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Journalist quizzed over 'nail in the coffin' remark at Jones trial
Reporter Kate McClymont has been questions in Alan Jones's indecent assault trial over messages she sent about the broadcaster to a complainant's mother.
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US midterm election results: How Americans voted and what the data tells us
Results are starting to come in from across the US, where people voted on their next Congress. DW takes a look at who voted Republican, who voted Democrat and what it all means.
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Ogun indigenes reaffirm support for Adebutu ahead of 2027
…PDP candidate’s supporters pledge grassroots mobilisation for ‘Ogun for Ogun’ agenda By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Indigenes of Ogun State have reaffirmed their support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, and his running mate, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, pledging grassroots mobilisation for their ambition ahead of the 2027 governorship election. At Alagada Ward in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, a market leader, Mrs Folasade Ogunye, said her support for the movement was informed by the belief that indigenous leadership would better understand the…
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US to cut nearly $4 billion in Israel military aid, Trump says
President Donald Trump said that the United States would still sell weapons to Israel. He added that Democratic candidates were using US military support for Israel against Republicans in the midterm elections.
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2027: I’m on a mission to rescue Abia South — Ikonne
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Abia South in the 2027 general election, Prince Paul Ikonne, has pledged to attract federal projects and employment opportunities to the zone if elected. In separate remarks, the CWO President in Aba Diocese, Lady Nneoma Florita Ngozi Anwuacha, and some parish presidents commended the candidate for what they described as his support for the diocese.
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Igbo youth rebuff of Nigerian Army (III), by Ochereome Nnanna
The purpose of this series is to explain why the young people of Igbo extraction now reject the offer to join the Nigerian Army. He was very convinced that the people of the East, especially Ndi Igbo, would overwhelmingly vote for Biafra’s actualisation.
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Djokovic keeps alive bid to squeeze into ATP Finals
Novak Djokovic kept alive his last-ditch bid to qualify for this year’s ATP Finals by grinding out a first-round victory over Valentin Vacerot at the Paris Masters. Djokovic and Australia’s De Minaur could meet in the third round in Paris, with the Serb playing Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata in round two.
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Soludo: Peter Obi and I are friends, but differ politically
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA – Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has described the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, as a close friend, saying their differences are largely rooted in their contrasting political views and ambitions. Soludo, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, stated this in an interview with the BBC Igbo, where he explained that both families maintained cordial relations despite their political differences.
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Ika South council boss urges Alisimie to back APC
voting strength determines community’s political influence By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Chairman of Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State, Engr. Among the dignitaries at the summit were the APC House of Assembly candidate, Mrs Cordelia Anyagwu; Ika South APC Chairman, Comrade Frank Izekor; Prof. Pally Agidi; Dr Donald Peterson; Chief Peter Idion; Dame Caroline Agbi; Comrade Jonathan Ojobu; Chief Dennis Araro; Mr Jonathan Onwuka; Ambassador Lucky Omorojie; APC Ward 3 Chairman, Madueke Egede; and Chief Peter Momah.
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ASUU backs Taraba varsity lecturers, demands strike resolutionBy
Femi Bolaji JALINGO – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Yola Zone, has declared solidarity with lecturers of Taraba State University (TSU) over their ongoing strike, describing their grievances as legitimate and demanding immediate implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement. They are Adamawa State University, Mubi; Federal University Gashua; Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri; Modibbo Adama University, Yola; Taraba State University, Jalingo; University of Maiduguri; and Yobe State University, Damaturu.
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First polls close in pivotal US midterm elections
With control of the US Congress on the line, results from Tuesday's races will have marked implications for the country.
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Obi exhausted from campaign schedule, but in good health — NDC
The Deputy Spokesperson of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Campaign Council, Sam Omale, has said the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is in good health, attributing concerns about his condition to exhaustion from a demanding campaign schedule. He spoke on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday while responding to concerns about Obi’s health, particularly after his recent campaign rally in Enugu State, where he reportedly indicated plans to take a break.
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US midterm elections 2026 live updates: key House and Senate races to determine control of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term
Key states like Florida, Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina see record turnout as Americans decide the direction of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term Track live results from all 50 states As polls begin to close on election night, some early House and Senate races could indicate which way the election is trending – whether Democrats are set for the blowout they’re hoping for, or whether Republicans will defy the polls and hold onto control of Congress. But these states might provide some early signs (timings are in ET): Kentucky (polls begin closing at 6pm) Florida (polls begin closing…
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