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The national elections held on the 23rd of February nationwide, and while the elections were marred with violence in some parts of the country – and as we eagerly await the results of possibly the most contentious elections in Nigeria’s history – here are 10 iconic pictures from the elections:
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Location: Unknown
Source: Twitter
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Source: Twitter
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Abakpa 1 polling unit in Enugu State
Source: Twitter
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Location: Unknown
Source: Olisa TV
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Source: Twitter
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Source: This Day
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Location: Unknown
Source: Twitter
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Location: Lagos State
Source: Daily Trust
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Source: Nairaland
![](https://i0.wp.com/connectnigeria.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/buhari-peeking-at-aisha.jpg?resize=660%2C481&ssl=1)
Location: Katsina State
Source: Daily Post
Feature image source: Twitter
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