ELECTORAL OFFENCES: INEC to review gov, states assembly polls results
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has pledged to thoroughly review results of Saturday’s governorship and States Assembly elections, following allegations of voter harassment, inducement and manipulation of results in several places. INEC also explained why it has not uploaded all the results of the February 25 Presidential election to its results viewing portal, IReV. As […]
Canada police probe media reports on alleged Chinese election interference
Canadian police are investigating media reports that cited secret intelligence on alleged Chinese attempts to influence elections for potential violations of information security laws, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said on Monday. Canadian media have recently published detailed reports, citing anonymous intelligence sources, alleging schemes run by Beijing to interfere in Canada’s elections in […]
2023: FG directs NBC to clamp down on stations airing ‘inciting broadcasts’
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Federal Government, yesterday, directed the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, to go hard on television and radio stations airing inciting broadcasts, as politicking for the 2023 general election hots up. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who gave the directive at the inauguration of the Governing Board of the commission in […]
2023: Atiku officially declares for President, unveils 5-point agenda
To prioritise economy, security, education, others By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA—Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, yesterday declared his intention to contest the presidency in the 2023 elections, articulating a five-point agenda to turn around the fortunes of Nigeria, if elected. The declaration which took place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, had in attendance former Vice […]
APC Convention: Battle for top positions shifts to zones
By Anayo Okoli, Clifford Ndujihe & Denis Agbo Ahead of Saturday’s National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the battle for the various National Working Committee, NEC, positions has been intensified in the six geopolitical zones of the country. Apart from the national chairmanship, which will be decided at the Convention ground in […]
Akwa Ibom 2023: CSO warns politicians against inciting comments
By Harris Emanuel, Uyo As the 2023 general election draws nearer, politicians in Akwa Ibom state have been admonished to play by the rules and avoid making inciting utterances and hate speeches that could trigger chaos in the state. A non-governmental organization, Peace Advocacy Group (PAG) gave the admonition while addressing newsmen in Uyo, the […]
Stakes High As Nigeria Prepares for Elections 2023
On February 25, 2022 Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Electoral Bill into law, paving the way for federal and state elections on February 25 and March 11, 2023. Political parties need to elect their flagship candidates by June 3, 2022. The elections will take place against a backdrop of complex economic, political, and security […]
‘Political Parties Should Prepare Women’
POLITICAL parties have been advised to prepare women for leadership positions before the next General Election so that they vie for them with confidence. The advice was made here by ‘Mtandao wa Wanaume wa Mabadiliko” (Male pro-change network) group during a joint meeting with officials of the Tanzania Media Women Association, Zanzibar (TAMWA, ZNZ) which […]
Women, Election and Gender Equality In Ethiopia
Needless to state, Ethiopia has finalized preparations to fairly as well as freely conduct the 6th National Election next June. Here, the role over half portion of the population–women–can play in making a difference during elections should never be overlooked. Women have not yet achieved equality in most societies, including in the electoral process as […]
At Least 21 People Killed In Post-Election Violence In Guinea
At least 21 people have died in unrest in Guinea which broke out following last week’s disputed presidential election. International envoys have travelled to Conakry to try and reduce tensions. RTG state news channel said that 21 people had been killed since 19 October, including officers of the security forces. The opposition claims figures are […]
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