2011 post-presidential election

“Didn’t we warn you to stay away from the election” – Boko Haram attacks polling unit in Gombe

by Panshak Ibrahim Not less than two people have been killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on polling stations in Gombe. The attacks reportedly occurred in the villages of Birin Bolawa and Birin Fulani in the Nafada district of Gombe state. According to an election official, the insurgents arrived the area screaming: “Didn’t we... Read More

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April 26, 2013

9 states receive N5.7 billion for 2011 post-presidential election victims

by Rachel Ogbu The sum of N5.7 billion was approved as compensation for victims of the 2011 post-presidential election violence that disturbed some states of the country. President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, said only nine out of the 14 states affected in the violence would benefit... Read More

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