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POLITICSJul 4‘Show us the drug dens’: South Africa rejects Nigeria’s compensation demand“We’ll be interested to know where the drug dens of Nigerians are so they can show us where they’ve been holding the drugs so that we can clean the drugs in South Africa quite urgently,” Ntshavheni said. The post ‘Show us the drug dens’: South Africa rejects Nigeria’s compensation demand appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 4South Africa rejects Nigeria’s compensation demand over xenophobic attacksThe South African government has rejected Nigeria’s request for compensation for citizens who abandoned their businesses and properties after fleeing renewed xenophobic attacks in the country. Nigeria had indicated that it was compiling records of properties and businesses left behind by returnees as a basis for seeking compensation from South African authorities. Earlier this week, […] The post South Africa rejects Nigeria’s compensation demand over xenophobic attacks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 4ANALYSIS: What Nigeria’s intelligence-led policing experiment reveals about building DPIMore than a decade after the police launched an intelligence initiative to crack down on kidnapping, the crisis has evolved into one of Nigeria's most persistent security challenges, raising questions about the sustainability of the initiative and how government digital solutions can falter in Nigeria. The post ANALYSIS: What Nigeria’s intelligence-led policing experiment reveals about building DPI appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 32027: Peter Obi urges Nigerians to register to vote…Pays surprise visits to INEC centres Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has urged eligible Nigerians to participate in the ongoing voter registration exercise, describing voter registration as the foundation for achieving good governance. Obi made the appeal on Friday after paying unscheduled visits to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […] The post 2027: Peter Obi urges Nigerians to register to vote appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 3Opposition’s letter to CJI: BJP alleges ‘dangerous conspiracy’ to malign Indian democracyBJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi describes letter written by 23 Opposition parties to Chief Justice of India as “attack on democracy”The Hindu
POLITICSJul 3Obi to Nigerians: Don’t lose faith in electoral process“I urge all Nigerians who are of voting age and have not registered to go out and register to vote in the coming election,” Mr Obi said while visiting some Continuous Voter Registration Centres in Anambra. The post Obi to Nigerians: Don’t lose faith in electoral process appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 3Obi to Nigerians: Don’t lose faith in electoral process“I urge all Nigerians who are of voting age and have not registered to go out and register to vote in the coming election,” Mr Obi said while visiting some Continuous Voter Registration Centres in Anambra. The post Obi to Nigerians: Don’t lose faith in electoral process appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 3Nigerian gov’t launches e-cooking initiative to accelerate clean energy transitionThe federal government has inaugurated a national initiative to integrate electric cooking into Nigeria’s Clean Cooking Policy, aiming to attract investment, expand access to clean energy and reduce dependence on firewood and other polluting cooking fuels. The post Nigerian gov’t launches e-cooking initiative to accelerate clean energy transition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 3US to block UN funding for Somalia in blow to AU peace missionIn a diplomatic note to the African Union seen by Reuters, the US has vowed to block any spending of UN funds on the AU Support ​and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).Africanews [en]
POLITICSJul 3Mali creates state body to regulate gold tradeMali has created a new state agency to regulate its booming artisanal gold sector after uncovering major discrepancies between officially declared exports and imports reported abroad.Africanews [en]
POLITICSJul 3Court orders final forfeiture of N150 million kickback linked to Nigerian lawmakerEFCC said its investigations revealed the money to be part of proceeds of kickbacks the lawmaker received in the course of his roles as a legislator. The post Court orders final forfeiture of N150 million kickback linked to Nigerian lawmaker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 3Algeria counts votes in legislative poll marked by low turnoutThe electoral board announced on Thursday night a provisional 20-percent turnout. If confirmed, it would account for a record low in comparison to 23 percent in 2021Africanews [en]
POLITICSJul 3Nigeria’s TI receives global anti-corruption honourAuwal Rafsanjani, who is the Head of Transparency International (TI) Nigeria, was honoured for his sustained leadership in promoting transparency, accountability, democratic governance, and anti-corruption reforms in Nigeria and beyond. The post Nigeria’s TI receives global anti-corruption honour appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 3Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger begin official withdrawal from ICCBurkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially initiated their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, the ICC has confirmed.Africanews [en]
POLITICSJul 3Mahmoud Dicko et les jihadistes, les liaisons dangereuses de l’imam malienFormé dans les cercles wahhabites, proche de plusieurs figures islamistes et interlocuteur de chefs jihadistes, Mahmoud Dicko occupe une place singulière au Mali. Sur quels réseaux religieux et politiques s’est-il appuyé pour se rendre incontournable ? Enquête.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSJul 3Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger initial process to withdraw from ICCBurkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially initiated their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, the ICC has confirmed.Africanews [en]
POLITICSJul 3Tinubu charges team Nigeria to ‘win clean’ at 2026 Commonwealth Games"We are determined as a country to build a sports system where our athletes can succeed without suspicion," The post Tinubu charges team Nigeria to ‘win clean’ at 2026 Commonwealth Games appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 2Choose substance or sensation, credibility or clickbait, Tinubu tells Nigerian media"Let us replace the pursuit of outrage with the pursuit of truth. Together, let us continue building a nation where truth matters, accountability thrives, democracy flourishes, and every Nigerian has reason to believe in the promise of our country." The post Choose substance or sensation, credibility or clickbait, Tinubu tells Nigerian media appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 2Algerians vote in parliamentary electionsIn tonight's edition, Algerians headed out to parliamentary elections in an exercise overshadowed by the sidelining of hundreds of would-be candidates. Also, dozens have died in severe flooding in Ivory Coast. And in Cameroon, a waterfront community once surrounded by black volcanic sands sees their environmental heritage swamped by tons of rubbish.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 2Vote counting underway following Algeria's parliamentary electionsVoter turnout was low for the polls that were overshadowed by cost-of-living concerns and the exclusion of candidates critical of the government.Africanews [en]
POLITICSJul 2Power supply will improve before year-end, minister assures Nigerians…REA, UNDP unveil 23 mini-grids across 15 states By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Thursday assured Nigerians that electricity supply would improve before the end of 2026, saying the Federal Government is simultaneously rehabilitating the national grid and expanding off-grid renewable energy projects to bridge the country’s energy access gap. […] The post Power supply will improve before year-end, minister assures Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 2Only God-fearing leaders can transform Nigeria, says FubaraBy Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said Nigeria needs God-fearing leaders to move in the right direction and achieve meaningful development. Fubara stated this on Thursday while receiving the World President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pastor Erton Kohler, his wife, Andriene Marques Kohler, their daughter, Mariana Marques Kohler, and […] The post Only God-fearing leaders can transform Nigeria, says Fubara appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 2Algeria votes for new parliament with turnout and cost-of-living in focusAlgerians headed to the polls on July 2 to elect a new parliament in an election shadowed by expectations of low turnout among the 25-million-person electorate. The vote is taking place amid controversy of the government disqualifying roughly a third of potential candidates, with some saying they were blocked from competing for major constituencies. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin tells us more about how the elections works, and in what context they're taking place.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 2Algerians vote for new parliament with turnout in focusAlgerians headed to the polls on Thursday to elect a new parliament in an election shadowed by expectations of low turnout among the 25-million-person electorateAfricanews [en]