general elections

Election Postponement: Psychiatrist urges calmness to prevent health issues

A consultant psychiatrist, Dr Maymunnah Kadiri says there is need for the citizenry to remain…

FRSC deploys 20,000 officers for elections

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed no fewer than 20, 000 officers and marshals…

Liberia’s electoral chief says general elections successful

The Liberia National Elections Commission (NEC) has described Tuesday’s general elections in the country as…

2019: NLC urges workers, pensioners to obtain voters’ card

As part of preparations for the 2019 general elections, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has…

Australians go to polls on 2 July : Turnbull

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said Sunday the nation would go to the polls on…

In Philippines, convicts can run for public office

Walking off stage after a rock star-like performance and rapturous crowd reaction, Sajid Ampatuan oozes…

Niger fixes polls for 21 February

Niger's government on Tuesday fixed Feb. 21 as the date for a presidential election that…

Military panel begins probe of soldiers involvement with polls

. Femi Adi/Kaduna The Nigerian Army  panel of investigating the alleged involvement of soldiers in…

CAR sets up December polls

Central African Republic will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Dec. 13, the electoral commission…

Ivorian opposition says poll a parody, disputes turnout figure

The Ivorian opposition has disputed  turnout projections for Sunday's general election in the country. While…