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Nigeria Holds Pivotal Gubernatorial Elections Amid Economic Tensions

Voter turnout surges to record highs across Lagos and the southern states

By Elena Rodriguez

Published: March 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM UTC5 min read

Voters queuing at a polling station in Lagos

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