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The race for president
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Updated 22 JulGbenga Olawepo Hashim named as a possible contender
guardian.ng · 6d ago
ALIYU ABBAS is nominated as a candidate
punchng.com · Jul 14
Lamido Mustapha Sule removed from active future watchlist
Jul 13
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Educational Qualifications for Nigerian Elections: What the Law Requires
What qualification is required to contest an election in Nigeria? See the constitutional minimum and what WASC, SSCE, NCE, OND, HND and LLB mean.
18 July 2026 · 7 min
2027 Race2027 Presidential: the field so far
Eight declared candidates, three parties abandoned, and Obi and Kwankwaso now on the same ticket. The field as it stands.
22 May 2026 · 5 min
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