Cronyism

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Philippines’ Ferdinand Marcos Jr tells world to judge him by his actions

May 10, 2022

Supporters of presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. celebrate as partial results of the 2022 national elections show him with a wide lead over rivals, outside the candidate's headquarters in Mandaluyong City, Philippines, May 9, 2022. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Ferdinand Marcos Jr poised for Philippines election triumph

May 9, 2022

Pakistan’s opposition parliamentarians arrive at the Parliament House building in Islamabad on April 3, 2022. – Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan looked likely to be booted out of office later April 3 as parliament gathered to vote on a no-confidence motion following weeks of political turmoil. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)

Pakistan premier calls for parliament to be dissolved, fresh elections

April 3, 2022

A leading national chairmanship aspirant of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming February 26 national convention, Senator Sani Musa, has said that his leadership of the party will bring an end to internal crisis in the party.

APC chairmanship: Senator Musa intensifies consultations, unveils programme

March 8, 2022

A leading national chairmanship aspirant of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming February 26 national convention, Senator Sani Musa, has said that his leadership of the party will bring an end to internal crisis in the party.

Senator Musa: No individual will hijack APC if I’m elected chairman

March 6, 2022

With Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s new cabinet having won a parliamentary confidence vote, many Lebanese are tentatively hopeful the years-long crisis that has engulfed their country may finally have reached a turning point.

Lebanese voice concerns and mixed emotions on new government

September 26, 2021

Echoes from Afghanistan

August 17, 2021

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos), has announced the demise of a former member of the house, Rep. Tony Okey. 7

House members fault bill to make lawyers approve judges’ appointments

July 8, 2021

Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock leaves his house, in London, Britain June 17, 2021. REUTERS-Henry Nicholls

UK health minister pictured kissing aide; opposition wants appointment ‘looked into’

June 25, 2021

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says an investigation is ongoing on the seized $2.8 million at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.

EFCC records 48 convictions, N8.5 billion recoveries

February 15, 2020

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday in an FCT High Court in Maitama, re-arraigned a deputy director with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Emenike Umesi, for alleged misappropriation of N54.3 million.

EFCC records 48 convictions, N8.5 billion recoveries

February 14, 2020

Isabel dos Santos’ graft scandal ups stakes for Angola

January 25, 2020

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court to- “declare the life pension edict-law 2019, passed by the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) null and void.

IGR: CSO petitions AMAC legislators, wants council chairman probed

January 23, 2020

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday in an FCT High Court in Maitama, re-arraigned a deputy director with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Emenike Umesi, for alleged misappropriation of N54.3 million.

EFCC, ICPC asked to probe Senate principal officers

October 20, 2019

Five people were killed on Monday after a building collapsed in Algiers’ old medina, officials in the North African country said.

Five killed after building collapses in central Algiers

April 23, 2019