Read today's newspaper headlines [Thursday, April 2, 2015]

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For today, Thursday, April 2

THE PUNCH NEWSPAPER

Jonathan has nothing to fear- Buhari

Nigeria’s President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has said that President Goodluck Jonathan has nothing to fear from him. READ MORE…

Obama, Cameron, others praise Buhari, Jonathan, Jega

World leaders have congratulated President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari on his victory in Nigeria’s elections. They also praised incumbent, Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat. READ MORE...

Police shut Ekiti Assembly as APC lawmakers resume

The 19 Ekiti lawmakers who are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have returned to the state to resume their duties.

Stock market soars on Buhari’s victory

The Nigerian stock market has rebounded after the country held relatively peaceful elections and voted in a new leader.

15 things you didn’t know about Buhari

Muhammadu Buhari is now Nigeria’s President-elect after emerging winner of the country’s Presidential elections.

PDP to challenge President-elect’s victory

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it will challenge the outcome of Nigeria’s presidential elections in court. READ MORE…

Fire guts Lagos airport, Balogun market

The popular Balogun market in Lagos State was the scene of a fire outbreak on Wednesday, April 1, the second time this year.

Nigerian passengers condemn Delta Airlines over flight hitches

America’s Delta Airlines has been severely criticized for deploying faulty planes to ply the Nigerian route.

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VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

My contract with Nigerians, by Buhari

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on receipt of his Certificate of Return, promised to provide Nigerians with the leadership they deserve. READ MORE…

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THISDAY NEWSPAPER

Buhari gets Certificate of Return

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari was on Wednesday, April 1, presented with his Certificate of Return by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega. READ MORE...

Stock market soars, reacts positively to peaceful polls, Buhari’s victory

Investors have regained faith in Nigeria’s stock market due to the country’s successful elections and the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as President-elect.

23 die celebrating APC’s Presidential poll victory

23 merry-makers have died across Nigeria while jubilating over the victory of President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari in the recently held elections.

Former IG, M.D. Yusuf dies at 83

Former Inspector General of Police, Muhammadu Dikko Yusuf has died in Abuja at the age of 83.READ MORE…

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THE GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER

I will be fair to all, says Buhari

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has said that his government will not be a discriminatory one. READ MORE

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BUSINESS DAY NEWSPAPER

Businesses back to life as fear of violence ebbs

Nigeria’s stock market has soared in reaction to the country’s successful elections which held on March 28 and 29.

Elections result lifts veil of uncertainty on oil and gas industry

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry have said that a change of leadership will lift the veil of uncertainty which has been hovering over the sector.

Buhari’s corruption focus makes contract renegotiation cancellations feasible

Nigeria’s President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has promised to eradicate corruption from the country. READ MORE...