Category: Politics
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Cameroon’s top court has dismissed all 10 petitions against October’s presidential election, declaring the claims of ballot stuffing and illegalities unsubstantiated. In the meantime however, Candidate Issa Tchiroma has claimed victory and refused to accept any other result, while unofficial results show President Paul Biya leading. Additionally, Sporadic protests have occurred, and the court…
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President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Joash Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, following his Senate confirmation. During the exercise, President Tinubu urged Amupitan to uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s elections and strengthen INEC’s capacity, expressing confidence in his integrity, dedication, and patriotism. On the other hand, The newly sworn…
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Federal Government has committed $538.05 million to establish Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) in Kaduna, Cross River, and Ogun States, with plans for further expansion, aiming to transform food systems and boost agricultural productivity. This initiative, leveraging private sector participation, is expected to attract an additional $1 billion by 2027. The SAPZs also aim to…
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President Bola Tinubu has called for meetings of the Council of State and the Police Council on October 9, 2025, in Abuja to address rising insecurity and other national issues. The Council of State, an advisory body with former leaders and governors, will meet at 1:00 p.m., followed by the Police Council at 2:00 p.m.…
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late-evening fire on Monday has damaged part of the Rivers State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt, starting at the ground floor of the Podium Block, likely due to an electrical fault. The blaze, which caused significant smoke and panic, was contained through the combined efforts of the Rivers State Fire Service, Federal Fire Service, Renaissance…
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The Leader of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has announced what she described as the “toughest reforms Britain has ever seen” in immigration policy, unveiling an assertive new border strategy targeting the detention and deportation of 150,000 illegal migrants annually. In a video posted on her X account on Sunday, Badenoch introduced the Radical…
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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency in Rivers State. The plaintiffs, Belema Briggs and four others, lacked the legal standing to bring the case, as they were not members of relevant authorities and did not have the Attorney General’s approval.…
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Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united…
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In Malawi’s recent presidential election, the main candidates—President Lazarus Chakwera and former President Peter Mutharika—have claimed victory, prompting criticism from the electoral commission, which has not yet announced official results. The election was closely contested, with over 99% of votes counted, but results remain pending amid the country’s economic struggles. The electoral commission has however,…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied allegations that he sought a third term in office, asserting that no one can produce evidence of such attempts. Speaking at the Democracy Dialogue of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, he emphasized that if he had wanted a third term, he would have achieved it, especially since securing…
