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Ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo's daughter charged with corruption
The daughter of ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo is charged with corruption due to the embezzlement of $4 million in public funds. -
19 oppositional parties combine to compete in the 2011 democratic elections
Nineteen opposition parties combine to provide a single party to contest the ruling People's Democratic Party in 2011 elections. -
Book Harum attempts to force shari'a law upon north-eastern Nigeria
Boko Harum, a radical Islamist movement, launches a campaign of terror in north-eastern Nigeria. They want shari'a law imposed on the entire country. Nigerian security forces attack the Boko Harum HQ and kill its leader. -
Christmas Day bombing by Boko Harum kills 40, president declares state of emergency
Christmas Day bombing by Boko Harum kills 40, leading president Goodluck Jonathan to declare a state of emergency. -
President Idriss Déby calls for joint military task force to combat Boko Harum
President Idriss Déby of Chad calls for a joint military task force to combat Boko Harum; He claims that the radical Islamic terrorist group is destabilizing the region. -
Nigerians brave Boko Haram to cast ballots
Boko Haram, a ruthless terrorist group, threatens to disrupt and discredit the electoral process for the 2015 democratic elections in Nigeria. -
Muhammadu Buhari wins presidential election
Muhammadu Buhari wins the March general presidential election; he will be placed in-office on May 29th, 2015.