Burkina Faso's President Resigns After Riots, Army Takes Over

Burkina Faso's outgoing President

The president calls for elections within 90 days but does not say who will be in charge until then.

In a statement read on the country's news and television stations, Mr Compaore said: "I declare a vacancy of power with a view to allowing a transition that should finish with free and transparent elections in a maximum period of 90 days."

He did not say who would take power until but military chief General Honore Traore announced he has taken over as head of state.

We’ve Reduced Poverty In Nigeria By 50% – Presiden Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday in Benin said the country had reduced its poverty rate by 50 per cent.

Jonathan said this while speaking at the South South Peoples Democratic Party political rally in Benin, tagged ‘Unity Mega Rally.’

I Would‘ve Fired Diezani If I Were President – Atiku

Former Vice President and presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar, has bemoaned the high level of impunity currently going on in government circles, especially at the federal level, saying something urgent must be done to address the anomaly.

"Stop Abusing My Husband"- Patience Jonathan

Wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, on Tuesday advised Nigerians to desist from abusing her husband because God Himself made him the head of the nation.

Patience gave the advice while addressing children at an event she organised to mark the 2014 Children’s Day at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Boko Haram Has More Sense Than Jonathan’s Leadership ––Iyabo Obasanjo's New Letter

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo's daughter, Iyabo Obasanjo has written another open letter to the leadership of the Boko Haram sect. Although she accused those in President Goodluck Jonathan’s inner circle of hindering the resolution of the crisis posed by the Boko Haram insurgency, she faulted the insurgents for betraying the true essence of revolutionaries in directing their venom against the lower class.

"I am moved to write about the current state of affairs in Nigeria. My first inclination was to write to the President but since all letters to him seem to elicit only open derision and even more stupidity from his inner circle, I have decided to address my letter to a group also currently causing Nigerians a lot of pain and agony that may actually have more sense than the country’s leadership."

Read Iyabo's shocking letter after cut

I Have Told President Jonathan Who Boko Haram Sponsors Are -Guru Maharaj Ji

Guru Maharaj Ji says he had told President Goodluck Jonathan who Boko Haram sponsors are. He says if only the president listened to him when he visited Aso Rock two years ago, all these wouldn't have been happening. He mentioned past leaders as part of those sponsoring the deadly sect and challenged Northern leaders to a television debate, to come and prove they have no hand in Boko Haram. Read what he told Daily Independent after the cut.

Explosion In Abuja Leaves Many Injured & Countless Dead (Photos & Video UPDATED)

Pandemonium struck this morning in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja when an explosion rocked an outskirt of the city and according to reports, scores of people were killed while no fewer than 50 other people injured in the incident.

Latest reports from authorities confirmed that the blast actually took place at the Abuja urban mass transport company limited garage under the bridge at Nyanya.

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Val Special: Michelle Obama Is Not Ready To Leave Her Husband

Despite online report suggesting that Michelle has made up her mind to dump her husband the father of her two beautiful daughters, the US first lady on Valentine's Day said she'll always be his Val, no matter what. #TrueLove

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