Presidential election in Nigeria: Peter Obi goes to court
The third-place candidate in Nigeria’s presidential election, Peter Obi, has formally filed a legal challenge to the victory of Bola Tinubu, representing the ruling party, […]
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Nigeria: INEC suspends announcement of results in two States, anger of parties
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) consolidated its lead with 15 governors’ seats compared to eight for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Another opposition party, […]
Nigeria’s Electoral Commission confirms that elections will be held
Nigeria’s Electoral Commission (Inec) said Wednesday that the presidential election will be held as scheduled on February 25 despite massive shortages of gasoline and new […]
Nigerian opposition wins Osun State governorship seat
The candidate of Nigeria’s main opposition party has won the governorship election in the southwestern state of Osun, the Electoral Commission said on Sunday, a […]
Nigeria announces timetable for 2019 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria has announced the timetable for the 2019 general elections. The presidential and National Assembly elections will be held […]
Nigeria : Buhari delivers speech after victory
General Muhammadu Buhari has been officially declared winner of the Nigerian presidential elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in what is known to […]
Nigeria: Elections delayed by six weeks
The decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria to postpone the elections has been received with mixed feelings with the main opposition […]
Nigeria: Governors disagree on general elections dates
Political parties are divided over holding the general elections next week because of the ongoing violence in the north eastern part of the country and […]