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Unrest & politics · Politics · Impact 2 Notable

Nigerian court disqualifies leading presidential candidate two months before election

· Abuja, Nigeria · single source so far

A Nigerian court has barred a leading opposition presidential candidate, complicating the electoral process ahead of the vote in two months. Separately, tens of thousands have reportedly fled into Kenya from ethnic clashes in southern Ethiopia.

Location
Abuja, Nigeria · Nigeria live map
Coordinates
9.08°N 7.40°E
Reported
5 Nov 2026, 21:22 UTC
Category
Unrest & politics · Politics
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
Situation
Nigeria politics