2011 Elections begin in Nigeria; heavy security, clashes and fears of rigging.

Elections begin in Nigeria; heavy security, clashes and fear of rigging. By M.J. Smith Special to USAfricaonline.com, CLASSmagazine, USAfrica e-group and Nigeria360@yahoogroups e-group —- Nigeria tightened security and shut its land borders on Friday ahead of the start of a landmark election period to choose a new legislature, president and state governors over three successive weekends. Authorities announced [...]


