There are 93.4 million eligible voters for February 25 polls, the sixth since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999.
On February 25, Nigerians will go to the polls to elect President Muhammadu Buhari’s replacement as he is serving out the second of his constitutionally permitted two four-year terms.
Eighteen candidates are jostling to succeed him as leader of Africa’s biggest economy.
Top contenders include Bola Tinubu, a two-term former governor of Lagos and a major stalwart of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party as well as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president who is gunning for the position a record sixth time.
Also in the race are the Labour Party’s (LP) Peter Obi, a two-time former governor of Anambra, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, ex-defence minister and former governor of the northern hub Kano, on the ticket of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
This week’s episode of Common Sense Podcast is actually a breakdown of what is happening in Nigeria, The UK and The USA. Have a watch or a listen
Outrage over 'hypocritical' FIFA supporting gay footballer
FIFA has been called “hypocritical” after it came out in support of a gay footballer despite banning pro-LGBTQ+ armbands at the Qatar World Cup.
The world football governing body told Czech Republic international Jakub Jankto “we're all with you” after the midfielder revealed he was gay on Monday.
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How you can help the victims of the Turkey- Syria Earthquake
Red Cross - The Turkish Red Crescent has teams in more than 10 regions across the country, while the Syrian Arab Red Crescent is delivering assistance and support to those in need in the regions of Hama, Aleppo and Lattakia giving emergency first aid and evacuating people to safety. Donate here.
UNICEF - The charity is working to ensure water supply by setting up stations, sanitation and food. Teams are also working to protect unaccompanied children and reunite those who have become separated from their families. Donate here.
Save the Children - The charity prioritises children and their families, who have lost everything. It plans to give them what they need to survive, from thermal blankets to meals and medical supplies. Donate here.
Islamic Relief - In Turkey, the teams are helping with emergency food, shelter and cash grants. In Syria, Islamic Relief will be providing health and medical supplies to hospitals and clinics, as well as blankets and tents for those made homeless. Donate here.
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