“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...

NIGERIA SECURES ADDITIONAL 10,000 HAJJ SLOTS FOR 2027.(PHOTO).


 NIGERIA SECURES ADDITIONAL 10,000 HAJJ SLOTS FOR 2027


Nigeria has secured an additional 10,000 slots for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage, increasing the country’s allocation from 50,000 to 60,000.


A statement by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, says the additional slots were approved by Saudi Arabia following sustained engagement between the two countries.


Of the new allocation, 7,500 slots will go to State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, agencies and commissions, while 2,500 will be allocated to seven lead tour operators.


NAHCON Chairman, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, thanked the Federal Government and Saudi authorities for their continued cooperation in supporting Nigerian pilgrims.


The Commission says the additional slots will be administered transparently and in line with Nigerian and Saudi regulations.


The Commission also reaffirm its commitment to accessible Hajj, quality service delivery and the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims.

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