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Tejasvi Surya urges youth to critically examine political developments

The BJP MP from Bengaluru South Lok Sabha Constituency says that attempts are being made to undermine constitutional institutions

Full list: 28 states that approved state police

The National Assembly has confirmed that 28 State Houses of Assembly have approved the proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria, paving the way for the constitutional amendment bill to be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent. According to the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, the 28 approvals exceed the two-thirds majority required under Section 9 of the 1999 Constitution, which translates to 24 states.

Keralam to announce new women’s policy on March 8

Deputy Speaker calls for 50% reservation for women in policy framing committees

NNPP sues INEC, 45 lawmakers over alleged ‘unlawful’ defection

The NNPP said affected politicians have since moved to other political parties and are pursuing political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections without completing the necessary resignation procedures.

Bengaluru’s Pink Line to be inaugurated by Prime Minister on November 13

[VIDEO] Tinubu’s Aide Refutes Claim President Visited Saudi Arabia To Get Northern Votes

Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Ademola Oshodi, has dismissed claims that the President visited Mecca in Saudi Arabia to curry favour with northerners, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tinubu, who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections, also said that God has granted him the wisdom to continue to lead Nigerians.

US VP says he, Trump feel ‘pretty good’ on prospect of deal with Iran

US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that he and President Donald Trump were optimistic about securing a deal with Iran, after Tehran revealed indirect negotiations with Washington. “The president and I both feel pretty good about the prospects for potentially coming to a negotiated settlement,” Vance told reporters.

I will name and shame anyone who obstructs the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill – Bagbin vows

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has warned that he will publicly identify anyone who attempts to obstruct the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Majority Leader James Agalga has also indicated that the bill will be considered during the current parliamentary meeting, assuring that President John Dramani Mahama would assent to it if it is passed by Parliament.

Why South Africa's local elections matter

South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday amid water shortages, frustration with local services and questions over whether the ANC's support will keep falling.

Minister credits civic body victories to Naidu’s effective governance

Kondapalli Srinivas says Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s effective administration has made people repose their faith in him

Senate rejects move to revive Nigeria Airways, Air Nigeria

*** Urges FG to re-ajudge BASA agreement for Nigeria Air services fly directly to China *** Says we should not waste time on dead issues; calls for a national carrier with Nigeria’s flag *** By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Senate has rejected calls for the revival of Nigeria Airways and Air Nigeria while it urged the Federal Government to renegotiate and enforce Nigeria’s Bilateral Air Services agreement, BASA, with China to allow Nigerian airlines to operate direct flights to the Asian country.

[VIDEO] Umrah: No Second Term Can Be Given To Anybody Via Spiritual Claim — Atiku’s Spokesperson

Director of Strategic Communication of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council, Phrank Shaibu, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s trip to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, saying a second term in office cannot be guaranteed via a spiritual claim. Asked whether Atiku would have accompanied Tinubu to Saudi Arabia if he had been invited, the aide said that the former vice president sponsored the President’s first trip to Mecca.

We are not happy with JUSAG strike – Labour Minister

Labour Minister Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum has expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing strike by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), pledging to work with the association to bring the industrial action to an end. The industrial action has disrupted activities at several court premises, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Accra Circuit Court and some District Courts.

MP Chamala blames BRS government for adopting costly technology

Cancer registry in Telangana has logged 35,000 cases, government advisor informs Minister

Minister for Health C. Damodar Raja Narasimha says Telangana government has expanded cancer treatment services to all 33 districts in the State

Delhi SIR: Aadhaar alone not enough, BLOs asked to seek ‘citizenship proof’ from voters

Regarding those electors flagged for ‘no mapping’ notices, several BLOs claim that Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) were directing them to revisit voters and seek additional documents to establish that they were not ‘Bangladeshi’ or ‘Rohingya’

PT State of the Race: Tinubu’s allies cross party lines, Atiku, Obi build separate campaigns

Tinubu’s allies in Osun and Rivers are cooperating on his presidential campaign while competing for other offices. Atiku and Obi remain on separate tickets as Kwankwaso urges the ADC candidate to step aside.

Rahul Gandhi acting as a ‘toolkit’ for foreign forces says Nitin Nabin

Targeting the Congress for “trying to spread anarchy in the entire country, by targeting constitutional institutions of the country” BJP president Nitin Nabin said had the Congress fought for the issues of the people, the people would have not rejected the party

Mamdani’s progressive allies vie for seats in Congress

Three New York City progressive Democrats are expected to win their midterm congressional races in Tuesday's election.

Foundation rolls out N4 billion empowerment programme in Kwara

In his opening remarks, Mr Seriki, a former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the programme included the distribution of about 150 cars valued at N3.2 billion to people in Kwara State and neighbouring areas.

No action against voters seeking re-enrolment through Form 6: ECI

The ECI clarified that electors whose names do not appear in the draft roll must seek inclusion afresh under the SIR or afterwards, regardless of whether they had been enrolled previously

England’s Alex Mitchell out of Nations Championship with fourth hamstring injury in 2026

Jack van Poortvliet expected to start against Australia Fin Smith also an injury concern to Steve Borthwick Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of all of England’s Nations Championship campaign as a result of his latest hamstring injury, dealing a significant blow to Steve Borthwick before the opener against Australia on Sunday. The Northampton scrum-half had already been deemed unavailable for the clash against the Wallabies and a scan on Monday has determined that Mitchell will sit out all of England’s autumn campaign.

NDA partners sweep civic elections in Srikakulam and Parvatipuram-Manyam districts

Trump unveils results of $14m reflecting pool makeover in final appeal before midterms

US president shares delayed results of chaotic renovation on DC site as Americans prepare to head to the polls Donald Trump unveiled the delayed results of his $14m renovation of Washington DC’s Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in what is expected to be his final press conference before voters head to the polls for the midterm elections. On the eve of a consequential election day, with polls indicating that most voters feel the US president has grown too focused on building projects in the nation’s capital, he stood in front of the newly opened reflecting pool to discuss – in detail – changes