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US Court Denies Greenspan’s Discovery Request Against Tinubu, DCI Group

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

Federal court denies Aaron Greenspan’s discovery request involving Tinubu and DCI Group, while underlying FOIA litigation remains unresolved. The Columbia District Court in the United States has turned down a motion by Aaron Greenspan seeking limited discovery from President Bola Tinubu and DCI Group in ongoing litigation under the Freedom...

2027: How Wike, Akpabio’s power play could cost Tinubu South-east, group warns

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

The Renewed Hope Foot Soldiers for Tinubu has raised alarm that a Federal High Court ruling recognising Rochas Okorocha as the All Progressives Congress candidate for Imo West could deepen political tensions in the South-East and weaken President Bola Tinubu’s chances of securing a second term in 2027. In a...

2027: Abejide targets 2m votes for Tinubu in Kano, empowers Yoruba, Ebira, Igala communities

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Leke Abejide, has challenged Yoruba and other non-indigenous communities in Kano state to mobilise at least two million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections. Abejide made the call on Saturday...

Force PRO Visits NUJ, Seeks Deeper Alliance Ahead of Yuletide, Elections

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, has described the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, as partners in the task of securing the nation, saying policing cannot succeed without the media. The Force PRO, Iniedu, stated this during a courtesy visit to the NUJ...

CAF Reverses Four-Year AFCON Plan, Restores Two-Year Cycle For Tournaments

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

CAF reverses four-year AFCON plan, restoring biennial tournaments after financial concerns undermine proposed Africa Nations League competition funding. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, restoring the tournament’s traditional two-year cycle after acknowledging that its proposed...

NDLEA Warns Interior Ministry Recruits Against Drug Test Payments

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

NDLEA says Interior Ministry recruits undergoing mandatory drug integrity tests must not pay, as government has covered the exercise’s costs. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned applicants undergoing recruitment into four agencies under the Ministry of Interior against making payments for the mandatory Drug Integrity Test (DIT)....

Tinubu Says Performing Umrah Significant For Re-Election

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

President Bola Tinubu says performing Umrah is a deeply spiritual experience for him, describing the pilgrimage as an opportunity to pray for Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu says performing Umrah is a deeply spiritual experience for him, describing the pilgrimage as an opportunity to pray for Nigeria and its citizens. Tinubu...

Pope Leo XIV Makes History As First Pontiff To Vote In US Elections

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

Pope Leo XIV casts a mail-in ballot in Chicago, making history as the first pontiff known to vote in American elections. Pope Leo XIV has submitted a mail-in ballot for the US midterm elections, marking a historic moment for the papacy and highlighting his continued connection to American democratic affairs....

Coalition Calls for Independent Probe into Alleged Attack on Sowore

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

*says politician’s conduct is embarrassing to civil society A coalition of civil society organisations in Nigeria has called for an independent investigation into the reported attack on opposition politician Omoyele Sowore in Ekiti State on Friday, saying the politician’s conduct has become a source of concern. The coalition advised Sowore,...

Obidient Movement Appoints Moses Paul National Coordinator Ahead Of 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

Obidient Movement appoints Dr Moses Paul as National Coordinator, pledging grassroots mobilisation and a disciplined structure ahead of 2027 polls. The new National Coorodinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Moses Paul on Friday assumed office with a promise to build a functional, disciplined and inclusive structure across every state, local...