Politics

You Were a Student When Nigeria’s North and South Agreed on Rotation’: Ohanaeze Slams Kogi Governor Bello

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has slammed Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello over his recent comment on rotational…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Governing APC Senators Move to Delegitimise Future Elections, Democracy

As the Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) tables its report on the 2010 Electoral Act Amendment Bill…

3 years ago

Ethiopia: Abiy’s Prosperity Party Wins Landslide Victory in Delayed Election

Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party has won the most seats in the country’s parliamentary election, according to official results, a victory…

3 years ago

Violence Erupts Over Jailing of Former South Africa President Zuma

South African police have arrested 28 people and one of the country’s biggest highways remained closed over violent protests against…

3 years ago

‘We Need Help’: Haiti’s Interim Leader Requests US Troops

Haiti’s interim government said it asked the U.S. to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as it tries to stabilize…

3 years ago

Nigeria: It’s Unconstitutional, Northcentral Kogi Governor Kicks Against Rotational Presidency

Nigeria's northcentral Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello on Friday kicked against any form of zoning arrangement for the office of…

3 years ago

Nigeria: President Buhari’s Aide Onochie Denies Being Member of Any Political Party

A Nigerian presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie has denied being a member of any political party in the country. Onochie made…

3 years ago

Host Communities Deserve Up to 50% Trust Fund in Petrol Bill: Joseph Evah

  Coordinator, Ijaw Monitoring Group, Comrade Joseph Evah speaks about injustice against Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta. Watch the interview for…

3 years ago

Nigerian Lawmakers Ratify $6.183bn External Borrowing Plan

The Nigerian Senate has approved a foreign borrowing plan by the country's President Muhammadu Buhari of 2.343 trillion Naira, some…

3 years ago

Nigeria’s Southwest Governors and Lawmakers Meet, Reach Agreement on Constitution Review

  Governors of Nigeria's southwestern states along with lawmakers from the region have agreed to present a common position for…

3 years ago