Nigeria election breaking news

Here are some breaking news updates on the Nigeria election:

Latest Updates:

  1. INEC Declares Bola Tinubu Winner of Presidential Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu won with 8,794,726 votes, followed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 6,984,520 votes. (Source: BBC News)
  2. Atiku Abubakar Concedes Defeat: Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has conceded defeat in the presidential election. In a statement, Atiku congratulated Bola Tinubu on his victory and called for peace and unity in the country. (Source: Vanguard News)
  3. INEC Announces Winners of Senatorial and House of Representatives Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the winners of the senatorial and House of Representatives elections. The APC won 64 senatorial seats, while the PDP won 37. The APC also won 162 House of Representatives seats, while the PDP won 101. (Source: Premium Times)
  4. Violence and Electoral Malpractices Reported in Some States: There have been reports of violence and electoral malpractices in some states, including Rivers, Lagos, and Imo. The police have arrested several individuals in connection with the incidents. (Source: The Cable)
  5. International Observers Criticize Election Process: International observers have criticized the election process, citing issues with voter registration, voting materials, and the conduct of security personnel. The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) said that the election was "marred by irregularities" and called for reforms to improve the electoral process. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Previous Updates:

  1. Election Day Violence and Disruptions: There were reports of violence and disruptions on election day, including the burning of ballot boxes and the destruction of voting materials. The police and military were deployed to maintain order in several states. (Source: CNN)
  2. Voter Turnout Low in Some States: Voter turnout was low in some states, including Lagos and Rivers, where there were reports of voter apathy and intimidation. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. INEC Extends Voting Hours in Some States: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) extended voting hours in some states due to delays and disruptions. (Source: Punch News)
  4. Atiku Abubakar Accuses APC of Rigging: Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of rigging the election. He called for the cancellation of the results and a re-run. (Source: Vanguard News)
  5. Bola Tinubu Accuses Atiku of Bribery: Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the APC, accused Atiku Abubakar of bribery and corruption. He called for Atiku to be disqualified from the election. (Source: The Cable)

Please note that these updates are subject to change as more information becomes available.