Menu Close

Articles on Nigeria

Displaying 161 - 180 of 1117 articles

Protests against police violence from the #EndSars movement face off soldiers in Auchi, Nigeria. i_am_zews/Shutterstock

Presidential elections in Nigeria: alarm over violence and security likely to drive vote

Africa’s powerhouse is about to elect its president in a highly volatile climate. Scholars have noted that each election gives way to violence, resulting in a high death toll.
Supporters of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party describe their presidential candidate and his running mate as unifiers because of their ethnic and religious mix. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images

Nigeria’s election: six dangers of mixing religion with politics

Damage to the fragile Nigerian state is one possible fallout of mixing religion with politics.
Armed policemen patrol ahead of the last governorship election in Anambra state, southeast Nigeria. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images

Election violence in Nigeria’s south east is threatening to derail voting in the region

Attacks on electoral materials and election commission officials in the south-east region of Nigeria could have serious implications for the overall success of 2023 presidential election.

Top contributors

More