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Nigeria: Buhari wins presidency

FORMER Nigerian military ruler Muhammadu Buhari was elected president yesterday, beating the incumbent Goodluck Jonathan.

Mr Jonathan conceded defeat and rang his rival to congratulate him on the first opposition victory in democratic Nigeria.

Early results showed a growing lead for Mr Buhari despite some claims of fraud and his supporters began celebrating early.

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