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Goodluck Jonathan wins Nigerian ruling party nomination
Nigeria's ruling party nominated incumbent Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate Friday for April's landmark vote after he fended off a challenge from the country's mainly Muslim north.
Nigerian Analyst Sees Close Contest in Ruling Party Primary
University of Abuja professor Kabiru Mato says both President Goodluck Jonathan and former VP Atiku Abubakar have certain advantages
Oil hostages rescue boosts Nigeria president
Nigeria’s military launched a co-ordinated air, naval and ground assault to free 19 hostages held in militant camps in the oil-rich southern delta, apparently routing the gunmen without causing any casualties.
Nigeria election chief wants vote delayed to April
Nigeria's chief election commissioner formally asked on Wednesday for a three-month delay to January's presidential elections, saying more time was needed to iron out problems with voter registration.
Nigeria security adviser quits to challenge Jonathan
Nigeria’s national security adviser has resigned to run against President Goodluck Jonathan in the ruling party primaries next month, raising the stakes ahead of presidential elections due in January.
Nigerian president launches 2011 presidential bid
Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan formally declared his bid for the 2011 presidential poll on Saturday, three days after launching it on his Facebook page, ending months of doubts over his ambition.
Nigerian leader uses Facebook to declare candidacy
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan used his Facebook page on Wednesday to announce his candidacy for presidential elections next January, ending months of speculation over his intentions.
Nigeria leader replaces military, security heads: presidency
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed new military, intelligence and police chiefs, his office said on Wednesday, ahead of January elections in the oil-rich country.
