Nigeria Politics
latest news & developments
What’s behind the return of Boko Haram?
A faction of Boko Haram affiliated to the Islamic State militant group, has intensified attacks against the army in the northeast of Nigeria
Root out electoral graft, Buhari
His promise to tackle corruption in Nigeria should begin with political party funding.
Damning oil fraud probe offers hope to Nigerians
For weary Nigerians, the damning parliamentary probe into Africa’s largest oil sector has offered a glimmer of progress against entrenched corruption.
In the shadow of Nigeria’s Taliban
Boko Haram, said to be linked to al-Qaeda, is a growing threat to stability in the country
Nigeria’s acting president dissolves Cabinet
Nigerian acting President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday dissolved the Cabinet, asserting his power a little over a month after taking over.
Ailing Nigerian president returns home, but not to power
Nigeria’s president returned on Wednesday after a stay in hospital fueling concern about fresh turmoil but his deputy said all was "on course".