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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]
POLITICSJul 2Tinubu committed to closing Niger Delta Education gap, says OtuaroBy John Alechenu ABUJA — The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said President Bola Tinubu is committed to addressing the human capital deficit in the Niger Delta through sustained investment in education. Otuaro stated this on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), United Kingdom, in […] The post Tinubu committed to closing Niger Delta Education gap, says Otuaro appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 2Algerians vote in parliamentary elections overshadowed by candidate bansAlgerians on Thursday voted in parliamentary elections amid concerns over turnout after a campaign season marked by low attendance at official campaign events. Electoral authorities barred 269 candidates from running for the 407-seat lower house of parliament ahead of the vote.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 2'Important for the nation': Algerians come out to vote for new parliamentAlgerians are heading to the polls on July 2 as voters are set to elect their new parliament. To increase voter turnout, the day has been made a public holiday and public transport is free. Authorities want a better turnout than during the last elections, where only a quarter of voters went to cast their ballot. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin tells us more about the key concerns on this election day.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 2US-based Nigerian engineer pleads guilty to diverting $1.64m to family’s bank accountA former building inspector with the City of St. Louis, Adebanjo Popoola has pleaded guilty to diverting about $1.64 million meant for repairing dilapidated buildings to himself and his relatives. The post US-based Nigerian engineer pleads guilty to diverting $1.64m to family’s bank account appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 2Algerians head to polls to elect new parliamentAlgeria is holding parliamentary elections on July 2, seven years after the pro-democracy Hirak protests. But turnout is expected to be low. After the protests, only 23% of voters showed up to the polls, with many refusing to vote to show discontent with the political offer and several opposition parties boycotting the election. Despite no boycott this year, voters are still expected to show their discontent. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin tells us more from Algiers.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 2Nigerian newspapers review: Why APC ditched Suswam, 25 NASS candidatesVanguard also reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo said Nigeria must not witness another civil war. The post Nigerian newspapers review: Why APC ditched Suswam, 25 NASS candidates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 2Mahmoud Dicko : les secrets de l’exil algérien de l’imam malienJadis faiseur de rois, il vit depuis deux ans un exil en Algérie. Courtisé par les opposants comme par les groupes armés, scruté tant par les services algériens que maliens, le leader désormais banni reste aussi secret qu’influent. Premier volet de notre enquête.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSJul 2US, Nigeria to deepen trade, investment ties as America marks 250 years of independenceMr Heffern described Nigeria as one of the United States' most important partners in Africa, noting that economic relations between both countries have continued to expand. The post US, Nigeria to deepen trade, investment ties as America marks 250 years of independence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 2Xenophobia: South African govt must act to protect Nigerians, others – OfficialOn Tuesday, South Africans marched out in droves across cities to protest the presence of African migrants in the country. The post Xenophobia: South African govt must act to protect Nigerians, others – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 2ICC 'concerned' over withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and NigerThe International Criminal Court has voiced concern over the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, saying it undermines the global pursuit of justice.Africanews [en]
POLITICSJul 2Power failure costs Nigeria jobs, investments — APFFLONBy Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has challenged the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, to translate recent assurances on electricity sector reforms into visible improvements in power supply. The group maintained that Nigerians can no longer afford the economic consequences of persistent electricity failures. In a statement […] The post Power failure costs Nigeria jobs, investments — APFFLON appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 2After On Nigeria: Who will fund democracy in Nigeria?, By Dayo OlaideFor Nigeria, this is a moment of choice for both domestic leaders and international partners. Retreating from governance now may seem fiscally prudent, but it will be politically costly. The consequences are both everyday and structural – weaker institutions, deeper cynicism, and a democracy that exists more on paper than in practice. The work of […] The post After On Nigeria: Who will fund democracy in Nigeria?, By Dayo Olaide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 2Nigeria’s public institutions and the need for young talent, By Chioma Bright-UharaNigeria’s public institutions exist to deliver education, healthcare, infrastructure, and essential services to millions of people. When talented young people consistently choose to build their careers elsewhere, those institutions lose something they cannot easily replace: fresh thinking, high expectations, and the energy of people who still believe things can be different. I did not grow […] The post Nigeria’s public institutions and the need for young talent, By Chioma Bright-Uhara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 2CPC at 105: Staying true to its founding mission, opening a new chapter in China-Nigeria friendship, By Yu DunhaiFor 105 years, the CPC has remained true to its founding mission. For 55 years, China and Nigeria have stood together through thick and thin as good friends and trusted partners. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1971, our two countries have weathered changes in the international landscape by standing firmly with each other […] The post CPC at 105: Staying true to its founding mission, opening a new chapter in China-Nigeria friendship, By Yu Dunhai appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 1Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South AfricaNigeria's High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.BBC World
POLITICSJul 1Causes Of Nigeria’s Civil War Still Persist, Says ObasanjoHe said that despite whatever justifications some people may advance, Nigeria cannot afford another civil war and must do everything possible to prevent a recurrence. The post Causes Of Nigeria’s Civil War Still Persist, Says Obasanjo appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSJul 1Nigeria has moved from economic decline to stability, says OyedeleBy Inncent Anaba The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria has successfully moved from a period of economic decline and volatility to one of increasing stability, adding that the Federal Government is now focused on accelerating inclusive growth that delivers tangible benefits to citizens and businesses. […] The post Nigeria has moved from economic decline to stability, says Oyedele appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 1Beyond The Khaki: Inside Nigeria’s Biggest NYSC Reform In 53 YearsOver 6.4 million corps members have been deployed to various locations in Nigeria since inception. The post Beyond The Khaki: Inside Nigeria’s Biggest NYSC Reform In 53 Years appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSJul 1IMF raises concerns over unrecorded spending in Nigeria’s recent fiscal accountsThe IMF's Resident Representative in Nigeria, Christian Ebeke, disclosed this on Wednesday during a meeting with business executives in Lagos. The post IMF raises concerns over unrecorded spending in Nigeria’s recent fiscal accounts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 1FG secures release of five Nigerians detained in Côte d’Ivoire prisonBy Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has secured the release of five Nigerians who were detained for about 10 months in MACA Prison, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, following diplomatic intervention by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by her Special Assistant […] The post FG secures release of five Nigerians detained in Côte d’Ivoire prison appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 1Nigeria must never experience another civil war, Obasanjo warnsBy James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday warned that Nigeria must never experience another civil war, saying many of the factors that led to the 1967–1970 conflict still exist within the country’s institutions and among its people. Obasanjo spoke at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while receiving […] The post Nigeria must never experience another civil war, Obasanjo warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 1Algeria heads to legislative polls amid record-low turnout fearPost-Hirak distrust, candidate exclusions and political apathy are expected to drive low turnout.Al Jazeera [en]
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