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Nigeria’s state police bill heads to Tinubu after 28 states approve

Nigeria's National Assembly will send the state police bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after verifying approval from 28 of 36 state legislatures.
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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.
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Varsity Don Sentenced to Three Years for Electoral Fraud

Professor Ignatius Uduk received a three-year prison term because he fabricated results during the 2019 elections.
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Akwa Ibom Honors Fallen Heroes, Supports Their Families

The state government of Akwa Ibom has shown its appreciation and respect for the...
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Akwa Ibom Faces Rising HIV Rates, Sparks Alarm

Akwa Ibom State continues to grapple with a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, even amid...
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Ibeno Community’s Oil Blessing Becomes Its Curse

In Ibeno, an oil-rich region in Akwa Ibom State, the blessings of oil exploration...

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Nigeria’s state police bill heads to Tinubu after 28 states approve

Nigeria's National Assembly will send the state police bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after verifying approval from 28 of 36 state legislatures.
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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.
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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 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.