Nigeria inaugurates 375 judges for election tribunals ahead of 2026 polls

The President of the Court of Appeal has inaugurated 375 judges to serve on election petition tribunals ahead of Nigeria's presidential and National Assembly elections on 16 January and governorship/state assembly polls on 6 February. This is a routine but critical administrative step to ensure timely resolution of election disputes, which are often contentious in Nigeria. The move signals preparation for a potentially litigious electoral cycle.

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