MPs renew demand for a Constitutional review
Lively exchanges between traditional chiefs in Lomé and MPs on Monday (April 8) marked the start of a tour of discussions across Togo aimed at explaining constitutional change in the country. On March 25, members of parliament adopted a new…
Togo: Govt delays Apr. 20 polls, consultations launched in wake of controversial reform
Togo’s lawmakers launched consultations across the west African nation on Monday (Apr. 08). The move comes after a controversial constitutional reform was passed in late March by lawmakers whose legitimacy has been challenged. Togolese lawmakers will conduct for three days…
Rwandan president meets with UK PM at 10 Downing Street
Rwandan President Paul Kagame met with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday (Apr. 9). The meeting comes amid the U.K. government’s stalled plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda and reports…
South Africa: Former president Jacob Zuma cleared to run in upcoming elections
South Africa’s Electoral Court on Tuesday ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for office as a lawmaker in the upcoming election, overturning an earlier decision that had barred him from contesting the polls. The decision paves the way…
Elumelu considers chances of acquiring NPFL club
The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has expressed positive sentiments about the idea of acquiring a club in the Nigeria Professional Football League, saying it’s a nice idea. The billionaire banker made this known on Monday via his X…
UN committee to discuss Palestinian bid for full membership
The United Nations Security Council has referred the application of the observer State of Palestine for full membership to the specialized committee set up to vet new members. The Council’s President made the announcement on Monday (Apr. 8). “I shall…
Boxing Cuba defeats France in friendly bout ahead Paris 2024
The Cuban boxing team defeated their French opponents in all eight bouts, gaining “mental strength” and “preparation” in a friendly bout on the road to the qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. All winners were by 5-0 unanimous decision….
Soludo Bans Extra Moral Classes in Anambra Schools
The Ministry of Education has declared as false, and a gross misqote, the news going round in some sections of the media, that Governor Soludo has banned extra moral classes and pegged the time for school dismissal in the State….
Nigeria have no reason to be poor – Peter Obi
The Labour party presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election Peter Obi said Nigerians have no reason to be poor as the country is blessed with abundance natural resources that if harness will put people out of poverty. Peter Obi…
BREAKING: Sultan Announces Eid-el-Fitr Day
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Saad III has declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as the first day of Shawwal 1445AH. This follows the inability of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC) to sight this year’s Shawwal moon today. The…