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Nigeria

2027: Mbah Inaugurates 7,000 Strong Enugu APC Campaign Council, Pledges to Lead Charge to Secure Poll Victory for APC

October 29, 2026

• Sounds upbeat on successful electoral outcome based on his outstanding performance  •Tells party faithful Tinubu’s re-election is a task that must be done Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has set in motion the machinery for its 2027 electioneering following the inauguration of a huge campaign council comprising over […]

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Nigeria

What happens after INEC declares a winner?

October 29, 2026

By Adegboyega Adeleye After the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declares a winner of the presidential election, the Commission must publish the candidates’ scores and the name of the person returned as elected. The winner is then issued a certificate of return, while the election result may still be challenged through the legal process. The […]

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Nigeria

Troops rescue two kidnapped herders, recover 520 livestock in Sokoto

October 29, 2026

Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have thwarted bandits' plan, as they rescued two herders and recovered 520 head of livestock in Sokoto State on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Captain Tamuno Sinivie, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in a statement, said on 28 October 2026, […]

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Nigeria

Probe, sack INEC staff using AI to duplicate voters’ NIN – AA to Amupitan

October 29, 2026

The National Chairman of Action Alliance, AA, Kenneth Udeze, has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Joash Amupitan to probe and sack any staff involved in using Artificial Intelligence, AI, to duplicate the National Identification Number, NIN, in the voters' register. Udeze said using AI images to duplicate NIN of […]

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Nigeria

Igbo Day: Ohanaeze Chieftain Wants Court Cases Resolved Before Bayelsa Event

October 29, 2026

Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa The acting President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Bayelsa State, Chinedu Arthur-Ugwa, has called on parties involved in the organisation’s leadership dispute to suspend all activities surrounding the planned Igbo Day celebration in Yenagoa until pending court cases are resolved. In a statement made available to journalists in Bayelsa, he warned that […]

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Nigeria

Gov AbdulRazaq: My Administration has Constructed over 650Kms of Roads in Kwara

October 29, 2026

Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has said his administration has completed over 650 kilometres of roads in the state since assumption of office. He however said the construction of the affected roads  have excluded  the completed  294km tax credit roads  while  additional projects are in progress and in the pipeline […]

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Nigeria

Court asked to disqualify APC from Rivers governorship election

October 28, 2026

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has been asked to declare that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ineligible to field a candidate in the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. The suit, marked FHC/PH/CS/193/2026, also asks the court to direct the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove […]

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Nigeria

No deal to split Osun legislative seats with APC – Adeleke

October 28, 2026

By Shina Abubakar Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that he has no agreement to split legislative seats with the APC, insisting that his agreement with the party is to deliver President Bola Tinubu victory in next year’s presidential election. The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson Olawale Rasheed on Wednesday, said the […]

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Nigeria

Gunmen kill 36-year-old man, injure pastor in fresh Plateau attack

October 28, 2026

By Golok Nanmwa Gunmen have killed a 36-year-old man, injured a pastor and left another person missing in an attack on Lamor community in Pushit District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. A member of the community, Nehemiah Bulus, who confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos on Wednesday night, said the attack […]

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Nigeria

Fidelity Bank redeems $400 million Eurobond at maturity

October 28, 2026

Fidelity Bank Plc has successfully redeemed its 5-Year US$400 million Senior Unsecured Notes at maturity, reaffirming its commitment to meeting its obligations to investors and reinforcing its track record in the international debt capital markets. Issued on 28 October 2021, the 5-year Eurobond matured on 28 October 2026 and carried an annual coupon of 7.625 […]

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Climate & Environment

Africa wants adaptation finance on COP31 agenda, raising risk of a fight

October 28, 2026

African negotiators have asked the UN to open a formal space at COP31 for contentious talks on adaptation finance and trade, lining up a potential fight over the agenda when the climate summit opens in Antalya on November 9. In a letter sent to UN climate chief Simon Stiell last Sunday, Ghana, which is chairing […]

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Climate & Environment

UK budget 2026: Key climate and energy announcements

October 28, 2026

Print article Share Article Contents Expand menu Close ‘New course on energy’ Energy bills Warm homes plan Fuel duty and EVs CCS and hydrogen Data centres Other announcements Chancellor John Healey has announced a “new course on energy” for the UK, focused on keeping bills low amid the global crisis triggered by war in the […]

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Nigeria

Oborevwori signs five bills into law in Delta

October 28, 2026

By Egufe Yafugborhi and Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has signed five bills into law, saying the measures are aimed at strengthening public institutions, improving service delivery and securing a better future for residents. Oborevwori assented to the bills at Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday, describing them as part of his […]

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Nigeria

Moonshot 2026: ‘Your people are your products’ — CEOs share startup growth tips

October 28, 2026

By Efosa Taiwo Damilola Olokesusi, chief executive officer of Shuttlers, and Douglas Kendyson, CEO of Selar, have shared insights on financial discipline, hiring, automation and relationship-building as key factors for building and scaling successful businesses. The duo spoke during the “Building Disciplined Businesses That Win” session at the Startup Stage of Moonshot 2026: Courage & […]

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Nigeria

Moonshot 2026: ‘Africans deserve better protection’ — Tech experts faults companies, govt over digital safety

October 28, 2026

By Efosa Taiwo Chioma Agwuegbo, executive director of TechHerNG, has called on technology companies to prioritise users’ safety, privacy and rights, warning that the rapid development of digital tools without adequate safeguards could expose women, children and persons with disabilities to greater risks. Agwuegbo spoke during the session titled “Designing Safer Digital Futures: Privacy, Protection […]

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Nigeria

Adamawa First Lady calls for collective action to tackle drug abuse

October 28, 2026

The wife of Adamawa State Governor, Hajiya Lami Fintiri, has canvassed a collective approach to the challenge of illegal use of hard drugs, to protect youths who are most affected. Mrs Fintiri who is currently leading a state-wide campaign by way of street walks against drug abuse, said during one of the events in Yola […]

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Foreign

EU’s new Arctic strategy signals shift in its geopolitical mindset

October 28, 2026

The EU recently presented its latest Arctic strategy. It is the bloc’s fifth such strategy since 2008 and the first to be published since 2021, a few months before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This conflict has disrupted Arctic governance. The work of the Arctic Council, which includes Russia as one of its […]

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Climate & Environment

Stalemate on finance at COP17 nature talks exposes need for new sources

October 28, 2026

Negotiations on finance at a key UN summit where governments are expected to ramp up “insufficient” nature conservation policies have reached a stalemate, as countries struggle to agree on where new sources of funding for biodiversity will come from. Ahead of the COP17 nature summit taking place in Yerevan, Armenia, a UN assessment report showed […]

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Nigeria

No Shady Deal in Kwara Social Investment Programme, Says DG, Tejidini

October 28, 2026

Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Director General of the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) Dr. Abdulwasiu Tejidini, has said that, there was no any shady deal in the financial operations of the agency. He therefore said all the financial operations and approved funds disburshed to the beneficiaries were applied with the objectives of the mandate […]

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Nigeria

Lagos makes health insurance mandatory from 2027

October 28, 2026

…Gives residents until December 31 to obtain coverage By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commenced enforcement of mandatory social health insurance in the state, directing residents, employers and workers to obtain health insurance coverage before the end of 2026. Sanwo-Olu, who announced this on Wednesday, said enforcement under Executive Order EO/BOS/01 of […]

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Nigeria

Ebonyi group condemns alleged murder of lady in Anambra, warns against attacks on indigenes

October 28, 2026

A sociocultural group, Prestigious Club, EPC, has condemned the alleged murder of Mmesoma Umeorini in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, warning against attacks on innocent Ebonyi indigenes following the incident. The group also urged the government of Ebonyi and Anambra States to intervene to prevent further violence and ensure justice for the […]

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Nigeria

Masussuka: Family rejects Ansaru’s claim, questions source of audio message

October 28, 2026

The family of late Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka has rejected claims by the Ansaru militant group that it was responsible for his killing in Katsina State, insisting that individuals who had previously threatened the preacher remains their prime suspects. Abdurrashid Abdulkarim, successor to the late Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, spoke on behalf of […]

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Foreign

Starlink disruptions in Ukraine: what Elon Musk’s alignment with US geopolitics means for Europe

October 28, 2026

While Elon Musk was on stage in Texas advertising a flying Tesla on October 16, his other venture, SpaceX, was reshaping geopolitics in Ukraine. SpaceX operates Starlink, the satellite communication system that has played a crucial role in Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s full-scale invasion. Its military-grade spin-off, Starshield, has become a backbone of Ukrainian military […]

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Climate & Environment

Why COP31 needs to start talking about just transition finance

October 28, 2026

Tens of billions of dollars in international climate finance have been pledged this decade for a “just energy transition” in the Global South. Most of the money, promised by wealthy governments and banks, will be funnelled into infrastructure – mainly shuttering fossil fuel power plants or installing renewables. But these investments in the shift to […]

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Nigeria

Military arrests two over attack on vigilantes, burning of Jos office

October 28, 2026

By Golok Nanmwa Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have arrested two suspects over an alleged attack on members of a vigilante group and the subsequent burning of their office in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspects were arrested at about 1:40 a.m. on October 27, 2026, in the NEPA area […]

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Nigeria

Truck driver loses legs as collision kills four, injures 13 in Lagos

October 28, 2026

A truck driver lost both legs while four people were killed and 13 passengers critically injured in a collision between a truck and a commercial bus on Alaro City Bridge, inward T-Junction, Epe, Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said in a statement on Wednesday that the crash occurred on the single-lane […]

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Nigeria

Taraba disability community seeks full implementation of disability law

October 28, 2026

Stakeholders and members of the disability community in Taraba State have commended the state government for domesticating the Persons with Disabilities Law, while calling for its full and effective implementation to protect the rights of persons with disabilities. The call was made at the National Policy Advocacy Lab, N-PAL, on Tuesday during the stakeholders' town […]

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Climate & Environment

COP31 must amplify people power, not oil lobby voices

October 28, 2026

Jurema Werneck, Ruhat Sena Akşener and Samantha Klintworth are directors for Amnesty International in Brazil, Türkiye and Australia, respectively. The climate crisis is also a human rights crisis – claiming lives and turning life upside down for countless communities across the world. But while those profiting from fossil fuel expansion retain privileged access and influence […]

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Climate & Environment

Revealed: UK relied on £2bn of ‘questionable accounting’ to hit its climate-aid goal

October 28, 2026

Print article Share Article Contents Expand menu Close ‘Moving the goalposts’ ‘£1bn shortfall’ Accounting changes Methodology The UK has beaten its target to provide £11.6bn of climate aid to developing countries by 2026 – but only through “questionable accounting”.  As part of its obligations under the Paris Agreement, the UK pledged to give at least […]

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Climate & Environment

Analysis: How the UK spent more than £11.6bn on climate aid since 2021

October 28, 2026

Print article Share Article Contents Expand menu Close The UK has supported around 500 climate projects since 2021 UK climate aid has reached record levels – but is set to drop Afghanistan received more bilateral climate aid than any other country Development banks and private-sector funders are among the biggest beneficiaries Methodology The UK has […]

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Nigeria

New Awujale will emerge before May 29, Abiodun assures Ijebuland

October 28, 2026

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has assured the people of Ijebuland that a new ‘Awujale’ will emerge before May 29. This is contained in a statement in Abeokuta on Wednesday by Abiodun’s Media Adviser, Mr Kayode Akinmade. Abiodun gave the assurance at the Ogun East Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting in Ijebu-Ode, attended by representatives of […]

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Nigeria

Newborn, parents rescued from fire outbreak in Kwara

October 28, 2026

Residents of Lawyer Lambo Street, Oloje Phase 2, Ilorin, Kwara State, have rescued a newborn baby and the child’s parents from a fire that razed three buildings. Several residential buildings and properties were affected by the fire outbreak. Hakeem Adekunle, spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, who confirmed the incident, said residents rescued the […]

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Nigeria

C’River moves to end 20-year Ebom-Ebijaghara crisis

October 28, 2026

Cross River State government says it has begun implementing recommendations aimed at resolving the protracted communal crisis between Ebom and Ebijaghara communities in Abi Local Government Area. The crisis has lasted over 20 years leaving an increasing death toll and destruction of properties. Deputy Governor Peter Odey disclosed this yesterday during a meeting with community […]

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Nigeria

SWAT arrests suspected cultist, recovers pistols, cartridges, axe in Ogun

October 28, 2026

The Special Weapons and Tactics, SWAT, Squad of the Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist and recovered two locally made pistols, three live cartridges and a battle axe in intelligence-led operations in Sango-Ota. The suspect, Okiki Muhammed Adewusi, 26, popularly known as "Baba Obo", was arrested in the Ore area of Atan, […]

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Climate & Environment

Tensions set to flare over trade at COP31 as China makes it a priority

October 28, 2026

Trade measures that impose tariffs and penalties on cleantech and emissions-intensive goods are poised to re-emerge as a challenging issue at the UN climate talks in Türkiye next month, after China signalled it wants COP31 to focus on ensuring the free flow of green technologies. China, which dominates global manufacturing of cleantech equipment, has staunchly […]

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Nigeria

INEC: Preliminary Voters Register Not Final, Suspicious Photos Under Review

October 28, 2026

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) clarified that alleged AI-generated photographs found in the Preliminary Register of Voters were part of questionable records already flagged during the physical display exercise and were under review. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed Haruna, in a statement, yesterday, said […]

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Nigeria

Police arrest 24-year-old man with pistol, live cartridges in Lagos

October 28, 2026

A 24-year-old man, Lukman Sanni, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command after a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm were allegedly found in his possession. Sanni was apprehended by police operatives during a stop-and-search operation at Iyana Isashi in Lagos State. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed […]

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Nigeria

Alli planning to create tension through misleading statements – Makinde

October 28, 2026

Presidential candidate of Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Engineer Seyi Makinde has alleged that the gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections, Senator Sharafadeen Alli is planning to create tension among the residents through misleading statements. Makinde made this revelation in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr […]

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Nigeria

South-East monarchs renew demand for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

October 27, 2026

— Insist on leadership rotation to Abia, urge massive voter turnout By Steve Oko The South-East Traditional Rulers Council has renewed its demand for the unconditional release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, lamenting that previous appeals to the Federal Government have failed to yield the desired outcome. The monarchs […]

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Nigeria

Fresh loan: ‘Where has the money gone?’ Umeh questions FG’s previous borrowings

October 27, 2026

The Senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, has questioned President Bola Tinubu's latest request to the National Assembly seeking the approval to borrow additional funds. The lawmaker noted that the Senate has on several occasions approved such funds to be borrowed in the past, adding that on each occasion the lawmakers have been told that […]

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Foreign

Three ways professional gaming is becoming geopolitical

October 27, 2026

The competitive gaming industry has grown rapidly over the past two decades, transforming from a niche sub-culture into a global phenomenon watched by millions of spectators worldwide. More than 3 million fans attended the 2025 Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia alone, according to the tournament’s organisers, where professional players and teams competed for over […]

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Africa

The War in Sudan and the Challenges of Mediation

October 27, 2026

Less than two months after Sudan’s war began in April 2023, the then African Union (AU) Commission chair, Moussa Faki Mahamat, called it the ‘prototype’ for ‘African solutions to African problems’. More than three years later, some of the most consequential diplomacy is taking place through processes that extend well beyond the continent: in Jeddah, […]

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Africa

Africa cannot build a stronger agrifood economy while the livestock sector loses $4 billion a year

October 27, 2026

Across Africa, the livestock sector supports more than 350 million people. Livestock is much more than an agricultural commodity. For millions of families, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, and other animals are sources of food and income. They are also productive assets that support trade, processing, services, employment and rural wealth creation. Despite its centrality to […]

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Climate & Environment

National climate plans now promise half the emission cuts expected by UN

October 27, 2026

Countries’ climate plans would cut global emissions only half as much by 2035 as the UN projected a year ago, its annual assessment showed, after the US exit from the Paris Agreement and weaker new pledges worsened the outlook. Taking into account the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) of 154 countries, which cover about 71% of […]

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Climate & Environment

Q&A: Why are UK energy bills so high – and how could they be lowered?

October 27, 2026

Print article Share Article Contents Expand menu Close What is driving high energy bills? What has been done to limit bills so far? What options are there for bringing down bills? Is there a ‘cheap power’ alternative if the UK slows down? Can electrification of homes and businesses help cut bills? Energy bills in the […]

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Nigeria

Proposed gas pipeline will cut costs, boost South-East economy — Tinubu

October 27, 2026

By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU – President Bola Tinubu has said the proposed South-East Gas Distribution Pipeline Project will reduce energy costs, boost industrialisation and create jobs across the five states of the region. Tinubu, represented by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, spoke yesterday at the South-East Gas Infrastructure Investment and Project […]

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