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An estimated 14 million uncollected PVCs pose a test for Nigeria’s INEC

An estimated 14 million voter cards remain uncollected across Nigeria, Vanguard reports, raising concern at INEC ahead of the Jan. 16 presidential election.

Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.

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Lagos Police Detain Health Workers After Reporting Security Threat

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Natasha Urges Kogi Residents to Register for Voter Cards

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FCT Police Seize 30 Vehicles Over Tinted Glass Violations

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Gunmen Raid Ondo Community, Abduct Nine-Year-Old Boy

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NCDC Raises Ebola Alert, Strengthens Preparedness Nationwide

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Court Orders Sowore to Open Defence in Defamation Trial Over Tinubu Remarks

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An estimated 14 million uncollected PVCs pose a test for Nigeria’s INEC

An estimated 14 million voter cards remain uncollected across Nigeria, Vanguard reports, raising concern at INEC ahead of the Jan. 16 presidential election.

Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.

Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.

Nasarawa polio drive: state partners UNICEF, WHO ahead of Nov. 7 campaign

Nasarawa has called for intensified awareness ahead of a Nov. 7 to 10 polio vaccination campaign after reports of suspected cases, with UNICEF backing.