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Nigeria must deploy tollgates, technology to improve highway security – Musa

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), has advocated restoring tollgates on major highways and deploying modern technology to enhance highway security and help identify and track criminals. Musa added that Nigeria continued to maintain security relationships with Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali despite their withdrawal from ECOWAS, including military training and cooperation around border areas.

Bengal Congress writes to poll authorities over ‘discrepancies’ in Kolkata civic body’s delimitation, booth maps

Party writes to electoral authorities and KMC Commissioner, alleging that changes to maps and booth details deprived it of an opportunity to file objections and appeals

US midterm elections: Lesson for Nigeria, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

It was, to borrow former U.S. President Barack Obama’s word, a “shellacking” for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party on Tuesday – a damning verdict on his presidency. But unlike Obama in 2010 and President George W. Bush who took responsibility for the thumping of the GOP in the 2006 midterm elections, Trump has, typically, distanced himself from his party’s misfortune.

FG to deploy mobile CNG stations for rural communities

The disclosure was made by Ismaeel Ahmed, Chairman/CEO of the Presidential CNG Initiative and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), at the APC–Progressive Strategy Roundtable event in Abuja, themed Promise to Proof: The Renewed Hope Conversation Speaking at the session, “Fuel That Works: Reliable Energy, Affordable Transport and Fair Prices for Every Household and Business,” Ahmed said the government was considering mobile CNG stations to bring fuel to remote communities, where permanent facilities may not be commercially attractive to private investors. The roundtable also featured presentations…

Live: Canavan criticises treasurer's attempt to find ideas to boost productivity

Canavan criticises treasurer's attempt to find ideas to boost productivity. Matt Canavan has criticised the treasurer's attempt to find ideas to boost national productivity in his department.

Elon Musk’s nearly half a billion dollars in midterms spending was a flop

The tech billionaire set spending record as he poured $446m into campaigns for failed Republican candidates Elon Musk set a record for election spending this year after pouring nearly half a billion dollars into backing Republicans in the US midterm elections. The SpaceX and Tesla CEO contributed at least $446m to Republican-aligned Super Pacs and groups over the course of the elections, specifically targeting several key Senate races in an effort to help the Trump administration retain Republican control of Congress.

Israel's president set to hand Netanyahu rival first chance to form government

Neither Mr Netanyahu's Likud-led bloc nor the opposition, led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, secured enough seats for a parliamentary majority in last week's election.

Residents of disputed villages in Kotia cross Odisha border to vote in Andhra Pradesh polls

Odisha political parties accuse A.P. of bribing people to secure their votes in MPTC and ZPTC elections

Abia Govt Insists Assembly Has Passed State Police Bill

The Abia State Government has faulted reports that the state is yet to approve the proposed State Police Bill, insisting that the House of Assembly has already passed the legislation. The government said the development demonstrated Abia’s readiness to embrace state policing in line with the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

Government flips to side with mining company to scrap Indigenous heritage zone

The "surprise" agreement between the state's environment department and the mining company Broken Hill Gold Limited is laid out in a court action brought by the region's traditional owners

Agalga defends Ablakwa over interdiction of passport scandal suspect

Majority Leader in Parliament, James Agalga, has defended Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over allegations of irregularities in the issuance of Ghanaian service passports, saying the minister acted appropriately by interdicting an officer implicated in the matter to allow investigations to proceed. Calls for parliamentary investigation On whether Parliament should independently investigate the passport allegations, Mr Agalga pointed to the oversight responsibilities of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Trump's endorsement now a political poisoned chalice after midterms

The US midterms result raises a glaring question: Is this the beginning of the end for Donald Trump's MAGA movement?

Opposition trying to destabilise TVK-led government, says Manickam Tagore

He accuses the Opposition of attempting to create uncertainty and undermining the State’s development

Pete Hegseth under fire as Republicans trade blame for midterm debacle

Iran war hawk Pete Hegseth is facing the fallout from Republicans' midterms losses as high energy prices turned voters toward Democrats. US President Trump continues to support his embattled defense chief — for now.

Atiku vows to appeal court judgement against his candidacy, seeks stay of execution

Atiku Abubakar says he will challenge the Federal High Court judgement invalidating his presidential nomination. At the same time, his campaign council says it will seek interim relief and disputes the ruling's legal basis.

Atiku campaign plans to stay l judgement nullifying his ticket

Atiku Abubakar says he will challenge the Federal High Court judgement invalidating his presidential nomination. At the same time, his campaign council says it will seek interim relief and disputes the ruling's legal basis.

Revenue Minister orders assessment of cyclone damage on war-footing

Dhotis, sarees procured from cooperative societies in T.N. for Pongal, says Textiles Minister

Vijay Balaji denies claims that the T.N. government plans to procure dhotis and sarees from other States

Governor orders probe of violence at APC presidential rally

Governor Sule questioned the circumstances surrounding the use of tear gas at the rally, particularly around the podium.

Division among US Democrats over Schumer’s leadership role

Some Democratic senators – and the very voters that swept them into power – are demanding new leadership.

Republicans hoping to succeed Trump in 2028 dissect midterm rout

JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz all pointed to Iran war and affordability as key factors in Democratic victory US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Q&A: Ask your questions about Democrats’ win in the midterms Republican hopefuls in the race to succeed Donald Trump swiftly blamed two key pillars of his agenda – the Iran war and tariffs – for summoning the Democratic blue wave that swept the US midterm elections. On Thursday, the Associated Press called more competitive House races for the Democrats, though Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi remained undecided.

Treaty, tribunal and Māori rights all on the ballot in NZ election

As the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand head to the polls, what will it mean for the nation's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, and the future of Māori rights?

Nearly $2m compo paid to company over scrapped Macquarie Point power plan

The Tasmanian government has paid about $2 million to not build a thermal power plant at Macquarie Point, the site of the planned Hobart stadium.

Pete Hegseth may take fall for Republicans’ midterm losses, despite Trump support

JD Vance calls Iran war into question as Thomas Massie files eight articles of impeachment Send us your questions about the US midterms results and Democrats’ The war in Iran, which voters and Trump have named as a key reason for Republicans’ midterm losses, “has been primarily a Department of War-led effort because you chose to take military action to resolve a foreign policy matter”, a former senior Pentagon official told CNN.