February 04
Africa: World Cancer Day 2024 - WHO Releases Frightening Statistics
In Nigeria, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has advocated increased awareness campaigns against cancer. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Wins Kebbi Federal Constituency Election
"The election was contested and Rabiu Garba-Kamba of APC having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner." Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Rerun - APC Wins Keana to Secure Majority in Assembly
The Court of Appeal in Abuja had in November 2023, declared the 18 March 2023 state assembly election in the Keana constituency inconclusive. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Defeats APC to Win Jigawa Rerun Election
The Court of Appeal had in November 2023, declared the 18 March 2023 Birninkudu/Buji Federal Constituency election inconclusive. Read more »
Nigeria: Rerun Election - APC Defeats PDP, LP in Benue Constituency
The Benue constituency has six council wards namely Mbabai, Mbadwem, Mbawa, Nyiev, Uvir and Mbayev Yandev. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Reacts to Postponement of Senegal's Presidential Election
Critics have, however, raised concerns about the decision considering President Sall's recent history where he sought to amend the Senegalese constitution so he could extend his… Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Ondo Re-Run - I'm Confident of Victory - PDP Candidate
The PDP candidate spoke after voting at the Edo Ward 1, Polling Unit 12, said this in Ikare Akoko, Ondo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba By-Election - APC Candidate Decries Voter Apathy, Gives Reason
The APC candidate gives reason for voter apathy experienced during the re-run election in Taraba State on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Body Suspends By-Elections in 3 States
INEC gave reasons for suspending the re-reun elections in the polling units in the three states. Read more »
Nigeria: Re-Run - Oyo Rec Commends Voters, Hails Voting Process
The Oyo State REC says Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) deployed for the exercise performed well during the rerun election. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Re-Run - Elections Start Peacefully in Kura, Others
INEC officials were seen at polling units as early as 7:30 a.m., with registrations and voting starting simultaneously at 8 a.m. at different polling units. Read more »
Nigeria: By-Election - Thugs Hijack Ballot Box At Minister's Constituency in Ondo, INEC Reacts
The Akoko North East/Akoko North-West Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives became vacant following the resignation of the former member representing the… Read more »
Nigeria: Cross River Re-Run - Long Queues of Voters Seen At Polling Units
The re-run , which commenced at about 9 a.m., saw a large presence of security operatives deployed to ensure peaceful conduct of the process in Calabar, the Cross River State… Read more »
Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Casts Vote, Assures End to Insecurity
Speaking with journalists after casting his vote, Mr Gbajabiamila assured that President Tinubu remains committed to solving the lingering issue of insecurity in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Bye-Election - Sdp Candidate Stepped Down Voluntarily - Can
CAN says Mr Jabayang voluntarily stepped down a few hours to the alection after meeting with Governor Agbo Kefas. Read more »
Nigeria: Re-Run - Large Turnout of Women Voters Recorded in Bauchi
Voting commenced early in most polling centres with large turnout of women in the re-run for some Bauchi State House Assembly constituencies. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe By-Election Records Massive Voter Turnout
A Yobe State commissioner describes the turnout for the senatorial re-rerun election as impressive. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Re-Run - 94-Year-Old Votes, Speaks On Electoral Process
The 94-year-old reaffirmed his support for the electoral process after voting in Nnewi, Anambra State during the re-run election on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Re-Run - INEC Rec Advises Political Parties to Accept Results
The INEC REC gave the advice during the re-run at Yauri in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Saturday. Read more »
February 02
Sierra Leone: US, Sierra Leone Envoys Champion 'Incredibly Productive' Bilateral Ties
Sierra Leone's Ambassador and the U.S Ambassador to the United Nations spotlight meaningful meetings and an enduring partnership following during diplomatic visit. Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Set to Launch Red Line Rail for Commercial Operations
"I am delighted to announce that the Red Line Rail project, covering Agbado to Otto, is ready for commissioning. With its inauguration just weeks away, we are set to provide more… Read more »
Nigeria: Groups Decry Arrest of 30 Women Protesting Jusgement On Nasarawa Governorship Poll
The police in Nasarawa State, on 20 January arrested 38 protesters for alleged public disturbance over the recent Supreme Court judgment, which upheld the election of Governor… Read more »
January 31
Nigeria: APC Nullifies Suspension of Party's Chairperson in Benue
Mr Agada was suspended on Monday by APC Ehaje Ward 1 in Owukpa of Ogbadigbo Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Backs Silas Onu, Other PDP Candidates in Saturday's By-Elections
Atiku said the people of the Ebonyi South Senatorial District, the Senate and Nigeria stand to gain from Mr Onu's multiple set skills and the vibrancy of his youth. Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Govt to Enhance Conducive Business Environment At Lekki Free Zone - Shettima
Mr Shettima said President Bola Tinubu remains committed to providing the necessary infrastructure to enhance production and related activities in the area. Read more »