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How elderly ‘unsung heroes’ powered Lula’s historic fightback in Brazil

Older voters praised for helping tip balance in leftwing president’s favour against far-right Flávio Bolsonaro in runoff It had been nearly a decade since Celia de Oliveira Soares last voted, and months since the 101-year-old great-grandmother last left her home. But on 25 October, when Brazil held what many considered its most important presidential election in decades, relatives helped Soares into a wheelchair and drove her to a nearby school to make sure the far-right candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro, did not prevail.

Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar calls on President Droupadi Murmu

This was the first time after he assumed office as full-time Governor of Tamil Nadu that Mr. Arlekar called on the President.

British national tests positive for Ebola in DRC

According to the BBC, the British man tested positive for the virus while in the DRC.

Atiku vows to restore fuel subsidy, reopen borders, reduce pilgrimage costs

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore petroleum subsidy, tackle insecurity, reopen Nigeria’s land borders with neighbouring countries and reduce pilgrimage fares for Muslim and Christian faithful if elected president in 2027. Senator David Mark speaks Speaking at the rally, the ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, said the reception he witnessed from the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport to Sokoto metropolis indicated widespread support for the party in the state.

The war on survival: How Tinubu’s elite economy is suffocating Nigeria’s majority, By Ayodele Adio

Whom, then, does this Tinubu economy serve? For the teacher in Ibadan, the trader in Onitsha, the commercial driver in Kano, and the young graduate in Lagos, Nigeria has become a daily

Peter Obi storms Calabar for NDC town hall as supporters throng airport, streets

By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, on Wednesday arrived in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, ahead of the party’s presidential town hall meeting with stakeholders and supporters, to a rousing reception by party leaders and loyalists. Obi is expected to attend the presidential town hall meeting organised by the NDC at Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar, where he will interact with party members, stakeholders and residents on his plans for the country ahead of the 2027 general election.

Congress accuses Uttarakhand CM of handing over government land, heritage properties to private parties

At the centre of a State-wide agitation is the proposed transfer of the George Everest estate in Mussoorie, named after Sir George Everest, India’s first Surveyor-General, to private entities

KTR accuses Congress, BJP of compromising Telangana’s self-respect

2027: Otti wave enough to secure re-election — Abia LP

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Labour Party (LP) in Abia State has dismissed suggestions that the growing political influence of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, could threaten Governor Alex Otti’s re-election chances in 2027, insisting that the governor enjoys sufficient grassroots support to secure another term. Speaking in Umuahia, Iroegbu acknowledged Obi’s political stature but maintained that his influence would not undermine the Labour Party’s position in Abia.

Court nullifies ADC governorship candidature in Nasarawa, orders fresh primaries

The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the governorship candidature of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State, Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, and ordered fresh primaries in the 11 wards of Karu Local Government Area. In a statement titled, “There Is No Victor and No Vanquished: We’re One People, One Nasarawa, and One Nigeria,” the ADC governorship candidate said he received the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court, Court 5, FCT, Abuja, with calm reflection.

Minority warns against ‘elective dictatorship’, calls for fairness in Parliament

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has warned that executive dominance and the suppression of parliamentary scrutiny could create an “elective dictatorship”, urging the Speaker of Parliament to ensure fairness and protect the rights of the Minority. His comments followed Tuesday’s removal of the Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, from the Chamber by a Parliamentary Marshal after he refused to withdraw an allegation against Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

Madras High Court grants anticipatory bail to Chennai Press Club president, two other journalists

Justice N. Ramesh says: “It is unfortunate that journalism, in the hands of those who hold office in its associations, has come down to this level.”

2027: Sokoto’ll deliver massive votes for Atiku — ADC candidate

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Sokoto State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has assured the party’s presidential candidate, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, of massive electoral support from the state in the 2027 presidential election. The candidate gave the assurance at the ADC presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto, pledging that the party would mobilise its supporters and grassroots structures across the state to secure victory for Atiku at the polls.

2027: Makinde proposes minimum 51% threshold for presidential victory

…rules out personal benefit from proposed constitutional changes, backs transitional government By Soni Daniel & Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday proposed a minimum 50 per cent-plus-one vote threshold for presidential elections, saying Nigeria needs a political system that compels presidential candidates to secure broader national support before assuming office. Makinde, who unveiled the Reset Nigeria Manifesto in Abuja, also declared that he would not personally benefit from any constitutional and political arrangements that might emerge from his…

Youth Confab: FG demands action, not talk from delegates

FG demands action, not talk from delegates. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, made the call in Abuja at the opening of the conference’s physical phase, urging delegates to focus on solutions rather than discussions alone.

No amount of sliding in the polls can shake Kemi Badenoch’s self-belief – or alter her party’s direction

Two years in to her leadership, Badenoch continues to take the Tories ever-rightwards, into comfort-zone Conservatism What happens to a political leader who is too sure of themself? Andy Beckett is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Imo political rift: Onyekwere urges Tinubu to intervene

Enaike A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Onyekachi Onyekwere, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the political disagreement between Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and former governor Rochas Okorocha. Onyekwere also praised the relationship between Tinubu and Uzodimma, saying the Federal Government’s support had contributed to development efforts in Imo State.

A month after Yemen government offensive began, war of attrition takes hold

The Houthis suffer losses but also inflict pain on government forces and Saudi Arabia.

World leaders hope for reset after US midterms

World leaders voiced hopes for a reset with the United States on Wednesday after voters delivered a huge midterm election defeat to President Donald Trump and his Republican party. “I hope that the new Congress… will continue supporting Ukraine and also putting more pressure on Russia,” she said, adding that Europe and the United States “are much stronger together” in pushing Moscow to end its war.

Kpebu says ORAL did not agree on $21.19bn state asset recovery estimate

A former member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, Martin Kpebu, has disputed claims by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa that the government could recover up to $21.19 billion from stolen state assets. Mr Kpebu said the figure cited by Mr Ablakwa was his personal assessment and did not represent an amount collectively established or agreed upon by members of the ORAL Committee, which Mr Ablakwa chaired.

Ghana adds 500,000 to 700,000 people to its population annually – Statistician

Ghana’s population is increasing by an estimated 500,000 to 700,000 people annually, with the country’s total population currently standing at approximately 33.7 million, Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu has disclosed. Read Also: Ghana’s population growth rate drops to 2.1%, population to double in 33 years – Gov’t Statistician He explained that although Ghana’s population continues to grow, the rate of growth has declined compared with previous years.

Two allegedly shot as ADC supporters head to Atiku rally in Sokoto

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Two persons believed to be supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were allegedly shot by operatives of the Sokoto State Community Guards along the Sokoto–Wurno Road on Wednesday, amid heightened political tension ahead of the party’s presidential campaign rally in the state. A source said it took the intervention of the Civilian JTF in the convoy of Senator Ibrahim Lamido, coordinator of the Sokoto State ADC Presidential Campaign Council, before vehicles were allowed to move through the checkpoint.

Netanyahu loses religious party’s support as rival tipped to form government

President Isaac Herzog was holding a second day of consultations with political parties after the October 27 election, in which neither Netanyahu — a polarising right-winger who has led Israel through three years of war — nor Eisenkot secured enough votes for a majority. United Torah Judaism, which backed Netanyahu after the previous five elections, in its meeting with Herzog declined to recommend Netanyahu again as prime minister, although it also did not side with Eisenkot.

Live: Democrats take control of Congress as US voters inflict defeat on Trump's Republicans

Votes are still being counted in some parts of the US, with the Republican Party having lost already control of the House and Senate.