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Crunch time as Nigeria goes to the polls

Nigeria made final preparations Friday on the eve of presidential elections, with candidates pitting continuity against reform in a battle between incumbent Muhammadu Buhari and his main rival Atiku Abubakar. A total of 73 candidates are on the ballot for Saturday — the 6th election in 20 years since Nigeria returned to democracy after decades of military rule.

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