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 · Sep 6, 2023
Sierra Leone’s main opposition calls for presidential election re-run after incumbent named winner Sierra Leone’s main opposition party is demanding a re-run of last weekend’s presidential election even though incumbent President Julius Maada Bio already has been sworn into office for his second term The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023
Woman killed at opposition party HQ during Sierra Leone elections The nurse was shot at the APC building in Freetown, as government forces fired bullets and teargas to trap opposition party members – including the presidential candidate – inside The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023
Incumbent President Bio is ahead in Sierra Leone's disputed vote count The first results from the Sierra Leone elections show that President Julius Maada Bio is ahead in the polls in the presidential election, with 60 percent of votes counted. Radio France Internationale · Jun 27, 2023
Clashes at opposition headquarters overshadow Sierra Leone elections Voters in Sierra Leone are waiting for the results of a general election that was overshadowed by violence at the opposition headquarters. Radio France Internationale · Jun 26, 2023
Police fire tear gas at Sierra Leone opposition after vote One person was severely wounded after police surrounded the APC headquarters during a post-election news conference. Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2023
Familiar faces, concerns linger ahead of Sierra Leone’s June vote Ahead of the June 24 poll, a rematch of the 2018 vote, identity issues and economic stagnation are also on the ballot. Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2023
‘Squandered goodwill’: How Buhari failed Nigeria a second time From the economy to security, Buhari’s legacy will be one of missteps and misdeeds as he hands over power, analysts say. Al Jazeera · May 29, 2023
After inauguration fanfare, immense economic challenges await Nigeria's Tinubu Nigeria's incoming President Bola Tinubu will inherit anaemic economic growth, record debt and shrinking oil output, but before he can start fixing these pressing problems he will need to secure public support for painful decisions. Reuters · May 26, 2023
A.P.C. and Sacai’s upcycled quilts are inspired by ‘staircase architecture’ A.P.C.’s latest quilt collection sees designer Jessica Ogden create a series of blankets and cushions using deadstock fabric from the two fashion brands Wallpaper · May 15, 2023
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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 · May 8, 2023
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 · May 5, 2023
Nigeria's elections faced five serious challenges - how to fix them before the next polls Nigerians will see their new president-elect, Bola Tinubu, sworn in late May. A number of court cases are still being pursued against the election outcomes from votes cast earlier this year, but these aren’t expected to affect the inauguration. The Conversation · May 3, 2023
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The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023 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
Reuters · Apr 11, 2023 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 · Mar 19, 2023 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.
Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2023 The woman who could be Nigeria’s first elected female governor Aishatu Dahiru is seeking to make history as Nigeria’s first elected female governor, in Saturday’s election.
Reuters · Mar 18, 2023 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.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023 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 · Mar 8, 2023 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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Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2023 Bola Tinubu is now Nigeria’s president-elect. What happens next? The president-elect will need to bring together a divided country as he faces security and economic challenges.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023 Nigeria’s president-elect appeals to opponents after chaotic election APC’s Bola Tinubu makes speeches after opposition calls for ‘manipulated’ result to be scrapped