Fwd - Nigeria election: Count underway in close-run vote - plus background April 17, 2011
Worth delving deeper in this story - e.g. good maps showing how the states relate to each other regarding religion, literacy, wealth etc.
Nigeria election: Count underway in close-run vote
New transparency has been introduced to the electoral processNigeria is counting tens of millions of votes cast in the country's presidential election, with early indications suggesting a close contest.
President Goodluck Jonathan is facing a challenge from Muhammadu Buhari, an ex-military leader popular in the north.
Early results showed Mr Jonathan with a lead, but saw Mr Buhari with a substantial lead in his heartland.
Mr Jonathan has staked his reputation on the the election, repeatedly promising it would be free and fair.