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JUST IN: Senate Passes Bill On Independent Candidacy

The Nigeria Senate has passed Bill number 58 which seeks to allow independent candidates to contest for elective positions.

The Upper Chamber however threw out a bill seeking to allow Nigerians in Diaspora to vote during elections.

However, a Bill which seeks to provide for the election of Mayor for the Federal Capital Territory was rejected by lawmakers with 62 YES votes.

Details shortly….

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