Battle for Nigeria’s Presidency Enters Courts

The battle for Nigeria's presidency has spread to the courts, with at least seven cases filed since late last year to try to disqualify the two top candidates. The Federal High Court began looking at the lawsuits this week, after the election commission put campaigning on simmer by announcing late Saturday that voting would be delayed for six weeks, until March 28. Cases have been filed challenging the eligibility of President Goodluck Jonathan and his chief rival, Muhammadu...

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