Economic uncertainty has gripped Nigeria as promised reforms fail to materialise

President Goodluck Jonathan said on Thursday that deadly post-poll unrest recalled the build-up to the Nigerian civil war.

An outbreak of post-poll rioting in northern Nigeria left many dead overnight, after President Goodluck Jonathan appealed for unity following his win.

Deadly riots erupted across Nigeria’s north on Monday as youths torched churches and homes in anger at President Goodluck Jonathan’s election victory.

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan headed for victory on Monday in the country’s elections, with official results giving him a commanding lead.

Nigeria votes for a president on Saturday in what may be a historic moment for Africa’s most populous nation as it bids to end years of rigging.

Nigeria’s electoral agency on Tuesday raised the possibility of a third delay of parliamentary polls in some parts of the country.

Nine opposition parties in Namibia that lost a court case challenging the 2009 national elections will appeal the ruling, their leaders said on Tuesday.

Nigerians were reminded of a grim period in their history when the son of hated dictator Sani Abacha qualified as a candidate for state governor.

Nigerian ex-military ruler Muhammadu Buhari has declared his candidacy for upcoming presidential elections.