It's clear from watching the official announcement ceremony that there are rows of numbers above those seen in the tweet, and these can be heard being read out by officials. 1472 - Portuguese navigators reach Nigerian coast. figures shown in the rows above dont add up to anything close to the total seen at the bottom. Olusegun Obasanjo sworn in as president. 2003 September - Nigeria's first satellite, NigeriaSat-1, launched by Russian rocket. It is crucial that those responsible of abuses be brought to justice and held accountable.. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Veteran politician, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been declared Nigerias president-elect. votes cast for president-elect Bola Tinubu, the statistics show he was the 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. He also appealed for calm and respect for the outcome of the election. "No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked . It also urges the Nigerian security operatives to exercise restrain in the handling of the protests and act professionally., This is a deeply disappointing response from ECOWAS, that reads as if it was drafted by the Buhari administration. also dont add up. Nigeria - AP NEWS The second man was convicted of forcibly committing "an obscene act of sodomy" on minors, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA)., Alaafin of Oyo passes away at 83, after over 50 years on the throne, Three feared killed, scores injured as Kano governors loyalists, opposition clash, Im happy Makinde is part of history for power shift to South, says Wike, Politics: We cant allow religious crisis in Nasarawa Gov. fraudulent electoral process. Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari congratulated Mr Tinubu, who was the ruling partys candidate. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigeria's opposition renewed calls for the election result to be overturned on Thursday, a day after the country announced its new president-elect. The Chief of Staff to Gov. Owo is about 345 kilometers (215 miles) east of Lagos. Witnesses said uniformed men opened fire on a crowd of around 1,000 demonstrators in the wealthy Lekki suburb on Tuesday. The state, though, has been caught up in a rising violent conflict between farmers and herders. Rights group Amnesty International said at least 12 people were killed by soldiers and police in Lagos on Tuesday. The moment has been shared on Twitter: While celebrations have also broken out in his south-western support base, in the commercial city of Lagos, where opposition Labour Party Peter Obi trounced Mr Bola won by a slim margin, things were a little more muted. or inflammatory rhetoric at this critical time and seek to resolve any disputes through legal channels. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. quiet. 5 important things that happened in Nigeria today UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on police "to act at all times with maximum restraint while calling on protestors to demonstrate peacefully and to refrain from violence", his spokesman said on Wednesday. Since 2011, when the electoral commission began using My child was electrocuted to death. Lagos - latest news, breaking stories and comment - The Independent 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. An explosion at a crude oil pipeline in southern Nigeria has killed at least 12 people. Tinubu extends olive branch, invites youths to rescue Nigeria She said: My daughter was butchered for autopsy. The BBCs reporters witnessed first-hand celebratory marches 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. 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. All I want is answers. Just 28% of eligible Nigerian voters took part. Could Nigerias cash shortage hurt the presidential vote? 1985 - Ibrahim Babangida seizes power in bloodless coup, curtails political activity. Buildings have been set aflame and there are reports of gunfire in Nigeria's biggest city after demonstrators were shot at a protest. 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. Mr Tinubu won a 37% share of the votes, a lower margin of victory than previous Nigerian presidents. American hostage Philip Walton rescued in dramatic military operation They came to my house and knelt down. 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. Can Africa replace Russian gas supplies to Europe? I dont do self here or anywhere, but where there is a much-needed context. 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. He said people had been robbed at the ballot box and pledged to prove through the courts that he had won. Authorities have imposed an indefinite round-the-clock curfew on the city and elsewhere, but some defied the order. 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 schools inter-house sports activities at Agege Stadium, Lagos State, was being laid to rest. While ECOWAS commission recognizes the right of citizens to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly and protest, it is also of the view that those rights should be exercised in a non-violent manner., In this regard, ECOWAS commission calls on all protesters to remain peaceful in the conduct of their demonstrations. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Tensions rose Monday during the counting of Nigeria's hotly contested presidential election when representatives from the parties of the two main opposition candidates walked out in anger from the center where state-by-state results were being announced. The European Unions foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has condemned the killing of protesters and has called for justice. when people die or leave the country and with the introduction of a new electronic voting system, known as Bvas, those who cheated the system One day there is a blackout and Jack has an accident while riding his bicycle. No fewer than three persons were said to have been killed and several injured during a clash between political loyalists of Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and supporters of one of the opposition parties in Dawakin Tofa, the governors local council. He also reports that the palace of the most senior traditional leader in the city was looted, though the leader had been evacuated beforehand. UK. The Latest news in Nigeria and world news. Videos showed men in uniform opening fire on demonstrators in Lagos. The president-elect will receive briefings and hold key meetings at the location, a local newspaper reports. 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Ahead of the March 11 Governorship and House of Assembly elections, Gov. Read about our approach to external linking. The autopsy result is out and Desola was electrocuted. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said one person has died at a hospital following the shooting, but it was unclear if the person was a protester. ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) At least 6 million Nigerians affected by the extremist insurgency in northeastern Nigeria need $1.3 billion in aid this year, according to the U.N. office in Nigeria. 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. The monetary policy, which applies to ATMs, banks and cash back from purchases, follows the launch of the West African nations newly designed currency notes to control the money supply. Nigerias president-elect Bola Tinubu has officially received his winners certificate at a ceremony in the capital, Abuja. No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked people, and darkness will never overcome light. Mr Tinubu got 37% of the vote, his main rival Atiku Abubakar, of the PDP, polled 29%, and Labour's Peter Obi 25%, according to the official 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 countrys youth, leading to a deadly crackdown. 2023 BBC. 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? First published on Tue 20 Oct 2020 11.47 EDT. However he is a failure and needs to work in a supermarket to survive. 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. "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. Bola Tinubu has been announced as the winner of Nigerias presidential election. Gunmen opened fire on worshippers and detonated explosives at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Sunday, leaving dozens feared dead, state lawmakers said. "This competitive election represents a 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. UK. By Mayeni Jones, BBC Nigeria Correspondent. lowest since the end of military rule in 1999. and voted multiple times in the past might also have been greatly reduced this 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. A plane crash that happened in Nigeria yesterday - YouTube The Lagos State Police Command has said it is investigating the case of a Chrisland Schools student, Whitney Adeniran, who was reported to have slumped during the schools inter-house sports event. The Chief of Staff to Gov. The 2015 Baga massacre was a series of mass killings carried out by the Boko Haram terrorist group in the north-eastern Nigerian town of Baga and its environs, in the state of Borno, between 3 January and 7 January 2015.. 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. He has urged his supporters to be calm and peaceful and await the court ruling. On 20 October, between 6:45 pm and 9:00 pm, the Nigerian army and police reportedly killed at least 12 peaceful protesters . Omodesola was butchered just because Chrisland kept protecting their reputation., But responding to The Guardian inquiry on the matter, spokesperson for Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the autopsy result was not out, saying I dont know why shes saying what she said., 03 March 2023 | The State Department however acknowledged Weve contacted Senator Melaye about 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. 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. of fraud. 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. 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