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Russia says US electoral system not democratic
Russia said on Thursday that an “archaic” US electoral system that does not meet democratic standards and the politicisation of the media were to blame for American divisions and unrest in Washington.
Foreign ministry…
Kukah says Nigeria’s leaders are religious hypocrites
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has described some of the country's leaders as religious hypocrites.
Kukah spoke in a sermon titled, 'A nation in search its soul' which he delivered at vigil …
Trump pledges orderly transition after Congress affirms Biden’s win
For the first time since the November election, President Donald Trump on Thursday pledged an orderly transfer of power.
The embattled president also publicly acknowledged that he would leave office on January 20 after Congress…
Capitol attack: Congress certifies Joe Biden’s victory after deadly violence
US lawmakers have certified Joe Biden's election victory, hours after Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in an attack that saw four people die.
One woman was shot by police, while three others died as a result of "medical…
Media aide denies reports that Tinubu is ‘critically sick’ with COVID-19
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is not critically sick with COVID-19, his media aide, Tunde Rahman, has said.
Rahman spoke while reacting to reports that the Tinubu was suffering from the…
Biden election: Mike Pence ‘welcomes’ senators’ bid to derail result
US Vice-President Mike Pence has welcomed an effort by a group of senators to refuse to certify Joe Biden's presidential election win.
The 11 Republican senators and senators-elect, led by Ted Cruz, want a 10-day delay to audit…
Ugandan opposition Presidential Candidate arrested along with campaign team
Ugandan presidential candidate, Bobi Wine, has been arrested along with his campaign team.
Wine's arrest was disclosed in a post shared on his official Twitter account on Wednesday.
The post read, "Bobi Wine and his entire…
Rivers APC faction to challenge sacking at Supreme Court
The Igo Aguma-led faction of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has said it would go to the Supreme Court to challenge his sack as the state caretaker chairman by the Court of Appeal.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja…
Labour Party National Chairman, Abdulsalam, is dead
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, is dead.
He died on Tuesday in Abuja after early morning prayers.
His closest friend and political associate, the former National Chairman of the…
‘Count me out of partisan politics’ Bishop Kukah tells critics
The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has denied calling for a coup in his Christmas message.
The Catholic Cleric whose message had attracted reactions from several quarters said he was driven by his…