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Coverage dated November 5, 2026 to November 6, 2026

Nigerian high court voids Nigerian opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar

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The move creates uncertainty with just 10 weeks to go until voters have their say in Africa’s biggest democratic exercise.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Nigerian court nullifies presidential contender’s candidacy 2 months before election (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    A Nigerian court has disqualified a leading presidential candidate, complicating the electoral process two months before the election

  2. France 24

    Nigeria court bars opposition candidate two months before election (opens France 24)

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    In tonight's edition, a Nigerian court disqualifies a leading presidential candidate, adding fresh complications for the electoral process two months before the election. Also, tens of thousands have fled across the border into Kenya as deadly ethnic clashes in southern Ethiopia intensify.

  3. Semafor

    Nigerian high court voids Nigerian opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar (opens Semafor)

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    The move creates uncertainty with just 10 weeks to go until voters have their say in Africa’s biggest democratic exercise.

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