KANO, Nigeria (AFP) – Riots spread across Nigeria's north on Monday as results from presidential elections showed incumbent Goodluck Jonathan assured of victory in polls that reflected deep regional tensions. Residents reported that a home belonging to an aide to the vice president was among those set alight and a mob sought to burn a Christian woman alive in one area. Protesters fought running battles with soldiers in Nigeria's main northern city. A 24-hour curfew was imposed on the state of Kaduna, the governor announced on radio. Rioting began in various states after allegations of vote rigging in Saturday's vote as results showed sharp divisions between the mainly…
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