Boko Haram Threatens South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks

In a reaction to the ongoing xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa, the Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram has given a 24 hours ultimatum to Pretoria to stop the massacres or face bombing attacks from them.

Boko Haram leader Shekau making an address in a video on February 17, 2015.

This warning was reportedly contained in a brief YouTube video message, Nigerian Watch reports.

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Buhari Promises Change, But Not Immediately

Muhammadu Buhari, the president-elect, has re-stated his commitment to ensuring positive change in the country; however, he urged Nigerians not to expect immediate results from the newly elected administration after it takes office on May 29, The Nation reports.

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INEC Fixes April 25 For Re-Run Election In Imo State

As a result of the alleged electoral irregularities reportedly experienced in the Imo State governorship and state house of assembly elections of last Saturday, April 11, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed a new date for the re-run elections in the state.

This was made known to NAN on Wednesday in Owerri by the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Gabriel Ada.

Ada said the electoral umpire had fixed April 25 for re-run of the 2015 Governorship and some constituencies in the state House of Assembly elections.

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Buhari’s Government: The Return Of The Katsina Mafia?

With high expectations from Nigerians following  the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the presidential election, many are hopeful that positive change will be witnessed in all parts of the country.

This is because of the perceived integrity of the APC presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), who is widely regarded as a different politician from the typical Nigerian ruling class.

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Rivers Election Tribunal Relocates Due To Security Reasons

The Rivers state election petition tribunal will relocate to Abuja, the state capital, by President of the Court of Appeal Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa.

The relocation is due to security reasons.

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World Bank Data Shows Nigerians Sent Home $21 bn

In 2014 Nigerians abroad earned and sent home the sum ten times exceeding the planned government loan from World Bank in 2015. See amazing World Bank data on remittances.

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