Nigeria opposition candidate wins presidency in historic race

Results Tuesday showed former military dictator Muhammadu Buhari defeating incumbent Goodluck Jonathan.

By Kevin Sieff-March 31 at 2:20 PM
KADUNA, Nigeria — In a historic moment for Africa’s most populous country, former military dictator Muhammadu Buhari won Nigeria’s presidential election, the first time in 16 years of democracy that an opposition candidate has defeated a sitting president.

Following his historic win, Muhammadu Buhari will take over a country wrestling with insurgency and financial troubles. (Reuters)
Nigeria Opposition Candidate Wins Presidency in Historic Race by Thavam Ratna