Nigeria tallies votes for new president
Lagos – Nigeria was counting ballots on Sunday, a day after a historically tight election among three frontrunners competing... Read more
26 Feb, 2023
Djibouti votes for parliament amid opposition boycott as president seeks to extend term
Nairobi – Voters in the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti were choosing a new parliament on Friday in... Read more
25 Feb, 2023
Nigerians vote for new president in closely fought election
Lagos – Nigerians vote on Saturday for a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari in a tightly fought race dominated... Read more
25 Feb, 2023
In southeast Nigeria, election revives Igbo hopes
Awka – Ashes and charred metal are what mostly remain of the electoral office in Ojoto in southeastern Nigeria.... Read more
25 Feb, 2023
Bola Tinubu: Nigeria’s political ‘godfather’
Abuja – Bola Tinubu, a political “godfather” famed for his strategic deftness and clout, has never hidden his ambition... Read more
23 Feb, 2023
Peter Obi: Nigeria’s surprise presidential challenger
Lagos – At 61, former governor Peter Obi is the youngest of the three frontrunners for Nigeria’s top job... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Nigeria’s wealthy Atiku Abubakar, a serial presidential hopeful
Abuja – Campaigning around the country for Nigeria’s opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ahead of Saturday’s election for the... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Gender equality in Nigeria: Three reasons why women aren’t represented in politics
Sharon Adetutu Omotoso, University of Ibadan In March 2022, Nigerian women suffered backlash in their pursuit of gender equity.... Read more
20 Feb, 2023
Nigerian president moves to ease cash crisis
Lagos – Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday defended a currency swap that sparked protests and cash shortages, but... Read more
16 Feb, 2023
What I like and hate about Nigeria’s election campaigns – political scientist
Damilola Agbalajobi, Obafemi Awolowo University Election campaigns are an important aspect of the democratic process in Nigeria. They give... Read more
12 Feb, 2023
