In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Tuesday 24 September, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.

EFCC, ICPC Accuse Lawmakers of Executing Constituency Projects Through Proxies – The Guardian 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Offences Commission (ICPC) have accused some lawmakers of using proxies to execute constituency projects.

We call on citizens to demand transparency and accountability from lawmakers to ensure constituency projects are executed with integrity and public funds are not misused.

Also, the EFCC and ICPC must intensify their investigations and hold accountable any lawmakers found guilty of using proxies to siphon public funds through constituency projects.

70 polio variants recorded in 14 northern states – FG – Daily Trust

Nigeria is currently witnessing an intense transmission of the circulating variant poliovirus type 2(cVPV2), the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said.

We urge the NPHCDA to urgently intensify vaccination efforts and public health campaigns to curb the transmission of circulating variant poliovirus type 2 (cVPV2) across the affected northern states.

Edo poll: PDP demands fresh collation as LP Akpata alleges fraud – Punch

The Peoples Democratic Party on Monday officially rejected the Edo State Governorship election results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission and demanded an immediate review of the poll results by the electoral body.

We call on INEC to urgently clarify the inconsistencies in the results from Oredo, Egor, and Esan West areas as identified by Yiaga Africa, while investigating the officials responsible for result manipulation.