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11:11 GMT 12:11 UK Nigeria opposition urged to unite By Alex
Last BBC News, Lagos  Muhammadu Buhari Gen Buhari is a former
military ruler of Nigeria The leader of one of Nigeria's two
main opposition parties has called for a grand opposition
alliance to defeat the ruling party in this month's elections.
General Muhammadu Buhari has called a meeting of opposition
parties on Thursday to discuss his proposal.  The other main
opposition leader, Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, is battling in
court to be allowed to run.  Parliamentary and state governor
elections are due this Saturday, with the presidential contest a
week later.  Officials from Mr Abubakar's Action Congress say
their representatives will attend the meeting.  Last chance  It
is not the first time there has been talk of an opposition
alliance.  But this is the last chance for the opposition to
come together to try to stop the p