In pictures: Nigerian election

Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria, is at the polls to choose a new president. Voting began later than expected in many areas.

Nigerians woke up to the news that there had been an attempted attack on the election HQ in Abuja. A petrol tanker laden with detonators failed to explode.

President Olusegun Obasanjo, who hails from the south of Nigeria, is stepping down after two terms in office. His successor will be from the north.

Umaru Yar'Adua is seen as a leading contender for the presidency, alongside Atiku Abubakar and former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari.

EU observers say they are concerned about the credibility of the vote after last weekend's flawed state elections. Unrest before and after those polls left up to 50 people dead.

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