Nigeria’s use of soldiers for civilian tasks comes with serious costs – how to prevent this Nigerians have experienced what it means for their government to be controlled by the military. The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025
Nigeria honours ex-President Buhari with state burial and tribute The country bid farewell to Buhari with military honours and honorific chants of ‘Sai Baba’. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2025
Former Nigerian President Buhari Buried At Family Compound Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari was buried at his home in northwestern Katsina state Tuesday, with the multiple heads of state in attendance guarded by a heavy security detail. International Business Times · Jul 15, 2025
Former Nigerian President Buhari to be buried in hometown on Tuesday Muhammadu Buhari, who was the country’s democratic leader between 2015 and 2023, died aged 82 in London on Sunday. Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2025
Muhammadu Buhari obituary Military dictator of Nigeria in the 1980s who was elected as his country’s president three decades later The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025
Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military leader turned democratic president leaves a mixed legacy Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on 13 July aged 82, was one of two former military heads of state who were later elected as civilian presidents. Buhari was the military head of state of Nigeria from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985 and president from… The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025
Former Nigeria president Buhari dies age 82 Nigeria’s former strongman and president Muhammadu Buhari died at a clinic in London on Sunday at the age of 82. Radio France Internationale · Jul 14, 2025
Nigeria’s ex-President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London aged 82 Buhari, remembered for an anti-corruption drive and faltering economy, leaves behind a contentious legacy. Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2025
Nigeria's Former President Buhari Dead At 82 Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari -- who led his country first as a junta strongman and later as an elected democrat -- died Sunday at the age of 82, his aide and the presidency said. International Business Times · Jul 13, 2025
Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari dies in London aged 82 Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria twice as a military head of state and a democratic president has died aged 82 The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025
#BringBackOurGirls fought to keep global attention on Nigeria’s stolen Chibok girls. Ten years on it is still fighting The campaign that came to prominence when 276 schoolgirls were kidnapped from their classes in 2014 has had an impact beyond its first rallying cries The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
Court grants bail to ex-Nigerian central bank chief facing fraud charges Godwin Emefiele, who was arrested by security services in June, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2023
In Nigeria, economic blues dampen patriotism on Independence Day Nigerians of all ages say they are disillusioned with the country’s progress in six decades, so patriotism is waning. Al Jazeera · Oct 1, 2023
Nigeria's elections were once again disputed in court, a stark reminder of a weak electoral system Nigeria’s presidential election tribunal on 6 September affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the disputed February 2023 polls, dismissing the petitions of three political parties. The Labour Party had filed its petition on 21 March; the next day the Peoples Democratic Party and the Allied Peoples Movement followed with theirs.… The Conversation · Sep 11, 2023
Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2023 Opposition supporters saddened as tribunal upholds President Tinubu’s win Nigerian opposition supporters say the tribunal’s ruling was expected but were nevertheless waiting for a surprise.
Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2023 Nigeria files 20 new charges against suspended central bank chief Emefiele who made an unprecedented run for the Nigerian presidency last year, has been held in detention since June 10.
The Conversation · Jul 20, 2023 Nigeria's new police chief faces structural challenges - 5 key issues to tackle Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu named a new inspector general of police on 19 June 2023. He appointed the deputy inspector general, Kayode Egbetokun, to replace Usman Alkali Baba, whom former president Muhammadu Buhari had appointed in April 2021. Egbetokun will serve in an acting capacity pending his confirmation by the…
Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2023 Nigerian court orders gov’t to release or charge central bank chief Government lawyers say they secured a lower magistrate court order to hold Godwin Emefiele during investigation.
Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2023 Nigeria, labour unions to agree new minimum wage within 8 weeks Nigeria’s labour unions threatened to strike after fuel prices tripled due to President Tinubu scrapping fuel subsidy.
Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2023 How Emefiele, Nigeria’s powerful central bank chief lost his seat Godwin Emefiele was second-longest-serving governor of Nigeria’s central bank and oversaw its biggest economic downturn.
Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2023 Row in Germany over Benin bronzes BERLIN: In a move that many hailed as a salve for the historic wounds between Europe and Africa, Germany last December returned 22 artefacts, looted during the colonial era, to what is now Nigeria.
Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023 Nigeria fuel subsidy cut and spiralling costs: What to know A controversial announcement in Tinubu’s inaugural speech has set off a chain of events in Africa’s largest economy.
Al Jazeera · May 29, 2023 ‘Squandered goodwill’: How Buhari failed Nigeria a second time From the economy to security, Buhari’s legacy will be one of missteps and misdeeds as he hands over power, analysts say.
Radio France Internationale · May 29, 2023 Nigeria's Tinubu sworn in as president, bringing hopes of economic prosperity Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu was sworn in as President Monday in the capital Abuja. The 71-year-old former Lagos governor and multi-millionaire businessman faces enormous challenges.
Reuters · May 29, 2023 Nigeria's new President Tinubu promises economic reboot Nigeria's new President Bola Tinubu vowed at his swearing-in on Monday to expand the economy by at least 6% a year, lift barriers to investment, create jobs and unify the exchange rate, while also tackling rampant insecurity.