What are Peter Obi and Atiku's chances at the Presidential Election Tribunal?

Getting a presidential election overturned is a tall order.

Kwara, Nigeria’s Kingmaker, predicts a Tinubu Presidency

We assess why Kwara matters in Nigeria’s presidential politics, and who Kwarans project to be Nigeria's next president.

Will the South East deliver votes in the 2023 elections?

Analysing the South-East's role in Nigeria's 2023 presidential elections.

Why Tinubu could lose to Peter Obi in Lagos

Stears' poll shows Tinubu, the two-term governor, could be under pressure to win in his state.

Why Nigerians abroad cannot vote during elections

Nigeria's diaspora does not have a voice. Time to fix it

How Nigeria’s fourth attempt at democracy has evolved

In this article, six charts show the evolution of Nigeria's fourth republic.

Nigeria's governors matter for the country's future, here's why

Nigeria's governors have less scrutiny compared to the President. This should not continue.

Governance - 04 JAN 2023

Are quotas for women in politics a good idea?

Across the world, quotas have been used to increase female participation in politics. We assess if this makes sense.

2023 manifesto explained: APC and PDP’s plans for insecurity in Nigeria

Analysing APC and PDP's plan to solve insecurity in Nigeria.

Why Nigeria's Middle Belt can predict its next President

The North-Central tends to vote for the winner of the presidential election. Will this continue?

70% of Nigerian lawmakers serve a single term, why’s that?

Every four years, around 70% of legislators lose their seats. We unpack why this isn't good for the country.

Why political party ‘structure’ matters in Nigeria

The Labour Party has gathered momentum for 2023 elections, but Nigeria's two-party duopoly will take some stopping.

Governance - 13 OCT 2020

SARS vs the People: Why police reform has been delayed

Why police reforms remain a long shot in Nigeria.

Governance - 26 JUL 2018

Latest updates in Nigeria's political transfer window

Do recent defections betray the lack of organising principles by our political parties?

Governance - 17 MAY 2018

The Wrong Medicine: Nigeria's addiction to bans

There is a well-trodden path of failed drug bans. Nigeria should avoid it

Governance - 09 MAR 2018

Mo' government, Mo' problems

Why restructuring might answer the growing problem that is the Federal Government

Governance - 23 JAN 2018

Herdsmen on Rampage: Follow the Money

Is the violence between farmers and herdsmen about economics?

Governance - 09 NOV 2017

Teacher, Don't Teach Me Nonsense

Nasir El-Rufai is the latest governor to attempt to improve teacher quality. Will he succeed?

Governance - 22 SEP 2017

Time to End The Corruption Denial

Nigeria's law enforcement institutions should confront the reality of corruption and tackle it.