Thug culture in Nigerian politics: the links between state governors, funding and violent armed groups
Since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, elections have consistently been marred by violence. The elections between 1999 and 2019 and in 2023 saw party clashes, physical attacks, assassinations
What’s behind Nigeria’s increase in jailbreaks?
Thousands of inmates have escaped from correctional facilities across Nigeria in recent years. Why is it happening and what can be done to stop it?
Constitutional rule continues to be a pipedream in Nigeria
Governorship (s)elections are being held in Baylesa, Imo and Kogi States today and for those that bother to vote, it is a choice between a
Nigeria aims to tap into the global lithium market
Nigeria is tightening rules around mining its lithium minerals countrywide following the rush for it by foreign mining companies. The government said no company would be
Lithium could fuel the next conflict in Nigeria
Newly discovered reserves of lithium are raising hopes of a new mining boom in Nigeria. But, as Charles Asiegbu writes, this also has the potential
