Nigeria election: Women denounce poor political representation Half of Nigeria’s population are women but only 4 percent were elected into government in 2019. Will 2023 be different? Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2023
Nigeria's Buhari grants 60-day extension to turn in old banknotes Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday that he had given approval to the central bank to extend the deadline to turn in old banknotes by 60 days until April 10. Reuters · Feb 16, 2023
Dark arts of politics: how ‘Team Jorge’ and Cambridge Analytica meddled in Nigerian election Leaked messages show failed plan to discredit Muhammadu Buhari and get Goodluck Jonathan re-elected in 2015 The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2023
U.S. Congress members seek halt to $1 billion Nigeria weapons deal Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday called on President Joe Biden to rescind a nearly $1 billion arms sale to Nigeria following Reuters reports on an illegal abortion program and the targeted killing of children carried out by the Nigerian military. Reuters · Feb 16, 2023
Reuters wins Selden Ring Award for investigation of Nigerian military A team of Reuters reporters has won the Selden Ring Award, one of the top prizes in investigative journalism, for reports that exposed grave human-rights abuses against women and children by the Nigerian military. Reuters · Feb 15, 2023
Nigeria's election: six dangers of mixing religion with politics One of the issues that has generated great concern among voters in the run up to the Nigerian presidential elections is religion. The Conversation · Feb 15, 2023
Nigeria election triggers deluge of ‘fake news’ on social media Experts and activists say political actors have expanded the scope of misinformation ahead of the general elections. Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2023
Fashion meets politics at Nigeria election campaign events Too stylish for political party T-shirts and caps, some fashionistas in Nigeria are donning the colours and faces of their preferred candidates for a presidential election this month on designer outfits. Reuters · Feb 15, 2023
Analysis: Scars of annulled 1993 vote trail Nigeria 2023 election Parallels are being drawn between the 2023 poll and the annulled 1993 vote, seen as the country’s ‘freest and fairest’. Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2023
Valentine's warning from gardaí over romance scams amid Nigerian gang fraud fears Seven in ten victims of romance fraud in Ireland are women Irish Mirror · Feb 13, 2023
Nigeria won't use 240 new polling units due to insecurity - electoral commission Nigeria's electoral commission head said on Monday that 240 polling centres will not be used in upcoming elections, as no one had chosen them due to insecurity in the surrounding areas. Reuters · Feb 13, 2023
The televangelist who claimed to heal Aids and counted Premier League stars among his followers TB Joshua – whose church has been linked to missing aristocrat Constance Marten – claimed to have healed thousands, including former Arsenal and Nigeria forward Nwankwo Kanu The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
Abuse at the hands of ‘phoney prophet’: Inside cult linked to Constance Marten Constance Marten’s friends say she wasn’t the same after her time in the cult The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
Nigerian elections: Eight issues young people want the new government to address As Nigeria prepares for the 25 February presidential elections, it’s interesting to consider what young Nigerians are expecting. The Conversation · Feb 13, 2023
Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2023 How Nigerian youth are galvanising for upcoming presidential vote Over a third of Nigeria’s 93.4 million registered voters are youths who are gearing up to vote in February 25 election.
Daily Record · Feb 13, 2023 Calvin Bassey addresses post Rangers doubters as Ajax cynics rinse price tag with 'crazy' Premier League exit theory The Nigeria international has endured a tough time in the Netherlands following his big money move.
Reuters · Feb 11, 2023 Opposition supporters attacked in Nigeria ahead of rally Nigerian presidential contender Peter Obi of the opposition Labour Party said his supporters were on Saturday attacked and injured ahead of a rally in the commercial capital Lagos, a stronghold of the ruling party.
The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2023 Meet Slawn, the artist designing the new Brit Awards statuette The Nigerian artist known for collaborations with Skepta, Central Cee and the late Virgil Abloh is a bold choice to create the new Brit Awards trophy. He speaks with Craig McLean about being chased out of his country by the police, the meaning behind his Brits design, and a controversial…
RideApart · Feb 10, 2023 Honda Unicorn Debuts In Nigeria For Commercial And Leisurely Use Honda sends its lightweight, budget-conscious Unicorn model to Nigeria for consumers and commercial customers with a N1,400,000 (~$3,050 USD) MSRP.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023 Doctor in alleged organ trafficking case suggests Nigerian senator’s family may be paying donor Dr Peter Dupont, who refused to approve kidney transplant, said ‘wealth disparity’ between alleged victim and accused created cause for concern
France 24 · Feb 9, 2023 Nigeria tests new voting system Ahead of Nigeria's elections, voters help electoral authorities test out a new system meant to head off vote rigging. Also, we hear from Hamitraoré, an Ivorian activist trying to hasten FGM's end by bringing discussions about its impact into the open. Finally, Tunisians frustrated by a stagnant economy find new…
France 24 · Feb 9, 2023 Poisoned and hyperaggressive seals attack Cape Town tourists The recent introduction of new denominations of naira in Nigeria causes a chaotic rush to get the old notes out of circulation by the end of January. Also, Ivory Coast has raised its minimum wage as the country faces a cost-of-living crisis. And Cape Town tourists are warned not to…
France 24 · Feb 9, 2023 Nigeria's cash shortage crisis taints election campaign In tonight's edition: With little more than two weeks to go before Nigeria's presidential election, the tensions caused by a chaotic change in currency have soured the mood. Also, as daily rolling power cuts across South Africa continue to hit the economy hard, President Cyril Ramaphosa declares a state of…
Reuters · Feb 9, 2023 Ahead of vote, Nigeria's Buhari sets transition to a new leader in motion Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday signed an executive order setting up a council to facilitate transition to a new president who will emerge after a Feb. 25 election.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 Authorities seek 6-year doping ban for NCAA sprint champion Authorities are seeking a six-year ban against four-time NCAA champion Divine Oduduru of Nigeria, whose alleged cheating was uncovered in the first case brought by U.S. authorities under a law designed to combat doping schemes across the globe