No, don’t delay Nigeria’s elections – US insists

by Kolapo Olapoju Following reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission may want to postpone Nigeria’s general elections, the United States insists for Nigeria’s presidential elections to be held as scheduled. A statement released by the Deputy State Department spokesperson, Marie Harf said: “The US supports peaceful, free, transparent and credible electoral processes in Nigeria and renews... Read More

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January 14, 2015

Election behind increased Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria – US

by Chidi Okoye The United States says the increased spate of attacks by Boko Haram, could be due to the upcoming general elections in February. However, the US advises that the February 14 presidential election should go ahead in spite of the violence. During a daily briefing on Wednesday, January 14, the US State Department spokesperson, Marie... Read More

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September 10, 2014

Fear of Ebola: US not happy with Nigeria over alleged attack of its air marshal

by Jewel Stephen Claims by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that one of its marshals was attacked with a syringe at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, have been refuted by Nigeria’s aviation authorities, on the basis of unavailability of evidence. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had on Monday said that a marshal,... Read More

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