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South Africa’s Ex-President Zuma disqualified from Contesting For Election

Former South African President Jacob Zuma cannot run for parliament in this month’s election, the country’s Constitutional Court ruled on Monday. This decision...

Despite citizens' hardship, Osun Assembly passes and sends bill to Adeleke to raise Salary for politicians
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Osun Assembly Approves Politicians’ Salary Increase Despite Citizens’ Hardship, Sends Bill to Adeleke

Despite citizens’ economic hardship, Osun State House of Assembly passed a bill on Monday raising the state’s stipends for public office holders. This...

After One-Year Electoral Miscarriage, AGF Justifies Judicial Officers' Remuneration Bill
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AGF Defends Judicial Officers’ Salary Bill Following Year-Long Election Dispute

Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Lateef Fagbemi(SAN), said the bill on salaries for Judicial officials would...

African Union Condemns Coup Attempt in DRC
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African Union Condemns Coup Attempt in DRC

The Chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki, has condemned Sunday’s Coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In...

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Amid Pressure to Hold LG Elections, Gov. Soludo Sacks 21 LG Transition Chairmen

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has dismissed all 21 local government transition chairpersons across the state. The directive, dated May 17 and signed...

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Zuma Promises Jobs, Free Education in Launching Of Party Manifesto 

Former South African President Jacob Zuma launched his new political party’s manifesto on Saturday, promising jobs and accessible education to address poverty among...

INEC Announces Vacancies in Four Constituencies Due to Deaths, Resignation of Lawmakers
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INEC Announces Vacancies in Four Constituencies Due to Deaths, Lawmakers Resignation

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced vacancies in four constituencies due to the deaths or resignations of lawmakers. One vacancy in...

Minister of Women Affairs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye defended the expenditure of her ministry
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Women Affairs Minister Withdraws Suit Against Niger Assembly Speaker Over Orphan Mass Marriage

Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has withdrawn the lawsuit filed against Niger State Assembly Speaker Abdulmalik Sarkindaji over his plan to...

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Chad: Family Reign Continues as Deby Confirmed Winner of Election 

Chad’s constitutional council officially declared Mahamat Idriss Deby as the winner of the May 6 presidential election on Thursday, solidifying his family’s long-standing...

INEC urges security agencies to monitor campaign activities void of violence in Edo Election
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INEC urges security agencies to monitor campaign activities to curb violence in Edo election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged security agencies to monitor campaign activities in the September election in Edo to prevent violence...

I will support death penalty for corruption - Senator Ndume
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I will support death penalty for corruption – Senator Ndume

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume has revealed that he would support death penalty for those culpable of stealing government funds...

Abia Governor Otti releases a forensic audit exposing Ikpeazu's civil servants to corruption
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Abia Governor, Otti releases forensic audit exposing Ikpeazu’s civil servants to corruption

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has unveiled a forensic audit, shedding light on financial misconduct by certain civil servants during the tenure of...