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New blue Texas may be 'almost impossible' for Republicans to win back
For decades, the GOP could count on the Lone Star state for strong support, but after Tuesday night's midterms, some are worried it may never be red again.
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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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Both sides of the Atlantic sense more hope: voters are drawn to the ‘politics of love’
Trump’s rout could be part of a democratic spring that began in Hungary. Hungary, Brazil, Serbia, and now the US.
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The Guardian view on the US midterms: joy for Democrats, a rout for Republicans and a reprieve for democracy
Voters have delivered a damning verdict on Donald Trump’s presidency with this Congressional landslide Bitter experience made Democrats wary of believing that the blue wave predicted by polls would materialise. Two years ago, retaking the House looked like a genuine fight for Democrats, and the Senate a long shot.
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Fisherfolk seek transparency over proposed Tamil Nadu Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam
The Mylai Area All Fishing Village Panchayat Sabha has sought withdrawal of the Government Order and allocation of the land for long-term fisher housing in a petition to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
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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
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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Vigilance launches inspection in welfare fund boards functioning under Keralam government
Vigilance director says the inspections were progressing in 78 offices of 16 boards functioning under the State government’s Department of Labour
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Karnataka raises DA for State government staff by from 15.75% to 18%
The Dearness Allowance (DA) for the State government employees would now be increased from the present 15.75% to 18% of their basic pay.
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What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress
Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.
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A progressive understanding of Christianity won in the US elections
James Talarico and Adam Hamilton’s interpretations of the Bible are wildly different from the conservative vision we are regularly fed And I said: if you think about those two, which sounds more like Jesus in the gospels?
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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
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
…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
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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Yusuf urges Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu’s policies
By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, saying the difficult decisions taken by the administration are aimed at rescuing the economy and stabilising its macroeconomic environment. “We must educate voters that on election day, they will see the APC logo on the ballot paper, not the faces of President Bola Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf or other APC candidates.
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Leave EFCC out of politics, Kogi group warns Obi-Kwankwaso Movement
By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Kogi Central Progressive Elites have warned the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement against dragging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into partisan politics following its call for an investigation into Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s recent cash empowerment programme. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, its President, Abdullahi Omeiza, said the group was concerned about what it described as the growing tendency among political actors to deploy anti-corruption institutions and rhetoric for partisan purposes.
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5 facts to know about Keisha Lance Bottoms, America’s first black female governor
The United States has recorded another milestone in its political history following the election of Keisha Lance Bottoms as Georgia’s governor, making her the first Black woman elected governor of a US state. A HISTORIC MILESTONE From Nellie Tayloe Ross, who became America’s first female governor in 1925, to Keisha Lance Bottoms, who has bro
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Netanyahu bet on Trump – but both lost
Israel's political establishment grapples with US voter rejection of White House ally and own contribution towards it.
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Gov Eno Declares Friday Work-Free Ahead Of Tinubu’s Akwa Ibom Visit
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has declared Friday, November 6, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents, particularly civil servants, to participate in the reception of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his visit to the state. “On behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State, and the distinguished Senate President, our leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, we urge all Akwa Ibomites to come out en masse to give the President an overwhelming reception,” he said.
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2027: Atiku Vows To Tackle Insecurity At Sokoto Campaign Flag-Off, Says Nothing Will Stop ADC
Atiku Vows To Tackle Insecurity At Sokoto Campaign Flag-Off, Says Nothing Will Stop ADC. Crowd at the flag off of Atiku Abubakar campaign in Sokoto on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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Nainar Nagenthran rejects T.N. Minister’s charge of AIADMK-BJP conspiracy to bring down TVK government
According to the BJP leader, it was the TVK which conspired to take MLAs from other parties.
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Visualising how the US midterms turned the map blue
Who voted, which seats flipped and who made history? A look at the numbers behind the 2026 US midterm elections.
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₦70,000 Transport Allowance: Labour veterans wade into crisis between NLC, TUC
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — Labour veterans from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have intervened in the face-off between the President of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and the TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo. “So, basically, I can tell you for sure that veterans from both sides—TUC and NLC—namely Peter Esele, Bobboi Kaigama, Hassan Sunmonu, Abdulwaheed Omar, and my humble self, actually met and tried to look at the issue.