Democratic Alliance (DA), the second-largest party in South Africa’s fragile coalition government, on Wednesday demoted former leader John Steenhuisen from the country’s cabinet months before local elections. The reshuffle comes ahead of November’s local government elections, a key test for the party following the formation of the 10-party coalition government in 2024. Geordin Hill-Lewis, the...
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Tinubu Marks Democracy Day With Prosperity-Focused National Message
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Friday said the generation that secured democracy after the annulled June 12, 1993 election had fulfilled its historic duty. He added that the current generation must now focus on achieving economic prosperity. Addressing the nation on Democracy Day, Tinubu said Nigeria had sustained 27 consecutive years of civilian rule since...
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Sanwo-Olu Unveils Hamzat, Sonayon-James As APC Lagos Governorship Candidates
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday presented Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as the governing party’s candidates for the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. Sanwo-Olu in a statement described Hamzat as a dedicated public servant, dependable partner in governance and advocate for progress. He praised Hamzat for his experience...
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Senate Approves $70 Billion U.S. Immigration Funding
The U.S. Senate approved a bill on Friday providing an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement agencies, handing President Donald Trump a legislative victory and advancing one of his administration’s key policy priorities. The measure, passed by a 52-47 vote after an overnight voting session, would boost funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...
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NDC Defends Primaries, Rejects Allegations Of Candidate Imposition
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has defended the conduct of its recent nationwide primaries, rejecting allegations that party leaders imposed candidates on members ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said its nomination process was transparent and democratic, it insisted that aspirants emerged through established procedures approved by its leadership and members. The NDC...
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Emeka Ike Threatens Legal Action Over Voter Leak
Nollywood actor and politician Emeka Ike has threatened legal action over the alleged unauthorised disclosure of his voter registration details, as Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) investigates a data leak linked to its voter database. The controversy erupted after screenshots containing Ike’s voter information circulated on social media during discussions surrounding a recent political...
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INEC Probes Emeka Ike’s Voter Data Leak, Traces User Account
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorised access and release of voter information from its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database. The commission said preliminary findings have identified the user account through which the data was accessed. In a statement issued on Tuesday, INEC said it was treating the...
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Ethiopians Vote As Abiy Seeks Fresh Mandate
Ethiopians voted on Monday in parliamentary elections expected to deliver a decisive victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party, extending the leader’s grip on power amid concerns over political freedoms, armed conflicts and economic challenges. Abiy, who has governed the Horn of Africa nation since 2018, cast his ballot in the Oromia region and...
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Ajose Congratulates APC Deputy Governorship Candidate Sonayon -James
Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose popularly called SMA Gold on Sunday congratulated Princess Damilola Sonayon-James on her emergence as the party’s deputy governorship candidate for the state. Ajose described her emergence as a proud moment for Badagry and a reflection of her years of commitment and service to the...
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Obi Clinches NDC Ticket, Revives Three-Way Presidential Race
Peter Obi will contest Nigeria’s next presidential election after securing the nomination of the newly formed Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), setting up a rematch of the 2023 three-way presidential race. Obi, a former two-term governor of Anambra State, was named the party’s candidate on Saturday, months after the NDC was officially registered in February. “No...