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Aminu AbubakarDeadly riots erupted across Nigeria's north on Monday as results from presidential elections showed incumbent Goodluck Jonathan had won the contest that reflected deep regional tensions.
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Results from all of Nigeria's states announced by the electoral commission showed Jonathan had handily beaten his northern rival, ex-military ruler Muhammadu Buhari. The electoral commission was yet to officially declare him the victor.
Returns from all 36 states and the capital showed Jonathan with more than 22 million votes compared to some 12 million for Buhari.
The rioting began after allegations of rigging in Saturday's vote as results showed sharp divisions between the mainly Muslim north and predominantly Christian south of Africa's most populous nation.
Full story: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20110418/twl-deadly-riots-hit-north-nigeria-as-re-f363c67.html
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