South-south
Coverage of South-south in the Nexus archive.
- South-south yet to domesticate key constitutional amendments on LG autonomy, electricity, police
The South-south region has not implemented key constitutional amendments on local government autonomy, electricity, and police. In Akwa Ibom State, the governor controls funds intended for local councils, according to the NLC chairman.
- Nigeria: Jonathan Denies Report of ₦500bn Offer to Split South-South Votes
Former President Goodluck Jonathan denied a media report claiming he was offered ₦500 billion to contest the 2027 presidential election to split votes in the South-South region. He dismissed the allegation as false.
- Nigeria: Report Alleging ₦500bn Offer to Split South-South Votes False, Baseless - Jonathan
Goodluck Jonathan denied a media report claiming he was offered ₦500 billion to contest against Peter Obi's presidential candidacy to split South-South votes. Jonathan called the allegations false and baseless.
- ADC: Okonkwo kicks against Amaechi’s choice as Atiku’s running mate
Kenneth Okonkwo opposes the selection of Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate, arguing that choosing a vice-presidential candidate from the South-south may deepen marginalization in the South-east and weaken support for the ADC ticket in the region.