Sequel to the two previous posts here and here regarding the state of the subreddit, this post will contain the new and updated community rules. Kindly read this thread before posting, especially if you are a new user.

You can check the results of the votes cast here

Based on what you voted, 5 of the new rules are as follows:

1. If you post a link to a news article, you must follow up with a comment about your thoughts regarding the content of the news article you just posted. Exceptions will only be made for important breaking news articles. The point of this rule is to reduce and/or eliminate the number of bots and users who just spam the sub with links to news articles, and to also make sure this sub isn't just overrun with news articles.
   ADDITIONALLY: If you post images and videos that contain or make reference to data, a piece of information or an excerpt from a news piece, kindly add a source in the comments or your post will be removed.

2. Posts from blog and tabloid websites that deal with gossip and sensationalized pieces, e.g., Linda Ikeji Blog, Instablog, etc. will no longer be allowed except in special cases.

3. There will be no limit on the number of posts a user can make in a day. However, if the moderators notice that you are making too many posts that flood the sub and make it look like you are spamming, your posts may still be removed.

4. The Weeky Discussion thread will be brought back in due time.

5. You can make posts promoting your art projects, music, film, documentary, or any other relevant personal projects as long as you are a Nigerian and/or they are in some way related to Nigeria. However, posts that solicit funds, link to shady websites, or pass as blatant advertising will be removed. If you believe your case is an exception, you can reach out to the moderators.

CLARIFICATION/MODIFICATION OF OTHER RULES:

1. ETHNORELIGIOUS BIGOTRY: Comments/submissions promoting this will be removed, repeat offenders will be banned, and derailed threads will be locked. This includes but is not limited to malicious ethnic stereotypes, misinformation, islamophobia, anti-Igbo sentiment, and so on. Hence posts such as "Who was responsible for the Civil War?" or "would Nigeria be better without the north?" which are usually dogwhistles for bigots are not allowed. This community is meant for any and all Nigerians regardless of their religious beliefs or ethnicity.

2. THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY: As the sidebar reads, this is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ Nigerians. Their rights and existence are not up for debate under any condition. Hence, kindly do not ask questions like "what do Nigerians think about the LGBT community" or anything similar as it usually attracts bigots. Comments/submissions encouraging or directing hatred towards them will be removed, and repeat offenders will be banned.

3. SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION BASED ON GENDER: Comments/submissions promoting this will be removed, repeat offenders will be banned, and derailed threads will be locked. This includes using gendered slurs, sexist stereotypes, and making misogynistic remarks. Rape apologism, victim blaming, trivializing sexual harassment or joking over the experiences of male survivors of sexual abuse etc will also get you banned. Do not post revenge porn, leaked nudes, and leaked sex tapes.

4. RACISM AND ANTI-BLACKNESS: Comments/submissions promoting this will be removed, repeat offenders will be banned, and derailed threads will be locked. This includes but is not limited to colourism, white supremacist rhetoric, portraying black men - or black people in general - as thugs and any other malicious racial stereotype.

5. MISINFORMATION: Kindly verify anything before you post, or else your post will be removed. It is best to stick to verifiable news outlets and sources. As was said earlier, images and videos that contain data, information, or an excerpt from a news piece must be posted with a link to the source in the comments, or they will be removed.

6. LOW-EFFORT CONTENT: Do your best to add a body of text to your text posts. This will help other users be able to get the needed context and extra information before responding or starting discussions. Your posts may be removed if they have little or no connection to Nigeria.

7. SENSATIONALIZED AND INCENDIARY SUBMISSIONS: Consistently posting content meant to antagonize, stigmatize, derail, or misinform will get you banned. This is not a community for trolls and instigators.

8. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR NON-NIGERIANS AND NON-BLACK PARTICIPANTS IN THIS COMMUNITY: Remember that this is first and foremost a community for Nigerians. If you are not a Nigerian, kindly do not speak over Nigerians and do not make disparaging remarks about Nigeria or Nigerians, or else you will be banned. And given the current and historical context with respect to racial dynamics, this rule applies even more strictly to white people who participate here. Be respectful of Nigeria and to Nigerians.

9. HARRASSMENT: Kindly desist from harrassing other users. Comments or posts found to be maliciously targetting other community members will get you banned.

10. META POSTS: If you feel you have something to say about how this subreddit is run or you simply have suggestions, you can make a post about it.

BANNABLE OFFENCES

Repeat offenders for any of the aforementioned bannable offences will get a 1st time ban of 2 days. The 2nd time offenders will get 7-day bans, and 3rd time offenders will get 14-day bans. After your 3rd ban, if you continue breaking the rules, you will likely be permanently banned. However, you can appeal your permanent ban if you feel like you've had a change of heart.

Instant and permanent bans will only be handed out in the following cases:

1. Spam
2. Doxxing
3. Life-threatening remarks directed at other users
4. Covert or Blatant Racism
5. Non-consensual sexual images
6. Trolling and derailment by accounts found to be non-Nigerian

All of these rules will be added to the sidebar soon enough for easy access. If you have any questions, contributions, or complaints regarding these new rules, kindly bring them up in the comments section.

cc: u/Bobelle, u/timoleo, u/sanders2020dubai

The final results of the 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election are now coming in. All discussion regarding the OFFICIAL RESULTS being declared by INEC and reputable news outlets will be kept in this thread to reduce spam and misinformation.

The 4 major candidates were:

1. BOLA AHMED TINUBU of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)
   
2. PETER OBI of the Labour Party (LP)
   
3. RABIU KWANKWASO of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP)
   
4. ATIKU ABUBAKAR of the People's Democratic Party (PDP)

For the sake of brevity, this table contains only the parties of these 4 major candidates. Winners in each state highlighted in bold.

• Remember, according to the Constitution, a candidate can only be declared winner if they score the highest number of votes AND secure at least 25% of the votes in two-thirds of the states. You can read more about that as well as the conditions for a run-off - if needed - in this digital version of the Nigerian Constitution.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the APC scored the highest number of votes and got 25% of the votes in 30 states of the Federation. As he is the only candidate to have satisfied the requirements of the law, he is set to be returned elected and declared the winner and President-elect.

Notes:

•Bola Ahmed Tinubu only failed to get the 25% requirement in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, FCT and Imo

•Peter Obi got 25% of the votes in 16 states (FCT included), winning 12 of them (i.e. 11 states + FCT)

•Atiku Abubakar got 25% of the votes in 21 states, also winning 12 of them

•Rabiu Kwankwaso got 25% in just 1 state which is the only state in which he won in - Kano

•Tinubu won at least one state in 5 of the 6 Geopolitical Zones, only failing to win any state in the SE.

•Both Atiku and Obi won at least one state in 4 of the 6 Geopolitical Zones. Atiku failed to win a state in the NC and SE. Obi failed to win any state in the NW and NE.

•The NW, SS and SW each had 3 candidates win at least one state in that zone.

•Peter Obi was the only candidate to sweep an entire Geopolitical Zone, winning all 5 states in the SE.

•Sources:
THE CABLE
CHANNELS
CIVIC HIVE

Keep in mind that there may be some minor errors in the table and the official numbers will be updated and corrected once announced by INEC.

Please try to be civil in the comments.