Nigerian opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari edged ahead of President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday night with half the results declared in the nation’s tight general election. The 72-year-old Buhari, who ruled Nigeria as a military dictator from 1983-85, took the lead based on returns from 30 of Nigeria’s 36 states. If Buhari continues to extend his lead, the 57-year-old Jonathan will become the first incumbent to be defeated at the ballot box in the nation’s history. Vote counting continues at 10 a.m. local time Tuesday.
