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Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan won a landslide victory as elections turned violent, raising tensions and drawing global attention to the country’s political unrest. Hassan was declared the landslide winner of an election that set off deadly protests across the country this week over the exclusion of her main challengers. The East African nation’s electoral commission said Hassan, who took power in 2021 after the death in office of her predecessor, received more than 31.9 million votes, or 97.66% of the total, handing her a five-year term. Hassan, 65, who first assumed office in 2021 following the sudden death of…

Abuja Federal High Court has booted a lawmaker for defecting from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), sending shockwaves through Nigeria’s political scene. The loser is Abubakar Gummi representing the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara in the House of Representatives. The ruling comes amid rising tensions over party’s defections and marks a major victory for anti-defection efforts in the country. Guardian reports that in a judgment delivered on Thursday, October 30, Justice Egwuatu, restrained the Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, from further recognising Gummi as a member representing Gummi/ Bukkuyum Federal Constituency. Also read:…

Public hospitals will grind to a halt as resident doctors across Nigeria commence an indefinite nationwide strike midnight on Saturday, November 1, 2025, an action that will leave many patients stranded.  The fresh action, declared by Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), follows weeks of failed negotiations with the Federal Government over unmet 19 demands. Recall that the association suspended its five-day warning strike on September 14, 2025, two days after it began, giving the Federal Government an additional two weeks’ ultimatum to meet its demands. You may also read: NARD set to Call off strike after Senate’s intervention  Doctors…

United States President, Donald Trump launched a fierce attack on Nigeria Friday, accusing the government for failing to stop the alleged killings of Christians in the country. Making the latest announcement via a post on his Truth Social platform on what he tagged: “Country of Particular Concern,” Trump called on the international community to take action against the crime. Trump, who shared it on the official White House X handle, said Nigeria was facing an “existential threat” to Christianity. Also read: CAN validates genocide against Christians in Nigeria Nigerian Pastor Alleges Death threats After Genocide Accusation British Foreign, Commonwealth Office Condemn…

Press Release The Akwa Ibom Police have prosecuted two suspected Ekpo members accused of mounting armed roadblock, extorting from motorists and causing public disturbance in the state.  The police confirmed that they had arrested the masquerade leader and another after receiving a distress call from a concerned citizen (name withheld) reporting the illegal display of a masquerade cultural group that was attacking citizens, blocking a public highway, and extorting money from members of the public passing through the route.  A statement signed by DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom Command said ‘‘According to the information from…

By Aniefiok Christopher The Annang youth groups have declared unwavering support for Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, endorsing his leadership and re-election bid for 2027. In solidarity, the youth groups in Annang land on Friday stormed Uyo Metropolis to register their unflinching support and vote of confidence on Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. Staging a solidarity rally from the popular Uyo Water Fountain along Nwaniba Road, trekking down to the Bureau of Political and Social Re-orientation along Four Lanes, Uyo, the groups including Afe Mkparawa Annang, Isong Annang Ethnic Forum and members of Ibom Consultative Forum said they are…

Press Release Akwa Ibom House of Assembly has directed the 31 Local Government Councils in the State to revive security committees to strengthen grassroots policing. Lawmakers say the move aims to improve community safety under the Police Community Relations Committees (PCRC) and Peace and Security Committees in line with provisions of the Local Government (Administration) Law, Cap. 90, Laws of Akwa Ibom State, 2022. The House has equally tasked Council Chairmen to submit quarterly reports on the activities of these committees to the House through the Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, while also mandating the House Committee on…

A Ghanaian Court has sentenced a Nigerian to prison for forcing his younger sister and nine other girls into prostitution. The ruling highlights efforts to combat human trafficking and exploitation in the region following a 10-year imprisonment slammed on a 29-year-old Nigerian, Chukwudi Nwachukwu for trafficking the girls from Nigeria to Ghana for prostitution. The victims, aged between 15 and 18 years, were reportedly lured from Nigeria with promises of decent jobs in a restaurant but were forced into sex work upon arrival in Ghana. One of the victims was Nwachukwu’s own sister. You may also read: Ghana Supreme Court soft…

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into allged excessive tax deductions and multiple bank charges imposed on customers by commercial banks across Nigeria. The Representatives say the probe seeks to address growing complaints from customers and ensure greater transparency and accountability in the financial sector. The lawmakers announced the plans to investigate the banks’ anomalies after the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas  inaugurated an ad-hoc committee chaired by Rivers lawmaker, Kelechi Nwogu committee in Abuja on Thursday. Also read: House of Representatives Fixes No Date In Summoning Buhari Over Insecurity House of Representatives Ready To Probe NEDC Over Alleged Missing…

Agency’s Report The British Palace is reportedly considering stripping Prince Andrew of his royal titles and military roles amid renewed controversy. The Britain’s Prince Andrew, the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth, will have to move out of his home in Windsor, Buckingham Palace said Thursday, October 30. This comes as the royal faces growing pressure over his ties to the later s£x offender Jeffrey Epstein. Also read: Queen Strips Prince Andrew of military Titles and Charities Queen Elizabeth Britain’s Monarch Returns to dust  Duchess of Cornwall to cover duties over Queen Elizabeth’s health fear Prince Andrew is reportedly facing a…