Politics

Rivers Electoral Commission Announces October 5 for Local Government Elections Amid Ongoing Crisis

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has scheduled local government elections for October 5.

3 months ago

EFF: Ramaphosa’s Cabinet Shows ANC Has Solidified Its Role As An Instrument Of White Supremacy

The EFF has condemned the ANC’s alliance with the DA, calling it a coalition with racists and neo-liberal policies.

3 months ago

Mauritanian President Ghazouani Wins Re-Election With Over 56% Of The Vote

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has been re-elected with over 56% of the vote amid allegations of irregularities by opposition.

3 months ago

Marine Le Pen’s Far-Right Party Leads First Round of France’s Parliamentary Election, Macron’s Future Uncertain

Le Pen’s RN led with 34% votes, Macron’s Ensemble alliance fell to 20.3% in first round of France's parliamentary election.

3 months ago

Mashatile Named Deputy President, DA’s Steenhuisen Appointed Agriculture Minister As Ramaphosa Announces Cabinet Members

ANC's Ramaphosa has unveiled his cabinet. It includes DA's Steelhuesen as Agriculture Minister, while Good Party's De Lille retains Tourism.

3 months ago

Potential Far-Right Government Looms As France Votes In Snap Elections 

French voters are participating in a snap parliamentary election that could see the far-right National Rally secure an unprecedented victory.

3 months ago

Benson Upah: Governors Unwilling To Pay Suggested Minimum Wage Are A ‘Threat’ To Nigeria’s Democracy

NLC’s spokesperson Upah has questioned governors’ refusal to pay minimum wage despite increased funds and warns of socioeconomic repercussions.

3 months ago

Iran To Hold Runoff Presidential Election After No Candidate Secures Outright Win

Iran prepares for a runoff presidential election between reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and hard-liner Saeed Jalili after neither secured a win.

3 months ago

Court Reassigns Defection Case Involving Rivers State Lawmakers To New Judge

Justice John Tsoho has reassigned the case filed by BOOT Party challenging the defection Rivers lawmakers to a new judge

3 months ago

Presidential Debate: I Feel Sorry For Biden And The United States, Says Bolaji Akinyemi

"I agree with the public that Biden lost that debate," says former Nigerian foreign minister Bolaji Akinyemi.

3 months ago