INEC sets up multi-agency committee to ensure timely delivery of 2027 election materials

INEC has inaugurated a multi-agency committee for 2027 election logistics and tasked the NOA with mobilising voters against apathy, vote buying and violence. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has…

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Akpabio opposes bill to decriminalise attempted suicide as Senate advances it

The Senate president says survivors should be jailed, while sponsor Asuquo Ekpenyong argues the law should offer treatment, not punishment, as the bill heads to committees The Senate has passed…

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Read more about the article INEC sets October 24 deadline for omitted governorship candidates
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INEC sets October 24 deadline for omitted governorship candidates

INEC says it dropped parties that failed to submit membership registers, after a Supreme Court ruling that has left several prominent candidates off the final list The Independent National Electoral…

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Tinubu sends genocide, war crimes bills to House for consideration

The proposed laws seek to update Nigeria’s Geneva Conventions framework and establish domestic provisions for prosecuting serious international crimes. President Bola Tinubu has transmitted two bills to the House of…

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Read more about the article Umahi: Tinubu orders coastal highway rerouted through East-West road over flooding
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Umahi: Tinubu orders coastal highway rerouted through East-West road over flooding

The works minister says the Ondo-to-Edo stretch will follow the existing road, with flood-prone sections raised by about two metres, as he defends the Ondo detour President Bola Tinubu has…

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Duke promises ₦300 petrol if elected, challenges Tinubu’s policy

The PRP presidential candidate says domestic fuel should be priced around production costs, not international market prices. Peoples Redemption Party presidential candidate Donald Duke has promised to work towards reducing…

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Read more about the article Obi vows to restore petrol subsidy, shifts from 2023 removal stance
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Obi vows to restore petrol subsidy, shifts from 2023 removal stance

The NDC candidate says he will remove corruption and retain subsidy, as his running mate Kwankwaso backs a different version of it for 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate…

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