Army Kills Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recovers AK-47 Rifles in Kogi
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Composite Brigade have neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered arms and ammunition during a follow-up operation in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The operation was conducted on November 3, 2026, following an earlier raid on a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in the forest a day earlier….
Atiku Set to Lead ADC Presidential Campaign Flag-Off in Sokoto
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, is expected to lead the party’s campaign flag-off in Sokoto State on Wednesday as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ADC State Presidential Campaign Coordinator, Senator Ibrahim Lamido, announced that the event would take place at the party’s state…
Natasha Explains Why She Chose Cash Grants Over Equipment for Kogi Constituents
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has defended her decision to distribute millions of naira in cash grants to constituents in Kogi Central, saying the move was based on beneficiaries’ preference for direct financial support over business equipment. The lawmaker explained that some beneficiaries of previous empowerment programmes sold equipment they received, including sewing machines, to raise money…
Security Fears: ADC Keeps Sokoto Presidential Rally Venue Secret
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has withheld the venue of its presidential campaign rally in Sokoto State, citing security concerns ahead of the event scheduled for Wednesday, November 4. The party said it had taken precautionary measures following reports of an alleged plot to disrupt the rally, amid rising political tension between its members and…
Trump Accepts US Midterm Results as Democrats Make Major Gains
US President Donald Trump has said he is “absolutely willing” to accept the outcome of the country’s midterm elections and work with Democrats, as early results pointed to major gains for the opposition party in Congress. Trump made the remarks during a phone interview with The New York Times on Tuesday night, as he followed…
DSS Orders Probe After Atiku Accuses Agency of Plotting to Disrupt ADC Rally
The Department of State Services has ordered an investigation into an allegation by former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that the agency is planning to organise protests in Sokoto State. The secret police said the investigation was ordered by its Director-General, Oluwatosin Ajayi, despite describing the allegation as inconsistent with its…
US Midterms: Democrats Win Senate, Close In on House Control
Democrats have won control of the United States Senate and are projected to retake the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a major setback to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The victories mark a significant shift in Congress, where Republicans had controlled both chambers before Tuesday’s elections. In the Senate,…
Plateau Attack: Gunmen Kill 18-Year-Old Community Vigilante
An 18-year-old vigilante member, Divine Dung Davou, has been killed by gunmen in a midnight attack on Rachas Village, Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred at about 12:30am on Tuesday, according to the National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, who confirmed the…
Only a God-Fearing Person Will Succeed Me as Bayelsa Governor, Says Diri
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has declared that only a God-fearing person will succeed him, urging aspirants for the state’s top office to seek divine guidance and approval. Diri made the statement on Monday, 2 November 2026, during the state’s 15th annual Thanksgiving service held at the Ecumenical Centre in Igbogene-Yenagoa. He said Bayelsa had…
King Charles Calls Transatlantic Slave Trade a ‘Shameful Chapter’ That Fills His Heart with Horror
King Charles III described the transatlantic slave trade as a “shameful chapter of history” that fills his heart with horror as he formally opened the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. Addressing leaders from the 56-nation association, the King said the trade in enslaved persons “still casts a shadow over these islands…
