Bola Tinubu

Violence, inflation and oil theft: The many difficulties awaiting Nigeria’s new president Bola Tinubu

Bola Tinubu’s victory is being challenged in court by his two main rivals in February's election, and analysts say he may need to reach out to opponents to help heal a divided nation. Nigeria is battling with the widespread violence, double-digit inflation and industrial-scale oil theft

Bola Tinubu is Nigeria's president-elect: Why is an angry Opposition calling for fresh elections?

The Opposition in Nigeria has rejected the presidential election results which declared the ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu as the winner. The parties have called the Saturday polls a ‘sham’ and are demanding a revote

From political 'godfather' to president-elect of Nigeria: The rise and rise of Bola Tinubu

Despite health concerns and previous corruption allegations, Bola Tinubu will succeed Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria's new president. The former Lagos governor has now fulfilled his 'lifelong' goal by winning the presidency of Africa's most populous nation with 8.8 million votes

Explained: How front-runners in Nigeria's presidential election are shrouded in scandals

Damaging accusations shadow the leading candidates, all of them veterans of public office who have amassed fortunes in the private sector. Several have been accused of misconduct but have not been found guilty