Tag: Nigeria
a crucial vote and populations exhausted by shortages
This Saturday, we vote in Nigeria for the presidential and legislative elections, a crucial ballot for the most populous country on the continent. After two consecutive terms, President Muhammadu Buhari…
Nigerian Senator Ike Ekweremadu in court for organ trafficking
For three weeks, British justice has held the trial of a Nigerian senator. Ike Ekweremadu is accused of organ trafficking: he allegedly brought a young man from Nigeria to London…
Peter Obi, the third candidate who gains popularity
After eight years of Buhari’s presidency, Nigeria is preparing to elect a new leader on Saturday 25 March. Beyond the two main candidates, Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, from the…
The Häme coalition investigates separatist leader Simon Ekpa’s activities in Nigeria – compatriots living in Finland resign from violence
On Thursday, reported on a municipal politician from Lahti From Simon Ekpa, who leads an armed insurgency in Nigeria. He wants to prevent the Nigerian central government from holding elections…
A municipal politician from Lahti leads an armed rebellion in Nigeria – ordered millions of people to boycott the elections
Nigeria is currently preparing for the elections to be held on Saturday next week, where the country should elect a president and a new parliament. There is one small but.…
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian who conquered Naples, the city of Maradona
Current top scorer in the Italian championship, the Nigerian Victor Osimhen is on the way to lead Naples to the title of Italian champion that the city has been waiting…
shortages of banknotes invite themselves into the presidential campaign
Could the lack of cash derail the presidential election to be held on February 25 in the country? With our correspondent in Lagos, Liza Fabbian Endless queues and untraceable banknotes,…
voter card issuing centers stormed before deadline
In Nigeria, voters have only a few days left to collect their voter cards for the February 25 poll. The deadline is set for this Monday, January 29; it has…
will the new banknotes be available in time?
Nigeria and its more than two hundred million inhabitants are on their way to the presidential and legislative elections scheduled for February 23, but before that, here is another deadline:…
cash withdrawal restrictions come into effect
From this Monday, January 9, Nigerians will only be able to withdraw 20,000 naira per day (42 euros), up to a limit of 500,000 naira per week (around 1,050 euros).…