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2015 Prognostication Quiz: Questions 4 & 5, Nigeria & Film

4. Nigeria Elections in Africa's most populous nation are often a fraught affair. The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has dominated politics in Nigeria since democracy was established in 1999. Incumbent Goodluck Jonathan, from predominantly Christian and prosperous southern Nigeria, will run on the PDP ticket and is probably the favorite to win. The PDP will face its stiffest challenge since 1999, however, as the opposition parties have joined together under a coalition banner, the All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC chose as its candidate Muhammadu Buhari, who was military dictator of Nigeria from 1983 to 1985 and comes from predominantly Muslim and poorer northern Nigeria. Jonathan and Buhari also faced off in the 2011 election, which left over 800 people dead after rampant sectarian violence. Who will win Nigeria's Presidential election? a. Goodluck Jonathan  b. Muhammadu Buhari  c. Another candidate will win d. No one: the election will be canceled or postponed