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Delta SSG tasks political appointees on good governance
The Secretary to the Delta State Government, Barrister Chiedu Ebie, has urged political appointees under Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration to promote good governance in the state, through effective representation of government policy thrusts.
Coronavirus: Assemblyman urges colleagues to embark on aggressive sensitisation
A member of Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Olasunkanmi Babalola, on Wednesday, urged lawmakers across the country to embark on aggressive sensitisation on COVID-19 in their respective constituencies.
Anambra assemblymen, staff undergo coronavirus test
“The Gov. Willie Obiano administration is investing alot to contain the spread of the disease in the state and we need to support government’s efforts by adhering to the health guidelines,” he said.
Senator Jang: Only restructuring will resolve Nigeria’s political imbalance
Former Presidential aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah David Jang, has urged Federal Government to provide the enabling environment for Nigerians to ‘debate restructuring, [and] the imbalance in the constitution’.
Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni set for sixth term after 35-year rule
Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni looked headed for a sixth term as president with election results Saturday placing him firmly ahead of his main rival, who has cried fraud and whose home has been put under heavy guard.
Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni on track for sixth term as president
Uganda's Yoweri Museveni looked headed for a sixth term as president with election results Saturday placing him firmly ahead of his main rival, who has cried fraud and whose home has been put under heavy guard.
Kebbi government approves N2.4 billion for constituency projects
The Kebbi State Government says it has approved the release of N2.4 billion for various constituency projects in the 21 local government areas of the state.
Senator Anyim: South-East has least voters’ turnout during elections
Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, has said the South-East geopolitical zone is the region with the least voters’ turnout during elections, which he said must change for the region to produce a President in 2023.
APC names John Oyegun as chairman of South-South reconciliation committee
The Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress has appointed a former National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, as chairman of its South-South reconciliation committee.
Kano assembly speaker, majority leader resign
Kano State House of Assembly Speaker Abdulaziz Garba Gafasa has resigned his appointment.
Ghana’s opposition NDC condemns attacks on MPs-elect
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned in the strongest possible terms the violent attacks against the party’s Members of Parliament elect for the Keta and Jomoro constituencies following their respective victories in the just ended 2020 elections.
Ghana election: Akua Donkor congratulates President Akufo-Addo
Presidential candidate for the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) Madam Akua Donkor has congratulated the sitting president and Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, over his imminent win in the just-ended elections.
Ghana election: 5 dead, 19 injured in various electoral disturbances – Police
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has revealed that a total of 21 electoral disturbances were recorded nationwide in the just-ended polls.
Bye-elections: Yiaga scores INEC average on preparation, predicts low turnout
An election observer, Yiaga Africa, Friday, ahead of bye-election across the six geopolitical zones of the country, scored the Independent National Electoral Commission’s preparedness on average while it predicted low voter turnout.
Borno holds bye-election for state assembly
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Borno said it has concluded necessary preparations to hold bye-elections for the two vacant seats in the state House of Assembly on Saturday.
Governor El-Rufai: Why some people, groups are scared of restructuring
Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has said some people are scared that restructuring would affect their political viability.
Bayelsa by-election: We will emerge victorious – PDP
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has boasted that its candidates in the Saturday by-election for the West and Central senatorial district would come out victorious.
Shina Peller: Nigerian youths must take responsibility, participate in sociopolitical processes
A member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Shina Abiola Peller says the voice of Nigerian youths must be heard with a view to making them take responsibility and participate in the sociopolitical processes of the country.
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Sunday Igboho: I lost properties worth N50 million in inferno
Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has estimated the damage and loss suffered in the early Tuesday morning fire at his residence at Soka, Ibadan, at N50million.
Ghana warns British Airways over plans to move Accra-London flights to Gatwick
The Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Aviation has raised issues with a decision by the British Airways to move Accra-London flights from the Heathrow Airport to Gatwick.
PDP: Ban on open grazing will improve Nigeria’s security
The Benue State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism that the security situation in the country will improve following the decision of Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) to ban open grazing.
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Oyo governor: We can’t solve insecurity challenges with criminality
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State declared on Monday that his government would not try to solve the insecurity challenges in his state by backing those bent on taking laws into their hands or carrying out jungle justice against perceived wrongdoers.
Manchester United boss reveals what club forwards must learn from Edinson Cavani
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Donald Trump exits after four turbulent years, his presidency in tatters
Donald Trump led the United States for four tumultuous years with a right-wing populist approach and an “America First” message, but left office with his presidency in tatters and the country’s democratic institutions dented after a calamitous last chapter.
Australia contemplates controversy surrounding its National Day
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended the date of the country’s national holiday and has criticized cricket bosses for omitting the words “Australia Day” from promotions for its matches. The first fleet of British convicts arrived in Sydney on Jan. 26, 1788, but Aboriginal groups mourn what they call “Invasion Day.”
I warned Kwara governor on APC crisis – party chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, Dr Rex Olawoye, on Sunday said he warned Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of an imminent crisis in the state chapter of the party.