World News 1: Nigeria election: early results put ruling party’s Bola Tinubu in strong lead

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Tinubu appears on course for victory despite Labour candidate Peter Obi taking Lagos in surprise resultEarly results in Nigeria’s presidential and parliamentary elections have put the ruling party’s candidate well ahead, but also revealed a surprise victory for the outsider Peter Obi in Lagos, the country’s biggest city and commercial powerhouse.Analysts speak of a “bellwether” election that could be a crucial turning point for Nigeria...

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