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admin - September 7, 2024

Nigeria: Governors Stand Firm Against Wike’s Control Of Rivers State

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria The internal crisis within Nigeria’s main opposition political party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified as the party’s governors draw a battle line against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his grip on the Rivers State chapter. Tensions flared after Wike, the […]

admin - September 7, 2024

Nigeria – Election Credibility Not Tied to Online Result Upload – INEC

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria The Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Rotimi Oyekanmi, has said the credibility of elections is not dependent on the immediate upload of result sheets to INEC’s online portal. Speaking in Abuja on Friday, during the presentation of a paper titled: […]

admin - September 7, 2024

Nigeria – Ogun State Announces New Age Limit To Contest For Local Government Elections

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Following the review of the laws governing the conduct of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), the commission has made changes to the age limit for candidates in the upcoming local government election. This was made known by Babatunde Osibodu, the Chairman of the Commission, in a […]

admin - September 4, 2024

Nigeria – Peter Obi’s Former Spokesman, Okonkwo Asks Obi, Tinubu And Atiku Abubakar To Withdraw From 2027 Presidential Race

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria The former spokesman for the Labor Party’s presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has urged Peter Obi, alongside President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. Okonkwo made this call during an interview on Arise TV, arguing that these leaders have failed to […]

admin - September 3, 2024

KENYA: How President Ruto’s Luo Nyanza Fortunes Changed After Raila Deal

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya President William Ruto’s inclusion of key Orange Democratic movement bigwigs in his Kenya Kwanza Cabinet, has seemingly strengthened his political dividends in Raila Odinga’s Luo Nyanza heartland. Since his divorce from Raila in 2011, Ruto received what analysts’ term as a heroic welcome for a prodigal son, signaling […]

admin - September 2, 2024

Nigeria – Adams Oshiomhole Ridicules Governor Obaseki And His Wife Over Inability To Give Birth

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria As the political tension in Edo State continues to hit up, the Senator representing Edo North Senatorial districts, Adams Oshiomhole, has ridiculed the first lady of Edo state and her husband, Betsy and Godwin Obaseki over their inability to give birth. The senator made this statement during a press […]

admin - August 30, 2024

Nigeria – South-East Operating Under Different Parties From APC Is Responsible For Perceived Marginalisation – Ganduje

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has suggested that the perceived marginalization of the Igbo in Nigeria’s political landscape could be mitigated by consolidating political power under one party in the South-East. Ganduje argues that the fragmentation of the five South-East states among […]

admin - August 24, 2024

Nigeria – Wike Declares War on Party Detractors, Vows To Defend Principles Amid PDP Crisis

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria The Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has made it clear that he will not back down in the face of internal party conflict in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Wike, known for his combative style and unwavering principles, has vowed to confront any challenges […]

admin - July 29, 2024

Nigeria – Opposition Parties Challenge New Police Guidelines For Planned Protests

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria The planned nationwide hash tagged “EndBadGovernance” protest set against August, has sparked significant controversy, as opposition parties and human rights activists vehemently oppose the new guidelines issued by Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The guidelines, which mandate that protest organizers submit their details, proposed routes, and assembly points […]

admin - July 29, 2024

Kenya – Karua’s Narc Issues Notice To Exit Azimio

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya The National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) has issued notice to exit from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition. The decision was communicated in a letter addressed to the coalition secretary general Junet Mohammed by Asha Bashir, NARC Kenya’s Acting Secretary Seneral. The letter partly read: “Kindly take note […]

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Nigeria: Governors Stand Firm Against Wike’s Control Of Rivers State

Nigeria – Election Credibility Not Tied to Online Result Upload – INEC

Nigeria – Ogun State Announces New Age Limit To Contest For Local Government Elections

Nigeria – Peter Obi’s Former Spokesman, Okonkwo Asks Obi, Tinubu And Atiku Abubakar To Withdraw From 2027 Presidential Race

KENYA: How President Ruto’s Luo Nyanza Fortunes Changed After Raila Deal

Nigeria – Adams Oshiomhole Ridicules Governor Obaseki And His Wife Over Inability To Give Birth

Nigeria – South-East Operating Under Different Parties From APC Is Responsible For Perceived Marginalisation – Ganduje

Nigeria – Wike Declares War on Party Detractors, Vows To Defend Principles Amid PDP Crisis

Nigeria – Opposition Parties Challenge New Police Guidelines For Planned Protests

Kenya – Karua’s Narc Issues Notice To Exit Azimio

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