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April 13, 2015
Foul Play Allegations Rock Governor Poll in Nigeria's Oil Capital

All Progressives Congress says this weekend’s vote in Rivers State was marred by fraud and violence
April 11, 2015
Nigerians Vote for Governors Weeks After Presidential Upset

7 fatalities reported in Rivers state; electoral commission office in Buguma is dynamited
April 10, 2015
Candidates Vie for Control of Nigeria's Oil Heartland

Whoever wins will face leaner times, governing with less money as oil prices drop
April 09, 2015
Challenges Await Next Governor of Nigeria's Lagos State

By itself, the area represents one of Africa's largest economies
April 02, 2015
Buhari May Find it Hard to Change Nigeria

President-elect’s campaign slogan promised transformation, which could be difficult to achieve
March 31, 2015
Buhari Supporters Celebrate Election Victory in Nigeria

Buhari rode a wave of voter dissatisfaction with incumbent Goodluck Jonathan's presidency
March 29, 2015
Polls Close in Nigeria Election After Technical Glitches Extend Voting

The country's top election official said it wouldn't be until Monday at the earliest before a clear result in known in the presidential race
March 29, 2015
Technical Problems Mar Nigerian Election; Voting Extended Into Sunday

Incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan is trying to fend off a strong challenge from former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari
March 27, 2015
Turmoil Feared in Aftermath of Nigeria Elections

Incumbent Goodluck Jonathan and his rival, Muhammadu Buhari, have pledged to respect the outcome of Saturday's vote, but fears of violence are running high
March 25, 2015
In Nigerian Political Campaigns,Clothing Crucial to Candidates

Experts say the key to connecting in a diverse nation like Nigeria is making sure clothing matches up with voters' tastes and tradition
March 25, 2015
Will Voter Card System Prevent Election Fraud? Nigerians Are Wary

Officials hope voter cards and electronic readers will prevent fraud in Saturday's vote and prevent a repeat of 2011 election problems
March 23, 2015
Nigeria Election Expected to Upend Past Political Trends

March 28 polls expected to be tightest since nation's 1998 return to democracy
March 21, 2015
Northeast Exodus Complicates Nigeria Vote

Nigerians are set to vote in high-stakes elections on March 28. But hundreds of thousands of Nigerians who fled the northeast because of Boko Haram are not sure if they can travel home to cast their ballots. Chris Stein reports from the city of Bauchi.
March 19, 2015
Displaced by Boko Haram, Nigerians Fret as Elections Near

More than 1 million Nigerians have fled as Boko Haram militants ravaged the northeast, many fear they won't be able to vote on March 28
March 12, 2015
VOA Exclusive: Nigeria Brings S. African, Foreign Mercenaries Into Boko Haram Fight

Presence of non-Nigerian soldiers from outside region fighting on Nigerian soil injects a new element into tight presidential election campaign
March 11, 2015
Nigeria's President: Boko Haram Trained with Islamic State

'Some of the Boko Haram members go to have their training in the ISIS camp and come back' Goodluck Jonathan tells VOA
March 09, 2015
Nigeria’s Ogonis Divided Over Resuming Oil Production

More than two decades ago, Nigeria’s Ogoni people forced Shell oil company to cease drilling on their land, saying it was polluting the environment. Now, some Ogonis say it’s time for the oil to flow once again. Chris Stein reports from Kegbara Dere, Nigeria
March 06, 2015
Nigeria’s Ogonis Divided Over Resuming Oil Production

Oil giant Shell was forced to pull out of Ogoniland in 1993 in the face of protests; Now, some say it is time for oil to flow once again
March 04, 2015
After Six Years, Little Change for Niger Delta's Former Militants

Nigerians who laid down arms in exchange for government amnesty subsidies fear program may end with upcoming presidential elections
March 04, 2015
Cash Brings Relief, But Not Recovery, to Oil-Polluted Nigerian Community

Two oil spills years ago dumped thousands of barrels of crude into the creeks of Bodo

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