The Importance and Urgency of a Free and Fair Election

Editorial Commentary.* At 2:30AM on February 16 few hours before polling stations were scheduled to…


In flawless form Nigeria confirms once again its international reputation

John O. Ifediora* At 2:30AM on February 16 few hours before polling stations were scheduled to…


What to Watch for in Nigeria's Election

John Campbell. Nigerians will go to the polls to cast votes in national elections on Saturday,…


Boko Haram, Nigeria's jihadist group, is gaining strength

The Economist* An old-fashioned counter-insurgency strategy is failing. A wild-eyed Nigerian…


As Nigerians prepare to elect a new president Islamic State militants now control hundreds of square miles of land mass

Joe Parkinson and Drew Hinshaw.* YOLA, Nigeria—The battle began with two small drones buzzing over…