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Nigeria presidential elections: FRANCE 24 speaks to Peter Obi

Presidential elections in Nigeria are usually a two-horse race between the two main political parties. Ahead of this Saturday's polls, our Africa Editor, Georja Calvin-Smith, caught up with Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, the third man who's threatening to upset the political landscape of Africa's most populous country. Also in…

France 24 · Feb 20, 2023

Can Nigeria’s Peter Obi ride his newfound momentum all the way to presidency?

The rise of Peter Obi in the campaign for Nigeria's presidential election on February 25 has shaken up the country's politics, hitherto dominated by two major parties since the end of military rule in 1999. But analysts say that Obi still faces an uphill struggle.

France 24 · Feb 20, 2023

I was told to lie at organ transplant meeting, alleged victim tells UK court

Man says he was instructed to falsely claim he was cousin of Nigerian politician’s daughter

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2023

Nigeria's presidential frontrunners in final push for votes

The leading contenders in Nigeria’s presidential election have made their last push for support as the campaign period nears its end

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

Young Nigerians warming to outsider Peter Obi in final race for presidency

Polls put businessman ahead of the two main parties in next weekend’s elections seen as key ‘inflection point’ for African country

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2023

Ukrainian grain shipments drop as ship backups grow

The amount of grain leaving Ukraine has dropped even as a U.N.-brokered deal works to keep food flowing to developing nations nearly a year into Russia's invasion

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

Gender equality in Nigeria: Three reasons why women aren't represented in politics

In March 2022, Nigerian women suffered backlash in their pursuit of gender equity. Five gender bills presented to the National Assembly were thrown out.

The Conversation · Feb 19, 2023

Nigeria's Atiku promises unity, economic bounce in final campaign rally

Nigeria's presidential hopeful Atiku Abubakar on Saturday said he would bring peace and unity to the country and improve its economic fortunes as he made his final campaign stop.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2023

Revealed: the US adviser who tried to swing Nigeria’s 2015 election

Sam Patten, an American consultant later mired in controversy, exploited emails obtained by Tal Hanan’s team

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2023

Nigerian cash crisis brings pain: ‘Everything is just tough'

Like many people in Nigeria, Godgift Inemesit’s savings are trapped in a bank

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023