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Buhari defeats Jonathan

Muhammadu Buhari defeated Goodluck Jonathan, marking the first opposition presidential victory and peaceful transfer between parties in Nigeria's history.

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2015

Buhari defeats Jonathan

Muhammadu Buhari defeated Goodluck Jonathan, marking the first opposition presidential victory and peaceful transfer between parties in Nigeria's history.

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Muhammadu Buhari defeated Goodluck Jonathan, marking the first opposition presidential victory and peaceful transfer between parties in Nigeria's history. This was a major democratic milestone, even as expectations later collided with recession, insecurity, and governance limits.

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