<p>Vice President Kashim Shettima has touched down in New Delhi to stand in for President Bola Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, as Abuja works to convert its partner-country status into concrete trade and investment wins with India and other emerging powers.</p><p>He heads a heavyweight delegation that includes Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Trade and Investment Minister Jumoke Oduwole, Communications and Digital Economy Minister Bosun Tijani, and Environment Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal, alongside other senior officials. The summit runs under the banner of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.</p><p>Nigeria's presence at the gathering reflects a broader strategy: turn BRICS membership into real economic gains through fresh investment, wider market access and closer ties with fast-growing economies outside the traditional Western bloc.</p><p>Odumegwu-Ojukwu said ahead of the trip that Nigeria wants to explore partnerships with India spanning agriculture, artificial intelligence, technology and the digital economy, pointing to India's success in deploying tech to engage its youthful population as a model worth studying.</p><p>Oduwole, meanwhile, said trade between the two countries has historically touched around $14 billion, and that the government is working to rebuild and strengthen that relationship. She noted that Indian investors have already signalled interest in meeting the Nigerian team during the visit, with talks also expected with other BRICS members. A key priority, she added, is boosting India's purchases of Nigerian crude, restoring a market that was once a major outlet for the country's oil exports.</p><p>Beyond commercial talks, Shettima is billed to join wider BRICS discussions on global growth, resilience and sustainable development, plus one-on-one meetings aimed at advancing Nigeria's interests in trade, agriculture, technology and industrial growth.</p><p>Nigeria became a BRICS partner country in January 2025, a status that opened the door to deeper South-South cooperation and stronger diplomatic and economic engagement with major emerging markets. The delegation is also expected to join the BRICS open session and other sideline events during the summit.</p>

Nigeria's presence at the gathering reflects a broader strategy: turn BRICS membership into real economic gains through fresh investment, wider market access and closer ties with fast-growing economies outside the traditional Western bloc.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has touched down in New Delhi to stand in for President Bola Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, as Abuja works to convert its partner-country status into concrete trade and investment wins with India and other emerging powers. He heads a heavyweight delegation that includes Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Trade and Investment Minister Jumoke Oduwole, Communications and Digital Economy Minister Bosun Tijani, and Environment Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal, alongside other senior officials. The summit runs under the banner of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. Nigeria's presence at the gathering reflects a broader strategy: turn BRICS membership into real economic gains through fresh investment, wider market access and closer ties with fast-growing economies outside the traditional Western bloc. Odumegwu-Ojukwu said ahead of the trip that Nigeria wants to explore partnerships with India spanning agriculture, artificial intelligence, technology and the digital economy, pointing to India's success in deploying tech to engage its youthful population as a model worth studying. Oduwole, meanwhile, said trade between the two countries has historically touched around $14 billion, and that the government is working to rebuild and strengthen that relationship. She noted that Indian investors have already signalled interest in meeting the Nigerian team during the visit, with talks also expected with other BRICS members. A key priority, she added, is boosting India's purchases of Nigerian crude, restoring a market that was once a major outlet for the country's oil exports. Beyond commercial talks, Shettima is billed to join wider BRICS discussions on global growth, resilience and sustainable development, plus one-on-one meetings aimed at advancing Nigeria's interests in trade, agriculture, technology and industrial growth. Nigeria became a BRICS partner country in January 2025, a status that opened the door to deeper South-South cooperation and stronger diplomatic and economic engagement with major emerging markets. The delegation is also expected to join the BRICS open session and other sideline events during the summit.

<p>Nigeria's presence at the gathering reflects a broader strategy: turn BRICS membership into real economic gains through fresh investment, wider market access and closer ties with fast-growing economies outside the traditional Western bloc.</p>

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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern over reports of xenophobia in South Africa, highlighting the need to protect Nigerian citizens and strengthen diplomatic relations between the two countries. The issue has renewed discussions around the safety of foreign nationals, discrimination, and cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa.


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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an immediate, large-scale joint security operation to rescue approximately 600 citizens who were mass-abducted in north-central Niger State.

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has officially launched his re-election campaign, setting up a high-stakes contest against opposition heavyweights Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. While Tinubu points to reforms aimed at reviving the economy, critics highlight the impact of fuel subsidy removal and currency devaluations that have driven up living costs. As campaigning gathers pace, the economy is expected to dominate the race for Nigeria’s top office.


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US envoy Frank Garcia is expected to present a proposed migration deal to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during high-level talks.
The discussions are likely to focus on migration cooperation, regional security, and strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Nigeria. The proposed agreement comes amid broader international efforts to address migration challenges and enhance strategic partnerships.

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Students and teachers kidnapped in Nigeria’s Oyo State remain in captivity weeks after being taken by armed gunmen in May. The incident has sparked nationwide concern, with reports suggesting victims are enduring harsh and distressing conditions. President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of special troops in an effort to secure their release. Teachers’ unions have also raised alarm over the worsening security situation, calling for urgent government action to protect schools and rural communities.

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Students and teachers kidnapped in Nigeria’s Oyo State remain in captivity weeks after being taken by armed gunmen in May. The incident has sparked nationwide concern, with reports suggesting victims are enduring harsh and distressing conditions. President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of special troops in an effort to secure their release. Teachers’ unions have also raised alarm over the worsening security situation, calling for urgent government action to protect schools and rural communities.


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Bola Tinubu has officially secured his party’s backing to contest the 2027 presidential elections, marking the beginning of his re-election campaign. The ruling All Progressives Congress has reaffirmed Tinubu as its flag bearer, signalling strong internal support ahead of the next electoral cycle in Nigeria. The move sets the stage for a high-stakes political battle as opposition parties prepare to challenge his leadership.


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A prominent critic of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu now faces legal charges over alleged phone-tapping and hacking of a government aide. Authorities have filed a formal case against the politician, raising tensions over political surveillance and privacy concerns. The accused claims the aide in question misused official resources for personal purposes, suggesting broader questions about accountability and the use of state security apparatus.


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President Bola Tinubu has declared that 2026 marks the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, pledging to drive down inflation further, strengthen foreign reserves and sustain the country’s GDP growth trajectory.


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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency and ordered the army and police to recruit thousands of additional personnel to tackle worsening armed violence across the country.
Tinubu said the police would hire 20,000 more officers, raising their strength to 50,000, and authorised the use of National Youth Service Corps camps as training facilities. He also directed the withdrawal of officers from VIP guard duties for redeployment to conflict zones after crash retraining.

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Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu has replaced key military leaders in a sweeping security shake-up after reports emerged of a foiled coup plot involving high-ranking officers. 


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Nigeria’s president on Friday replaced top security officials as the West African country grapples with unabated violence in the conflict-hit north and myriad security challenges.


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Nigeria's authorities are cracking down on dissent against the president, even criticism in the form of a song. The country’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has banned broadcasters from airing a song titled Tell Your Papa. The NBC wrote a letter to TV and radio stations ordering them not to air the song on grounds that it violates Nigeria’s broadcast regulations. The song criticizes the incumbent leader Bola Tinubu and his son, with lyrics that slam the president and urge the son to let his father know that people are dying through hardship and insecurity, and that there is hunger in the country.

Nigeria's broadcast body bans airing of song 'Tell Your Papa'

Nigerians on Sunday refused President Bola Tinubu’s call for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis. Protesters in the commercial city of Lagos and the capital city Abuja said the president did not address their issues which include bringing back the subsidy and reducing the cost of education, and also failed to call for the arrest of the policemen who killed protesters in the last 3 days.

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu called on Sunday for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity for dialogue, his first public comments since frustrated citizens took to the streets last week.

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The African nation of Nigeria is facing a cost of living crisis, and President Bola Tinubu's government is under fire for economic mismanagement.

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu recently signed a bill switching back to a national anthem composed by a British expatriate and adopted at independence, a move some dismissed as a cynical distraction from an escalating economic crisis.

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On Wednesday Nigerian President Bola Tinubu signed a bill into a law reverting the national anthem to a previous version composed by a British expatriate.

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Nigeria's president Bola Tinubu has suspended the country's minister of humanitarian Affairs Betta Edu over allegations of fraud. Edu has been accused of diverting more than $640,000 of public money into a personal bank account.

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Top United Nations human rights official has voiced “deep alarm” over the series of attacks on communities in central Nigeria, which left at least 160 people dead and many more injured. President Bola Tinubu has ordered a probe into the attacks that occurred in Plateau state.

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<p>Nigeria's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld President Bola Tinubu's election win, bringing to an end a legal challenge brought by his two main rivals, who argued that his victory was marred by irregularities.</p>

<p>The ruling will give 71-year-old Tinubu a clear mandate to govern Africa's most populous nation, which is grappling with double-digit inflation, foreign currency shortages, a weakening naira, widespread insecurity and crude oil theft.</p>

<p>The biggest opposition, People's Democratic Party (PDP), said it was "alarmed and disappointed" by the ruling, but Tinubu welcomed the judgment.</p>

<p>"We are all members of one household, and this moment demands that we continue to work and build our country together," Tinubu said in a statement.</p>

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<p>Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999 after three decades of almost uninterrupted military rule, but accusations of ballot-rigging and fraud have followed its electoral cycles.</p>

<p>The judgment by seven Supreme Court judges, which is final, follows a pattern seen in previous presidential elections that have been challenged in court. None of the attempts to overturn results through the courts has been successful.</p>

<p>"This judgment by the Supreme Court has evidently shaken the confidence of Nigerians in the judiciary, especially the Supreme Court as the last hope of the common man," the PDP said.</p>

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<p>Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party came second and third respectively in the February vote, but rejected the result and called for Tinubu's win to be annulled.</p>

<p>The two opposition leaders had appealed a Sept. 6 tribunal judgment that endorsed Tinubu's victory.</p>

<p>In the appeal, they argued that the electoral commission failed to electronically transmit results from polling stations to an online portal, which undermined their authenticity.</p>

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<p>They also said Tinubu had won less than 25 per cent&nbsp;of the vote in the federal capital Abuja so he did not meet the legal threshold to become president.</p>

<p>The judges dismissed all their arguments.</p>


Nigeria's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld President Bola Tinubu's election win, bringing to an end a legal challenge brought by his two main rivals, who argued that his victory was marred by irregularities.

Nigeria's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld President Bola Tinubu's election win, bringing to an end a legal challenge brought by his two main rivals, who argued that his victory was marred by irregularities. The ruling will give 71-year-old Tinubu a clear mandate to govern Africa's most populous nation, which is grappling with double-digit inflation, foreign currency shortages, a weakening naira, widespread insecurity and crude oil theft. The biggest opposition, People's Democratic Party (PDP), said it was "alarmed and disappointed" by the ruling, but Tinubu welcomed the judgment. "We are all members of one household, and this moment demands that we continue to work and build our country together," Tinubu said in a statement. ALSO READ | EXPLAINED | Everything about Bola Tinubu, Nigeria's president-elect Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999 after three decades of almost uninterrupted military rule, but accusations of ballot-rigging and fraud have followed its electoral cycles. The judgment by seven Supreme Court judges, which is final, follows a pattern seen in previous presidential elections that have been challenged in court. None of the attempts to overturn results through the courts has been successful. "This judgment by the Supreme Court has evidently shaken the confidence of Nigerians in the judiciary, especially the Supreme Court as the last hope of the common man," the PDP said. ALSO READ | Nigerian president might lose power even before G20 convenes in Delhi Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party came second and third respectively in the February vote, but rejected the result and called for Tinubu's win to be annulled. The two opposition leaders had appealed a Sept. 6 tribunal judgment that endorsed Tinubu's victory. In the appeal, they argued that the electoral commission failed to electronically transmit results from polling stations to an online portal, which undermined their authenticity. ALSO READ | Nigeria president defends currency swap but orders old notes to remain in circulation They also said Tinubu had won less than 25 per cent of the vote in the federal capital Abuja so he did not meet the legal threshold to become president. The judges dismissed all their arguments.

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has announced a six-month increase to the minimum wage, even as workers called off their indefinite strike. The President's announcement was made as the country marked the 63rd Independence Day, as the cost of living crisis continued to skyrocket.

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Nigeria is the country with the largest economy in the African continent has been struggling with poor economic growth and skyrocketing inflation. The inflation numbers hit an 18-year high of 25.8 per cent in August. But with President Bola Tinubu taking office in May hopes were high that his administration would be able to curb the crisis.

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<p>Nigeria's presidential election tribunal on Wednesday rejected an opposition challenge to Bola Tinubu's win in February's disputed vote, following a pattern seen in previous election years in Africa's most populous country.</p>

<p>No legal challenge to the outcome of a presidential election has succeeded in Nigeria, which returned to democracy in 1999 after three decades of almost uninterrupted military rule and has a history of electoral fraud.</p>

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<p>Atiku Abubakar of the People's Democratic Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, who came second and third respectively, had asked the court to invalidate the election, alleging irregularities.</p>

<p>Judge Haruna Tsammani, reading out a lengthy ruling on behalf of the tribunal's panel of five justices, rejected Obi's petition point-by-point. He was due to move onto Abubakar's petition next, which was also expected to be dismissed.</p>

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<p>European observers had said in June the elections were marred by problems including operational failures and a lack of transparency that reduced public trust in the process.</p>

<p>However, the elections came and went with little sign of any groundswell of popular opposition, and Tinubu has been accepted by the international community as Nigeria's legitimate leader. As the tribunal was giving its ruling, he was in India preparing to take part in the G20 summit there.</p>

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<p>Atiku and Obi can appeal to the country's Supreme Court to strike down the tribunal's ruling. Any appeal must be concluded within 60 days of the date of the tribunal judgment.</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;the judgments of the Presidential Election Petitions Court were rejected by the Labour Party (LP). The party stated that&nbsp;the court's&nbsp;judgment “did not reflect the law and the desire of the people”.</p>

<p>“Nigerians were witnesses to the electoral robbery that took place on February 25, 2023, which was globally condemned but the Tribunal in its wisdom refused to accept the obvious. What is at stake is democracy and we will not relent until the people will prevail," the party said, in a statement.</p>

<p>“We salute the doggedness of our team of lawyers who fearlessly exposed the wrath in our system. We can only weep for democracy in Nigeria but we refuse to give up on Nigeria," it added.</p>

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Nigeria's presidential election tribunal on Wednesday rejected an opposition challenge to Bola Tinubu's win in February's disputed vote, following a pattern seen in previous election years in Africa's most populous country.

Nigeria's presidential election tribunal on Wednesday rejected an opposition challenge to Bola Tinubu's win in February's disputed vote, following a pattern seen in previous election years in Africa's most populous country. No legal challenge to the outcome of a presidential election has succeeded in Nigeria, which returned to democracy in 1999 after three decades of almost uninterrupted military rule and has a history of electoral fraud. Also Read | Russia uses car tyres to cover military aircraft to deter Ukrainian drone attacks: Report Atiku Abubakar of the People's Democratic Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, who came second and third respectively, had asked the court to invalidate the election, alleging irregularities. Judge Haruna Tsammani, reading out a lengthy ruling on behalf of the tribunal's panel of five justices, rejected Obi's petition point-by-point. He was due to move onto Abubakar's petition next, which was also expected to be dismissed. Also Read | 'Why won't he...': Musk questions Zuckerberg regarding cage fight European observers had said in June the elections were marred by problems including operational failures and a lack of transparency that reduced public trust in the process. However, the elections came and went with little sign of any groundswell of popular opposition, and Tinubu has been accepted by the international community as Nigeria's legitimate leader. As the tribunal was giving its ruling, he was in India preparing to take part in the G20 summit there. Watch | Kenya hosts maiden climate summit in Africa × Atiku and Obi can appeal to the country's Supreme Court to strike down the tribunal's ruling. Any appeal must be concluded within 60 days of the date of the tribunal judgment. Meanwhile, the judgments of the Presidential Election Petitions Court were rejected by the Labour Party (LP). The party stated that the court's judgment “did not reflect the law and the desire of the people”. “Nigerians were witnesses to the electoral robbery that took place on February 25, 2023, which was globally condemned but the Tribunal in its wisdom refused to accept the obvious. What is at stake is democracy and we will not relent until the people will prevail," the party said, in a statement. “We salute the doggedness of our team of lawyers who fearlessly exposed the wrath in our system. We can only weep for democracy in Nigeria but we refuse to give up on Nigeria," it added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Nigerian election tribunal rejects challenge to Tinubu's presidential poll victory

The verdict is in and it's a victory for the Nigerian incumbent president Bola Tinubu. A Nigerian court has now dismissed the petition by the opposition labour party to overturn the president's victory in the elections last February.

Nigerian court rules in favour of President Bola Tinubu's election victory

<p>Nigerian President&nbsp;Bola Tinubu&nbsp;became the first head of state to arrive in India on Tuesday (Sept. 5) ahead of the G20 summit. Nigeria is not a member of the G20 bloc but is aspiring to become one, as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nigeria-considers-applying-for-g20-membership-632047" target="_blank">claimed</a>&nbsp;by a spokesperson of the Nigerian Presidency.</p>

<p>But even before the G20 summit kicks off, the Nigerian leader might end up losing the presidency, as highlighted by the Nigerian press.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The election crisis in Nigeria</strong></h2>

<p>The current conundrum being faced by the Nigerian president is related to the 2023 presidential elections held in February.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Tinubu received a total of 8,794,726 votes to win the elections, followed by Atiku from the opposition PDP with 6,984,520 votes.</p>

<p>However, the opposition parties of the country later disputed the result, arguing that he was not even qualified to contest the elections. Now, the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, PEPT, is all set to deliver the verdict on Wednesday (Sept. 6), which will decide the fate of the ambitious Nigerian president.</p>

<h2><strong>What do opposition parties say?</strong></h2>

<p>Chris Uche, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has asked the tribunal to nullify Tinubu’s presidency ‘due to a United States court ruling that ordered him to forfeit $460,000 for drug and money laundering-related offences.’</p>

<p>According to the PDP, the INEC contravened provisions of the amended Electoral Act by failing to electronically transmit the results of the election.</p>

<p>One of the key issues to be determined by the tribunal is the eligibility of Tinubu to be president even after getting less than 25 per cent votes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).</p>

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<p>Not just that, another opposition candidate Peter Obi of the Labour Party is claiming that the votes cast for Tinubu should be voided because his running mate, Kashim Shettima, was simultaneously nominated as APC candidate for Borno Central Senatorial District and the party’s vice presidential flagbearer, in violation of provisions of the Electoral Act.</p>

<h2><strong>‘President not worried’</strong></h2>

<p>With tensions mounting ahead of the major verdict by PEPT, the office of the Nigerian presidency has said the president is hardly worried and anxious.</p>

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<p>“He’s not worried simply because he knows he won the election,” Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, was quoted as saying by Daily Post of Nigeria.</p>

<p>“He (Tinubu) will continue to ensure that no matter what the outcome of the judgement is, he does his part and ensure that our institutions continue to be respected, not just by him, but all actors,” he added.</p>

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu became the first head of state to arrive in India on Tuesday (Sept. 5) ahead of the G20 summit. Nigeria is not a member of the G20 bloc but is aspiring to become one, as claimed by a spokesperson of the Nigerian Presidency.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu became the first head of state to arrive in India on Tuesday (Sept. 5) ahead of the G20 summit. Nigeria is not a member of the G20 bloc but is aspiring to become one, as claimed by a spokesperson of the Nigerian Presidency. But even before the G20 summit kicks off, the Nigerian leader might end up losing the presidency, as highlighted by the Nigerian press. The election crisis in Nigeria The current conundrum being faced by the Nigerian president is related to the 2023 presidential elections held in February. As declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Tinubu received a total of 8,794,726 votes to win the elections, followed by Atiku from the opposition PDP with 6,984,520 votes. However, the opposition parties of the country later disputed the result, arguing that he was not even qualified to contest the elections. Now, the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, PEPT, is all set to deliver the verdict on Wednesday (Sept. 6), which will decide the fate of the ambitious Nigerian president. What do opposition parties say? Chris Uche, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has asked the tribunal to nullify Tinubu’s presidency ‘due to a United States court ruling that ordered him to forfeit $460,000 for drug and money laundering-related offences.’ According to the PDP, the INEC contravened provisions of the amended Electoral Act by failing to electronically transmit the results of the election. One of the key issues to be determined by the tribunal is the eligibility of Tinubu to be president even after getting less than 25 per cent votes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Watch: Nigeria court to rule on President Tinubu's poll victory, Opposition calls to nullify Feb election × Not just that, another opposition candidate Peter Obi of the Labour Party is claiming that the votes cast for Tinubu should be voided because his running mate, Kashim Shettima, was simultaneously nominated as APC candidate for Borno Central Senatorial District and the party’s vice presidential flagbearer, in violation of provisions of the Electoral Act. ‘President not worried’ With tensions mounting ahead of the major verdict by PEPT, the office of the Nigerian presidency has said the president is hardly worried and anxious. Also read: Nigeria considers applying for G20 membership “He’s not worried simply because he knows he won the election,” Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, was quoted as saying by Daily Post of Nigeria. “He (Tinubu) will continue to ensure that no matter what the outcome of the judgement is, he does his part and ensure that our institutions continue to be respected, not just by him, but all actors,” he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has landed in India becoming the first foreign head of state to arrive for the G20 summit. But his position as the state head is in jeopardy back home. Watch the video to know more.

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