Politics

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn in as Nigeria’s new president.He won with 37% of the vote in February’s election.His main rival Atiku Abubakar polled 29% and Labour Party’s Peter Obi, got 25%.Mr Tinubu inherits a country facing challenges including: i…

Long-time political kingmaker Bola Tinubu has been sworn in as Nigerian president succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, a former general who stepped down after two terms in office.The former governor of Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub, Tinubu, 71, was sworn on Mo…

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has declared former President John Dramani the winner of the National Democratic Congress’ Presidential Primary, held on Saturday, May 13. Mr Mahama polled 297, 603 votes, representing 98.9 per cent of the valid votes…

The African Tourism Board (ATB) has named Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), as its global ambassador, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.The ATB is a leading Pan-African tourism deve…

Mr Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpe, the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) of Keta, has retained his position as the parliamentary candidate to contest the 2024 general election on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress.He polled 486 votes to beat othe…

President Hage Geingob has been invited by South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol to attend the 2024 Korea-African Summit, aimed at strengthening ties on the blue economy and maritime issues.Speaking during a courtesy visit at State House on Friday, Suk…

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