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Outrage from tiny town results in electoral commission backflip
The VEC had decided the western Victorian town of Kaniva would go without a polling booth on election day, but a group of concerned residents weren't having it.
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'Not a waste of money': Authority to be dissolved after decade of issues
The waste authority responsible for the failure of South West WA's FOGO waste system is being dissolved after repeated environmental breaches cost ratepayers millions of dollars.
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Wike distances self from court ruling favouring Okorocha over Uzodimma
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he influenced the court judgment which recognised former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha as the All Progressives Congress candidate for Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 elections. The controversy followed a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja directing the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise Okorocha as the APC candidate for Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 general election.
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Democrats promised to end corruption. Here’s how they can do that
Democrats promised to end corruption. Overturning Citizens United is not enough.
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Adomako-Mensah says government ignored warnings over GH¢1 fuel levy
The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Collins Adomako-Mensah, said the Minority had warned that tying the charge to movements in international crude oil prices and the exchange rate could expose consumers to higher fuel costs whenever those variables changed. Speaking on Citi FM on Thursday, November 5, 2026, Mr Adomako-Mensah said the developments had reinforced the concerns raised by the Minority when the levy was introduced.
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Muhoozi Announces Military Exit, Says He Will Focus on Christ
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced plans to retire from the military leadership position in the coming months, saying he intends to dedicate his life to Christ. The announcement signals a possible leadership transition at the helm of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), although Muhoozi did not specify a date for the handover or identify his potential successor.
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Court Sacks Mark-Led ADC Exco, Voids Atiku’s Candidacy
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked the Senator David Mark-led executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and invalidated all actions they took on behalf of the party. However, in a judgment delivered on Thursday by Justice Peter Lifu, the court declared illegal the Senator Mark-led Caretaker Committee of the ADC, which organised the primary election that produced Atiku as the party’s presidential flag bearer.
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Congress defeat: How Trump’s allies are distancing themselves from Iran war
US Vice President JD Vance blames the war for the midterm rout as Democrats prepare to use Congress to rein it in.
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Cenpower celebrates its journey and contribution to Ghana’s energy sector
Cenpower Generation Ltd (Cenpower), owner of the 350 MW Kpone Independent Power Plant (KIPP), has marked a significant milestone in its development journey by celebrating the decade since the power plant’s sod-cutting ceremony. Delivering remarks on behalf of the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, the Ministry’s Director of Power, Suleman Abubakari, commended Cenpower for its contribution to Ghana’s energy security and described KIPP as an important example of what sustained public-private partnerships can achieve.
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Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves ₹63,296 crore plan for five greenfield corridors
MP is developing a modern road network through the construction of state highways, four-lane, six-lane and eight-lane roads, as well as greenfield expressways: CM Mohan Yadav
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Breaking: Court sacks Mark-led ADC Exco, voids Atiku’s candidacy
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked the Senator David Mark-led executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and invalidated all actions they took on behalf of the party. Listed as defendants in the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, were the ADC, INEC, Senator Mark, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Chief Ralph Nwosu.
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FG, Enugu align on agro-industrialisation, market access to boost food security
The two governments restated their shared policy objective on Thursday at the 48th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security, hosted by the Enugu State Government
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What Indonesia's 'Watergate' moment says about two powerful men
After the alleged wire-tapping of the president and some of his most trusted allies, some experts wonder if it signals a growing rift between Indonesia's political heavyweights.
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Not just Congress: Democrats’ blue wave washes over state legislatures across US
Democrats gain hundreds of seats in historic victories – and party set to embark on aggressive legislative spree The blue wave that swept Republicans out of power across the United States didn’t just strike Congress. In Michigan and Minnesota, they regained trifectas they lost after the 2024 election, while in Texas, they will control the state house for the first time since 2002.
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Sports owners bet big on Republicans. What does their defeat mean for US sports?
But Tuesday night was a referendum not just on Donald Trump and Maga policies, but on the puppeteers who pull America’s strings. Illinois governor JB Pritzker signed sports betting into law a year later.
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Paraguay’s president impeached amid bank collapse crisis
Lawmakers have voted to impeach Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena amid a banking collapse that has roiled the country.
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Coalition promises compensation access for firefighters who get cancer
The Victorian opposition has promised to expand the range of cancers covered by legislation that guarantees compensation for firefighters if it wins government this month.
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APC Imo-West Senatorial Ticket: Wike Denies Link To Court Judgement
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated his position on the recent Federal High Court Judgement which nullified the recognition of the current governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Imo-West senatorial district in the 2027 general elections. Further speaking on his rainbow coalition initiative, Wike posed a question to the Imo State Governor, asking, “What is Uzodimma afraid of?”
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Maharashtra Government makes provision for ₹160 crore in 2026-27 Budget for development of primitive tribes
The package includes 130 crore reserved for primitive tribes, ₹30 crore reserved for the Pardhi community, and also provides for 100% government grant for individual and collective benefit schemes
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Sarah Jukaku: First Muslim U.S. senator’s wife has a Karnataka link
First Muslim U.S. senator’s wife has a Karnataka link. Dr. Sarah is the granddaughter of the late J.H. Shamsuddin Jukaku, a lawyer from Bhatkal who served as Deputy Finance Minister in the erstwhile Mysore State government, led by the then Chief Minister B.D. Jatti, in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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Morocco’s King Mohammed VI orders coordination of MINURSO withdrawal, reaffirms ceasefire commitment
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has directed the government to coordinate and support the withdrawal of the United Nations mission in Western Sahara, while reaffirming the kingdom’s commitment to the ceasefire. Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, royal adviser Fouad Ali El Himma, and Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit attended the meeting.
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Growing Debt Burden By Tinubu Will Be Passed To Future Generation — NDC
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on Nigerians to turn out in massive numbers in the 2027 elections and use their votes to demand accountability, fiscal responsibility, and a government that puts the people’s interests first, according to a statement by the party’s National Presidential Campaign Council Spokesperson, Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu. The party said the country’s growing debt burden, in light of new loan requests by President Bola Tinubu, and the obligations being passed on to future generations, make the 2027 general election too important for citizens to sit out.
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Amit Shah at Karnal rally says Rahul Gandhi creating ‘ruckus’ culture in Parliament
The Home Minister, who led the BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' march in Karnal, accused the Congress leader of spreading anarchy in the country
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Ndindi Nyoro Says US Election Results Should Serve as Warning to Ruto Ahead of 2027 Polls
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has cited recent political developments in the United States as a warning to President William Ruto, saying growing public dissatisfaction with economic conditions could shape Kenya’s 2027 General Election. Nyoro’s remarks come as political leaders and parties intensify mobilisation ahead of the August 2027 General Election.