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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
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Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.
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High Cost of Elections: Nigeria Spends Nearly N1tn on Seven Polls in 24 years

Nigeria has spent N981.5bn on elections since 1999, ranking among the world’s costliest. Yet credibility issues and rising disputes cast doubt on the value of the spending.
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NASS Mulls Amendments to 2022 Electoral Act for Party Primary

The National Assembly has initiated a process to modify the 2022 Electoral Act which will enable party primaries to incorporate statutory delegates as part of a democracy expansion plan.
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Abacha Family Rejects Babangida’s Claim on June 12 Annulment

The Abacha family says Babangida was solely responsible for the June 12 election annulment, rejecting claims that blame the late Sani Abacha.
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Kalu Says Atiku Will Protect The Nation Against Economic Turmoil

Dr. Emeka Kalu endorses Atiku Abubakar as the leading candidate for economic revival during the 2027 presidential race while requesting Nigerian backing.
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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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PVCs Should Not Be The Only Requirement For Voting

INEC proposes computer generated slips for voting.
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PDP’s Acting Chair Moves Quickly to Reform Party

Acting PDP chairman Yayari’s swift actions toward party reform spark optimism and gain support from opposition lawmakers.
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Bayelsa Election: INEC’s Manual Transmission Draws Scrutiny

As Nigeria readies for its imminent elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states, doubts...
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INEC Sets Election Dates for Edo, Ondo Governorships in 2024

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the Edo governorship election for September...

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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
News

Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.
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Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.
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NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.