Thursday, February 21, 2019

Video - Is democracy the answer to Nigeria's woes?


Millions of Nigerians finally get to vote for a new leader on Saturday after the election was postponed by a week. Whoever wins will have to address at least three pressing issues, the sluggish economy, security problems and corruption. It's expected to be a tight race between President Muhammadu Buhari, who is seeking a second term, and Atiku Abubakar the main opposition candidate. Buhari has promised to fight corruption but his opponents have focused on what they say has been his failure to fix the economy. The main contenders made their final appeal for votes on the last day of campaigning on Thursday. So, will elections make any difference?

Video - Nigeria's young voters under spotlight as elections near



It is the battle for the youth's vote in Nigeria. Young Nigerians make up the biggest voting bloc in the pivotal presidential and National Assembly elections, which begin on Saturday.

Video - Foreign envoys warned against meddling in rescheduled polls



Meanwhile, Nigeria's Foreign Affairs minister has warned international envoys against interfering in the re-scheduled elections. Geoffrey Onyeama was briefing diplomats ahead of Saturdays polls, in which Nigerians will vote for their next president, and law makers.

Video - Campaigning resumes ahead of Saturday elections in Nigeria



Well, Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission, has assured citizens and the international community that the election on Saturday will be smooth. Political parties have also been allowed to resume campaigns in the remaining days, as stipulated by the electoral act.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Video - Will voters punish Buhari for not tackling Nigeria's oil spills?



Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari came to power with a promise to clean up the Niger Delta. But as he seeks re-election, it is still a mess of oil spills, causing sickness in surrounding villages and destroying people's livelihoods.