‘Deep systemic weaknesses’ — EU mission presents report on 2023 polls
The European Union (EU) election observation mission in Nigeria says the recently concluded general election in the country exposed enduring systemic weaknesses that need to be corrected. On Tuesday, the mission presented its final report on the general election in Abuja. Barry Andrews, the chief observer, said the report was based on […]
‘Deep systemic weaknesses’ — EU election mission presents report on 2023 elections
The European Union (EU) election observation mission in Nigeria says the recently concluded general election in the country exposed enduring systemic weaknesses that need to be corrected. On Tuesday, the mission presented its final report on the general election in Abuja. Barry Andrews, the chief observer, said the report was based on […]
APC to hold NEC meeting July 11, may decide Adamu, Omisore’s fate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed July 10 and 11 to hold its national caucus and national executive committee (NEC) meetings respectively. Iyiola Omisore, national secretary of the APC, announced the dates in a notice on Tuesday. APC NATIONAL CAUCUS, NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (NEC) MEETINGS FIXED FOR 10TH & 11TH OF […]
Rights violation: Court fines ICPC N1.2m, orders release of ex-JAMB registrar
A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) to pay N1 million to Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), over unlawful detention. Obiora Egwuatu, presiding judge, also awarded N200,000 fine against the ICPC as the cost of instituting […]
Oxfam: Despite investment from DFIs, private hospitals overcharge patients in Nigeria, Kenya
Oxfam International, a non-profit organisation, says patients living in poverty in Africa are bankrupted by private healthcare corporations funded by development finance institutions (DFIs). In a report released on Monday, Oxfam said the DFIs are run by the UK, French, German, and governments of other rich countries. The countries covered in the […]
I’m working day, night to solve our challenges, Tinubu tells Nigerians in Eid al-Adha message
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that he is “working day and night” to proffer solutions to the country’s challenges. In his Eid al-Adha message, the president said the decisions taken so far by his administration will “reform our economy and remove all impediments to growth”. He also urged Nigerians, while celebrating, […]
Julius Bio re-elected as Sierra Leone president
Julius Bio, incumbent president of Sierra Leone, has been declared winner of the election in the country. Bio gained 56 percent of the vote cast to defeat Samura Kamara who trailed behind with 41 percent. Mohamed Konneh, chief electoral commissioner, announced the results on Tuesday. However, the All Peoples Congress (APC) […]
UN: Nigeria, DRC recorded grave violations against children globally in 2022
The United Nations (UN) says Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recorded an increase in grave violations against children in 2022. The data was disclosed in the UN’s annual report on children and armed conflict, which was released on Tuesday. According to the report, the splintering of armed groups and […]
Tinubu returns to Nigeria after one week abroad
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in the country after his first official trip abroad. The president’s plane touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos around 5:10pm on Tuesday. He was received at the presidential wing of MMIA by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state; Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of […]
Leading Nigeria one of hardest challenges in life, says Buhari in Eid al-Adha message
Former President Muhammadu Buhari says leading Nigeria is one of the hardest challenges in life. Buhari, in his Eid al-Adha message signed by Garba Shehu, his spokesperson, said leadership entails the cooperation and support of all citizens. “Leading a country like Nigeria is one of the hardest challenges in life,” Buhari was […]