Nigeria: Polling under way in delayed election

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Source: BBC

Polling has begun in Nigeria in parliamentary elections marred by bloody attacks and chaotic delays.

Polling had to be abandoned last week after election material failed to reach many areas.

Security is tight following sporadic violence in the campaign. Several people were hurt on Saturday in a blast at a polling station in the north-east.

About 73.5m are registered to vote, with President Goodluck Jonathan's PDP battling to maintain its majority.

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