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Ijaw people

Buhari wins: a huge step in the right direction for Nigeria

Africa

Buhari wins: a huge step in the right direction for Nigeria

By Simon Allison

AFRICA CHECK: Has Nigeria's ruling party really brought 'power to the people'?

South Africa

AFRICA CHECK: Has Nigeria's ruling party really brought 'power to the people'?

By Africa Check

Analysis: The Goodluck Jonathan Show must go on

Africa

Analysis: The Goodluck Jonathan Show must go on

By Simon Allison

Nigerian unions take on government - and win

Africa

Nigerian unions take on government - and win

By Simon Allison

Bad luck, Jonathan: chaos spreads in Nigeria

Africa

Bad luck, Jonathan: chaos spreads in Nigeria

By Simon Allison

Nigerians angered as fuel price doubles

Africa

Nigerians angered as fuel price doubles

By Simon Allison

Africa's Big Man tests its democratic credentials

Africa

Africa's Big Man tests its democratic credentials

By Simon Allison

Nigerian elections: Redefining the term 'chaos'

Africa

Nigerian elections: Redefining the term 'chaos'

By Sipho Hlongwane

Goodbye, Yar'Adua. Good luck, Jonathan!

Africa

Goodbye, Yar'Adua. Good luck, Jonathan!

By Branko Brkic

11 February: Niger Delta militants say Nigeria’s acting president is illegal

Africa

11 February: Niger Delta militants say Nigeria’s acting president is illegal

By Branko Brkic