{
  "id": 19181101,
  "title": "SDP raises questions over fate of 250 CNG buses in Niger",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/sdp-raises-questions-over-fate-of-250-cng-buses-in-niger",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T16:34:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/09/sdp-raises-alarm-over-fate-of-250-cng-buses-in-niger/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Niger State has expressed concerns over the fate of over 250 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses allegedly purchased by the state government but left to deteriorate at the Trade Fair Complex in Minna, the state capital. The party's Governorship Campaign Council spokesperson, Jonathan Vatsa, accused Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of neglecting public funds and failing to protect public investments. Vatsa alleged that the buses, which were expected to provide affordable transportation after the removal of fuel subsidies, had been unused for over three years, with their components vandalized and the vehicles exposed to further deterioration. The party questioned the government's rationale for spending public resources on acquiring vehicles that have remained idle, describing their condition as evidence of the administration's disregard for public funds. Vatsa also criticized the administration for neglecting other state projects, alleging that several had been abandoned despite increased revenues from the Federation Account. The party urged residents to consider the state government's record on project delivery during the 2027 elections, emphasizing the need for a government that completes projects and accounts for public resources.",
  "summary": "The Niger State chapter of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has questioned the whereabouts and condition of more than 250 CNG-powered buses reportedly acquired by the state government, alleging that the vehicles have been left to deteriorate at the Trade Fair Complex in Minna, the state capital. The party said the buses, which were expected […] SDP raises questions over fate of 250 CNG buses in…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}