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FG blames gas shortages, maintenance for power outages in five states

The Federal Government has attributed electricity supply disruptions in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kwara and Oyo States to inadequate gas supply, reduced hydroelectric generation and maintenance challenges. The Ministry disclosed that the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, was working with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) and Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to accelerate restoration.

Court sets 2027 hearing for fresh challenge to Ruto’s Cabinet after declining urgent listing

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – The High Court has declined to certify as urgent a petition seeking to bar Cabinet Secretaries from exercising executive powers following the expiry of a court-ordered deadline for President William Ruto to reconstitute a gender-compliant Cabinet. To support his case, Matindi cites Gazette Notices issued on October 30 by several Cabinet Secretaries, including John Mbadi Ng’ongo, Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, Aden Duale, Julius Migos Ogamba, Mutahi Kagwe and Beatrice Askul Moe.

Big Ghun partners Betfox Ghana for 3,000 helmets distribution campaign

Campaign takes off in Ashaiman The first phase of the campaign officially commenced in Ashaiman, where Big Ghun and the Betfox Ghana team paid a courtesy visit to the Ashaiman District Police Commander, DSP Orlando Joseph Adzokpa. Taking the campaign across Ghana Following its commencement in Ashaiman, the team intends to extend the campaign to other communities within Greater Accra before expanding into additional regions across the country.

U17WWC: Tinubu urges Flamingos to stay focused ahead of the final

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, on their impressive victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. As the Flamingos prepare to face Japan in the final, the President urges the players to remain focused, confident, and determined, assuring them of the prayers, goodwill, and unflinching support of the Nigerian nation.

The Inconvenient Truth: When parties take turns winning while the nation keeps losing

Prof. Douglas Boateng, Chartered Director UK | Chartered Engineer UK | Fellow, Institute of Directors UK | Fellow, Ghana Institution of Engineering | Governance, Industrialisation and Supply Chain Strategist | Founder, Boardroom Governance Summit | Founder and Scriber, NyansaKasa (Words of Wisdom) Cheering For Turbulence At Thirty Thousand Feet Imagine two political parties aboard the same aircraft, one seated in the cockpit and the other in the cabin, waiting with visible impatience for its turn at the controls. NyansaKasa (Words of Wisdom) observes that “only a confused passenger celebrates…

Feminism for a World on Fire by Natasha Walter audiobook review – an urgent call for collective action

The writer and activist finds galvanising energy in grassroots initiatives in the face of inequality and the climate crisis ‘Throughout the world confidence in progress has shattered,” notes Natasha Walter. In Feminism for a World on Fire, Walter, an activist and academic, paints a dire picture of 21st-century womanhood.

Ablakwa should allow Foreign Ministry’s departments to function – Kwesi Pratt

Managing Editor of The Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has advised Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to allow officials within the ministry to handle administrative matters instead of personally taking the lead in addressing every issue. Mr Pratt’s comments come amid pressure on Mr Ablakwa from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), whose Youth Wing has called on President John Dramani Mahama to remove him from office over alleged financial irregularities in the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa.

A.P. BJP urges fresh assessment of cumulative impact of twin cyclones

In letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party State president Madhav calls for comprehensive central support for the affected farmers and funds to restore damaged road and power networks

Democrat leaders hail midterm election success

The top Democrats in the two chambers of US Congress have been hailing their party’s resounding victory in the midterms.

Nagas petition Modi for political solution to Manipur crisis

Tangkhul Naga organisations have sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s help to check “illegal” Kuki immigration and resolve hill-valley disparity

Kalonzo’s Ukombozi tour attacked by goons in Migori

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 3 – Opposition leaders led by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka were forced to condemn political violence after their Ukombozi tour came under attack by goons in Migori Town. Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi went further, accusing Suna East MP Junet Mohammed of being behind the attack.

YSRCP inciting violence due to fear of poll debacle, alleges TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao

The opposition party has attempted to win the ZPTC and MPTC elections through deceitful means and terrifying the voters as is evident from the alleged bomb attack near a polling station in Pulivendula, he observes

Watch: TNPSC age limit raised by five years: Will it solve the recruitment crisis? | Focus Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has raised the upper age limit for TNPSC direct recruitment by five years, offering relief to thousands of government job aspirants. In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu, we examine the age relaxation, recruitment delays, vacant posts and the challenges facing TNPSC aspirants.

Can 142m Nigerian youths change 2027 elections narrative?

Nigerian youths are losing hope in elections – Olanrewaju Jerry Tobi Olanrewaju, is ‘The Chief Farmer of Africa’, and Founder and Team Lead, Jet Farms and Agro Solutions Limited, based in Abuja. Nigerian youths tired of manipulation, ready to change narrative – Donald Abareowei Benaembele Donald is a vibrant youth leader in Bayelsa State and also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gologolo Global Views Enterprise.

Rainbow Coalition: Tinubu tells Nasarawa supporters to vote only APC candidates

Edwin Philip, Lafia President Bola Tinubu has charged his supporters in Nasarawa State to vote for only the candidates of All Progressives Congress during the forthcoming 2027 general elections. President Tinubu stated this during the APC Presidential Campaign rally which was held on Wednesday in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital.

High voter turnout in MPTC/ZPTC elections across Chittoor, Annamayya, Sri Sathya Sai districts

Sri Sathya Sai district recorded 83% polling by 5 p.m.,Annamayya crossed 70% polling by 4 p.m., and Chittoor recorded 63% turnout by 3 p.m.

Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s stand comes under a cloud in power purchase row

As per KSEB documents, Chief Engineer (Commercial and Tariff) had informed the then MD of KSEB M.G. Rajamanickam that the Himachal Pradesh arrangement was “more suitable” for meeting the KSEB’s critical peak-hour requirements

Winners, losers, the EU: Five takeaways from the US midterms

Donald Trump's Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections, with the Democrats wresting control of Congress. What does this mean for US politics and the world?

Keralam BJP team meets President over alleged irregularities in KPSC

The team requests President Murmu to act on recommendation of former Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for removal of State Public Service Commission Chairman M.R. Baiju and its members

Parliament sets November 9 deadline for 2027 Budget media accreditation

Parliament has announced accreditation requirements and operational guidelines for journalists and media organisations intending to cover the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Dr Forson is scheduled to present the 2027 Budget Statement to Parliament in accordance with Article 179(1) of the 1992 Constitution.

Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government

Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament in last week's general election.

Bonded-labour survivor votes for first time in Tirupati

Volivo Bridge construction expected to begin in early 2027

The proposed Volivo Bridge over the Volta River is expected to improve transportation, expand trade and make essential services more accessible to communities on both sides of the river when completed. Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza says the government is committed to delivering the project, which is being pursued through a partnership between Ghana and Japan.

Vigilance panel formed in Kozhikode district

To ensure broad public participation, the committee also incorporates representatives from various sectors, including elected public representatives, residents’ associations, human rights bodies, consumer protection forums, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), major colleges, and political parties.