MALI RENAMES COLONIAL FRENCH STREET NAMES. (PHOTO).

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 Mali renames colonial French street names Mali followed Burkina Faso and Niger on Wednesday in renaming streets and squares in its capital to get rid of their French colonial names, AFP reported. Streets bearing the names of members of France's colonial administration have been rebaptised in Bamako, according to a decree by the junta chief. Cedeao Avenue (the French acronym for the Economic Community of West African States or ECOWAS) is also now named after a new strategic confederation that Mali has formed with Burkina Faso and Niger – the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). In all, nearly 25 names have been replaced, among them boulevards, streets, squares and public establishments. Niger and Burkina Faso have already made several changes to street and monument names in the last two years. In October, Niger renamed several historic sites in its capital Niamey which previously bore references to old colonial master France. Mali has been ruled by the military since back-to-back coups ...

706 BALLOT BOXES DESTROYED IN FIRE AT INEC OFFICE IN DELTA. (PHOTO).


 706 Ballot Boxes Destroyed in Fire at INEC Office in Delta


The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed a fire incident at its office in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State.


In a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday, INEC reported that the fire destroyed approximately 706 ballot boxes, 50 election bags, 322 apron vests, and various other items.


The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Delta State, Mr. Etekamba Udo Umoren, confirmed the incident, explaining that it occurred on Monday afternoon due to a power surge following the restoration of public electricity supply.


The fire completely razed the section of the store where petrol generators and other materials were stored. In addition to the ballot boxes and election bags, the fire also destroyed three electric generators, 140 stamps, 50 ballot box seals, and various items such as envelopes, posters, forms, and booklets.


Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries. The incident has been reported to security agencies and emergency services for a thorough investigation. INEC expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Police Force and the Delta State Fire Service for their prompt response.

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