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Nigeria’s rescheduled presidential and parliamentary elections will take place this weekend

The election has largely been fought on how to jump-start growth in the country

Two airlines had also offered discounts to people who showed their voting cards.

“Direct and public incitement of the Nigerian military against democracy and civil authority will not be tolerated”

The tone of the two main parties has become increasingly combative

Nigerians living in the diaspora contribute a lot to the economy through diaspora remittances. Here are the thoughts of many on the recently postponed elections.

Earlier reports said the DSS’ invitation to the electoral officials was meant to kick-start an investigation

Jude Ezeanyagu woke up last Saturday morning and texted guests the final reminders about his wedding the following week in Delta state, southern Nigeria. Then he…

In Nigeria, successful pop singer Banky W (Olubankole Wellington) is running in the country’s parliamentary elections on February 16th. The star is seeking to get young people more interested in politics, in order to blow away cobwebs and bring about social change. In Nigeria, even though those under 25 make up 60 percent of the population, the two leading Presidential candidates are both in their seventies.

The president has called for an inquiry into the postponement of the elections