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2027: PDP expels aspirants challenging Pantami’s candidacy as Gombe governorship candidate
The party said the decision followed the disciplinary committee's findings that the two aspirants committed anti-party activities. The post 2027: PDP expels aspirants challenging Pantami’s candidacy as Gombe governorship candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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BREAKING: Sokoto Government Seals ADC Office
  The Sokoto State Government has sealed one of the offices of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following a recent disturbance involving supporters of the party and some suspected miscreants. The Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Barrister Nasiru Dantsoho, announced the development on Monday, saying the decision was taken to protect lives and property and […]
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Kano Court Sentences 2 Men To Death For Killing Landowner
A Kano State High Court has sentenced two men, Aliyu Adamu and Mubarak Abdussalam, to death by hanging for killing an elderly man, Alhaji Dahiru, in Yankusa, over his land documents. The court also sentenced their accomplice, Sadik Sanusi, to seven years’ imprisonment for his involvement in the incident. The Kano State Government had brought […]
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Constant Frustration of INEC Chairman, by Eric Teniola
Every chairman of the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) or National Electoral Commission (NEC), now Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has always been accused of partisanship. Some of them, if not all, left the office in frustration. Some of them have been accused of compromising their office and that they are not neutral. That they are [...]
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KC Luxury Seeks Judge’s Recusal Over Missing Court Records In Cocaine Trial
Businessman and social media influencer Afolabi Michael Kazeem, popularly known as KC Luxury, has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to withdraw from his trial over alleged trafficking of 184.5kg of cocaine and money laundering over irregularities in its records and concerns about his worsening health. Kazeem, who made the request on Monday through […]
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2027: Pray for us, don’t castigate us — Umahi tells South-East CAN
"What we the people of South East want is eight years presidency and not four years. The person that is saying that he will rule for four years as a President ruled for eight... The post 2027: Pray for us, don’t castigate us — Umahi tells South-East CAN appeared first on Tribune Online.
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EPL: Gerrard names three clubs capable of challenging Arsenal for League title
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SDP accuses Niger govt of keeping armoured vehicles at Government House amid insecurity
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Arbitrary fee hike in public universities may force many out of school — Group
A socio-political movement, The Reformers, has condemned what it described as an arbitrary and unconscionable hike in fees by public universities across the federation, warning that the trend could force thousands of indigent students out of school. The group, comprising middle-class elites, professionals and academics, which recently declared support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), […] The post Arbitrary fee hike in public universities may force many out of school — Group appeared first on Tribune Online.
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The Placeholder Trap: When Political Loyalty Ends in Betrayal
As the country approaches the 2027 elections and the contest for leadership of the 11th National Assembly, political leaders must understand that an arrangement made for convenience today may become a source of conflict tomorrow.
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ICPC Urges Varsity Heads To Strengthen Controls Over TETFund Projects
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged heads of tertiary institutions across Nigeria to strengthen internal controls, enforce transparency and tackle corruption risks to ensure that interventions by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) deliver value for money. The ICPC chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, said increased funding alone could […]
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IPI Nigeria to examine AI’s threat to media integrity
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2026 U17 WWC: Nigeria Remains Lone African Team
From Harry Awurumibe, Live in Morocco The Flamingos’ 1-0 defeat of Venezuela has ensured that Nigeria remains the only surviving African representatives still with a fighting chance of winning a medal of any colour as the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco enters the final four teams following the conclusion of the quarter-final [...]
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Failure to prosecute electoral offenders, threat to free, fair elections, says NHRC
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HIV: More schooling fails to significantly reduce infection in Africa — Study
An additional year of schooling does not significantly reduce the risk of HIV infection among adults in sub-Saharan Africa, a major study across... The post HIV: More schooling fails to significantly reduce infection in Africa — Study appeared first on Tribune Online.
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[VIDEO] Tinubu’s Aide Refutes Claim President Visited Saudi Arabia To Get Northern Votes
Ademola Oshodi, who is the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, advised other presidential candidates in the 2027 general elections to also seek favour from God. The post [VIDEO] Tinubu’s Aide Refutes Claim President Visited Saudi Arabia To Get Northern Votes appeared first on Channels Television.
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US VP says he, Trump feel ‘pretty good’ on prospect of deal with Iran
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INEC warns of AI fake news ahead of 2027 polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned against fake AI news ahead of the 2027 elections. Fake audio and video announcements were said could be used on to falsely claim that voting has been postponed. INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, raised the alarm on Monday, November 2, 2026 in Abuja at the National Summit on […]
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Candidates’ disqualification: Former lawmakers caution INEC on discretionary powers
“INEC has relied on section 84 (13) since 2022 to reject names where its monitors report that primaries were not validly held. The courts have consistently... The post Candidates’ disqualification: Former lawmakers caution INEC on discretionary powers appeared first on Tribune Online.
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2027: Wike pushes for Tinubu, Aduda, Chiya in Gwagwalada
Wike also urged the residents to vote for all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC): Sen. Philip Aduda for Senate to represent FCT and Mr Danladi Chiya for Abuja South Federal Constituency.
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NDDC Probes Otuogori Bridge Accident As Contractor Confirms Worker Injured
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced an investigation into an accident at the ongoing 600-metre Otuogori Bridge project in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, after reports circulated on social media that the bridge had collapsed. The contractor handling the project, Jillian Group of Companies, said a worker sustained injuries when a […]
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EPL: Rio Ferdinand reveals Arsenal star Manchester United should have signed
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US, Nigeria Deepen Collaboration Against Sextortion, Romance Scams, Transnational Cybercrime
By Edoamaowo Udeme The United State Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Michael Gonzales was in Abuja to advance shared U.S.-Nigeria security priorities.  According to a press statement released today by the US Embassy Nigeria, the visit coincided with Nigeria’s Cybercrime Awareness Week, Gonzales emphasized strengthening cooperation against [...]
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2027: Akpabio Vows Akwa Ibom Will Deliver South-South’s Highest Votes for Tinubu
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured President Bola Tinubu that Akwa Ibom State will deliver the highest number of votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South region in the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Akpabio Vows Akwa Ibom Will Deliver South-South’s Highest Votes for Tinubu appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Gombe Livestock Vaccination: Farmers Praise Initiative, Others Await Benefits
Pastoralists and livestock farmers in Gombe State have commended the state government’s livestock vaccination campaign for helping to protect their animals against diseases, although some herders say the exercise has yet to reach their communities. The statewide vaccination campaign for 2025/2026, launched on October 7, is aimed at improving livestock health, reducing animal mortality and […]
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Sokoto seals ADC-occupied office over ownership dispute
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'I've not changed my mind' - Gerrard on team to win EPL title
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Okada rider stabs man to death over transport fare dispute in Ibadan
An okada rider has stabbed a 25-year-old man (name withheld) to death at Olodo garage area of Lagelu Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State. Eyewitnesses stated that the deceased was stabbed to death by an enraged okada rider over an alleged breach of agreement on the payment of the transportation fare as agreed upon. It […] The post Okada rider stabs man to death over transport fare dispute in Ibadan appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Oyo NUJ at 60: Reinvent or perish, Babarinsa tells journalists
Veteran journalist and Chairman of Gaskia Media Ltd, Dare Babarinsa, has warned journalists in Oyo State and Nigeria that they must reinvent themselves or perish in the face of the internet revolution. Babarinsa gave the warning on Monday at the NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan, while delivering the public lecture to mark the 60th anniversary […] The post Oyo NUJ at 60: Reinvent or perish, Babarinsa tells journalists appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Gunmen abduct 14 Islamic school students in Niger
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Couple Bags 14 Years for N67 million Fraud in Lagos
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State on Monday, November 2, 2026 convicted and sentenced a couple, Harry Uyanwanne and Oluwakemi Odia (a.k.a Kristein Uyanwanne) to a fourteen year imprisonment each for N67,659,592 (Sixty-Seven Million, Six Hundred and Fifty-Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety-Two Naira) fraud. The judge also [...]
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[VIDEO] Umrah: No Second Term Can Be Given To Anybody Via Spiritual Claim — Atiku’s Spokesperson
Phrank Shaibu, who is the Director of Strategic Communication of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council, Nigerians will remember Tinubu’s prayer in Mecca the same way they remember the high prices of food, goods and services. The post [VIDEO] Umrah: No Second Term Can Be Given To Anybody Via Spiritual Claim — Atiku’s Spokesperson appeared first on Channels Television.
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Sokoto govt shuts ADC office over disputed ownership
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Kano Assembly Extends Suspension of Three LG Chairmen
The Kano State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of three local government chairmen by another three months to enable its committee to conclude investigations into allegations of financial misconduct against them. The affected chairmen are Bello Abdullahi Gadanya of Bagwai, Alhassan Salisu of Bebeji and Abubakar Mustapha of Rogo. The extension followed a […]
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Somalia and the ‘Bilateralisation’ of The War Against Al-Shabaab and ISIS
Somalia’s campaign against Al-Shabaab is increasingly characterised by bilateral troop deployments, Somali-led ground operations and external military support.  This model offers tactical advantages, but questions remain over coordination, sustainability and the future role of the African Union mission. Recent operations in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle, together with an increased tempo of US airstrikes, highlight the growing […]
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2027: Bichi Meets Kano Lawmakers, 40 APC Candidates Over Tinubu, Yusuf’s Re-election
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abubakar Kabir Bichi, has met with 38 members of the Kano State House of Assembly and 40 All Progressives Congress candidates to strategise ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held at Bichi’s office in Bichi Local Government Area, focused on mobilising support for […]
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