Politics · Lagos, Nigeria · November 13, 2026

Axe-wielding men attack opposition rally in Lagos

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 12, 2:17 PM ET

Men with axes, clubs and machetes attacked an opposition rally in Lagos. Journalists were reportedly hit. The opposition leader vowed nothing will stop them. INEC said it will follow a court ruling on Atiku's eligibility.

Why it matters

Violence threatens Nigeria's coming election.

Background

Presidential elections are approaching.

The story so far

1. Nov 5Nigerian court voids Atiku's candidacy for 2027 election
2. Nov 6Nigerian court disqualifies Atiku as opposition candidate
3. Nov 7Nigerian court bars Atiku from opposition ticket
4. Nov 13Axe-wielding men attack opposition rally in Lagos

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Sources

• AllAfrica ↗Nov 13, 1:49 AM ET
• Africanews ↗Nov 12, 2:17 PM ET

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