{Partial results from Nigeria’s election give ex-military ruler Muhammadu Buhari a narrow lead over the incumbent, President Goodluck Jonathan.}<\/p>\n
With more than half of Nigeria’s 36 states declared, Gen Buhari’s All Progressives Congress (APC) is ahead by half a million votes.<\/p>\n
A victory for Gen Buhari would make President Jonathan the first incumbent to lose an election in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
Correspondents say it is likely the loser will allege foul play.<\/p>\n
More than 800 people were killed in protests after Mr Jonathan beat Gen Buhari in the previous election.<\/p>\n
Results so far: <\/p>\n
{{Gen Buhari}}: 10,454,137 votes; <\/p>\n
Passed 25% threshold in 16 states <\/p>\n
{{Mr Jonathan}}: 9,953,432 votes; <\/p>\n
Passed 25% threshold in 20 states <\/p>\n
Results from 25 states + Abuja<\/p>\n
Candidates needs 25% in 24 states for first-round victory<\/p>\n
{{Source: BBC}}<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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