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Atiku Abubakar

After the election noise and madness, Nigerian democracy still stands

Africa

After the election noise and madness, Nigerian democracy still stands

By Phillip van Niekerk

Nigeria’s 2023 elections fail to deliver the promised hope – it’s a tale of déjà vu

Africa

Nigeria’s 2023 elections fail to deliver the promised hope – it’s a tale of déjà vu

By Ekeminiabasi Eyita-Okon and Kingsley Orievulu

The monumental blunder that cost Nigeria’s opposition the election

Africa

The monumental blunder that cost Nigeria’s opposition the election

By Phillip van Niekerk

Nigerians head to polls - all three leading presidential candidates have served in government and been named in financial scandals

Africa

Nigerians head to polls - all three leading presidential candidates have served in government and been named in financial scandals

By Teniola Tayo

Nigeria presidential hopefuls make vague promises on national security strategies

Africa

Nigeria presidential hopefuls make vague promises on national security strategies

By Oluwole Ojewale and Tosin Osasona

Life after Muhammadu Buhari – political rhetoric, governance and the media in Nigeria

Africa

Life after Muhammadu Buhari – political rhetoric, governance and the media in Nigeria

By Anotida Chikumbu

Nigeria’s youth may play decisive role in deciding election winner

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Nigeria’s youth may play decisive role in deciding election winner

By Teniola Tayo

How to organise an opposition: Lessons from Nigeria

Africa

How to organise an opposition: Lessons from Nigeria

By Simon Allison

Goodluck Jonathan, Africa's first socially-networked president

Africa

Goodluck Jonathan, Africa's first socially-networked president

By Sipho Hlongwane