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Edo unveils programme for Obaseki’s inauguration, 2020 Alaghodaro
The Edo State Government has released the line-up of activities for Governor Godwin Obaseki’s inauguration for a second term in office and the fourth edition of the Alaghodaro Investment Summit, with provision for virtual participation in…
Iran’s Supreme Leader mocks US democracy
Iran’s supreme leader has mocked the rancorous aftermath of election day in the United States, saying that the vote has exposed the reality of US democracy.
Well over 24 hours after the last polling stations closed in the US…
Reps turn down Aviation Ministry’s 2021 Budget over delayed submission of details
For failing to submit budget details on time, the House of Representatives on Thursday dismissed Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, even as the lawmakers refused to consider the 2021 budget proposed by the Ministry of Aviation.…
Trump heads to Supreme Court with US election ‘too close to call’
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would go the Supreme Court to dispute the counting of votes in the United States presidential election.
Trump claimed he had won the election, although the final results has not…
Alassane Ouattara wins controversial Ivory Coast election amid boycott
Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara has won a controversial third term in office in an election boycotted by the opposition.
He took 94% of the vote, even winning 99% in some of his strongholds.
Turnout was put at…
Nine Nigerians on the ballot as Americans vote in Tuesday’s Elections
At least nine Nigerian-Americans are on the ballot in Tuesday’s general elections in the United States.
Running mostly on the platform of the Democratic Party, the candidates are bidding for different offices at the federal,…
Main opposition parties seek fresh poll in Tanzania, order mass protest by Monday
Tanzania's two main opposition parties have demanded fresh elections, after denouncing Wednesday's presidential vote as fraudulent.
The Chadema and ACT-Wazalendo parties, in a joint news conference, also called for mass…
Amid opposition boycott, voters go to polls in Ivory Coast’s controversial election
Despite a major boycott by key opposition candidates, votes have been cast in Ivory Coast's controversial presidential election.
No fewer than 14 people have been killed since riots broke out in August after President Alassane…
Human Capital Devt. to dominate Obaseki’s Second Term – Osagie
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said human capital development will be a priority for his administration in the second term as part of efforts to place the state on a sustainable path of development and economic…
US election: Facebook founder, Zuckerberg warns of civil unrest
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday warned of the potential for civil unrest as votes are tallied in a US election that will be “a test” for the social network.
Zuckerberg expressed his concern while describing…