Voting continues in Nigeria’s presidential elections

LAGOS, NIGERIA - FEBRUARY 25: Nigeria is voting on Saturday in an election billed as a potential turning point for Africa’s largest democracy and biggest economy.More than 93 million registered voters will have their say in choosing a new president and lawmakers for both chambers of parliament – 109 senators and 360 members of the House of Representatives.Voting in what is Nigeria’s sixth general election since transitioning from military rule in 1999 began at 8.30 a.m. (0730GMT) and will end at 2.30 p.m. (1330GMT).According to officials, more than 910,000 security personnel have been deployed across the country due to a persisting threat of terror attacks and political violence.There are 18 candidates vying to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, who has been in power since 2015.The race, though, has largely narrowed down to three serious contenders: veteran politicians Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar and new challenger Peter Obi. (Footage by Emmanuel Osodi /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)