Politics

Sadiq Khan Elected London Mayor for a Second Term

Sadiq Khan has been re-elected mayor of London, in a tighter-than-expected race, providing a boost to the opposition Labour party…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Supreme Court Upholds Electoral Commission’s Power to Deregister Political Parties The

Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday put a final lid on the prospect of reinstating the 74 political parties deregistered…

3 years ago

‘Dire Straits’: Something Must Be Done Quickly to Ensure Security in Nigeria, Bode George Says

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3 years ago

Femi Kuti Issues Cease-and-Desist Order to APC Group Over Shirts Bearing Fela’s Name

The son of the late Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has warned a group affiliated with the ruling party in…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Governors Shift Ground on Financial Autonomy for State Legislatures, Judiciaries  

Governors have shifted ground in their quest for an earnest resolution of the industrial crisis caused by the clamour by…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Opportunistic Politicians Politicising Security, Buhari Says

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned what he described as the increasing politicization of security in the country by opportunistic politicians.…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Opposition Party PDP Demands State Police, Power Devolution

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday advocated the creation of state police, border protection council and devolution of powers…

3 years ago

Indian PM Modi Loses in Battleground State of West Bengal Amid Covid Surge

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has failed to win a key state in elections held amid record Covid-19 deaths…

3 years ago

Nigeria Better as One, Governing Party Stalwart Tinubu Tells Secession Agitators

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, has called on those clamouring for secession to jettison…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Elected Officials Must Curb Extravagant Lifestyle, Ex-VP Abubakar Says

A former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says the extravagant lifestyles of the leaders in the country is a demonstration…

3 years ago