Published 1 year ago

Nigeria awaits first results after tight election

Summary by Ground News

Votes were cast in Benue, Adamawa and Bayelsa states even as the counting of ballots ballots was underway. Preliminary results were expected as early as Sunday evening. Logistical and security challenges caused widespread delays across the country Saturday. President Muhammadu Buhari is stepping down after two four-year terms.

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The Hindu

Voting continues in Nigeria, a day after polls due to close

The cash shortage affected transportation not only for voters but also for election workers and police officers providing security.

1 year ago·India

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CTV News

Voting continues in Nigeria, a day after polls due to close

People were still voting across Nigeria Sunday morning, the day after Africa's most populous nation was supposed to have completed presidential and parliamentary elections.

1 year ago·Canada

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The Independent

Voting continues in Nigeria, a day after polls due to close

More people in Nigeria have cast ballots even though voting in the country's presidential and parliamentary elections had been supposed to end on Saturday

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Factbox: Results so far from Nigeria's presidential election

Nigeria's electoral commission has announced the following results following the country's presidential election, with the final tally expected within five days of the close of voting on Sunday.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Voting continues in Nigeria, a day after polls due to close

More people in Nigeria have cast ballots even though voting in the country's presidential and parliamentary elections had been supposed to end on Saturday. Election observers said votes were cast in Benue, Adamawa and Bayelsa states even as the counting…

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

Voting continues in Nigeria, a day after polls due to close

More people in Nigeria have cast ballots even though voting in the country's presidential and parliamentary elections had been supposed to end on Saturday

1 year ago·United States

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