Gen. Obasanjo was responsible for completing the democratic transition begun by his predecessor, which culminated in an election in August 1979. [2] The AFC then supported second-place finisher Mahamane Ousmane for president in the second round of the election, held on 27 March. Wired may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. [9][10] The circumstances of the killing were not clear;[11] rumors suggested that Maïnassara was attempting to flee the country. He led the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS-Tarayya), a social democratic party, from its foundation in 1990 until his election as president in 2011. This is a list of heads of state of Niger since the country gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day.. A total of nine people have served as head of state of Niger. Mainassara, who seized power in a 1996 coup, successfully put down several attempts by the military to topple him. So help me God. Issoufou was the Prime Minister of Niger from 1993 to 1994, President of the National Assembly from 1995 to 1996, and he has been a candidate in each presidential election since 1993. The National Party of Nigeria emerged victorious in the presidential election and Alhaji Shehu Shagari became the first democratically elected president. Muther fuc kers xcept Yaradua my main man.... 1. A day later, on 27 January 1996, Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara seized power in a military coup. On October 1, 1963, Nigeria became a Federal Republic and severed whatever ties were left with the British monarchy, but remained a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Nnamdi Azikwe was sworn into that office on October 1, 1963. [30][31][32][33][34][35], The president has the powers entrusted by the Constitution and legislation, including those necessary to perform the functions of head of state and head of the national executive.[36]. Accusing Tandja of undertaking a coup d'état, "violating the constitution and ... forfeit[ing] all political and moral legitimacy", Issoufou called on the armed forces to ignore his orders and urged the international community to intervene. The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the head of state and head of government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.The president of Nigeria is also the commander-in-chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces.The president is elected in national elections which take place every four years.
Ernest Shonekan was named as interim president. [3] Initially his death was officially described as an "unfortunate accident", but this claim was widely considered implausible. I go for Jonathan and Patience. An engineer by trade (Ingénieur Civil des Mines de St Etienne), he served as National Director of Mines from 1980 to 1985 before becoming Secretary-General of the Mining Company of Niger (SOMAIR). [12] Issoufou, who targeted corruption in his campaign, accused Tandja of using state funds for his own campaign, along with other accusations of electoral misconduct, and said that the election was not as transparent as the 1999 election. The oath is administered by the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria or the person for the time being appointed to exercise the functions of that office:[38]. Babangida became the president and chairman of the Armed Forces Ruling Council. The victims included six French aid workers. The opposition's victory in the election led to cohabitation between President Ousmane and a government, backed by a parliamentary majority, that opposed him; the result was political deadlock. He is married to Aïssata Issoufou Mahamadou, a chemist, and to second wife, Dr. Malika Issoufou Mahamadou, a physician. Tang Ke Ran got drunk and slept with a strange man, she ran away the next morning, not knowing that she was pregnant ... After her family encountered a great change, she went abroad. On October 1, 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain. At a meeting in early November 2010, the PNDS designated Issoufou as the party's candidate for the January 2011 presidential election. [13], In the December 2004 parliamentary election, Issoufou was re-elected to the National Assembly as a PNDS candidate in Tahoua constituency.
(photos) (35128 Views), Top 10 African Presidents With The Most Expensive Private Jets, The Cost Of Numb / See 11 African Presidents With The Most Presidential Jets / Man Who Served 8 Nigerian Presidents For 30 Years Finally Laid To Rest (Pics) (2) (3) (4), Buhari Invites Newspaper Editors. In August 1993, General Babangida stepped down and chose an interim government to replace him. All rights reserved. In a January 1966 failed coup d'état, a group of army officers, led by Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu, overthrew the central and regional governments, killed the prime minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and tried to take control of the government. [14], In 2009, the PNDS strongly opposed Tandja's efforts to hold a referendum on the creation of a new constitution that would allow him to run for re-election indefinitely.
Gen. Obasanjo was responsible for completing the democratic transition begun by his predecessor, which culminated in an election in August 1979. [2] The AFC then supported second-place finisher Mahamane Ousmane for president in the second round of the election, held on 27 March. Wired may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. [9][10] The circumstances of the killing were not clear;[11] rumors suggested that Maïnassara was attempting to flee the country. He led the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS-Tarayya), a social democratic party, from its foundation in 1990 until his election as president in 2011. This is a list of heads of state of Niger since the country gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day.. A total of nine people have served as head of state of Niger. Mainassara, who seized power in a 1996 coup, successfully put down several attempts by the military to topple him. So help me God. Issoufou was the Prime Minister of Niger from 1993 to 1994, President of the National Assembly from 1995 to 1996, and he has been a candidate in each presidential election since 1993. The National Party of Nigeria emerged victorious in the presidential election and Alhaji Shehu Shagari became the first democratically elected president. Muther fuc kers xcept Yaradua my main man.... 1. A day later, on 27 January 1996, Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara seized power in a military coup. On October 1, 1963, Nigeria became a Federal Republic and severed whatever ties were left with the British monarchy, but remained a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Nnamdi Azikwe was sworn into that office on October 1, 1963. [30][31][32][33][34][35], The president has the powers entrusted by the Constitution and legislation, including those necessary to perform the functions of head of state and head of the national executive.[36]. Accusing Tandja of undertaking a coup d'état, "violating the constitution and ... forfeit[ing] all political and moral legitimacy", Issoufou called on the armed forces to ignore his orders and urged the international community to intervene. The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the head of state and head of government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.The president of Nigeria is also the commander-in-chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces.The president is elected in national elections which take place every four years.
Ernest Shonekan was named as interim president. [3] Initially his death was officially described as an "unfortunate accident", but this claim was widely considered implausible. I go for Jonathan and Patience. An engineer by trade (Ingénieur Civil des Mines de St Etienne), he served as National Director of Mines from 1980 to 1985 before becoming Secretary-General of the Mining Company of Niger (SOMAIR). [12] Issoufou, who targeted corruption in his campaign, accused Tandja of using state funds for his own campaign, along with other accusations of electoral misconduct, and said that the election was not as transparent as the 1999 election. The oath is administered by the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria or the person for the time being appointed to exercise the functions of that office:[38]. Babangida became the president and chairman of the Armed Forces Ruling Council. The victims included six French aid workers. The opposition's victory in the election led to cohabitation between President Ousmane and a government, backed by a parliamentary majority, that opposed him; the result was political deadlock. He is married to Aïssata Issoufou Mahamadou, a chemist, and to second wife, Dr. Malika Issoufou Mahamadou, a physician. Tang Ke Ran got drunk and slept with a strange man, she ran away the next morning, not knowing that she was pregnant ... After her family encountered a great change, she went abroad. On October 1, 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain. At a meeting in early November 2010, the PNDS designated Issoufou as the party's candidate for the January 2011 presidential election. [13], In the December 2004 parliamentary election, Issoufou was re-elected to the National Assembly as a PNDS candidate in Tahoua constituency.
(photos) (35128 Views), Top 10 African Presidents With The Most Expensive Private Jets, The Cost Of Numb / See 11 African Presidents With The Most Presidential Jets / Man Who Served 8 Nigerian Presidents For 30 Years Finally Laid To Rest (Pics) (2) (3) (4), Buhari Invites Newspaper Editors. In August 1993, General Babangida stepped down and chose an interim government to replace him. All rights reserved. In a January 1966 failed coup d'état, a group of army officers, led by Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu, overthrew the central and regional governments, killed the prime minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and tried to take control of the government. [14], In 2009, the PNDS strongly opposed Tandja's efforts to hold a referendum on the creation of a new constitution that would allow him to run for re-election indefinitely.
Gen. Obasanjo was responsible for completing the democratic transition begun by his predecessor, which culminated in an election in August 1979. [2] The AFC then supported second-place finisher Mahamane Ousmane for president in the second round of the election, held on 27 March. Wired may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. [9][10] The circumstances of the killing were not clear;[11] rumors suggested that Maïnassara was attempting to flee the country. He led the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS-Tarayya), a social democratic party, from its foundation in 1990 until his election as president in 2011. This is a list of heads of state of Niger since the country gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day.. A total of nine people have served as head of state of Niger. Mainassara, who seized power in a 1996 coup, successfully put down several attempts by the military to topple him. So help me God. Issoufou was the Prime Minister of Niger from 1993 to 1994, President of the National Assembly from 1995 to 1996, and he has been a candidate in each presidential election since 1993. The National Party of Nigeria emerged victorious in the presidential election and Alhaji Shehu Shagari became the first democratically elected president. Muther fuc kers xcept Yaradua my main man.... 1. A day later, on 27 January 1996, Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara seized power in a military coup. On October 1, 1963, Nigeria became a Federal Republic and severed whatever ties were left with the British monarchy, but remained a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Nnamdi Azikwe was sworn into that office on October 1, 1963. [30][31][32][33][34][35], The president has the powers entrusted by the Constitution and legislation, including those necessary to perform the functions of head of state and head of the national executive.[36]. Accusing Tandja of undertaking a coup d'état, "violating the constitution and ... forfeit[ing] all political and moral legitimacy", Issoufou called on the armed forces to ignore his orders and urged the international community to intervene. The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the head of state and head of government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.The president of Nigeria is also the commander-in-chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces.The president is elected in national elections which take place every four years.
Ernest Shonekan was named as interim president. [3] Initially his death was officially described as an "unfortunate accident", but this claim was widely considered implausible. I go for Jonathan and Patience. An engineer by trade (Ingénieur Civil des Mines de St Etienne), he served as National Director of Mines from 1980 to 1985 before becoming Secretary-General of the Mining Company of Niger (SOMAIR). [12] Issoufou, who targeted corruption in his campaign, accused Tandja of using state funds for his own campaign, along with other accusations of electoral misconduct, and said that the election was not as transparent as the 1999 election. The oath is administered by the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria or the person for the time being appointed to exercise the functions of that office:[38]. Babangida became the president and chairman of the Armed Forces Ruling Council. The victims included six French aid workers. The opposition's victory in the election led to cohabitation between President Ousmane and a government, backed by a parliamentary majority, that opposed him; the result was political deadlock. He is married to Aïssata Issoufou Mahamadou, a chemist, and to second wife, Dr. Malika Issoufou Mahamadou, a physician. Tang Ke Ran got drunk and slept with a strange man, she ran away the next morning, not knowing that she was pregnant ... After her family encountered a great change, she went abroad. On October 1, 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain. At a meeting in early November 2010, the PNDS designated Issoufou as the party's candidate for the January 2011 presidential election. [13], In the December 2004 parliamentary election, Issoufou was re-elected to the National Assembly as a PNDS candidate in Tahoua constituency.
(photos) (35128 Views), Top 10 African Presidents With The Most Expensive Private Jets, The Cost Of Numb / See 11 African Presidents With The Most Presidential Jets / Man Who Served 8 Nigerian Presidents For 30 Years Finally Laid To Rest (Pics) (2) (3) (4), Buhari Invites Newspaper Editors. In August 1993, General Babangida stepped down and chose an interim government to replace him. All rights reserved. In a January 1966 failed coup d'état, a group of army officers, led by Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu, overthrew the central and regional governments, killed the prime minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and tried to take control of the government. [14], In 2009, the PNDS strongly opposed Tandja's efforts to hold a referendum on the creation of a new constitution that would allow him to run for re-election indefinitely.
Speaking on 8 August, shortly after the announcement of results, Issoufou vowed that the opposition would "resist and fight against this coup d'etat enacted by President Tandja and against his aim of installing a dictatorship in our country". The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, who left on Sunday for medical treatment in London is dead, usanews-tv reports. [15] As leader of the Front for the Defence of Democracy (FDD) opposition coalition, he said on 4 June 2009 that a planned anti-referendum protest would be held on 7 June despite an official ban. In July 1966, a group of northern army officers revolted against the government, killed General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, and appointed the army chief of staff, General Yakubu Gowon as the head of the new military government. 1. [2] Along with the three other opposition candidates, Issoufou was placed under house arrest on the second day of polling and held for two weeks. Obasanjo served two terms in office. He named Brigi Rafini as Prime Minister. Muhammadu Buhari GCFR (born 17 December 1942) is a Nigerian politician who has been president of Nigeria since 2015. In 1979, Nigeria adopted a federal presidential constitution. General Sani Abacha seized power from Shonekan in November 1993 and became the president and chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council. A coalition of opposition parties boycotted the second round, saying that Issoufou had become increasingly authoritarian. 31, Dec. 1983 - 27, Aug. 1985 & May 25, 2015 till date. [3] The office at that time was primarily ceremonial, and the main duties of the president were on such things as receiving foreign dignitaries and opening Parliament. On December 31, 1983, the military overthrew the Second Republic. An all-Nigerian Executive Council was headed by a prime minister, Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Obasanjo served two terms in office. [24] In February 2016 Issoufou won 48% of the votes in the first round of the elections. A nationwide strike called by the FDD was held on 1 July and was deemed partially successful by the press. The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the head of state and head of government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.The president of Nigeria is also the commander-in-chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces.The president is elected in national elections which take place every four years. Earlier reports that Niger's president, Ibrahim Bare Mainassara, was assassinated Friday have apparently been confirmed by foreign diplomats, the Associated Press said. [3][5], The National Union of Independents for Democratic Renewal (UNIRD) was established in 1996 to support Maïnassara in that year's elections, but subsequently the Rally for Democracy and Progress-Jama'a was established as the ruling party. Click like for Buhari/Aisha and share for Jonah/patience. 31, Dec. 1983 - 27, Aug. 1985 & May 25, 2015 till date. On 28 September 1994, Issoufou resigned in response to a decree from Ousmane a week earlier that weakened the powers of the prime minister, and the PNDS withdrew from the governing coalition. For me o, I go for IBB and Maryam Babangida. Meanwhile, a military coup appears to be underway in the West African country. [6] Following a pro-democracy demonstration on 11 January 1997, Issoufou was arrested along with Ousmane and Tandja and held until 23 January. The National Party of Nigeria emerged victorious in the presidential election and Alhaji Shehu Shagari became the first democratically elected president.
Gen. Obasanjo was responsible for completing the democratic transition begun by his predecessor, which culminated in an election in August 1979. [2] The AFC then supported second-place finisher Mahamane Ousmane for president in the second round of the election, held on 27 March. Wired may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. [9][10] The circumstances of the killing were not clear;[11] rumors suggested that Maïnassara was attempting to flee the country. He led the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS-Tarayya), a social democratic party, from its foundation in 1990 until his election as president in 2011. This is a list of heads of state of Niger since the country gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day.. A total of nine people have served as head of state of Niger. Mainassara, who seized power in a 1996 coup, successfully put down several attempts by the military to topple him. So help me God. Issoufou was the Prime Minister of Niger from 1993 to 1994, President of the National Assembly from 1995 to 1996, and he has been a candidate in each presidential election since 1993. The National Party of Nigeria emerged victorious in the presidential election and Alhaji Shehu Shagari became the first democratically elected president. Muther fuc kers xcept Yaradua my main man.... 1. A day later, on 27 January 1996, Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara seized power in a military coup. On October 1, 1963, Nigeria became a Federal Republic and severed whatever ties were left with the British monarchy, but remained a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Nnamdi Azikwe was sworn into that office on October 1, 1963. [30][31][32][33][34][35], The president has the powers entrusted by the Constitution and legislation, including those necessary to perform the functions of head of state and head of the national executive.[36]. Accusing Tandja of undertaking a coup d'état, "violating the constitution and ... forfeit[ing] all political and moral legitimacy", Issoufou called on the armed forces to ignore his orders and urged the international community to intervene. The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the head of state and head of government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.The president of Nigeria is also the commander-in-chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces.The president is elected in national elections which take place every four years.
Ernest Shonekan was named as interim president. [3] Initially his death was officially described as an "unfortunate accident", but this claim was widely considered implausible. I go for Jonathan and Patience. An engineer by trade (Ingénieur Civil des Mines de St Etienne), he served as National Director of Mines from 1980 to 1985 before becoming Secretary-General of the Mining Company of Niger (SOMAIR). [12] Issoufou, who targeted corruption in his campaign, accused Tandja of using state funds for his own campaign, along with other accusations of electoral misconduct, and said that the election was not as transparent as the 1999 election. The oath is administered by the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria or the person for the time being appointed to exercise the functions of that office:[38]. Babangida became the president and chairman of the Armed Forces Ruling Council. The victims included six French aid workers. The opposition's victory in the election led to cohabitation between President Ousmane and a government, backed by a parliamentary majority, that opposed him; the result was political deadlock. He is married to Aïssata Issoufou Mahamadou, a chemist, and to second wife, Dr. Malika Issoufou Mahamadou, a physician. Tang Ke Ran got drunk and slept with a strange man, she ran away the next morning, not knowing that she was pregnant ... After her family encountered a great change, she went abroad. On October 1, 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain. At a meeting in early November 2010, the PNDS designated Issoufou as the party's candidate for the January 2011 presidential election. [13], In the December 2004 parliamentary election, Issoufou was re-elected to the National Assembly as a PNDS candidate in Tahoua constituency.
(photos) (35128 Views), Top 10 African Presidents With The Most Expensive Private Jets, The Cost Of Numb / See 11 African Presidents With The Most Presidential Jets / Man Who Served 8 Nigerian Presidents For 30 Years Finally Laid To Rest (Pics) (2) (3) (4), Buhari Invites Newspaper Editors. In August 1993, General Babangida stepped down and chose an interim government to replace him. All rights reserved. In a January 1966 failed coup d'état, a group of army officers, led by Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu, overthrew the central and regional governments, killed the prime minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and tried to take control of the government. [14], In 2009, the PNDS strongly opposed Tandja's efforts to hold a referendum on the creation of a new constitution that would allow him to run for re-election indefinitely.
