Stakeholders push for legal framework, tech to boost election credibility
In a recent event titled “Election Technology in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects,” organized by the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room in Abuja, key stakeholders emphasized the need for a stable legal framework and the integration of technology to ensure credible elections in Nigeria. Bar. Festus Okoye, a former National Commissioner with the Independent National Electoral […]
Senate Ad – Hoc Committee Begins Investigation Into Alleged Economic Sabotage In The Petroleum Industry.
Barring any last minute changes Senate Ad – hoc Committee investigating alleged Economic Sabotage in the Petroleum Industry will today have an interactive session with Stakeholders in the sector. The 15 man committee headed by Senate leader, Bamidele had in its maiden press conference assured Nigerians that it would leave no stone unturned in unraveling the problems […]
Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate
Written by Zainab Bakare Vice President Kamala Haris, the Democratic candidate for president in the 2024 election, chose her running mate today: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, according to several sources and media outlets. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was floated as a possible vice presidential candidate almost immediately after President Joe Biden dropped out of the […]
Kamala Harris Set to Announce Her Running Mate Today
Kamala Harris will announce her running mate today, as she prepares for a tour of US battleground states aimed at turning excitement over her presidential bid into durable support that can power her to victory. All paths to the White House run through a handful of swing states, and Harris will kick off her five-day […]
Lawmaker Says Finding Lasting Solutions To Nigeria’s Economic Problems Is A Collective Responsibility
All Progressives Congress lawmaker , Representative Alhassan Doguwa from Kano State says finding lasting solutions to Nigeria’s economic problems is a collective responsibility and urges protesters of hunger and hardship to embrace dialogue. Doguwa, representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency, stated this while addressing officials of Kano Youth Forum, who visited him in Kano. He condemned the […]
The Speaker House Of Representatives Appeals To Nationwide Protest Planners
By: Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen, has passionately appealed to the planners of the nationwide protests, especially the Nigerian youth, to shelve their action in the interest of the country and its citizens. Speaker Abbas, who noted the frustrations and reservations of the Nigerian youth, said the President […]
Venezuela’s Opposition Declares Victory Despite Government Declaring Maduro Winner In Election
Venezuela’s opposition has declared victory in Sunday’s presidential election, challenging the government’s earlier announcement that President Nicolás Maduro won. The National Electoral Council, controlled by Maduro loyalists, reported that Maduro secured 51% of the vote to González’s 44%. However, they withheld the detailed tallies from the 30,000 polling booths, promising to release them in the […]
KENYA’S PRESIDENT UNVEILS CABINET LINEUP WITH FOUR OPPOSITION FIGURES
Kenyan President, William Ruto on Wednesday named four heavyweight opposition politicians to join a “broad-based” cabinet in the wake of more than a month of anti-government protests. Ruto announced the names of 10 ministers to be part of a reformed cabinet, including four who are close to veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, after a list […]
KEBBI STATE GOVERNMENT DISSOLVES TWENTY ONE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATORS
The Kebbi Government has announced the dissolution of all the 21 Local Government Council Administrators. The dissolution is contained in a circular addressed to the Sole Administrators and made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. It was signed by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Aliyu Hassan-Kalgo. According […]
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN AN EMERGENCY MEETING OVER A PLANNED NATIONWIDE PROTEST SLATED FOR AUGUST 1.
The Federal Government has scheduled an emergency meeting for today in response to a planned nationwide protest slated for August 1. This comes after President Bola Tinubu pleaded with the organisers to shelve the protests and give his administration more time to execute people-oriented programmes. A circular shared with newsmen on Tuesday by sources with […]