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Israelis are heading to the polls for what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country’s history. Polling published on Friday suggests incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu is in a near neck-and-neck race with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to become prime minister. But neither of their political blocs are projected to win the 61 seats needed to …

Brazil’s left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared in his election victory speech “Brazil will not accept being anyone’s backyard,” a message squarely aimed at Washington. Domestic elections are rarely won on foreign policy, and this one was no different. But Lula’s defiance against what he has described as US interference in Brazilian affairs evoked a patriotic spirit that …

Serbia’s long-standing leader Aleksandar Vučić has admitted defeat to a student-led protest movement in snap parliamentary elections. Celebrations erupted as crowds descended on the centre of Belgrade, Novi Sad and other cities. The student movement was formed less than two years ago in response to a railway station disaster blamed on corruption and negligence, but fought the election with candidates …

The OK Movement has urged political parties to prioritise grassroots mobilisation, strategic planning and organisational capacity ahead of the 2027 general elections.Follow Politics The OK Movement, a political coalition supporting a proposed joint ticket featuring Peter Obi as president and Rabiu Kwankwaso as vice president under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), was inaugurated to mobilise support for the ticket. The …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Saturday, launched its campaigns in Owerri, ahead of the 2027 General Elections, promising transparent governance and rapid grassroots transformation. Speaking at the ceremony, former Imo Governor, Mr Emeka Ihedioha, said the party is built on equality and trustworthy leadership Speaking at the ceremony, the former Governor of Imo, Mr Emeka Ihedioha, said the party …

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday blamed opposition leaders for Nigeria’s hunger and poverty, accusing them of creating problems they now exploit against his administration.Access Services “I hear my opponents talking about hunger and poverty. Who created it? They did. They created the hunger; they created the poverty. We are trying to eradicate it,” Tinubu said. He spoke at the flag-off …

The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced plans to deploy electric vehicles across Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states to ease the hard cost of transportation in the North-East sub-region. The Commission said that 10,000 electric tricycles, 300 electric taxis and 30 electric buses would be deployed while creating employment opportunities and promoting eco-friendly mobility. This was announced …

  *Parties lament raging danger to members’ lives *From Lagos to Enugu, Edo, Rivers, Kogi, Adamawa, meetings, rallies under attack *Opposition alleges killings, gunfire, assaults, destruction of party offices *INEC activates early-warning mechanism; reputation experts warn of investment losses *2023 election violence haunts preparations for next polls With the 2027 general elections approaching, political violence, threats and hate speech are …

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has suggested that Nigerians who fail to recognise the country’s progress need what she called “Bola Tinubu eyeglasses”. She made the remark on Friday at the inauguration of the Abuja headquarters of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, a grassroots mobilisation group campaigning for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. “So things are happening in Nigeria, except, you …

Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, says she hopes to leave the Presidential Villa in 2031 to a country she can enjoy as a woman in her 70s. She spoke on Friday while inaugurating the Abuja headquarters of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, a grassroots group mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. “I want to leave Aso Rock, in …