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Nigeria: Not Much Fresh Air After Jonathan’s First Year

May 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

How far have Nigerians breathed in the fresh air promised by President Goodluck Jonathan during his presidential campaign? And what does the future hold? Abdul-Rahman Abubakar reviews the journey so far. One year into the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, … read more »

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Nigeria: Jonathan Challenges of troubled one year in office

May 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria had a uniform electoral calendar until the landmark case of Mr Peter Obi of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Dr. Chris Ngige of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who was initially returned as winner of the 2003 … read more »

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Nigeria Marks Democracy Day Without A Ceremony

May 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

For the first time in 12 years, May 29 would not be marked with the usual fanfare. The Federal Government has cancelled the 2012 Democracy Day ceremony which would have held in Abuja today to celebrate Nigeria’s return to a … read more »

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