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Nigerian parties name challenger to Obasanjo -- February 16, 1999
- Two Nigerian parties named former finance minister Olu Falae as presidential challenger to Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, the ex-military ruler attempting an election comeback two decades after relinquishing power.
Former Nigerian military ruler nominated for president -- February 15, 1999
- Former military ruler Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo won the presidential nomination of the country's main party, the Peoples Democratic Party. The vote makes Obasanjo the most likely candidate to win the February 27 election, after which the military has promised to restore civilian rule.
Nigerians vote in latest step toward civilian rule -- January 9, 1999
- Nigerians voted in elections for state governors and assemblies, which marked the latest step in the military's plan to restore democracy after 15 years in power.
Nigerians protest petrol price hike -- January 4, 1999
- Nigerians took to the streets of the country's commercial capital to protest against an increase in fuel prices that have more than doubled in the past week.
Fuel prices skyrocket in Nigeria -- December 21, 1998
- Nigerian fuel prices more than doubled after four years at a level fixed by the government of Africa's biggest oil-producing state.
Centrist party leads balloting in Nigeria -- December 7, 1998
- The centrist Peoples Democratic Party made a strong showing in local elections, leaving it in a position to dominate the country's planned transition to civilian rule in May.
Nigerian ruler tells army to relinquish power -- December 2, 1998
- As Nigeria prepares for a crucial first vote under military ruler Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar's plan to restore civilian rule, Abubakar told the armed forces they must give up power forever next May.
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