The current crisis exposes the motives of the men with guns. It requires, paradoxically, the intervention of a distracted international community that has done little to support a democratic transition, writes Nick Westcott.
Author: greycontinent
DNA study opens a window into African civilisations that left a lasting legacy
Pre-colonial African history is alive with tales of civilisations rising and falling and of different cultures intermingling across the continent. We have now shed more light on some of these societies using the science of genetics, writes Nancy Bird.
Igi Oyin [Honey Tree]
During the Lagos state gubernatorial elections, held on on March 18th, 2023, Igbos were targeted in certain parts of Lagos. Some were told they could only vote if they were going to support the governing APC. In other instances, people were not allowed to vote because they “looked Igbo”. Republished here with permission, Feyi Fawehinmi wrote this piece on his Medium in the aftermath of those events.
VIOLENCE AND VOTE BUYING IN IKA NORTH EAST ON ELECTION DAY
A reporter’s first hand account finds vote buying and violence during a day of observing national elections at Ika North East.
Independent audit of iReV portal uploads casts doubt on INEC results for Rivers state, others
Individuals from around the world have looked at the iReV portal and found that results given by INEC for Rivers State greatly inflated APC’s figures, while Labour Party votes were undercounted, PDP still third. The system, which is built to be impartial and accurate, already shows discrepancies with INEC’s declared results.
Trivia Quiz – Nigerian Presidential Elections
Are you a know-it-all about all things Nigeria? Test your political knowledge with our mini trivia quiz!
Wisdom of crowds: what do the crowds at election rallies tell us?
The last few months have seen social media posts proclaim the viability of candidates based on how big their crowds are. Candidate X brings Lagos to a standstill! Standing room only as Candidate Y fills […]
Insight into the mind of a former president, plus what candidates get up to for Xmas
I trust you all had a safe and uneventful Christmas break, as one can’t imagine there’s anything Nigerians crave more. Like play like play, the elections are no longer next year, but this year. They’re […]
This Could be the Election where Every Vote Counts
As the year draws to a close, it feels as if we’re now in the business end of election season. Verbal shots have been fired, promises have been made, and outfits have been changed quicker […]
The Chatham House Incident
No doubt the event of the week, is bound to be what shall henceforth be known as “the Chatham House Incident. It’s not to be confused with the Bulaba Incident, or any previous yet-to-be-named gaffes […]