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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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INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu Hands Over to Agbamuche-Mbu

Mahmood Yakubu resigns after ten years as INEC chairman, marking the end of a transformative decade of electoral reform in Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s Election System: Strengths and Weaknesses

Nigeria’s election system balances progress in reforms and technology against challenges like violence, institutional weaknesses, and political interference.
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The Rise and Influence of Political Godfathers in Nigeria’s Democracy

An in-depth look at the history, power, and future of political godfathers in Nigeria’s democracy.
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The Role of Political Parties in Nigeria’s Democracy

Nigerian political parties shape democracy but face challenges with ideological clarity, inclusivity, and accountability.
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Supreme Court Upholds Presidential Election Results Amidst Political Tensions

Supreme Court confirms election results, signaling calls for robust democracy and opposition’s vital role in governance.

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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.
News

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.