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.
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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.
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.
Nigerian Election 2023: What to Know
With the ruling party candidate, Bola Tinubu, in the lead, major opposition parties called for a new election, alleging vote-rigging.