Central African Republic election held amid violence
People in the Central African Republic (CAR) have voted in an election overshadowed by violence between government and rebel forces.
Politics
APC names Oyegun chairman of South-South reconciliation committee
The Caretaker/ Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress has appointed a former National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, as chairman of its South-South reconciliation committee.
INEC to Create Additional Voting Units Ahead of 2023 Elections
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, yesterday revealed that the commission had resolved to create additional voting units ahead of 2023 general elections.
US election: Putin congratulates Biden after electoral college win
Russian President Vladimir Putin has become one of the last world leaders to congratulate US President-elect Joe Biden on his victory.
Reps demand immediate reinstatement of official sacked by Buhari
The House of Representatives has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately reinstate the sacked Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Nasir Argungu.
Kano Assembly elects new Speaker
The Kano State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, elected Hamisu Chidari as the new speaker following the resignation of his predecessor.
Joe Biden says ‘time to turn the page’ after victory confirmed
Joe Biden has said it is “time to turn the page” after his presidential election victory was confirmed by the US electoral college.
Kano Assembly Speaker, Majority Leader resign
The Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly, Abdulaziz Gafasa, and two other principal officers of the legislative body have resigned from their positions.
Electoral college begins casting votes that will cement Biden victory
Members of the US electoral college have begun casting their votes in a process that will see Joe Biden formally designated president-elect.
Buhari appoints Akwa as NDDC’s Interim Administrator
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Effiong Okon Akwa as the Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).