Tunisians Vote in Second Round of Parliamentary Elections
Tunisia’s president and its shaky, decade-long experiment with democracy are facing an important test on Sunday as voters cast ballots in the second round of parliamentary elections. Turnout was just 11% in the first round of voting last month, as…
Buhari Approves 10-day Extension of Old Naira Swap
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Daura, Katsina State, approved a 10-day extension of the deadline for the swapping of currency to new notes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria…
PVCs Collection: Labour Party Youths Advocate Date Extension, Holiday for Students
The Labour Party Youth wing on Friday called for one-week holiday for students to collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2023 general elections. The Acting Youth Leader, Kennedy Ahanotu, made the call while addressing newsmen in Abuja….
Boko Haram Insurgents Surrender to Troops, Several ISWAP Terrorists Neutralised
At least 100 Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to the troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Banki and Konduga LGAs of Borno State, Northeast Nigeria, during the weekend. Meanwhile, several Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters were neutralised…
2023: Tinubu Campaign Director Resigns
Naja’atu Muhammad, a director in the presidential campaign team of Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, has resigned. It was gathered that she was the Director of Civil Society in the Presidential Campaign Council of the ruling…
300 Level Student Commits Suicide
A 300 level student of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, in Ondo State, Olona Joseph Oluwapelumi, has reportedly committed suicide over alleged depression and financial constraints. Olona was said to have committed suicide in his off campus lodge,…
Gunmen Kidnap Corps Member, Five Others In Enugu
Gunmen have kidnapped at least six persons including a corps member at Ikem community in the Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State. The local government had come under attack recently following the recent invasion by suspected Fulani militia at…
Enugu-East Rally: APC, PDP, others drum support for Mbah
Stakeholders and the people of Enugu East Senatorial Zone in Enugu State have adopted Dr Peter Mbah of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as their preferred governorship candidate ahead of the March 11 gubernatorial elections. They openly ditched the All…
New Defence Spokesman Assumes Office, Seeks Support From Media
The new Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Tuesday took over the Directorate of Defence Information from the erstwhile director, Maj.-Gen. Jimmy Akpor. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akpor was moved to Army Headquarters as…
14th Edition of The Ocean Race Begins in Spain
The 14th edition of world’s most celebrated round the world yacht race, tagged the Ocean Race, got underway from the Spanish port city of Alicante on Sunday, with sailors from 17 nations aboard 11 vessels departing on the first leg…
2023: Court Set To Deliver Judgment on Suit Seeking Order To Allow Registered Voters Without PVCs To Vote
Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday adjourned till January 30, the decision whether to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow registered voters without Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) participate in the…
