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Give Tinubu, Otu another term for Bakassi seaport, coastal highway — Shettima

By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR — Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Cross River residents that the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport and Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be delivered, urging them to re-elect President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027. Shettima gave the assurance yesterday while representing Tinubu at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar.

Andy Burnham to unveil EU trade deals worth billions of pounds

Agriculture, youth visas and emissions agreements nearly tied up under PM’s plan for a much closer relationship with Brussels The UK-EU food produce deal: what was agreed and will it affect shoppers? Andy Burnham is preparing to announce billions of pounds of trade deals with the EU covering everything from youth visas to pet passports under his vision of a much closer relationship with the bloc.

Remi Tinubu opens 2026 All-Africa women’s golf championship in Abuja

The 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy will run until Saturday, 7 November.

Live: Taylor defends Coalition opposition to Labor spending cuts after rate rise

Taylor defends Coalition opposition to Labor spending cuts after rate rise. Angus Taylor has defended the Coalition's opposition to Labor's attempt to slash the private health rebate for over-65s.

Revocation of Northern Ashanti’s lease was harsh – Asanda Farmers to gov’t

The Asanda Farmers Association has waded into the raging controversy surrounding the revocation of the mining lease of Northern Ashanti Mines, describing the move by the Minerals Commission as harsh. In an interview with pressmen on Tuesday, November 3, the Secretary of the Asanda Farmers Association, Mr. Emmanuel Aidoo, expressed worry over Minerals Commissions’ actions in revoking licences of some indigenous mines.

We’re ready for 2027 general elections – IGP Disu

The IGP said the force held a series of training sessions with personnel from the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Customs, the Immigration Service, and the Department of State Services (DSS) in preparation for the election.

NSW Liberals hit with MP exodus amid surge in popularity for One Nation

As the NSW political scene swings its focus to next March's election, seasoned MPs from both sides head for the exit as both major parties deal with the spectre of an ascendant One Nation.

Airbnb levy needed to 'turbocharge' community housing build, industry says

A Victorian-style levy on short-term rentals is among a suite of proposals being put forward by the community housing industry peak body to the NSW government.

PDP chairmen threaten action over killings, harassment of candidates

Austin Nwachukwu, gave the warning on Tuesday during a meeting of the PDP National Working Committee, NWC, with state chairmen at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. In his remarks, PDP National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, said the party’s internal processes would remain guided by its constitution and established traditions, including caucus meetings and expanded national meetings.

2027: Cross River behind Tinubu, Otu — Betta Edu

Cross River behind Tinubu, Otu — Betta Edu. Former minister Betta Edu says Cross River State is 100% behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and Governor Bassey Otu’s second-term bid in 2027.

2027: PDP commends state chairmen for candidates’ nominations, silent on Adebutu’s omission

PDP commends state chairmen for candidates’ nominations, silent on Adebutu’s omission. The PDP leadership expressed confidence that the party’s candidates would win elections in all categories in which it is fielding candidates in 2027, despite its support for the Rainbow Coalition and its campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.

Local body polls in Andhra: TDP breaches YSRCP’s fortress of Pulivendula after four decades

TDP’s Geetha Kumari wins Pulivendula municipal chairperson seat by defeating YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Redddy’s aunt Prameelamma with a majority of 13,875 votes

Complaints to HR&CE Minister leads to cancellation of temple land lease

Okowa wins re-election to ICJ after third-round vote

Prof. Phoebe Okowa has secured re-election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for a full nine-year term running from 2027 to 2036, bringing an end to a prolonged contest that went through multiple rounds of voting at the United Nations. Okowa prevailed over Peru’s Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza in the third round, securing 13 votes in the 15-member United Nations Security Council against none for her Peruvian rival.

Michigan US Senate race: Rogers, El-Sayed urge turnout for critical race

Abdul El-Sayed hopes to become the first Muslim US senator as Michigan's Senate race reaches its critical final hours.

US midterm election results 2026

See the results of the 2026 US midterm elections and who controls the House and Senate, updated as races are called.

Don’t allow opposition criticism to distract you – APC to supporters

‎ ‎By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse ‎ ‎A member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has urged supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the North to remain focused and intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. ‎ ‎He called on Tinubu’s supporters across northern Nigeria to remain committed, describing the 2027 elections as an opportunity to sustain ongoing government policies and programmes and give the President more time to consolidate his development agenda.

Tamil Nadu government releases three-year BESS policy

The policy aims to deploy 2.5 GW/10 GWh of Battery Energy Storage System during this period. The TNPDC will procure BESS capacity aggregating to 2,500 MW/10,000 MWh from eligible BESS projects

NDC senatorial candidate expresses concerns over alleged intimidation of opposition parties in Edo

The politician said opposition parties' billboards are being targeted for destruction and removal from public spaces in the state.

The Guardian view on apologising for slavery: a necessary process has at last begun

Andy Burnham’s commitment to a structured dialogue with Caribbean governments is a step forward, but they need more than words There was a risk, in the run-up to the Commonwealth heads of government meeting (Chogm) this week, that important discussions could be derailed by the UK government’s refusal to apologise for slavery and the slave trade, combined with its continuing rejection of calls for financial reparations. For the Caribbean governments and campaigners pushing for these steps, the siting of the biennial gathering in Antigua and Barbuda offered a vital opportunity to press their…

TasWater privately blamed regulator for 'blatant mistake' over sewerage bills

Senior leaders at Tasmania's water utility privately blamed the state's economic regulator for an "error" that threatened to cost customers tens of thousands of dollars, documents show.

Assam to seek CBI probe to find flood cause; sack government employee if involved in polygamy: CM Himanta

The Assam government has decided to terminate an employee, irrespective of religion, if he is found to be involved in polygamy, Himanta Biswa Sarma said

Heavy rain delays VMC vote counting by five hours

Vangaveeti Radha Krishna leads in mayoral race with 1.14 lakh votes; NDA wins four municipalities in NTR district

Ogun 2027: Adebutu dismisses INEC list omission

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Hon. Segun William, and received by Adebutu alongside other party leaders, including the PDP’s Ogun Central senatorial candidate, Iyabo Obasanjo.