Nigerian court rules opposition candidate cannot stand in elections
BBC World News (English) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
The high court has sacked the leadership of the opposition ADC party with only months to go until elections.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনBBC World News (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেকোনো শব্দ সিলেক্ট করে “অভিধান” চাপলে তার অর্থ দেখাবে।
মূল কথা
BBC World News (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- This is Atiku Abubakar's seventh attempt to become Nigeria's president Nigeria's Federal High Court has sacked the leadership of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) party - and also ruled that the nomination of its presidential candidate, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, is invalid.
- A statement from the ADC said the ruling was another desperate attempt to cripple the opposition.
- Presidential elections are scheduled to take place on 16 January when President Bola Tinubu's main challengers are again expected to be Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | 16 January | “Presidential elections are scheduled to take place on 16 January when President Bola Tinubu's main challengers are again expected to be Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Pertaining to a president or presidency.
“Nigeria's Federal High Court has sacked the leadership of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) party - and also ruled that the nomination of its presidential candidate, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, is invalid.”
An act or instance of nominating.
“Nigeria's Federal High Court has sacked the leadership of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) party - and also ruled that the nomination of its presidential candidate, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, is invalid.”
A person in desperate circumstances or who is at the point of desperation, such as a down-and-outer, addict, etc.
“A statement from the ADC said the ruling was another desperate attempt to cripple the opposition.”
To free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant.
“Several high-profile politicians joined the ADC in 2025 - disillusioned by the factional infighting in the once powerful Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).”
One who challenges; especially, one who plays against the current champion of a game or contest in hopes of winning and becoming the new champion.
Synonyms: adversary, combatant, contender, disputer
“Presidential elections are scheduled to take place on 16 January when President Bola Tinubu's main challengers are again expected to be Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Nigeria's Federal High Court has sacked the leadership of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) party - and also ruled that the nomination of its presidential candidate, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, is invalid.
A statement from the ADC said the ruling was another desperate attempt to cripple the opposition.
Presidential elections are scheduled to take place on 16 January when President Bola Tinubu's main challengers are again expected to be Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi.
Several high-profile politicians joined the ADC in 2025 - disillusioned by the factional infighting in the once powerful Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Presidential elections are scheduled to take place on _____ January when President Bola Tinubu's main challengers are again expected to be Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Nigeria's Federal High Court has sacked the leadership of the _____ African Democratic Congress (ADC) party - and also ruled that the nomination of its presidential candidate, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, is invalid.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Several high-profile politicians joined the ADC in 2023 - disillusioned by the factional infighting in the once powerful Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
4.A statement from the ADC said the ruling was another desperate attempt to cripple the opposition.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Elections & politics
How important is it for political rivals to work together after an election? Give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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পাঠোত্তর প্রতিফলন ও সারসংক্ষেপ অনুশীলন (Active Recall)
প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।