His rival Salvador Nasralla says he will not accept the result, but urges his supporters to remain calm.

Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

Rep Joyce Beatty, who sits on the centre's board, argues the name change is illegal because it requires approval from Congress.

Combs argues his sentence was improperly decided and asked that his conviction also be thrown out.