One of Africa’s last surviving liberation leaders dies in hospital while being treated for pneumonia
Atiku Abubakar denounces Saturday’s election as ‘sham’ and vows to challenge result
Initial results give incumbent Muhammadu Buhari a lead over his main challenger
Delayed presidential election marred by violence projected to be tight
Incumbent expected to dominate presidential poll disrupted by technological failures
Unspecified ‘challenges’ led to postponement of vote last week five hours before polling time
Petrol price cut to encourage voters to travel after last-minute postponement a week ago
Logistical and operational concerns necessitated delay, electoral commission says
Past votes in Africa’s largest democracy marred by violence, intimidation and rigging
Nigeria will end up with another uninspiring head of state at a moment when it badly needs courageous leadership and some fresh thinking
Buhari is in last throes of bruising re-election campaign
President promises to defeat Boko Haram insurgents and end corruption
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