Instead of uploading a photo of presidential election results at the ward level to Nigeria’s electoral commission website, the BBC has confirmed that mugshots of people…
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A counter-protest in support of Nigeria’s electoral body has erupted outside the building where votes are being counted in the capital, Abuja. Tens of protesters are…
At a recent press conference in Abuja, where his party and two other opposition parties called for the election to be canceled, the PDP chairman urged…
In Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, a crowd of irate protesters has gathered outside the national collation center. They claim that votes have been stolen and…
The main opposition party in Nigeria has expressed its concern over the conduct of Saturday’s election, saying it was marred by “problems”. The Peoples Democratic Party…
The national collation center in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, has yet to begin announcing results this morning. Officials say five states are now ready to announce results,…
According to preliminary results, Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi of the Labour Party has won in the capital, Abuja, also known as the Federal Capital Territory…
The Nigerian government has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of attempting to “undermine the electoral process” and “incite violence” after he questioned the legitimacy of Saturday’s…
The announcement of results for the southern oil-rich state of Rivers has been postponed due to death threats received by the electoral official in charge. Those…
France’s new Africa strategy, unveiled by French President Emmanuel Macron, will see a reduction in troops on the continent as more local forces co-manage its bases.…