southeastern state of Imo as the people awaited the outcome of the disputed governorship election.
Nigeria's election: The turbulent north | The Economist
30 Apr 12:06WHEN Nigeria’s presidential election results started trickling in on April 17th, showing that the incumbent, Goodluck Jonathan, was heading for victory, youths in the country’s north started to burn buildings in protest.
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Nigeria's Election of State Governors
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Peaceful Governorship Election in Kwara State
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Nigerian Elections Are Held Despite Violence
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Thumbs up for Nigeria's media newcomers | RFI
30 Apr 11:16Ray Ekpo respected Nigerian journalist and managing editor of Newswatch magazine talks about the performance of the new vibrant press during Nigeria's landmark elections.
Elections and Political Parties in Nigeria - Council on Foreign Relations (blog)
30 Apr 11:16Elections and Political Parties in Nigeria - Council on Foreign Relations (blog)
Nigeria’s Ruling Party Retains Majority After General Elections - Businessweek
30 Apr 11:16Nigeria’s ruling party retained a majority in national legislative and state-governor elections that were called the cleanest in a decade in Africa’s top oil producer, according to partial results released by authorities.
Nigeria’s Ruling Party Retains Majority in Elections Praised for Fairness - Bloomberg
30 Apr 11:16Nigeria’s ruling party retained a majority in national legislative and state-governor elections that were called the cleanest in a decade in Africa’s top oil producer, according to partial results released by authorities.
SCENES/PICTURES/PHOTOS FROM THE ANCIENT KINGDOM OF BENIN, EDO, NIGERIA: Nigerian 2011 Elections: Nigeria Shocked the World
30 Apr 11:16The Ancient Kingdom of Benin is located in Edo state, Nigeria. The city has always been action packed and this blog show case these beautiful and u...
Nigerian News | The house of assembly elections conducted in Lagos State on Tuesday, saw candidates from t
30 Apr 03:18FeelFree News | Nigerian News
ADAMAWA: Three women emerge winners in general elections | EagleEnStyle.com
30 Apr 03:18Only three out of the 23 women who contested the just concluded general elections in Adamawa State emerged winners. The News Agency of Nigeria reports
Demand for dollar drops after elections | IndepthNigeria
29 Apr 19:20Demand for dollar drops after elections
How Akpabio Rigged The 2011 Governorship Elections in Akwa Ibom State By Action Congress Of Nigeria | Sturvs
29 Apr 11:20Background: The 2011 general elections, which ran through 9th, 16th and 26th, came with certain observed irregularities despite the good intentions...
How Akpabio Rigged The 2011 Governorship Elections in Akwa Ibom State By Action Congress Of Nigeria | Sahara Reporters
29 Apr 11:19Background: The 2011 general elections, which ran through 9th, 16th and 26th, came with certain observed irregularities despite the good intentions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In Akwa Ibom State, we observed a glaring...
Nigerian presidential elections: what do they reveal about the real situation? | In Defence of Marxism
29 Apr 11:18Marxist website defending the ideas of Marxism as a tool for today's labour movement, by the International Marxist Tendency.
Nigeria Conducts Successful Elections
29 Apr 11:18Mr. Carson said that he is concerned about allegations of fraud and ballot box snatching in various jurisdictions. He strongly urged Nigerian authorities to investigate and take corrective actions on all of these allegations.
Federal government shelves FEC meeting for elections | IndepthNigeria
29 Apr 03:19Federal government shelves FEC meeting for elections
allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Consumers' Hope Rise As Election Ends
29 Apr 03:19allAfrica: African news and information for a global audience
Slouching Toward Democracy: The Elections in Nigeria - Nigerian Village Square
29 Apr 03:19NVS! - The global watering hole for Nigerians and friends of Nigeria
8000 Observers Report on Nigerian Elections via Text Message | MobileActive.org
29 Apr 03:19One of the largest parallel vote tabulation efforts is under way right now in Nigeria to observe and monitor gubernatorial elections. Project 2011 Swift Count is observing the national assembly, state assembly, and gubernatorial elections with 8000
Violence raises fears over Nigeria vote - CNN.com
29 Apr 03:19Nigeria will proceed with national gubernatorial elections Tuesday, despite continuing violence that has raised fears that an Islamist group will step up attacks against voters.
allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Jonathan Meets LP Leaders, Says 'We Will Do Better in Future Elections'
29 Apr 03:19allAfrica: African news and information for a global audience
U.S. Consulate General, Lagos: Briefing by Assistant Secretary Carson on Elections in Nigeria
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Recent Elections in Nigeria | U.S. Department of State Blog
28 Apr 19:20Writing for the U.S. Department of State DipNote blog, DipNote Bloggers highlight a special briefing by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson on the recent elections in Nigeria.
US rates Nigeria’s elections high •Says country made history with April polls •INEC has done Nigeria proud – Soyinka | Sturvs
28 Apr 19:19NIGERIA has made history by
8000 Observers Report on Nigerian Elections via Text Message | MobileActive.org
28 Apr 11:20One of the largest parallel vote tabulation efforts is under way right now in Nigeria to observe and monitor gubernatorial elections. Project 2011 Swift Count is observing the national assembly, state assembly, and gubernatorial elections with 8000
Post-elections in Nigeria: a mixed picture | UN Dispatch
28 Apr 11:20ABUJA, Nigeria--After nearly a month-long elections cycle, the verdict on the 2011 parliamentary, presidential, and state governor polls is decidedly mixed. Read more
allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Guber Polls - PDP Shocks the North
28 Apr 11:19allAfrica: African news and information for a global audience
Charred Christian corpses cover roads after Muslims riot about elections in Nigeria « YourDaddy's Politics
28 Apr 11:19Posted on April 27, 2011 by notalemming
Violence postpones gubernatorial elections in 2 Nigeria states - CNN.com
28 Apr 03:16Concerned about ongoing violence, Nigerian election officials Thursday delayed gubernatorial elections in two states.
INEC cancels elections at Gombe polling unit | IndepthNigeria
28 Apr 03:16INEC cancels elections at Gombe polling unit
Nigerians Set to Vote for Nation's Governors
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Nigeria votes despite violence
27 Apr 16:41
Nigeria’s First Facebook Election | Movements.org
27 Apr 11:17Nigerians head to the polls today to complete a month long series of legislative, presidential, and gubernatorial elections. Already, international and domestic election observers have, for the first time since the end of military rule in 1998,
Understanding the Elections in Nigeria
26 Apr 19:20Although sporadic violence has erupted particularly in the north of Nigeria after the presidential elections on April 16, the democratic process in this African country seems to continue without greater upholds. United Explanations has taken a...
Youth from #Nigeria use social media to speak up about elections - What's Trending - CBS News
26 Apr 19:20As Nigerians head to the ballot box, the tech-savvy youth of the country are using social media to keep the elections honest amidst the violence Read more by Erik Tavcar on CBS News' What's Trending.