Nigeria: Democracy 'triumphs'

Nigeria's vice-president has said that the Senate decision to throw out a bill which would have let the president seek re-election will strengthen democracy. "The decision is one of the best things to happen to Nigeria," said Atiku Abubakar, who wants to contest next year's elections himself. The question of allowing President Olusegun Obasanjo a third term has divided Nigeria and the ruling party.