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Tag: Nigeria
Nigeria Election Tainted by Accusations of Vote Rigging
Two parties say the presidential vote in Africa’s biggest democracy was marred by fraud and violence, and they called for the head of the election commission to step down.
In Nigeria’s Presidential Election, A Rare Chance to Turn the Corner
In Nigeria’s presidential election on Saturday, voters were desperate to elect a leader who can unleash their youthful country’s potential and chart a new course after years of dashed hopes.
Nigerian Politician Arrested With Nearly $500,000 on Eve of Election, Police Say
For years, Nigerian politicians have been accused of buying votes. The lawmaker, the police say, was caught with dollar bills and a list of possible recipients.
Kidnappings in Nigeria and Other Security Crises Concern Voters Ahead of Election
Nigerian voters say that insecurity is the most important issue in this week’s presidential election. One man who was kidnapped said, “You can only survive on your own in Nigeria.”
Kidnappings in Nigeria and Other Security Crises Concern Voters Ahead of Election
Nigerian voters say that insecurity is the most important issue in this week’s presidential election. One man who was kidnapped said, “You can only survive on your own in Nigeria.”
Your Friday Briefing: A Year of War
Also, Nigeria’s upcoming election and health. care protests in China.
Ahead of Nigeria’s Election, a Cash Shortage Causes Chaos and Suffering
Nigeria’s government changed the currency design before the presidential election, causing shortages and wreaking social havoc.
Peter Obi Has Energized Nigeria’s Young Voters. Will They Turn Out for Him?
The race is wide open in the presidential election in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and a struggling economic powerhouse. Youth looking to evict the old guard are cheering on Peter Obi, a surprise third-party candidate.
Your Friday Briefing: U.FO.s Were Likely Not Spying, Biden Says
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