Mr Amupitan identified five priorities for the 2027 elections, including adopting clear, disability-inclusive election security protocols aligned with INEC’s 2026 regulations and guidelines.
Lyfius Pharma Private Limited's facility in Kakinada SEZ is helping India cut its dependence on imported raw materials for essential antibiotics, the Minister says in a social media post
Under the amended rules, notified in the official gazette, the ceiling will be increased by 5% annually.
Mr Sule was detained at the Jalingo Correctional Centre following a complaint by the Taraba State Government over a Facebook post, which allegedly defamed the governor and Ms Ibrahim, popularly known as Aunty Zee.
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved the proposed establishment of State Police Services, joining other state legislatures in endorsing the constitutional amendment aimed at decentralising policing in Nigeria. The approval followed the passage of the Sixth Alteration Bill by the National Assembly and its subsequent transmission to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for consideration, as required by the constitutional amendment process.
In this interview, Segun Sowunmi assesses the 2027 presidential race, starting with President Bola Tinubu’s chances and moving on to the main challengers. He also criticises Atiku’s running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, for politicising his mother’s death.
Construction works on the Darkuman Junction–Kaneshie First Light road corridor in Accra are being carried out around the clock as the Ministry of Roads seeks to accelerate rehabilitation and minimise delays in completing the project. Awerco Construction Limited is among the contractors undertaking the works, which extend from Atico Junction through Kaneshie First Light to Hansonic Junction.
The Ghana Hydrological Authority (GHA) has identified three major outstanding issues affecting its effective operations: the passage of regulations to support implementation of the law establishing the Authority, approval of its conditions of service, and operationalisation of the statutory fund provided for under the law. Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources Ahmed Ibrahim says the government will work to resolve the outstanding issues and facilitate the recruitment of additional personnel to strengthen the Authority’s operations.
PM’s revelation follows launch of advice for households to have enough water and food to get by in civil emergency UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has said he has stockpiles of beans, soup and Twiglets in case of a civil emergency, as he said a new government campaign was not a reason for panic buying. The prime minister was questioned on his domestic supply situation after the Be Ready campaign advised households to have enough bottled water and long-life food to keep going in case of an emergency, such as one caused by a weather event or a cyber-attack.
Cameroonians are wondering who Biya will appoint as vice president and possible successor.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has assured Ghanaians that the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill will be passed into law after Parliament undertakes a second consideration of the legislation to correct errors identified in the version initially approved. Speaking at the ongoing IPR Ghana 2026 National PR Conference and Excellence Awards in Koforidua, Mr Bagbin explained that the initial passage took place in his absence and was rushed, prompting him to call for a review of the process.
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the United Kingdom to use its 2027 presidency of the G20 to help address Africa’s growing debt challenges and push for reforms to the global financial system. Speaking at a meeting with the cross-party UK Parliamentary Group in London on Friday, October 23, President Mahama called for stronger international cooperation to help African countries manage their debt obligations and secure more affordable financing.
UK leader Andy Burnham said Britons need to be better prepared for emergencies on Friday, when he hosted a wildfire and resilience summit. Burnham was speaking after he told a meeting of fire chiefs, local leaders and experts in Liverpool, northwest England, that UK military helicopters and planes would be equipped to fight wildfires.
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 23 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna received a thunderous welcome at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) graduation ceremony on Friday, in a show of public support as he eyes the presidency in the 2027 election. The crowd erupted into applause when the university’s Vice-Chancellor Prof. Elias Omondi Opongo mentioned Sifuna among those attending the institution’s 45th graduation ceremony.
The Benue State Government has rejected allegations by Jos Electricity Distribution Plc that people acting on its instructions attacked the company’s staff and invaded its Makurdi office. It has demanded a retraction and apology.
The Niger State Government has begun preparations for the 2026 Christian pilgrimage, more than a decade after former Governor Abubakar Sani Bello suspended state sponsorship of pilgrimages to Jerusalem and Mecca over economic challenges.
Once the world's largest producer of mink pelts, the nation's industry has declined in recent years.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has postponed a planned visit to Senegal and Nigeria later this month, a French presidential source said Friday, following riots that erupted on the sidelines of nationwide protests last weekend. The source, who asked not to be named, did not explicitly refer to the violent protests as a reason but said that the visit was being put off as it concerned a “diplomatic and cooperation agenda”, in contrast to Macron’s visit to the Gulf this week which focused on securing energy supplies.
Outside South Africa, Ghana and Kenya offer the strongest near-term vehicle assembly growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). According to Fitch Solutions, Ghana are best positioned to attract new assembly investment over the medium term in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Since Burnham took office Labour has prioritised small fixes to try to show voters it can make a genuine difference, with government insiders delighted at the public reaction In the first episode of Armando Iannucci’s political satire The Thick of It, the hapless minister Hugh Abbot is in the back of a taxi, frantically brainstorming for an on-the-hoof policy he can announce to the assembled national press. No one can possibly object to it,” says the addled junior advisor Ollie Reeder.
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 23 – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has renewed his criticism of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential ambitions, arguing that Kenya needs a leader with sufficient political experience to become the country’s next president. The Speaker cited former presidents Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta, alongside President William Ruto, as leaders who gained valuable political experience before taking over State House.
The party alleges that the Chilakaluripet Rural Sub-Inspector pushed Ms. Rajini to the ground during an incident at her residence
After two years of protests, Serbia faces a pivotal election on Sunday, with a student-led challenge to Aleksandar Vucic's lengthy rule. Allegations of electoral irregularities and fears of a post-election crisis abound.
The Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, has met the threshold of two-thirds of the 36 state Houses of Assembly as required by law, the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill said on Friday. “The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill notes with satisfaction that the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, providing for a dual policing system, has been approved by 24 State Houses of Assembly, meeting the constitutional threshold of two-thirds of the 36 states,” it said.