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Politics

August 10, 2023

Gunmen assassinate Ecuador’s presidential candidate Villavicencio during campaign

Ecuador’s presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio has been assassinated in the country’s capital during a campaign event.

Fernando Villavicencio
August 10, 2023

We can’t leave Niger crisis to Tinubu, ECOWAS, foreign governments: Sanusi Lamido

“I was not sent by the government…, but it was my personal initiative, using my personal contacts to get there…It is my duty as a leader to do that.”

President Bola Tinubu and Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
August 10, 2023

Niger Coup: Tinubu meets Muslim clerics, sends ulama to engage Tchiani after Sanusi’s visit

“That’s why we’re here, and our able leader and president accepted the offer that he wants us to intervene and to talk to our brothers over there in Niger Republic.”

President Bola Tinubu, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and General Abdourahamane Tchiani
August 9, 2023

Ogun governorship election petition tribunal adjourns sitting till Sept. 4

He has alleged that Mr Abiodun did not win the majority of votes cast during the March 18 governorship election.

Dapo Abiodun and Ladi Abebutu
August 9, 2023

EXCLUSIVE: El-Rufai to turn down Tinubu’s ministerial position even if Ribadu relaxes hold on security clearance

The former Kaduna governor now intends to show the Nigerian public that there were no justifiable grounds for the outcome of his security assessment to be placed on hold.

August 9, 2023

Mbah submits new list of commissioner-nominees to Enugu assembly

Governor Peter Mbah has submitted an additional list of five commissioner-nominees to the Enugu assembly.

Enugu House of Assembly
August 9, 2023

Ex-rebel leader Boula moves against Niger coupists, forms resistance group

A former rebel leader and politician in Niger has launched a movement opposing the junta that took power in a July 26 coup.

Rhissa Ag Boula and Niger Military Leaders
August 9, 2023

Coup: Nigeria, other ECOWAS members sued over planned attack on Niger

EMA asked the court to invoke ECOWAS protocols to stop the planned military attack on Niger.

Gen. Abdourhamane Tchiani, President Bola Tinubu
August 9, 2023

Otti to review Abia workers’ promotions from 2007 to 2023, reform civil service

Governor Alex Otti said he would review promotions of civil servants from 2007 to date.

Alex Otti
August 8, 2023

APC national chairman Ganduje assures of stronger party structures

Mr Ganduje also pledged to ensure stronger party structures across states of the federation.

Abdullahi Ganduje