Despite the excitement, the new coalition may struggle to win the Nigerian presidency in 2027

They say in politics you need to be able to count. But winning the next Nigerian presidential election will require more than combining the vote
2027 Nigerian poll could trigger unrest unless electoral commission is fixed

Political activities heralding Nigeria’s 2027 general elections are beginning to pick up. Politicians are limbering up, alliances are being whispered about, political war chests are being filled, and
The violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt has long historical roots

There is systematic violence taking place in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, writes Onyedikachi Madueke. The government calls it local skirmishes, but the reality goes deeper than
Armed banditry is becoming a crisis in Nigeria: why fixing the police is key

Armed banditry in Nigeria has escalated into a full-blown security crisis, particularly in the north-west and north-central regions. What began as sporadic attacks has now morphed



