Politics

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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 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

5 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.

5 months ago

Shehu Sani: Northern Leaders Should Abandon Plan To Unseat Tinubu In 2027, It Could Destroy Unity Of Nigeria

Shehu Sani has said Northern Leaders should focus more on solving problems in the North rather than gaining political power.

5 months ago

NLC’s Protest at Labour Party Meeting Requires Legal Consequences, Says Ayo Olorunfemi

Labour Party's deputy chairman Ayo Olorunfemi said, “The protest by NLC on Tuesday should require jailing for those involved.”

5 months ago

Wike’s Supporters Attempted To Bomb Hotel To Instigate State of Emergency, Alleges Rivers Governor Fubara

Fubara claims supporters of Nyesom Wike attempted to detonate explosives at Hotel Presidential to justify a state of emergency.

5 months ago