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Here are the latest news updates on the Nigerian election:

Latest Updates:

  1. INEC Announces Presidential Election Results: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the results of the 2023 presidential election. According to the results, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the election with 8,794,726 votes, followed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 6,984,520 votes. Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) came third with 6,101,533 votes. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Tinubu Declares Victory: Bola Tinubu has declared himself the winner of the presidential election, despite the controversy surrounding the results. He has called on his supporters to remain calm and peaceful. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Atiku Rejects Results: Atiku Abubakar has rejected the results of the presidential election, calling them "fraudulent" and "unacceptable". He has demanded a re-run of the election. (Source: This Day)
  4. Obi Calls for Peaceful Protest: Peter Obi has called on his supporters to engage in peaceful protests to express their dissatisfaction with the election results. He has also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a re-run of the election. (Source: The Cable)
  5. Security Agencies Deployed to Troubled Areas: The Nigerian military and police have been deployed to troubled areas of the country to maintain peace and order. (Source: Leadership)

Previous Updates:

  1. Election Day Violence: There were reports of violence and intimidation on election day, with several people killed and many others injured. (Source: BBC)
  2. INEC Extends Voting Time: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) extended the voting time by two hours due to technical issues with the voting machines. (Source: Punch)
  3. Voting Machines Malfunction: There were reports of voting machines malfunctioning in several parts of the country, leading to delays and frustration among voters. (Source: The Guardian)
  4. Security Concerns: There were concerns about security in several parts of the country, with reports of armed gangs and political thugs intimidating voters. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. International Observers Criticize Election Process: International observers have criticized the election process, citing irregularities and violence. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Election Schedule:

  1. Presidential Election: The presidential election was held on February 25, 2023.
  2. National Assembly Election: The National Assembly election is scheduled to hold on March 11, 2023.
  3. Governorship Election: The governorship election is scheduled to hold on March 18, 2023.

Election Candidates:

  1. Bola Tinubu (APC): Bola Tinubu is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
  2. Atiku Abubakar (PDP): Atiku Abubakar is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
  3. Peter Obi (LP): Peter Obi is the candidate of the Labour Party (LP).

Election Issues:

  1. Insecurity: Insecurity is a major concern in the election, with many Nigerians worried about their safety.
  2. Economic Crisis: The country is facing an economic crisis, with many Nigerians struggling to make ends meet.
  3. Corruption: Corruption is a major issue in the election, with many Nigerians calling for an end to corruption.
  4. Youth Unemployment: Youth unemployment is a major issue in the election, with many young Nigerians struggling to find jobs.