Amid circulating reports that Nigeria was “snubbed” in the 2024 United Nations Human Rights Council elections, the Presidency on Sunday clarified that the country did not stand as a candidate for the 2025-2027 term. Special Adviser to the President on…
Nationwide protest: I no longer have opinion on Nigeria – Paul Okoye
Singer, Rudeboy, nee Paul Okoye, one-half of the music duo, P Square, has said he has no more opinions on issues affecting Nigeria. The singer spoke at a recent interview with Naija FM, Lagos, when he was asked to share…
German state leader demands action from Scholz on migration
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been urged to make specific proposals on migration ahead of a meeting next week between the federal government and the premiers of Germany’s 16 states. “This is the last opportunity for the chancellor to show…
DR Congo unveils long-awaited new govt
The presidential office of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Wednesday unveiled the composition of the new government after President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second term late in January. The new government, led by Prime…
Gov Inuwa commended for championing women’s participation in politics
Gombe Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been commended for his gender sensitivity and commitment to inclusive governance, where women are given a level playing field to contest and be voted for in elections. This commendation was made by the newly…
INEC probes election disruptions in Enugu, Akwa-Ibom, Kano
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said it was investigating election disruptions that occurred during the rerun/by-elections in Enugu, Akwa-Ibom and Kano states. The commission disclosed this via its X handle on Saturday. The rerun/by-elections are currently holding across 26…
Politicians are the biggest problem in Nigeria’s electoral system, says Ganduje
Politicians are the “biggest problem” with the way the nation’s elections are conducted, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has said. Ganduje stated this on Wednesday while receiving the director of election and party monitoring…
Cambodia bans selling, drinking alcohol for upcoming general election
The Cambodian government has issued a directive to ban selling and drinking all types of alcohol on July 22-23, as the Southeast Asian country holds a general election. According to a statement by the presidency, the prohibition aims at preventing…
Ecuadorian legislative candidate assassinated ahead of August elections
An Ecuadorian legislative candidate was assassinated early Monday, just weeks ahead of the general elections on Aug. 20, authorities said on Tuesday. Rider Sanchez, who was running for a seat in the National Assembly, was killed in the town of…
2023 Presidency: From polling booth to tribunal bench — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu.
The battle for the determination of the winner of the February 25th presidential election has since left the polling booth. What with a president elect already put in place (no pun intended), awaiting swearing in on the 29th day of…