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The Country and the Candidates
15 Apr 2011 12:41 GMT
Africa's most populous country has had a chequered history since gaining independence from Britain in 1960.
15 Apr 2011 13:06 GMT
Nigeria's first president from the southern Niger Delta oil region, has risen to power largely by accident.
15 Apr 2011 12:46 GMT
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's former military ruler, is seen as the main challenger to Goodluck Jonathan.
15 Apr 2011 13:13 GMT
Former anti-corruption boss known for his ruthless pursuit of the corrupt is Nigeria's youngest presidential candidate.
In Depth
Jacqueline Head 15 Apr 2011 16:46 GMT
Leaked cables helped expose high-level corruption, but will those revelations impact upcoming elections?
Yvonne Ndege 13 Apr 2011 18:52 GMT
Throughout April, Nigerians will elect a new president, 469 members of parliament and 36 state governors.
News
Residents seek political representatives who will clean up their oil-damaged region.
Last Modified: 12 Apr 2011 14:35 GMT
The conduct of people during the recent poll is a humbling reminder, of how the people of Lagos, and Nigeria, have an enduring faith that one day, they will get the leadership they deserve.
Last Modified: 10 Apr 2011 09:25 GMT
Emerging poll results show party of President Goodluck Jonathan with weakened grip on parliament.
Last Modified: 10 Apr 2011 18:59 GMT
Voters say voting in parliamentary polls went generally well despite initial fears of violence and logistical problems.
Last Modified: 09 Apr 2011 22:25 GMT
Official says bomb went off near the city of Maiduguri and caused casualties hours after a deadly blast on election eve.
Last Modified: 09 Apr 2011 12:09 GMT
Elections to go ahead in some areas but problems continue to hinder ballot considered a key test for Nigerian democracy.
Last Modified: 08 Apr 2011 07:48 GMT
Vote now scheduled to take place on April 9, electoral commission says, following logistical problems.
Last Modified: 03 Apr 2011 18:58 GMT
Officials say decision to postpone election to Monday taken after materials failed to reach some polling stations.
Last Modified: 02 Apr 2011 12:15 GMT
Dozens of women prepare for uphill battle in April general elections.
Last Modified: 01 Apr 2011 08:06 GMT
Parliamentary elections hounded by power shortages as government pledges to fix the problem.
Last Modified: 14 Apr 2011 06:14 GMT
Votes for legislature, state governors and presidency seen as crucial democratic test for Africa's most populous nation.
Last Modified: 01 Apr 2011 19:45 GMT
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