The chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Legal Education Committee, Auta Nyada, has cast doubt on the feasibility of allowing Nigerians living abroad to vote in elections, citing potential security risks. “Diaspora voting is actually a good idea, but for me, I don’t think that Nigeria has reached the stage for diaspora voting,” said the chairman. He argued that Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should focus on addressing the loopholes...

Ten governors from northern Nigeria are set to travel to the United States next week to attend a security symposium focused on addressing regional challenges. The symposium, organised by the Africa Center at the United States Institute of Peace, will bring together the governors with US officials and security experts to discuss solutions for combating insecurity in northern Nigeria. Governors Dikko Radda of Katsina State, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, Uba Sani of Kaduna State,...