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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.

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…

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of avoiding debates in Parliament

Murkomen says abductions have declined under Kenya Kwanza

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has claimed that cases of kidnappings and abductions have dropped sharply since the Kenya Kwanza administration took office in 2022. On security along the Kenya-Ethiopia border, Murkomen said the Government had reinforced security measures to protect the country’s territorial integrity amid tensions in the Moyale area.

Murkomen claims abductions have declined under Kenya Kwanza

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has claimed that cases of kidnappings and abductions have dropped sharply since the Kenya Kwanza administration took office in 2022. Murkomen told the National Assembly that the Kenya Kwanza administration had done more to rein in abductions than previous governments, insisting that reported cases were investigated, including incidents that later turned out to be self-abductions.

2027: Obuebite defends defection to APC, addresses past criticisms

Obuebite defends defection to APC, addresses past criticisms. He added that his political position changed because of developments in the country and the situation within the PDP.

Protecting lives and public assets through government vehicle insurance

Honourable Speaker, I rise to speak on a matter of life, justice and public trust: the continued exemption of government vehicles from compulsory third-party insurance. An exposure we have long known Mr. Speaker, in 2018, a Senior Minister explained that government vehicles were not insured as a matter of policy, because the State was prepared to pay compensation rather than buy cover.

Senate advances Agricultural Revolution Bill

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — A bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal framework for the transformation and modernisation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector has scaled second reading in the Senate. Contributing, the Senate Whip, Senator Mohammed Monguno (APC, Borno North), said the bill would translate Nigeria’s economic diversification policy from oil dependence to agriculture into practical reality.

Oburu explains exit from Senate Energy Committee over ODM leadership workload

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 — ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga says he resigned as chairperson of the Senate Energy Committee to avoid being overwhelmed by parliamentary responsibilities and his new role steering the party. The delegation included Senate Chief Whip David Wakoli, Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo, Senators William Kisang and Daniel Maanzo, National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo, Parliamentary Commissioner Mishi Mboko and MP Eve Obara.

2027: Opposition criticism won’t weaken Tinubu’s Northern support — Illiyasu Kwankwaso

Opposition criticism won’t weaken Tinubu’s Northern support — Illiyasu Kwankwaso. By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse An influential member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has dismissed opposition criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that it would not weaken the President’s support base in northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The young politicians with African roots making history in the US midterms

For some young Africans, these victories offer a glimpse of what a new generation of voters could do at home.

State Police: Senate sets deadline for state assemblies to transmit resolutions

According to the Senate, the states yet to transmit their resolutions on the proposal are Kano, Oyo, Cross River, Abia, Niger, and Benue.

2027: Akume’s allies disown Alia’s campaign council as Benue APC supremacy war deepens

By Peter Duru, Makurdi A fresh supremacy battle has erupted in the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, following the rejection of about 500-man campaign council for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia by the Benue Strategic Alliance for Tinubu 2027, a political mobilisation platform associated with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume. According to the Alliance, “We find it particularly contentious that a purported Alia Campaign structure would designate Governor Hyacinth Alia as its Chairman while listing the Founder…

US midterm voters poised to deliver verdict on Trump’s second term

Results will determine makeup of Congress and other key offices and could define president’s final two years in office US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Track live results from all 50 states Donald Trump faced a political reckoning on Tuesday as millions of Americans voted in midterm elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington and define the final two years of his divisive presidency. Based on consistently favourable opinion polls, Democrats were optimistic about regaining control of the House of Representatives and potentially also the Senate, although the party has suf

NUJ To Honour Nigeria’s Media Icons At Recognition Ceremony

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) will honour distinguished media professionals for their contributions to journalism and Nigeria’s media landscape at its 2026 Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria. Other recipients include Chief Eric Teniola, Mallam Yusuf Nuhu, Olusegun Adeniyi, Chief Abia Onyike, Abdulkadir Ahmed Ibrahim, Ayo Adewuyi, HRM Oba Rotimi Obamuwagun, Mukhtar Gidado, Hajia Tabitha Sani Kangiwa, Ignatius Nwachukwu, Toro Oladapo and Franz Ndulue.

Atiku’s claim: DSS denies plotting Sokoto protest, orders probe

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied allegations that it planned to organise protests in Sokoto State, describing the claim by former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as inconsistent with its operations. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Favour Dozie, the DSS said its operatives deployed to protect the ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Mannir Daniya, evacuated him to safety when he was attacked on October 31, 2026.

Israel's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlock

Herzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.

Odisha officials intimidating tribal people in Kotia villages, says A.P. Minister

CPI(M) slams Minister’s suggestion on biometric, voter ID link for welfare benefits

The party terms the move “a further assault on the rural poor” and urges government to withdraw what it called an exclusionary decision

Parliamentary chief whips call for insurance cover for all government vehicles

Majority and Minority Chief Whips have called for all government vehicles, particularly those operated by ministries, Parliament and other public institutions, to be covered by insurance. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor warned that the failure to insure state vehicles exposes the government to avoidable financial liabilities arising from road crashes.

2027: We’ll conduct credible, inclusive elections, INEC assures international community

x INEC ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠‌‍⁠⁠‍​‌​Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Pete Vowles, to INEC headquarters. Amupitan said that the elections also witnessed swift uploading of polling unit results on the INEC Result

G+5 Indiramma Housing towers in Nalgonda, Warangal, Nizamabad and Karimangar corporations: Telangana Minister

2027: Ogun indigenes rally behind Adebutu, reaffirm ‘Ogun for Ogun’ agenda

Ogun indigenes rally behind Adebutu, reaffirm ‘Ogun for Ogun’ agenda. The residents made the pledge during separate engagements at the ward-to-ward campaign tours of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, and his running mate, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, across the state’s local government areas.

The Obidient Pulse

Peter Obi’s camp faces fresh internal friction ahead of 2027, with the OK Movement warning against division, and Datti Baba-Ahmed escalating his feud with Obidients. Peter Obi & Obidients OK Movement warns NDC and Obidients against causing crisis in Obi’s camp As campaigns begin ahead of the 2027 general elections, the UK Coordinator of the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, Adebayo Brown, accused leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council and the Obidient Movement of encouraging divisions among groups associated with Peter Obi’s 2027 ambition.