“NO ELECTRICITY, NO VOTE,” SOUTH AFRICANS THREATEN TO SHUN RULING PARTY ANC. (PHOTO)

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 “No electricity, no vote,” South Africans threaten to shun ruling party ANC Residents in Katlehong, a township outside Johannesburg, have resolved to boycott South Africa's upcoming local elections on November 4 due to long-standing failures by authorities to provide basic services like electricity. For over 20 years, around 180 households in the community have relied on illegal electrical connections pulled from neighboring areas to power their homes. Angry over the lack of formal grid infrastructure, residents are directing their frustration at the ruling African National Congress (ANC). "We have made a collective decision: no electricity, no vote," said community leader Lesiba Rankapole, 59. "We know it is illegal, but we had no choice because we cannot live without electricity. Our children cannot progress without electricity." "I was born ANC, but today I do not want anyone to tell me about the ANC because I am suffering," added 57-year-old resid...

ARMY CONDUCTED FREE MEDICALS IN JIDDARI POLO GROUND YESTERDAY IN MAIDUGURI.{PHOTOS}.

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       Medical Outreach: To further improve Civil Military Relations and as parts of the activities marking this year's Nigerian Army Day Celebration, #NADCEL2018 the 7 Division on 3rd July conducted a Free Medical OutReach in Jiddari Polo Ground, Maiduguri.The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai also visited wounded soldiers at the 7 Division Hospital to ensure they are well cared-for, thank them for their service as well wish them speedy recovery.More photos below.
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