Niger’s 7.4 million registered voters return to the polls on Sunday in a presidential run-off to elect a president between the two front runners from the 27 December first-round vote.
Former foreign minister Mohamed Bazoum, 61, received about 40% of the votes in the first round against 16.9% by second-placed former President Mahamane Ousmane, 71.
The second round became inevitable because none of the 30 candidates in the first round got more than 50% of the votes required by the constitution to win the presidency.
The West African country is notorious for political instability, including military coups. It currently endures crises related to climate change and insecurity from militant groups, including Boko Haram and ISIS West Africa.
In a letter dated 19th January 2021 by Chairwoman, Africa Rugby Advisory Committee states; ''Following the agreement of the Women’s Rugby Advisory Committee, the Chairwoman of the Sub Committee, Leadership Training & Conferences, Ms. Regina Hellen Lunyolo, is pleased and honoured to inform you of your official appointment as a member of the same Sub Committee. Your involvement in Rugby and the passion you show for your sector and the function you occupy in the great and diverse field of rugby are now rewarded and you fully deserve this new distinction'' – Paula Lanco (Women’s Rugby Advisory Committee Chairwoman). Grace Iyorhe is a lover and a great enthusiast of Rugby. In the year 2012, she developed strong interest in Rugby and partook in Medical and Coaching courses in which she obtained relevant certificates. In the year 2017, she was selected by the National Association of Women in Sports (NAWiS) as […]
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) Pressure is mounting to phase out oil production in Africa to combat climate change. But strategically operated, Africa’s oil and gas industry can secure a brighter future for Africa. Are calls to “keep it in place” really in Africa’s best interest? Do a Google search for “Help Africa” and you know how many results you will get? 1.7 BILLION. “Help the children in Africa.” “African hunger and how to help” “Save Africa from climate change.” There is even a strategy for the latter: to keep Africa’s oil resources in the ground. The reasoning is this: if we produce less fossil fuels, we will emit less carbon and be better protected from climate change. The international community supports this idea. BlackRock and Royal Bank of Scotland have said they are moving away from investments that support fossil fuel production. The Organization for […]
Six Governors of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum have arrived Niger State to meet with Governor Abubakar Bello. Chairman of the Forum and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi is among those visiting the state. Other members of the forum that have arrived are Governors Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (Kwara), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), Simon Lalong (Plateau), Aminu Tambuwal … Continue reading Niger Security: Fayemi, Four Other Governors Visit BelloRead Full Story
Niger’s 7.4 million registered voters return to the polls on Sunday in a presidential run-off to elect a president between the two front runners from the 27 December first-round vote.
Former foreign minister Mohamed Bazoum, 61, received about 40% of the votes in the first round against 16.9% by second-placed former President Mahamane Ousmane, 71.
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