Vote buying in Nigeria: how it works and what the law says
Cash at polling units, food parcels and "see and buy" deals have become a feature of Nigerian elections. Here is how vote buying works, and the penalties under the law.
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Why eight Nigerian states elect governors at different times
Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo and Osun hold governorship elections off the national calendar. Court rulings and changes of power explain why.
How to win Nigeria's presidential election: the 25% rule explained
A candidate needs the most votes and at least a quarter of the vote in two-thirds of the states and the FCT. Here is how the rule works, and what happens if nobody meets it.