Nigerians hope for a new era for democracy

Former military leader Muhammadu Buhari will become Nigeria's new president, after beating incumbent Goodluck Jonathan in a tight election.

Nigerians celebrate at an intersection in the flashpoint northern city of Kaduna.

Nigerians are hailing what many describe as a new era.

Former military leader Muhammadu Buhari will become the country's new President, after beating incumbent Goodluck Jonathan in a tight election.

It's the first time in Nigeria's history a sitting president has been defeated in elections.

Rhiannon Elston reports.

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