Official: Boko Haram using civilians as human shields

Boko Haram is using an unknown number of civilians as human shields as its fighters flee an offensive by multinational forces, a top Nigerian official said Wednesday.

Mike Omeri, the director general of the National Orientation Agency would not say how many people are being used.

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Nigeria election: Kano's Christian exodus

An exodus from the mainly Christian quarter of Kano, the commercial centre of northern Nigeria, is taking place ahead of elections this weekend, because of fears of violence.

The main bus station in the Sabon Gari suburb is chaotic as thousands of people cram onto coaches heading to the east or west of the country.

"Kano is now closing for business because of the fear of the unknown," says the chairman of the bus station.

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Several Injured In OPC Faction Clash In Lagos

Report coming in from Surulere area of Lagos State indicates that several people have been left with various degrees of injuries following a clash that occurred between factions of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC).

Daily Trust reports that the incident which occurred on Wednesday saw members of the congress freely engaged in a gun battle that lasted for hours.

The reason for the dispute could not be ascertained as at the time of filing the report, but a source who spoke on condition of anonymity said it might not been unconnected with rallies organized by members of various political parties in the city.

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Court leaves Buhari free to run in presidential race

Nigerian court on Wednesday adjourned the case until April 22, leaving Muhammadu Buhari free to stand against President Goodluck Jonathan in the March 28 election.

Court leaves Buhari free to run in presidential race

A Nigerian court on Wednesday effectively blocked an attempt to bar the main opposition candidate from running in what looks set to be the closest presidential race since military rule ended in 1999.

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Buhari planning to send me to prison – Patience

The wife of the President, Patience Jonathan, says the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) will send her to jail if he is elected.

In a manner typical of a prayer session, Patience, at the Peoples Democratic Party rally in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, invoked the ‘Holy ghost fire’ to consume PDP’s opponents.

Patience also called on the crowd to vote for the PDP at the polls.

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