[Premium Times] The speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, was disallowed from voting after arriving late at the polling station for Saturday’s Bauchi senatorial bye election.
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Nigeria:’Return’ of Pinnick As Chairman Saved Many Jobs – Official
[Premium Times] The return of the Amaju Pinnick-led executives of the Nigerian Football Federation will help save hundreds of jobs, the NFF General Secretary, Muhammed Sanusi, said on Monday.
Nigeria:Women’s Roles Beyond ‘Other Room’ – Obasanjo
[This Day] Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said rather than limit women to the ‘other room,’ there should be a deliberate effort to maximise their potential to make meaningful progress in African counties.
Eritrea:Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to Asmara
[Guardian] Ethiopian Airlines has finalised preparations to resume daily flights to Asmara, Eritrea starting from July 17, 2018, with the most technologically advanced commercial aircraft, the Boeing 787.
Somalia:Al-Shabaab Carries Out Attack in Baidoa, Kills At Least 3 Soldiers
[Shabelle] The Al Qaeda-affiliated Somalia-based militant group Al-Shabaab was reported to have carried out an overnight attack in the southern strategic city of Baidoa.
Nigeria:Saraki Leads Nigerian Legislator Delegation to Washington, DC
[Office of Senator Bukola Saraki] Abuja -President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, will on Monday lead a National Assembly Delegation to Washington D.C, United States of America, on a Parliamentary visit.
Zimbabwe:Court – Mugabe Meets Ex-Guard Charged With Stealing His Computers
[New Zimbabwe] Harare -A presidential guard soldier who allegedly stole over 100 laptops and computer accessories from former President Robert Mugabe has reportedly jumped bail and is now thought to be on the run.
Tanzania:Magufuli Sacks Home Affairs Minister
[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -Newly appointed members of the cabinet have reacted to President John Magufuli’s mini cabinet reshuffle announced by State House on Sunday.
South Africa:Health Minister to Unveil Crucial Bills
[News24Wire] Universal health care may become a reality as Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi gears up to present two bills to the public on Thursday.
Nigeria:2018 Budget – 12 Things to Know
[Guardian] Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari signed the country’s budget of 9.12 trillion naira today on Wednesday.