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Injured MP Helen Haines's condition improved to 'stable'

The independent MP, who lost both of her legs due to injuries suffered in last month's alleged attack, had previously been "serious but stable".

‘I’m PDP member but Wike is not my leader’ — Oyinlola

Former Osun State Governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has dissociated himself from the Peoples Democratic Party leadership purportedly under the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, saying the minister is not his leader. Wike, a PDP member, was appointed FCT minister by President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Rainbow rubbish! By Donu Kogbara

Tomorrow, the grandiose FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, will lavishly host President Tinubu in our home state, Rivers. Would it have been so hard for Ogoni men to meet Tinubu and say: “WIKE HAS SIDELINED US AGAIN.

Will do something for Singur, West Bengal CM signals fresh industrial push

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that the government was in talks with Ashok Leyland for setting up a plant at Singur

J&K’s health sector receives a shot in arm as Union Minister J.P. Nadda sets AIIMS deadline for March

During a review of the phase-wise construction and handover plan, the Union Minister was informed that Phase-I buildings, including the OPD Registration Block, OPD Block, residential buildings and designated hostels, had been completed

Violence mars third phase of Rajasthan panchayat elections

Bob Katter answers Cairns band's crocodile ballad with lyrical threat

Bob Katter says he loves crocodiles — in fact, he ate one at the pub the other night. But when a Far North band wrote a song about him from the croc's point of view, he fired back with a lyrical threat.

Shinkafi Rejects Zamfara North APC Primary, Alleges Irregularities

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Zamfara North Senatorial aspirant, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has called for the immediate nullification of the party’s November 2, 2026, senatorial primary election, alleging widespread irregularities and gross violations of electoral and party guidelines. Shinkafi, in a press briefing in Gusau, described the exercise conducted across Birnin-Magaji, Shinkafi, Kaura Namoda and Zurmi Local Government Areas as fraudulent, saying it was characterised by non-compliance with statutory procedures and the alleged fabrication of election results.

A Democratic-controlled Congress will likely try to constrain Trump’s foreign adventures

But the president still has veto power, which he can wield to dictate policy over tariffs, the war in Iran or aid for Ukraine In a rare occurrence, a US election may have actually been decided by foreign policy. And in the coming months, the president is going to face severe headwinds on those policies as Democrats storm back into control of Congress, threatening investigations of some of his top envoys and Pentagon contractors, big fights over budgets linked to the Iran war, and greater scrutiny of US relationships with allies such as Israel.

Gov Otu Decries Obi Convoy Attack, Vows Action

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has condemned in strong terms the attack on the convoy of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, by suspected political thugs yesterday in the state capital, Calabar. ​Governor Otu reiterated that Cross River State remains an enclave of civil harmony and hospitality, making the ugly occurrence an unacceptable anomaly.

Kogi Senate Race :Attah urges Onoja to support Erico’s Campaign

APC stakeholders in Omala Local Government have challenged the former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief Edward Onoja, to throw his weight behind the party’s Kogi East senatorial candidate, Chief Joseph Ameh Erico. Attah dismissed rumors that Onoja is allegedly opposing Erico—who hails from the same Olamaboro Local Government—out of fear that the senatorial victory would scuttle his own chances of securing a federal appointment under Tinubu.

Race For 2028 Heats Up After US Midterms Firestorm

Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico celebrates with supporters after winning the Texas race during a midterm election night watch party at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas, on November 3, 2026. Supporters of Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico cheer after he won the Texas race during a midterm election night watch party at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas, on November 3, 2026.

LASTMA inducts 100 volunteers to tackle Yuletide traffic

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has inducted more than 100 volunteers into its LASTMA Mayors traffic advocacy network to support efforts to manage anticipated traffic congestion during the Yuletide and year-end ‘Detty December’ celebrations. Speaking at the event, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said managing traffic in Lagos required collective responsibility rather than reliance on government enforcement alone.

‘Peter Obi can’t do this alone, put in your widow’s mite’ — Yesufu urges Nigerians to fund campaign

By Nwafor Sunday Activist and ally of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, has appealed to Nigerians to contribute financially towards funding his 2027 presidential campaign. This particular account that is here is for Peter Obi’s campaign donated by citizens.”

Trump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office

President seeks to make Oval Office a national monument to ensure designs are not ‘ripped down by stupid people’ Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday that he says will prevent future administrations from changing his design of the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, spaces which he declared as national monuments that should be preserved. Sitting behind the Resolute Desk on Thursday, Trump declared the Oval Office a “national monument”.

Turkiye’s parliament ratifies Mecca defence agreement

Parliament's approval lays the groundwork for further Turkish involvement in Saudi Arabia's conflict with the Houthis.

Peter Obi’s Bayelsa visit triggers political realignment as Ijaw leaders demand devt, unity

By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The political landscape of Bayelsa State is undergoing a seismic shift following last week’s visit of Mr. Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC’s presidential candidate, to the heart of the Ijaw Nation. Read Also: *Police arrest suspect over attack on Obi’s convoy in Calabar *LP chieftain Arabambi sues CCB over Obi’s asset declaration *Gunmen attack ADC guber candidate’s convoy in Sokoto, candidate escapes Obi’s visit, which coincided with the homecoming of Senator Henry Seriake Dickson as National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, featured…

REA flags off 18.8MW mini-grid projects to connect 125,106 Zamfara households

By Udeme Akpan The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has flagged off the development of 37 mini-grid projects with a combined solar generation capacity of approximately 18.8 megawatts-peak (MWp) in Zamfara State. Meanwhile, Tegbe commissioned two solar mini-grid projects developed by the Zamfara State Government: a 1MW facility at Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital and a 1.2MW installation at the Zamfara State Government House.

2027: APC flags off Enugu campaign in Nsukka, vows to deliver Mbah, Tinubu, other candidates

APC flags off Enugu campaign in Nsukka, vows to deliver Mbah, Tinubu, other candidates. …Governor highlights projects, promises more roads, jobs, infrastructure …Charges electorate to sweep away opposition with their votes The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State on Wednesday officially flagged off its campaign for the 2027 general elections, with party leaders and stakeholders pledging to mobilise voters across the state for the re-election of Governor Peter Mbah and President Bola Tinubu.

Israel’s opposition slams ‘toxic Netanyahu’ after Democrats win US Congress

Netanyahu's rivals say US midterm results show Israel 'cannot afford' to have the prime minister remain in office.

APC has mechanism to manage our govs, Rainbow Coalition’s feud — Yilwatda

*We’ve no plan to make Nigeria one party state *Nigerians should choose leaders based on records, character, capacity to deliver *Says Tinubu’s reforms must translate into jobs, food, better incomes, security By Soni Daniel, Northern Regional Editor National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has said the ruling party has no ambition to turn Nigeria into a one-party state despite the influx of politicians from opposition parties into its fold. In an interview with Vanguard, the APC chairman also said the party had mechanisms to resolve differences…

US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins

Democrat Scott Colom is leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the southern state; JD Vance pointed to the war in Iran as the ‘obvious’ culprit for Republicans’ loss Live results | How do you feel about the results? JD Vance pointed to Trump’s ongoing war in Iran as the “obvious” culprit for the loss.

US Midterms: Implications of democrats’ victory

In the gubernatorial races, Democrats also flipped GOP-held offices: Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, Amy Acton in Ohio, Rob Sand in Iowa, Gina Hinojosa in Texas and Aaron Ford in Nevada. Specifically, David Crowley, Democrat, has become the first Black governor in U.S history, Abdul El-Sayed becomes the first Muslim ever elected to the U.S. Senate, James Talarico becomes the first Democrat elected in Texas since 1988, Xavier Becerra becomes the first Latino elected governor in California history, Gina Hinojosa becomes the first Latina elected governor in Texas history, while Deb Haaland…

Former Cross River PDP chair doubts party’s 2027 chances

Former Cross River PDP chairman Venatius Ikem questions the party’s ability to challenge the APC in 2027, describing its structures as fragmented and its Wike-backed presidential candidate, Sandy Onor, as politically invisible.