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Ayo Adebanjo: Nigerian nationalist and social justice crusader

Ayo Adebanjo, who has died at the age of 96, was one of Nigeria’s foremost federalists, a pro-democracy activist and a social justice campaigner.

The Conversation

How a certificate scandal almost upset Tinubu’s presidential win in Nigeria

Thursday’s court ruling puts to rest the most intense election battle the West African country has seen in decades.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s Supreme Court affirms Tinubu’s presidential victory

Nigeria’s highest court dismisses the opposition’s claims of fraud and electoral law violations.

Al Jazeera

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Nigerian tribunal rejects challenge to President Tinubu's election win

A Nigerian tribunal has dismissed major opposition challenges to overturn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's February election victory after a highly contested ballot.

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria election tribunal upholds President Bola Tinubu’s victory

The election tribunal rejected opposition petition to overturn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s February election victory.

Al Jazeera

Niger’s coup adds to chaos in the Sahel, but it may also offer some hope

The military takeover in one of west Africa’s more stable states has huge implications for democracy on the continent – and the response of its neighbours is crucial

The Guardian - UK

U.S. imposes election-related visa restrictions on Nigerians

The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation's 2023 election cycle, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.

Reuters

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Tight security as Nigeria presidential election result challenged

Police blocked roads in the centre of Nigeria's capital on Monday as judges started hearing opposition petitions disputing president-elect Bola Tinubu's victory in February's presidential election.

Reuters

Nigeria court hears opposition's presidential vote challenge

A Nigerian court has opened hearing on suits filed by opposition parties to challenge the incumbent party’s victory in the country’s Feb. 25 presidential election

The Independent UK

Nigeria begins hearing presidential election challenge next week

Nigeria's election tribunal will on Monday start hearing opposition petitions challenging president-elect Bola Tinubu's victory in the disputed February presidential vote, court records showed on Friday.

Reuters

Obi voters in Nigeria cry fraud, struggle to keep hope alive

Weeks after the election, supporters of surprise frontrunner say they reject president-elect Tinubu’s legitimacy.

Al Jazeera

Bola Tinubu to become Nigeria’s president despite court challenges, says minister

Information minister says ‘no basis’ to form interim government, amid claims of February elections being fixed

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria's ruling party seeks dismissal of Obi's election challenge

Nigeria's ruling party has asked the Appeals Court to dismiss a petition by third-placed candidate Peter Obi who is challenging the victory of president-elect Bola Tinubu following a disputed election in February, court documents showed on Tuesday.

Reuters

Security in Nigeria: Bola Tinubu will increase tension in some parts of the country and reduce it in others

Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be sworn in as president of the country on 29 May 2023. That’s if the courts uphold his election victory.

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‘Women get it done’: Ireti Kingibe, Abuja’s new senator, plans for progressive Nigeria

Up and coming politician will focus on wealth redistribution, female representation and healthcare access

The Independent UK

Opposition files petition against Nigerian election result

Nigeria’s opposition has filed a petition in court against the ruling party’s victory in the West African nation’s presidential election

Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s Obi petitions court over disputed presidential election

Labour Party candidate heads to Supreme Court to challenge ruling party candidate’s victory in February poll.

Reuters

Nigeria's Obi, Atiku challenge presidential election results

Nigeria's two main opposition leaders on Tuesday filed petitions seeking to cancel results from last month's disputed presidential election, court papers showed, to begin what could be a legal battle lasting several months.

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Lagos governor re-elected in victory for Nigeria ruling party

The governor of Lagos easily won re-election in low turn-out local voting, figures showed on Sunday, a victory for Nigeria's ruling party just weeks after the commercial capital backed the opposition in a disputed presidential election.

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria counts votes after tense local elections

Vote counting was underway in Nigeria on Sunday following local elections marred by reports of violence, bribery and signs of low turnout.

Reuters

Nigerians vote in delayed governorship elections with Lagos state in play

Nigerians return to the polls on Saturday to elect new state governors, with many focusing on the race in commercial hub Lagos and how the electoral body conducts voting after criticism of its handling of last month's disputed presidential election.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Nigeria’s electoral democracy seeks to find its footing after contentious election

President Joe Biden, in his March 5 visit to Selma, Alabama, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting democracy and protecting voting rights. This commitment echoed loudly in Africa’s largest democracy, which experienced a contentious presidential election on Feb. 25. In response to an avalanche of criticism, the government postponed for…

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria postpones state elections after contested presidential vote

Nigeria's electoral commission has pushed back elections to choose state governors and lawmakers, which had been due this weekend, to allow more time to reset the electronic voting system at the centre of a dispute over last month's closely fought presidential poll.

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria postpones state elections amid dispute over presidential vote

Electoral commission says it is pushing back polling due to problems with digital voting system

Reuters

Lagos in focus as Nigerians elect new state governors

Nigerians will return to the polls on Saturday to elect state governors across the country, two weeks after a disputed presidential election, with the main focus on the race to lead Lagos, the country's economic heartbeat and wealthiest state.

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