Former Anambra State Governor and NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused a Special Adviser to the Benue State Governor of leading youths to block his convoy from visiting families bereaved by recent terrorist attacks. Obi, who is in the state to sympathise with victims’ families, said he had been stranded for some time as...
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Russia, N.Korea Open First Road Bridge Across Border
Russia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launched its Ukraine offensive.
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Guinea Bissau Votes ‘Yes’ In Referendum For New Constitution
Guinea-Bissau voters approved a referendum on a constitutional change that will give the president more powers, the country’s electoral commission said Tuesday, ahead of a general election meant to restore civilian rule later this year. The referendum vote, held Sunday, came less than 10 months after a coup in which the military seized power in...
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Zambia’s Hichilema Sworn In For A Second Term
The vote was marred by allegations of intimidation, pro-government bias and restrictions on the opposition, tarnishing the copper-rich country's democratic reputation.
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Guinea-Bissau Votes In Referendum On Giving President More Powers
Ballot counting began in military-run Guinea-Bissau as voting ended in Sunday’s referendum, which could give the president more powers ahead of a general election meant to restore civilian rule later this year. Security was stepped up at strategic points in the capital, with members of the national guard and the police stationed at key locations....
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Edo Assembly Speaker Resigns
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from office amid moves by lawmakers to impeach him. His resignation was confirmed by his media aide, Ivy Ebojele, who said further details would be released later. Following his exit, Yekini Idiaye, representing Akoko-Edo Constituency I, emerged as the new Speaker. Idiaye,...
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Election Posters Decorate Stockholm’s Streets Ahead Of Swedish General Election
Election posters have appeared across the streets of Stockholm as Swedish political parties intensify their campaigns ahead of the country’s general election on September 13. With less than a month to the vote, posters and campaign materials from various parties can be seen across the Swedish capital as politicians seek to win support from voters....
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Osun 2026: A Prelude to Nigeria’s 2027 Democratic Test- Prof. Dikwa
The Osun governorship election of August 15, 2026, should not be viewed merely as another state election. It ought to be understood as a significant prelude to the 2027 general elections, coming only months before Nigerians return to the polls.The contest has exposed the growing tension between state-level political interests and the influence of the...
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Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke, Says Victory Shows Nigeria’s Democracy FlourishingÂ
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, saying the victory was an assurance that democracy would continue to flourish in Africa’s most populous country. Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Adeleke’s victory confirmed the confidence placed in...
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Adeleke Thanks Tinubu After Osun Governorship Election Victory
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord party winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election. According to the final results announced on Sunday at the INEC state headquarters in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives...