Onto a landmine

Governor Charles Soludo of APGA won re-election in Anambra, defeating APC’s Nicholas Ukachukwu in all 21 LGAs despite reports of vote buying, BVAS glitches, and low turnout. Can this victory inspire stronger electoral reforms in the Southeast?

The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has cancelled the land rights for the new Museum of West Africa in Benin City, following a fracas on the museum's opening day. What does this mean for property rights and investment in Nigeria? 

Niger has vowed to keep its border with Benin closed over security concerns and allegations that Benin is aiding Western-backed destabilisation efforts, which Benin denies. The closure, which has been in effect since 2023, has hurt trade and strained ties between the countries. Could this continued border closure further strain regional relations and economic stability in West Africa?