On this episode of Nigeria: How Was Your Week, we discuss the importance of securing at least 25% of the total votes cast in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections. We start off by bringing you the latest news updates from Nasarawa state, where women have taken to the streets to protest the outcome of the state house of assembly and governorship elections. We also discuss the pockets of protests in Abuja on the results of the presidential elections.

Moving on, we pay tribute to former Chief of General Staff to the Military Head of State, Sani Abacha, Oladipo Diya, who passed away at the age of 79. We also touch on the National Orientation Agency's assurance that the technology to be deployed in the conduct of the 2023 census cannot be manipulated.

However, our main focus is on the importance of securing 25% of the total votes cast in FCT elections. We explore the significance of this benchmark in determining the validity of elections and the impact it has on the representation of the people. We also examine the challenges faced by candidates in securing this percentage and the measures needed to ensure fair and transparent elections.

Finally, we discuss the Lagos State government's plans to charge Chrisland School, some members of staff, and a vendor to court in the death of a student, Whitney Adeniran. The charge is for manslaughter, recklessness, and negligence.

Join us on this episode as we delve into the importance of securing 25% of votes in FCT elections and its impact on our democracy.