By the numbers

68

The number of political parties that will contest this weekend’s general election in Nigeria. It’s likely to be yet another two-horse race: a contest between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

2 800

The number of dogs from 203 breeds and varieties that contested the Westminster Kennel Club’s show, in its 143rd year. It is the second-oldest US sporting event, behind the Kentucky Derby horse race.