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Nigeria 2023 Election

More than 93 million Nigerians were eligible to vote on February 25. The election occurred at a moment of a national cash crisis and widespread insecurity, and with the proliferation of fake news and disinformation.

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Bola Tinubu

Who is Bola Tinubu, Nigeria's new president?

Who is Bola Tinubu, Nigeria's new president?

The veteran politician is widely regarded as a kingmaker and "godfather".
PoliticsMay 29, 2023
Young people in Nigeria celebrate the victory of Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Nigerians react to election results

Nigerians react to election results

There have been mixed reactions towards the results of Nigeria’s election, won by Bola Tinubu.
PoliticsMarch 2, 202302:17 min
A vendor displays cover of newspapers to celebrate candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu as President elect

Nigeria's election results leave country more divided

Nigeria's election results leave country more divided

The results of the election highlight how sharply divided citizens are along religious and ethnic lines.
PoliticsMarch 1, 2023
Supporters sit beside a banner of presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu

Nigeria: Ruling party's Bola Tinubu leads vote

Nigeria: Ruling party's Bola Tinubu leads vote

As vote counting continues, irregularities have marred the "peaceful" poll, leading to frustration among Nigerians.
PoliticsFebruary 28, 2023
A man studies papers reads through rows of papers pinned to a wall

Nigerians frustrated as votes are tallied

Nigerians frustrated as votes are tallied

Nearly 90 million voters were eligible to elect a new president and government.
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2023
Nigeria | Auszählung Wahlen

Nigeria election 2023: As it happened

Nigeria election 2023: As it happened

DW monitored developments in Nigeria's election in a live blog.
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2023
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Nigeria's election: Security concerns stand out for voters

Many Nigerians are concerned about which candidates offer new ways of handling the state of insecurity in Nigeria.
PoliticsFebruary 16, 2023
A woman prepares to cast her ballot in the Edo State governorship in Nigeria

Will Africa's 2023 elections strengthen democracy?

Seventeen African countries will hold elections in 2023, showing whether democracy is flourishing or not, experts say.
PoliticsDecember 26, 2022
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