Dr Goodluck Jonathan
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To unseat the ANC, South Africa’s opposition must put aside their egos
No matter what happens on Thursday, South Africa’s opposition parties need a radical rethink if they are to seriously challenge the ANC
Nigerians wait for election results as polls close
Results from nearly 120 000 polling stations were being collated at local and state level before being sent to the capital, Abuja, on Sunday
Nigeria has a history of dodgy elections: will it be different this time?
There are question marks over whether Nigeria’s upcoming elections will be credible
Boko Haram: Killing in God’s name
The Islamist group may have jihadist overtones, but its rise and power lies in Nigeria’s failure to deliver to its citizens adequately.
Jonathan sued for excessive force used during protests
A lawsuit has been brought against Nigeria’s president for using armed soldiers and tanks to stop a protest in the city against high petrol prices.
Nigeria’s Muslims get stern warning
Many say the attacks are not religious in nature and are an attempt to overthrow the president.
No end in sight for Nigeria fuel strike
Nigeria’s labour unions and government have failed to end a paralysing strike over high petrol costs, potentially sparking an oil production shutdown.
Nigerian unions to meet president over fuel strike
Nigerian unions are due to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan to try and come to an agreement after shelved fuel subsidies resulted in a protest.
Nigeria dogged by violent fuel subsidy chaos
Six people have been killed as Nigeria police and protesters continue to clash as tens of thousands demonstrate nationwide over fuel price hikes.
Nigerians on strike as petrol price apoplexy rages on
Hundreds of Nigerians have took to the streets, launching a nationwide strike to protest against the axing of a popular fuel subsidy in Africa’s
Leaders seek to appease Nigerian sects
A Muslim leader has tried to calm tensions in Nigeria after deadly Christmas Day attacks claimed by Islamists that risk inflaming sectarian divisions.
Nigeria marks Independence Day amid security lockdown
Nigeria marked 51 years of independence on Saturday amid a security lockdown over fears of fresh attacks by an Islamist sect.
Nigeria launches spy satellites into orbit
Nigeria has launched two satellites into orbit with the aim of using them for a range of tasks, including disaster monitoring and security.
Charred corpses line road after Nigeria vote riots
Burned corpses with machete wounds lay in roads in the Nigerian city of Kaduna where rioting broke out again among opposition supporters on Tuesday.
Riots mar Goodluck Jonathan’s Nigerian election victory
Deadly riots erupted across Nigeria’s north on Monday as youths torched churches and homes in anger at President Goodluck Jonathan’s election victory.