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Governors demand revocation of 2026 Tourism Regulations over county licensing powers
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Governors demand revocation of 2026 Tourism Regulations over county licensing powers

The Council of Governors (CoG) has called for the revocation of the Tourism (Tourism Enterprise) Regulations, 2026, arguing that provisions granting the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) exclusive licensing powers undermine the constitutional mandate of county governments. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, who chairs the Council’s Tourism and Wildlife Committee, raised concerns over the scope of powers assigned to the Tourism Regulatory Authority.

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NSCDC Smashes Border Gang Hideout In Ebonyi
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NSCDC Smashes Border Gang Hideout In Ebonyi

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ebonyi State Command, have dismantled a criminal syndicate operating along the Ebonyi-Benue border, recovering an AK-47 rifle, live ammunition, and various dangerous items during a targeted sting operation. Briefing newsmen on Thursday at the Command Headquarters in Abakaliki, the State Commandant, Francis Nnadi, confirmed the success of the multi-location operation, highlighting the professional conduct of the officers during the raid on the fleeing suspects and their collaborators.

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CPI(M) and Congress skirmish over 'hasty issuance' of liquor licences in Keralam

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Excise Minister M. Liju blame the LDF government for the 'liberal granting' of bar licences by ceding the authority to lower-level excise officials, possibly to evade political responsibility; CPI(M) State Secretariat member and former Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh accuses Satheesan and Liju of 'lying' to save face, and the LDF had granted liquor licences only with the Minister’s sanction

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Govt breaks ground for new ACC office in Kakamega’s Khwisero West
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Govt breaks ground for new ACC office in Kakamega’s Khwisero West

The government has moved to strengthen grassroots administration and security coordination in Kakamega County following the groundbreaking for a new Assistant County Commissioner’s office in Khwisero West Division. Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo presided over the groundbreaking ceremony, alongside the installation of a new Assistant County Commissioner to oversee administration in the division.

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Trump says impeaching him would ‘destroy’ Democrats

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that if the Democrats were to launch an effort to impeach him when they take control of Congress next year, it would “destroy” their party. Asked about prospective impeachment a day after his Republican Party suffered a sweeping midterm election loss, Trump said: “I think it would destroy the Democrat Party if they did that,” insisting there was “no reason” for him to be impeached.

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The great sleeping giant of America has awakened
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The great sleeping giant of America has awakened

Robert Reich, a former US secretary of labor, is a professor of public policy emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. His new book, Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America, is out now in the US and in the UK Continue reading...

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Obi vows to pursue kidnappers into their hideouts
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Obi vows to pursue kidnappers into their hideouts

By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has vowed that his administration would pursue kidnappers of schoolchildren into their hideouts, declaring that he would not be intimidated by criminal elements. The former Anambra State governor said he and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, represented “a new Nigeria that is possible”.

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Tinubu’s aide highlights ‘technical glitches’ in US election
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Tinubu’s aide highlights ‘technical glitches’ in US election

President Bola Tinubu’s aide, Tope Ajayi, has highlighted technical glitches and logistical problems that affected the American midterm election, drawing comparisons with criticism of Nigeria’s electoral process. There…— Temitope Ajayi (@TheTope_Ajayi) November 4, 2026 Ajayi cited reports of ballot scanner programming glitches in parts of New York, equipment malfunction in Broward County, Florida, and ballot shortages in Kansas.

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APC group insists Karimi won Kogi West senatorial primary

By Adeola Badru The Win With Tinubu (WWT) Grassroots Mobilisation Programme in Kogi State has insisted that Senator Sunday Steve Karimi remains the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Kogi West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, despite a Federal High Court ruling nullifying his candidature. The statement said: “While we note with respect the ruling, we, however, consider it a needless distraction and a deliberate attempt to deny members of the APC in Kogi West the mandate freely given to Senator Sunday Steve Karimi through their votes at the APC Kogi West Senatorial…

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No job or academic qualification should come at the cost of anyone’s dignity – Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
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No job or academic qualification should come at the cost of anyone’s dignity – Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has condemned sexual exploitation in workplaces and educational institutions, insisting that no job or academic qualification should come at the cost of anyone’s dignity. In the education sector, Professor Opoku-Agyemang said the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service had established procedures for reporting, investigating and sanctioning sexual harassment in schools.

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Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government as religious party drops Netanyahu
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Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government as religious party drops Netanyahu

Gadi Eisenkot emerged on Thursday as the favourite to be tasked with trying to form an Israeli government as a religious party long aligned with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declined to recommend him. 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.

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Kalonzo revives Raila’s Canaan dream during Migori tour
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Kalonzo revives Raila’s Canaan dream during Migori tour

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 3 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged the Luo community to keep alive Raila Odinga’s political dream, declaring that the journey to Canaan is far from over despite the former Prime Minister’s death. Speaking in Sori, Migori County, Kalonzo told residents that those who remain must continue the struggle for the ideals Raila championed during his political career.

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Nigeria can become Africa’s rice export hub — NGF
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Nigeria can become Africa’s rice export hub — NGF

…Forum says 5.3m-tonne production deficit can be bridged, urges states to establish data banks By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed optimism that Nigeria can become a major rice exporter in Africa, insisting that the country’s agricultural potential and available human, financial and natural resources are sufficient to achieve the ambition. The Director-General of the NGF, Dr. Abdulateef Shittu, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during the launch of the Northwest Rice Diagnostic Report organised by the forum.

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Edo Moves To Launch State-Owned Airline As Okpebholo Signs MoU
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Edo Moves To Launch State-Owned Airline As Okpebholo Signs MoU

Edo Moves To Launch State-Owned Airline As Okpebholo Signs MoU. Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, moved a step closer to establishing a state-owned airline on Wednesday by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Express Airline Co. Ltd and KDN Aero. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, moved a step closer to establishing a state-owned airline on Wednesday by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Express Airline Co. Ltd and KDN Aero.

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