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Why is Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari still in the UK?

Why is Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari still in the UK?

Buhari first left Nigeria on 20 January to undergo medical treatment, and was expected to return on 6 February. However, he prolonged his stay, and as of 21 February, remains in London. This has led to rumours about Buharis health, forcing the Nigerian presidency to deny that the 74-year-old is seriously ill or even dead. Feb 21, 2017
Massive fire destroys dozens of homes in Lagos

Massive fire destroys dozens of homes in Lagos

Dozens of homes and buildings have been burnt to the ground in the Nigerian capital Lagos. The blaze ripped through the suburb of Ebute Metta on 19 February. There have been no reported casualties, and firefighters were eventually able to distinguish the flames. The fire is thought to have been caused by a power surge in the area. Feb 20, 2017
Barges of stolen oil destroyed by Nigerian Air Force

Barges of stolen oil destroyed by Nigerian Air Force

The Nigerian Air Force destroyed barges it said were carrying caches of stolen oil in Rivers State on 10 November, as part of a military campaign against the theft of crude oil from pipelines in the Niger Delta. Bunkering, as it is known, costs the Nigerian government billions of dollars in lost revenue. Nov 14, 2016
Abdulmumin Jibrin: The whole world must know about corruption in Nigeria

Abdulmumin Jibrin: The whole world must know about corruption in Nigeria

Nigerian politician Abdulmumin Jibrin is calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to make a public statement on alleged corruption involving the countrys House of Representatives. Jibrin, an All Progressives Congress (APC) member from Kano state, told IBTimes UK he wants to expose the prevalence of systemic corruption in Nigeria. Nov 12, 2016
Nigerias President Buhari says wife belongs to the kitchen in response to her BBC interview

Nigerias President Buhari says wife belongs to the kitchen in response to her BBC interview

Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari has sparked controversy by claiming his wife belongs to the kitchen. The leader made the comment in response to a 14 October interview with the BBC, in which Aisha Buhari said she might not support her husband in 2019 presidential election.I dont know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the other room, Buhari said during a press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during an official visit in Germany. Oct 15, 2016
Who are the Niger Delta Avengers?

Who are the Niger Delta Avengers?

The Niger Delta Avengers are a militant group based in Nigeria. They have been blowing up pipelines in the region to protest against the government and the oil companies. Heres why. Oct 6, 2016
Mama Boko Haram: Aisha Wakil believes peace is possible

Mama Boko Haram: Aisha Wakil believes peace is possible

Ahisha Wakil, a human rights activist and lawyer, claims Boko Haram have asked her to represent them in negotiations with the Nigerian government. Wakil is known to many as Mama Boko Haram, due to her close ties with the terrorist group, and was already nominated to represent the group in failed peace talks in 2013.*The video has been amended to correct a false image of Barrister Aisha Alkali Wakil. Oct 1, 2016
Mama Boko Haram: Aisha Wakil believes peace is possible

Mama Boko Haram: Aisha Wakil believes peace is possible

Ahisha Wakil, a human rights activist and lawyer, claims Boko Haram have asked her to represent them in negotiations with the Nigerian government. Wakil is known to many as Mama Boko Haram, due to her close ties with the terrorist group, and was already nominated to represent the group in failed peace talks in 2013.*The video has been amended to correct a false image of Barrister Aisha Alkali Wakil. Oct 1, 2016
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