5 startup lessons from the Buhari campaig

5 startup lessons from the Buhari campaign

March 28 was a historic date in Nigeria's history as it marked the first time the opposition defeated the ruling party in democratic elections in Africa's most populous country and biggest economy.

Here, CNN's African Chat212 Examines Buhari's campaign strategy and reveals the key business lessons entrepreneurs can adapt for startup success.

If at first you don't succeed... keep going

This wasn't the first time Buhari had run for the highest political office in Nigeria -- in fact, it was his fourth attempt. He could have quit on several occasions, but didn't, and his persistence was rewarded at last month's polls.

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Patience Jonathan Wants INEC To Rig Rivers’ Poll – Amaechi

Patience Jonathan Wants INEC To Rig Rivers’ Poll – Amaechi

AHEAD of the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections, the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the wife of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, of pressurising the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to rig the governorship election in the state.

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JTF Caught Boko Haram Coordinator Of Suicide Attacks, Bombings

Mohammed Zangina, a chief commander of horror Boko Haram sect was arrested by the Joint Task Force (JTF) during a cordon and search operation in Borno state capital, Maiduguri.

Lieutenant Sagir Musa, spokesperson of JTF in state said today, April 9, in an e-mail comment made accessible to journalists in Maiduguri.

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Ruling Nigeria Will Be Difficult - Buhari

General Muhammadu Buhari, the president-elect, has declared that ruling Nigeria will be a difficult task due to the level of decay the nation has endured under the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Buhari, who made the declaration in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, during a town hall meeting, compared the deficient rule of the PDP in Nigeria to a colossal rape of the nation.

According to Blueprint, Buhari noted that for Nigeria to get out of the sorry state it has found itself, “there should be commitment and perseverance in the leadership of the country.”

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The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable.

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Eight Political Parties Endorse Jimi Agbaje, PDP Candidate in Lagos

Ahead of the upcoming governorship election, eight political parties have endorsed Jimi Agbaje, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos.

According to Vanguard, the parties include the United Party of Nigeria (UPN), Alliance for Democracy, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Accord, and African Democratic Congress. Others are the Progressive Peoples Alliance, Democratic Peoples Party, National Conscience Party and Citizens Popular Party.

At a press conference held in Lagos on April 9, 2015, leaders of the parties announced that they would work rigorously for Agbaje’s emergence as governor of the state in Saturday’s election.

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MEND To Set Team For Dialogue With Buhari

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) is reportedly seeking a dialogue with Muhammadu Buhari, the president-elect.

Premium Times exclusively reports with reference to its South African source, who asked for anonymity, that Henry Okah, the MEND leader, had already ordered the formation of “Aaron Team 2″ for that purpose.

Amid the oil production problems caused by the Niger Delta crisis, the Movement is interested in finally resolving the lingering conflict with the federal government.

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Oba Of Lagos Again! Orders Closure Of Idumota Market, Directs Traders To Join APC Campaign

Hundreds of shop owners were reportedly forced to shut-down their shops at the Idumota Market, Lagos Island and ordered to go and join the campaign of Lagos state.

This is coming few days after the Lagos monarch threatened Igbos  resident in the mega city to vote Ambode in the upcoming governorship and state house of assembly elections this Saturday or risk being thrown in the Lagos lagoon.

One of the traders in an sms message to reporters said, “We arrived Idumota market to our shops as early as 8am.

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Nanny absconds with three kids one day after employment

The Orekoya family on Lawanson Road, Surulere, Lagos State says, presently, it has no reason to be happy.

This is because a nanny employed on March 7 by the household disappeared with three children a day after she was employed.

The names of the missing children are Aderomola, (11 months), Adedamola (4 years) and Demola (6 years).

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2015 Nigeria Immgration Past Questions & Answers with Other Exam Information - Comprehensive

Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Aptitude Test - We have made comprehensive compilations of Nigeria Immigration Service Aptitude Test Past Questions and Answers with other key information you should know in preparation for the Nigeria Immigration Service Exam.

Previously, the Nigeria Immigration Service Examination consisted of three basic parts which are:

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Fire razes NLC building in Rivers

The state secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Rivers state, located at Igboku street, D/Line in the Garden City has been razed by fire.

The fire which engulfed the building at 4:00am destroyed the building and documents belonging to the union.

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We’re humbled by Jonathan’s defeat – Adamu Muazu

Still trying to recover from the defeat suffered by his party in the Presidential and National Assembly elections last week, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Muazu, has admitted that the party was humbled by the loss.

The defeat notwithstanding, Muazu, who is fondly nicknamed ‘the Game Changer’ by his party faithful, has assured Nigerians that the PDP will be reformed to meet the expectations of its members and Nigerians.

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Don’t leave any position for any other party, except APC – Buhari tells supporters

For the third time, the President elect, General Muhammadu Buhari visited Bauchi State to thank the people of the state for voting massively for the APC during the Presidential and National Assembly election

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I will rather resign from politics than defect to APC – Aliyu

Despite the loss of Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu in his Senatorial bid and the scandalous loss of other PDP candidates at the March 28 National Assembly elections, the Governor said he wouid rather resign from partisan politics rather than defect All Progressives Congress, (APC) or any other party.

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Forgive Oba Akiolu, Yoruba monarchs beg Igbo

A  Coalition of Igbo Organisations in Lagos (CIO) and the Traditional Council of Eze Ndi Igbo in the state, yesterday, said the Oba of Lagos, HRM, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu II, should be held responsible if any harm befalls the Igbo now, during and after Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections.

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Governorship Polls: FG orders closure of land borders

Ahead of Saturday’s governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections, President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, ordered the closure of all land borders to allow for peaceful conduct of the polls.

Jonathan also asked the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, to ensure that non-Nigerians did not participate in any part of the process.

A statement signed, yesterday, by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Mr Abubakar Magaji and entitled: “Closure of Nigeria’s borders” read:

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Judge declines to stop impeachment proceedings against Fayose

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday refused to halt the impeachment proceeding being spearheaded by the 19 All Progressives Congress, APC, members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly against Governor Ayodele Fayose, and his deputy, Kolapo Olusola.

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Ojukwu would’ve saved Nigeria one year of bloodshed if he had behaved like Jonathan – Danjuma

Former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Danjuma (retd) declared, yesterday, that President Goodluck Jonathan averted civil war in the country by conceding defeat to the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress,

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Thousands protest in Rivers over alleged plot to manipulate April 11 polls

Thousands of Rivers State residents from the 23 local government areas of the state, yesterday, took to the streets to protest alleged plots by the All Progressives Congress, APC, to use the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to manipulate the forthcoming governorship and state House of Assembly elections in the state.

The protesters who marched through several streets in Port Harcourt City terminated their march on Aba Road office of INEC.

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Osunbor ex-governor of Edo State Joins APC - READ MORE

Osunbor ex-governor of Edo State Joins APC - READ MORE

Osunbor, who is also a professor of law, was governor of the state on the platform of the ruling party between 2007 and 2008 when he was withdrawn by the court Explains Why He Joins APC

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