In Nigerian elections, women battle against the odds
Abuja – When Tolulope Akande-Sadipe decided to run for a second term to represent her constituency in Nigeria’s parliament,... Read more
15 Feb, 2023
African Union sending 90-strong observer team for Nigeria election
Nairobi – The African Union Commission announced on Tuesday that it will be sending a 90-strong observer mission to... Read more
15 Feb, 2023
Nigeria’s ‘outsider’ rallies in Lagos for final election sprint
Lagos – Appealing to Nigeria’s youth to come out and vote, outsider candidate Peter Obi on Saturday rallied thousands... Read more
12 Feb, 2023
In northern Nigeria, fuel, cash crisis taints election campaign
Kano – It was just after dawn and tempers were fraying outside the First Bank in the northern Nigerian... Read more
10 Feb, 2023
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni faces popularity test in regional votes
Rome – Italy’s two most populous regions vote on Sunday and Monday in elections seen as a test of... Read more
9 Feb, 2023
Nigeria panel says Feb 25 vote to go ahead despite problems
Lagos – Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Wednesday that elections would go ahead as scheduled this... Read more
9 Feb, 2023
Ethiopia holds referendum on new regional state
Nairobi – Ethiopians were voting on Monday in a referendum on the creation of a 12th regional state in... Read more
6 Feb, 2023
Nigeria election office attacked in southeast weeks before vote
Lagos – Gunmen wielding explosives bombed a local election office and a police station in southeast Nigeria, killing a... Read more
2 Feb, 2023
US urges Tunisia democratic efforts after paltry voter turnout
Washington – The United States called on Wednesday on Tunisia to show greater democratic inclusion after just 11.4% of... Read more
2 Feb, 2023
WATCH | Shortages causing fury among Nigerians ahead of elections
Lagos – Muhammed Bazza has been queueing for petrol under the blazing sun for four hours, while Alexander Okwori... Read more
1 Feb, 2023
