Bbc news live on nigeria election

Here are the latest updates from BBC News Live on the Nigeria election:

Breaking News

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the results of the presidential election, with Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) declared the winner.
Tinubu won with 8,794,726 votes, followed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 6,984,520 votes, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) with 6,101,533 votes.
The election was marred by reports of violence, voter suppression, and technical issues with the voting process.

Latest Developments

The Nigerian military has been deployed to several states to maintain order and prevent violence.
The opposition parties have rejected the results, citing widespread irregularities and calling for a re-run.
The international community, including the United States, the European Union, and the African Union, has expressed concerns over the conduct of the election.

Analysis

The BBC's Nigeria correspondent, Naziru Mikailu, says that the election has been marked by controversy and allegations of fraud, which could undermine the legitimacy of the results.
The election has also highlighted deep divisions within Nigerian society, with many Nigerians feeling that the country's political elite are out of touch with the needs and aspirations of ordinary people.

Video

Watch a video report from the BBC's correspondent in Nigeria, Naziru Mikailu, on the aftermath of the election.

Photos

See photos from the election, including scenes of voting, protests, and celebrations.

Audio

Listen to an audio report from the BBC's correspondent in Nigeria, Naziru Mikailu, on the election.

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