Nigeria president loses majority

Nigeria's army has retaken the town of Mubi from Boko Haram, officials say, although some reports say the militant Islamists withdrew.

A close ally of Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan, Bamanga Tukur, resigns as chairman of the governing People's Democratic Party (PDP).

This weekend Nigerian President Muhamadu Buhari marks 100 days in office.

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari says he intends to remain in personal control of the oil ministry as he pursues an anti-corruption campaign.

In spite of its denial, it has been confirmed that the outgoing government of Nigeria hired mercenaries from South Africa to confront Boko Haram Islamists fighting in northeast of the country.

World Economic Forum Founder and Chairman Prof. Klaus Shwab speaks at the closing Plenary session of the Growth Africa Investment Forum at the World Economic Forum in Abuja. Listerning from left arePresident Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Hon Daniel Kablan Duncan, the Prime Minister of Ivory Coast, President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, Ms Amina Mohamed from the UN in charge of the Post-2015 goals initiative, President of Rwanda Hon. Paul Kagame, the Deputy Chairperson of the African Unity...

President Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete in a bilateral meeting with Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown (MP), UN Special Envoy for Global Education and Former British Prime Minister in the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Africa in Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2014. (State House Photos).

 

Since he was elected into presidency back in 2013, President Kenyatta has pulled stunts that have endeared him to Kenyans.From showing public affection for his beautiful wife, to looking well turned-out in military combat to riding in a matatu. Uhuru is now known as the coolest president ever.Now Nigeria’s President-elect Muhammadu Buhari has borrowed a leaf from Kenya’s president, taking a shuttle bus at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja, an act that has further endeared him to the masses...

President Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete shakes hands with Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown (MP), UN Special Envoy for Global Education and Former British Prime Minister in the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Africa in Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2014.
President Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete in a bilateral meeting with Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown (MP), UN Special Envoy for Global Education and Former British Prime Minister in the sidelines of...