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Bola Tinubu’s Nigeria election win: The rigging claims of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar

March 1, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

How credible are the opposition claims of fraud in Nigeria's presidential election?

London-born youngsters target ‘limitless’ success with Sierra Leone

March 1, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Members of Sierra Leone's new generation of internationals are targeting 'limitless' success as they seek qualification for the next Africa Cup of Nations.

Bola Tinubu wins Nigeria’s presidential election against Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi

March 1, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Bola Tinubu, 70, is declared the winner of Nigeria's election despite opposition calls for a rerun.

Nigeria election results 2023: Bola Tinubu takes strong lead over Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi

February 28, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Opposition parties condemn the election as a sham as Bola Tinubu wins 36% of the vote.

Nigerian elections 2023: False claims and viral videos debunked

February 28, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Old and misleading footage plus unproven allegations about electoral tampering abound online.

Turkey earthquake: Lamin Jallow hunts for new club after Adanaspor withdraw from competition

February 28, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Lamin Jallow appeals to other Turkish teams after Adanaspor's withdrawal from competition leaves the winger without a club.

Nigeria election results 2023: What’s it like to report on elections

February 28, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The BBC's Yemisi Adegoke has been following Nigeria's election in the Adamawa State.

Achraf Hakimi: Morocco & PSG defender accused of rape as French prosecutors open investigation

February 28, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

French prosecutors are investigating an allegation of rape made against the Morocco and PSG defender, said to have taken place at his home in Paris.

Nigeria election results 2023: PDP and Labour want poll to be scrapped

February 28, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Three parties are demanding fresh presidential elections, alleging widespread irregularities.

Nigeria election results 2023: Tinubu ahead of Atiku and Obi

February 28, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The ruling party's candidate has 44% of tallied votes, but the opposition says counting is flawed.