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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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Makinde Rules Out Negotiation with Abductors

KEY POINTS Seyi Makinde insists the government will not negotiate with kidnappers holding Ogbomoso...
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Army Lieutenant Killed During Oyo Schoolchildren Rescue Mission

KEY POINTS A Nigerian Army lieutenant was killed during efforts to rescue abducted pupils...
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Makinde Promises Safe Return of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

KEY POINTS Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents that the Oyo State Government is...
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Makinde Endorses APM Candidate Adekanmbi for Oyo 2027 Governorship

KEY POINTS Seyi Makinde openly endorsed Bimbo Adekanmbi as his preferred successor for the...
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Makinde-backed PDP Faction Picks Jonathan as Sole Presidential Candidate

KEY POINTS A PDP faction backed by Seyi Makinde has adopted former President Goodluck...
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Makinde Opens Door for Talks as Oyo School Kidnappers Hold Pupils, Teachers

KEY POINTS Governor Seyi Makinde says Oyo State is ready to listen to kidnappers’...
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Oyo School Attack: Abducted Teacher Killed as Makinde Confirms Seven Educators Taken by Terrorists

KEY POINTS Seyi Makinde confirmed that one abducted mathematics teacher was killed in captivity...
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PDP Crisis Deepens as Turaki Emerges Interim Chairman

KEY POINTS Kabiru Turaki has been appointed interim chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party...
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APC Criticises Makinde Over ‘Operation Wetie’ Remarks at Ibadan Summit

KEY POINTS APC criticised Governor Seyi Makinde for remarks referencing a violent period in...
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Makinde says Oyo 2027 successor decision is coming

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde revealed Sunday that his administration has begun a structured succession process for 2027 and will announce a preferred candidate in due course.
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Makinde Crowns 14 Oyo Chiefs as Obas in Major Traditional Leadership Elevation

KEY POINTS Governor Makinde elevated 14 Oyo chiefs and Baales to crown-wearing Obas...
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Makinde Clears Air After Tinubu Meeting, Says PDP Is Home

Makinde says he is staying in the PDP after meeting Tinubu, urging parties to work together for Nigeria’s future.
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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.
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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.