Nigeria is a country with a lot of controversies.
However, they become less complicated if we look at a set of maps by the
BBC which illustrate Nigeria according to different criteria.
1. Political views
Mainly supported by Christian and animist south, Jonathan became the president in 2011 with 59.6% of the votes, while Muhammadu Buhari had most backing in the largely Muslim north. It was the first time a vote had split the country along these lines. Defections by state governors have since changed the country’s political map.

2. Ethnic map
Nigeria is also divided among numerous ethno-linguistic groups. The Hausa-Fulani people, based in the north are mostly Muslims. The Yorubas of the south-west are split between Muslims and Christians and the Igbos of the south-east and neighbouring groups are mostly Christian or animist.
1. Political views
Mainly supported by Christian and animist south, Jonathan became the president in 2011 with 59.6% of the votes, while Muhammadu Buhari had most backing in the largely Muslim north. It was the first time a vote had split the country along these lines. Defections by state governors have since changed the country’s political map.
2. Ethnic map
Nigeria is also divided among numerous ethno-linguistic groups. The Hausa-Fulani people, based in the north are mostly Muslims. The Yorubas of the south-west are split between Muslims and Christians and the Igbos of the south-east and neighbouring groups are mostly Christian or animist.