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Seen And Heard At The US Midterm Elections
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Seen And Heard At The US Midterm Elections

It needs to change for the everyday person, and I’m an everyday person,” Donta Comer, a 38-year-old project manager in Atlanta, Georgia, told AFP. “I’m independent but I voted Democrat, I just wanted to go back into the culture of decency, integrity, honesty, and the rest follows,” Yan Cardineau, 59, told AFP in Austin, Texas.

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Emami to Tinubu: Don’t succumb to blackmail, accuses INEC of flouting President’s intervention on delineation

Emami, who was irked by the latest upload of units and wards by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC on its portal, as it relates to Warri South Local Government Area, stated that the Chairman of INEC, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, the Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio and some ethnic bigots, were trying to blackmail President Tinubu, to backtrack on his intervention regarding the controversial delineation of units and wards in Warri Federal Constituency, particularly as it affects Warri South Local Government Area. The APC Chieftain and Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom,…

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Canadian Prime Minister commends Mahama for leadership in Ghana and global affairs
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Canadian Prime Minister commends Mahama for leadership in Ghana and global affairs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his leadership in driving reforms in Ghana and contributing to efforts to address pressing global challenges. Mr Carney made the remarks during an engagement with President Mahama on the sidelines of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda.

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Delta seeks patience over N4bn poverty fund disbursement
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Delta seeks patience over N4bn poverty fund disbursement

By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — The Delta State Government has appealed to residents to exercise patience over the disbursement of its N4 billion poverty alleviation fund, assuring that 15,000 indigent beneficiaries across the state’s 25 local government areas would be covered. The General Manager of the Delta State Social Investment Programme (DSSIP), Chief Henry Sakpra, gave the assurance in Asaba, saying necessary arrangements had been concluded to ensure a smooth, transparent and hitch-free disbursement.

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[PHOTOS] Atiku Arrives In Sokoto For Presidential Campaign Rally
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[PHOTOS] Atiku Arrives In Sokoto For Presidential Campaign Rally

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has arrived in Sokoto State for the official flag-off of his presidential campaign rally. Atiku touched down at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto, ahead of the rally, which marks the formal commencement of his presidential campaign activities in the state.

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Nyoro challenges Gachagua’s numbers-first approach to 2027 race, roots for quality
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Nyoro challenges Gachagua’s numbers-first approach to 2027 race, roots for quality

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 — People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has challenged the opposition to look beyond voter numbers in identifying a joint presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election, saying leadership quality and experience should carry equal weight. Nyoro also defended PPK’s participation in opposition activities, dismissing claims by leaders from Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) that its independent mobilisation could split opposition votes.

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‘What’s Ablakwa’s wrongdoing?’ – Fiifi Kwetey slams NPP’s ‘Yɛgye Yɛ Sika’ demo as ‘a total joke’
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‘What’s Ablakwa’s wrongdoing?’ – Fiifi Kwetey slams NPP’s ‘Yɛgye Yɛ Sika’ demo as ‘a total joke’

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has challenged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to provide evidence that Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stole public funds in the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa. Speaking in an exclusive interview with JoyNews’ Evans Mensah, Mr Kwetey said the minister was being targeted by the NPP because of his role in exposing alleged wrongdoing during the previous administration.

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Oyebanji seeks FG support for livestock development
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Oyebanji seeks FG support for livestock development

By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has sought increased Federal Government support and collaboration to expand livestock development, create jobs and boost economic opportunities in the state. Oyebanji made the appeal on Tuesday while receiving the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, who was in the state to commission an ultra-modern veterinary hospital in Ado-Ekiti and inspect ongoing projects under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (LPRESS) programme.

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New Mining Act to transform mining communities, end licence speculation and boost Ghana’s royalties – Lands Minister
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New Mining Act to transform mining communities, end licence speculation and boost Ghana’s royalties – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has outlined major reforms in the new Mining Act currently before Parliament, which he says will transform mining communities, stop licence speculation and significantly increase Ghana’s mineral revenues. Statistics from the Ministry show that Ghana has 288 Forest Reserves, with almost 50 of them completely impacted by illegal mining.

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GPRTU, GRTCC call off planned sit-down strike after meeting with ministers
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GPRTU, GRTCC call off planned sit-down strike after meeting with ministers

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have called off their planned sit-down strike following assurances from government to address concerns over trading activities on road corridors. The GPRTU and GRTCC thanked the ministers for what they described as their prompt engagement and apologised to commuters and the general public for the inconvenience the planned strike could have caused.

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Fashola urges grassroots mobilisation ahead of 2027 polls
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Fashola urges grassroots mobilisation ahead of 2027 polls

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Former Lagos State Governor and Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in the South-West to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and engage stakeholders across party lines to secure victory in the 2027 general elections. Fashola, who is working with former Ondo State Governor Segun Mimiko, former Ekiti State Governor Segun Oni and Secretary Senator Fatai Buhari on the Presidential Campaign Council’s South-West strategy, said he would visit each state after the initial engagement forums had been established.

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Government explores light rail network on four major Accra routes – Mahama Ayariga
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Government explores light rail network on four major Accra routes – Mahama Ayariga

The government is exploring the possibility of introducing a light rail network along four major routes in Accra as part of efforts to develop a more sustainable solution to the capital’s growing transportation challenges. The Aayalolo contra-flow system was introduced to improve public transport efficiency along some of Accra’s busiest road corridors, particularly during peak periods when commuters face lengthy delays travelling into and out of the city.

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Mahama Ayariga says gov’t is considering light rail network on major Accra routes
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Mahama Ayariga says gov’t is considering light rail network on major Accra routes

The government is considering replacing the Aayalolo bus contra-flow system with a light rail network as part of efforts to develop a more permanent solution to Accra’s growing transportation challenges. Mr Ayariga, speaking on Accra-based Citi FM on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, said the current system had significantly improved journey times for commuters, but the President wanted a more sustainable transportation solution for the future.

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Police Warn Politicians Against Campaign Posters, Billboard Destruction, Vow Arrest, Prosecution
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Police Warn Politicians Against Campaign Posters, Billboard Destruction, Vow Arrest, Prosecution

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned against growing incidents of deliberate tearing, defacement and destruction of political campaign posters, banners and billboards belonging to candidates and political parties across the country ahead of the 2027 General Elections. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, in Abuja on Wednesday, the Force strongly condemned the act of political intolerance, warning political thugs, hoodlums and other mischief-makers involved to desist immediately.

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NPP’s GH¢5,000 parliamentary application fee could sideline women, youth – GenCED
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NPP’s GH¢5,000 parliamentary application fee could sideline women, youth – GenCED

The Gender Centre for Empowering Development (GenCED) has warned that the reported GH¢5,000 parliamentary candidate application fee introduced by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could deepen financial barriers to political participation, particularly for women, young people and persons with disabilities. The NPP recently announced a GH¢5,000 application fee for parliamentary aspirants, alongside a GH¢2,000 fee for declaring interest.

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