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        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "INEC Publishes Final List of Presidential, N’Assembly Candidates",
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        "title": "FULL LIST: INEC releases final list of 18 presidential candidates for 2027 election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/full-list-inec-releases-final-list-of-18-presidential-candidates-for-6971321",
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        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: INEC releases final names of 18 presidential candidates, running mates [FULL LIST]",
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        "published": "2026-09-12T21:35:46.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 15 others make INEC final presidential candidates’ list (Full List)",
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        "published": "2026-09-12T23:00:39.000Z"
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