Nigeria counts votes in elections to choose new state governors

Nigeria Counts Votes in Elections to Choose New State Governors

Millions of Nigerians have voted to elect state governors but faced intimidation and violence in some cities amid heightened tensions following a disputed presidential election last month. Hours after Nigerians commenced voting for the governorship and Houses of Assembly elections across the country, results from polling units have begun trickling in. Governorship elections were held in 28 states while state legislative elections were held in

Nigeria counts votes in governorship elections marred by scattered violence

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Nigeria counts votes in elections to choose new state governors

By MacDonald Dzirutwe LAGOS (Reuters) -Nigeria's election officials counted ballots after polls closed on Saturday in a delayed vote to pick new state governors, amid reports of scattered violence and

Nigeria counts votes in elections to choose new state governors

Nigeria's election officials counted ballots after polls closed on Saturday in a delayed vote to pick new state governors, amid reports of scattered violence and voter intimidation, including in Lagos, where a tight race was expected.

Lagos state in play as Nigerians vote for new governors

The ruling All Progressives Congress party faces a stiff challenge in Lagos as Nigerians head to the polls for delayed elections to choose new governors.

Lagos state in play as Nigerians vote for new governors

LAGOS -- Nigerians were voting in delayed elections to pick new governors on Saturday, with many focusing on the race in Lagos and the conduct of the electoral commission after criticism of its handling of last month's disputed presidential election.