Politics
Nigeria: Nollywood Star, Desmond Elliot Wins House of Assembly Seat
When the question is asked whether entertainers should be given a chance to seek political offices, Desmond Elliot is one of those who has the answer on the tip of
Ghana: I never lied; my figures were true – Bawumia
Starrfmonline.com – Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Running Mate to the main opposition New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer has said he never lied to Ghanaians about the figures he churned out at
Nigerians Have Reason to Thank God – Oshiomhole
The Daily Independent, Benin — The Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the peace which has prevailed in Nigeria since after the Presidential and National Assembly elections is
NDC: Akufo-Addo must not waste our time in court come 2016
Peacefmonline.com – General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called on the opposition NPP Leader, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to emulate the statesmanship exhibited
Buhari issues Boko Haram vow
BBC News – The winner of Nigeria’s presidential election, Muhammadu Buhari, has issued a defiant vow against militants Boko Haram, saying they would “soon know the strength of our collective
Early Nigeria Results Show Buhari Leading; Tampering Concerns Mount
VOA News, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Early results in Nigeria’s closely contested election showed former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari leading incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan, election officials said late Monday. Buhari won 10
Concerns Mount about Possible Tampering as Nigeria Tallies Vote Results
VOA News, Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerian election officials sifted through millions of votes from this weekend’s national elections Monday, as questions emerged about the tallying process and tensions rose in some
Kenyan ministers suspended over corruption claims
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has suspended four cabinet ministers and 12 other high-ranking officials after they were implicated in corrupt deals. A fifth minister stepped aside earlier. The officials were
Nigeria Extends Voting After Technical Problems Prompt Long Lines
VOA News. ABUJA, NIGERIA- Millions of Nigerians turned out to choose a new president Saturday, but technical problems with a new computerized anti-fraud system caused delays and long lines and prompted
Nigeria votes in tight Jonathan-Buhari contest
BBC News – Nigerians are going to the polls to elect a president, with incumbent Goodluck Jonathan facing a strong challenge from Muhammadu Buhari. It is said to be the
