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Opposition win historic Nigerian election

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has conceded defeat in the country's election,urging supporters to vent their frustrations peacefully following the loss.

Former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari, 72, became the first opposition candidate to oust a president in a democratic election.

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Goodluck Jonathan concedes defeat in Nigerian election

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has conceded defeat in the country's election, urging supporters to vent their frustrations peacefully following the loss.

Goodluck Jonathan failed to win another term in office after losing to Muhammadu Buhari. Credit: Reuters

Former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari, 72, became the first opposition candidate to oust a president in a democratic election, following a tightly-fought contest.

"Nobody's ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian," he said as he congratulated his successor.

"The unity, stability and progress of our dear country is more important than anything else."

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