Local elections are fiercely contested in Nigeria, as governors generally have more impact on ordinary people’s day-to-day lives

Most domestic and international observers said last month’s presidential vote was credible, despite well-documented problems. But tensions remain high

Only hours before polls were to open, Nigeria’s electoral commission postponed elections scheduled for February 16 by a week

The two main candidates — President Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar — both called for calm as a one-week delay was announced