Showing posts with label Boko Haram. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boko Haram. Show all posts

Sunday, February 08, 2015

#NIGERIA: Election Commission Postpones Feb. 14 Election, Cites Boko Haram Terrorism

[world politics news]


Nigeria's electoral commission has postponed the February 14 presidential election by six weeks over concerns about the nation's security. Commission chief Attahiru Jega said he had been told troops would not be available to help patrol the ballot because they would be fighting Boko Haram terrorists.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

#NIGERIA: Boko Haram Abductions Underscore Pres. Jonathan's Weak Leadership

 [world politics news]


Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is seeking a second term in 2015. A month ago, his prospects looked good, despite a first term marked by policy miscues, a plodding style, an uninspiring personality and an inability — or sheer reluctance — to take on corruption, Nigeria’s chief malady.