Nigerian court rejects opposition challenge against Tinubu’s election
By France24
07 September 2023 |
9:06 am
A Nigerian court on Wednesday dismissed a major opposition petition to overturn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's February election victory after a highly contested ballot.
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