Anambra state Governor’s election has Goodluck Nigeria President’s popularity backing key ally
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Nigeria Citizens Participating in New Vote Drive
Nigeria Citizens Participating: Africa’s giant Nigeria faces crucial upcoming elections testing uneasy peace
Nigeria’s Opposition Unite Into Mega-Party
President Jonathan Goodluck will face united foes in next elections as Nigeria’s Opposition Unite
Opposition Nigeria Factions Unite Ahead of Vote
Giant opposition Nigeria factions unite to back single candidate for Presidential race vs Goodluck
Nigeria Political Poster Sparks National Controversy
Rattled by crisis, President Jonathan Goodluck denies placing Nigeria political posters: Nigeria law forbids campaigning outside of set election period
Nigeria Needs a United Opposition Across All Groups
Nascent democracy fighting multiple crisis but none more than building democracy: Ruling parties in Nigeria needs a united opposition to balance their power
Religious Tension Heightens Following Suicide Bombing in Nigeria
Violence Associated With Suicide Bombing in Nigeria Becoming Very common
Nigeria Election Declared Free and Fair Despite Violence
President Goodluck Faces Dangers of Violence and Poverty as Africa Giant Nigeria Election Declared Free and Fair
China Sees Riots After Nigerian Man Beaten to Death
Social Stability Continues to be Off-Balance With Riots After Nigerian Man Beaten as Population Absorbs Economic Slowdown That Has Stung the Whole World
Search For War Criminal Joseph Kony Continues
War Criminal Joseph Kony Has Destroyed Communities and Lives Across Africa: Kony 2012 Campaign Sees Controversy as Multiple Nations Search For Warlord