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The Oyo State Government has introduced ambulance services and deployed emergency lines to address unforeseen health circumstances in the state, during the election period. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr M.…

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Commandant in Sokoto State, Mr Iro Muhammad, says the agency has embarked on Special Operations to ensure Drugs free elections. Mr Iro Muhammad who stated this in his office while…

The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI) has asked the Nigerian government and all security agencies in the country to respect the constitutional rights of journalists as they cover the general election on…

Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko was forcibly removed from his vehicle by security forces after his supporters were dispersed by teargas, in a new bout of tension ahead of presidential elections due next year. The incidents…

Talks in preparation for Gabon's presidential election in August are set to begin on 13th Monday February with vivid memories of 2016, when the poll was marred by violence and the raiding of the headquarters of the main opposition…

The newly-appointed Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed has given assurance of safety to Youth Corps members during the general elections. Ahmed gave the assurance during his official…

The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged the Nigerian government and the citizens to ensure that the country’s election is transparent and peaceful as a model to other countries in the region.…

Nigerian Multi-talented musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface Idibia or 2Baba has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to strengthen its fight against drug abuse as the country prepares for the…

Benin’s pro-government parties have won a majority of seats in parliament, the country’s Constitutional Court said, in a vote marking the return of the opposition after four years of absence. Parties supporting President Patrice Talon,…

The Senator representing Ebonyi North senatorial zone, Dr. Sam Egwu, has called on the people of the zone to get their Permanent Voters' Cards (PVCs) ready in order to elect the person of their choice during the forthcoming election. The…