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Supporters reportedly carrying sticks and cutlasses arrive for Tinubu's campaign flag-off in Kaduna

Crowds in party caps and T-shirts, some holding APC posters, arrive at a stadium in Kaduna
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Some APC supporters were reportedly seen holding sticks and cutlasses as crowds streamed into Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna for the flag-off of President Tinubu's re-election campaign. Many others arrived in party caps and T-shirts, carrying posters of the president. Footage of the arrivals has drawn concern online about safety at campaign events.

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Pat Utomi dares Tinubu to defend his record in a live presidential debate

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