The recent reelection of Governor Hope Uzodinma in Imo State, Nigeria, presents a complex and multifaceted political scenario, reflecting broader themes in Nigerian state politics. Governor Uzodinma’s victory, achieved through a complete sweep of all 27 local government areas, stands in stark contrast to allegations of widespread vote buying, voter intimidation, and election fraud.
With the fallout from Nigeria’s presidential poll still unfolding, Peterclaver Egbochue looks into how the man tasked with implementing a new $661m election system bungled the ballot so badly.
Peter Obi-supporter Princess Edima-Sharon Bassey looks on the bright side about the Labour election defeat.
The 2023 elections to elect a new leader in Nigeria will be a race between the establishment and a challenger movement, write Moffat Ekoriko and Peter Claver
As a number of top government officials remain in their jobs despite corruption allegations against them, people are questioning Buhari’s commitment to fighting graft
The government of Akwa Ibom State in southern Nigeria is embarking on an aggressive road construction programme to open up the state to investors.
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is gearing to contest for another term in office but it is unclear who is opponent will be. Peterclaver Egbochue in Abuja surveys the emerging polictical landscape
As the state celebrates its golden jubilee, Governor Wike outlines his vision for a future that aims to consolidate the gains of the past and make up for lost opportunities
Vice-President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, reflects that the legacy of the Biafran War should be the quest for the country’s lasting unity
Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals plant in Port Harcourt is a privatisation success story and boon to the economy
