Mr Obie is polling very well in his stronghold of southeastern Nigeria. He's also gathering support from luminaries such as Aishin Yasufu, one of the co-founders of the Bring Back Our Girls movement. But he has faced concerns over his character after owning an undeclared offshore company and being linked to a tax haven.
Young voters are fired up and the electoral system has been strengthened, but Nigeria’s challenges are considerable. We explore why this month’s vote offers an opportunity to turn the country around. Our correspondent says that China’s economic reopening may have limited effects outside China. And why some psychotherapists object to how films and TV shows portray their work.
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