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‘Nirmalam’ campaign launched in Keralam’s Kozhikode Corporation

The campaign aims at bringing about a comprehensive transformation in waste management through public participation

Senate Steps Down Agriculture Transformation Bill Amid Procedural Row

There was slight back and forth on the floor of the Senate as a Bill for an Act to provide a comprehensive legal framework for the transformation and modernisation of agriculture in Nigeria suffered a setback. Dissatisfied, Sen. Ningi cited the Senate Standing Order, reminding his colleagues that a printed copy of any proposed bill ought to be distributed to all senators, insisting that the rules be complied with.

President’s Trophy Boat Race and CBL grand finale on November 21

Minister P. C. Vishnunadh announced the date during the organising committee formation meeting held here on Tuesday

Government revises sanction for maintenance of streetlights

British people don’t need to apologise for slavery – but the government does

Because when it comes to Britain’s role in the transatlantic trade, the collective amnesia is stunning Departing from his predecessors’ stances, the UK prime minister, Andy Burnham, surprised us all when he stated he was open to listening to calls for an apology for the UK’s role in centuries of transatlantic enslavement. King Charles is expected to speak with “unflinching honesty” and “sincere sorrow” about the UK’s role in the transatlantic slave trade at the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda today.

Ex-Reform UK MP cleared after standards watchdog overruled over N-word rules breach – UK politics live

The Commons standards committee decided that James McMurdock will not be subject to further action Q: Do you think the UK should reconsider Commonwealth membership, given other countries just keep asking us for slavery reparations? Badenoch said she did not agree with that “because most Commonwealth countries aren’t doing this”.

Gender Minister to explore digital opportunities for women at Commonwealth forum

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, is expected to highlight the potential of digital networks and platforms to expand women’s access to markets at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Women’s Forum in Antigua and Barbuda. The Minister is scheduled to speak at a session themed “Leveraging Networks and Digital Platforms to Scale and Access New Markets”, as part of Ghana’s participation in the Commonwealth engagement.

Borrowing: Economist urges FG to pause, publish project details

*Says no economy develops by ignoring manufacturing By Juliet Umeh Economist, Prof. Akan Ekpo, has urged the Federal Government to pause its proposed external borrowing and disclose the projects the funds will finance, alongside the studies supporting them. He spoke on Arise Television’s The Morning Show while discussing the Federal Government’s borrowing plan, which President Bola Tinubu has defended as a means of financing infrastructure, boosting growth and creating jobs.

Revanth neglecting farmers while pursuing politics in Delhi: BJP

Senate Rejects Revival Of Nigeria Air, Demands Direct Flight To China

The Senate has rejected calls for the revival of Nigeria Air, while urging the Federal Government to renegotiate and enforce Nigeria’s Bilateral Air Services Agreement with China to allow Nigerian airlines to operate direct flights to the Asian country. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno, who drew attention to the need to enforce and review the Bilateral Air Services Agreement, BASA, between Nigeria and China.

Political parties call for free and fair polling in Kotia villages amid AP-Odisha border dispute

2027: Don’t stop at voting, hold Tinubu govt accountable — Egwu urges Nigerians

By Luminous Jannamike & Chidinma Chukwu ABUJA — As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general election, former Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Sam Egwu, has urged Nigerians to look beyond casting their votes and hold the Tinubu administration accountable, warning that shrinking civic space, restrictions on media freedom and weak accountability are threatening the country’s democracy. Egwu spoke at the 20th anniversary gala and lecture of the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, CHRICED, in Abuja, where he delivered a lecture titled, ‘Reclaiming Civic Space: The Rule of Law,…

Lawyers’ association urges government to strengthen law to prevent attacks on advocates

28 states approve State Police Bill as NASS moves to transmit to Tinubu

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The National Assembly has received approval from 28 State Houses of Assembly for the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police in Nigeria. According to the statement, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, which seeks to provide for the establishment of State Police Services and related matters, was transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly on September 16, 2026, for consideration and approval.

Special Jeevan Pramaan 5.0 campaign to be held at five places in Mysuru Railway division

Special Digital Life Certificate camps will assist railway pensioners and family pensioners in generating and submitting their Digital Life Certificates

Trump asks Supreme Court to block 20,000 California ballots before midterms

California says any move to block ballots from suspected noncitizens could disenfranchise eligible voters.

How Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will shape his state’s 2026 midterm race

The outgoing governor and former presidential candidate has transformed Florida into a conservative policy vanguard.

Gachagua takes swipe at ‘lazy’ opposition leaders after bullying claims

NYERI, Kenya, Nov 3 — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged leaders in the United Opposition to focus on mobilising votes instead of accusing him of political arrogance and bullying, insisting that President William Ruto can only be removed from power through numbers. He spoke at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri while officially welcoming former Kenyan High Commissioner to India Peter Munyiri into his party.

NASS To Transmit State Police Bill To Tinubu As 28 States Endorse Constitutional Amendment

“The Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly wishes to inform the general public that it has received reports from 28 State Houses of Assembly indicating their approval of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, seeking to provide for the establishment of State Police Services and related matters”, the statement read in part. “In view of the approvals secured from the required number of State Houses of Assembly, the necessary administrative processes are being undertaken to facilitate the transmission of the Bill to His Excellency, the President…

Gov Otti Moves To End Culture Of Honouring Questionable Characters

The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has faulted the practice of honouring outstanding individuals only after their death, insisting that people of integrity and genuine accomplishments should be celebrated while alive. Speaking at the 90th birthday celebration of Emeritus Professor Benson Oluikpe in Umuahia, Governor Otti said his administration was working to dismantle what he described as a culture of celebrating fraudsters, drug barons and other questionable characters.

Portugal raises citizenship wait to 10 years for Nigerians, Indians, Pakistanis

The new regime, under Organic Law No. 1/2026, raised the qualifying period from five years to 10 years for nationals of Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and other non-EU, non-Portuguese-speaking countries. Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum, AIMA, figures also show over 242,000 residents from India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh and more than 263,000 from Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau and São Tomé and Príncipe at the end of 2025.

Parliament to tackle 2027 Budget, constitutional amendments and anti-LGBTQ+ Bill in 28 sitting days

Parliament will prioritise the 2027 Budget, a series of constitutional amendment bills and the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill during its 28-day sitting, Majority Leader James Agalga has said. Budget and committee reports The 2027 Budget is expected to be presented to Parliament on November 12, 2026, after which the House will consider the Appropriation Bill.

2027: Tension mounts in Oyo over suspension of two LG Chairmen in 24 hours

By Adeola Badru Political tension is mounting in the Ogbomoso zone of Oyo State following the suspension of two local government chairmen within 24 hours over alleged financial impropriety, amid questions about the political undertone of the unfolding developments ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Chairman of Oriire Local Government, Olateju Michael Alabi, was suspended by councillors of the council on Monday, while his counterpart in Surulere Local Government, Isaiah Adegbite, who is serving his second term in office, was also suspended by the legislative arm on Tuesday.

US urges Venezuela to release remaining political prisoners

The US secretary of state also discusses laying the groundwork for 'free, fair, and credible elections'.