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NSCDC: PNYF Passes Vote of Confidence on Audi, Warns Critics Against Removal Campaign

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

The Patriotic Nigeria Youth Forum (PNYF) has passed a vote of confidence on the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, commending his leadership, institutional reforms and contributions to the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure. The forum also cautioned individuals and...

Trump Moves To Remove South Africa, Rwanda From US Duty-Free Trade Programme

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

Trump moves to remove South Africa and Rwanda from Agoa, ending preferential US trade access from January 2027 over eligibility concerns. US President Donald Trump has notified Congress of plans to remove South Africa and Rwanda from a preferential trade programme, ending their duty-free access to the American market from...

Trump Faces Midterm Election Test As Rising Living Costs, Iran War Weigh On Republicans

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

Trump faces a crucial midterm test as rising living costs, the Iran war and declining approval ratings threaten Republican control of Congress. President Donald Trump and his Republican Party are facing a crucial electoral test as Americans head to the polls for midterm elections that could determine control of Congress...

Umahi Receives Grand Homecoming In Ebonyi As Residents Praise Tinubu’s Infrastructure Projects

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

Residents of Uburu commend Tinubu for appointing Umahi as Works Minister, citing federal infrastructure investments and pledging support for his 2027 re-election. Thousands of residents of Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have turned out to welcome the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, during a spontaneous...

Spanish Police Investigate Death Of Tenerife Forward Jesús de Miguel After On-Field Collision

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

Spanish police open investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter following the death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel after an on-field collision. Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter following the death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, who suffered cardiac arrest after an on-field collision during a...

Atiku warns against disruption of ADC campaign in Sokoto, accuses DSS of recruiting protesters

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has accused the leadership of the Department of State Services of recruiting people to stage protests in Sokoto State. Addressing a press conference on Monday in Abuja, Atiku said the move is part of a calculated effort to create...

DSS Has Been Gracious to Sowore, Says Ughegbe

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

*Proposed suspension of cyberbullying trial demonstrates goodwill, analyst says Columnist and public affairs analyst, Dr Lemmy Ughegbe, has described the Department of State Services (DSS) as gracious in its dealings with activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. He, however, noted that the agency’s restraint does not...

Saudi Arabia Delays 2027 Asian Cup To 2028 As Houthi Attacks Disrupt Football Plans

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

Saudi Arabia postpones the 2027 Asian Cup to December amid regional attacks, security concerns and travel disruptions threatening its sporting ambitions. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia until December next year, as regional conflict and security concerns threaten the kingdom’s ambitions to...

NiDCOM Urges Gambia To Reverse Directive Targeting 57 Nigerian Bank Workers

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

NiDCOM says 57 Nigerian banking professionals risk losing their jobs over The Gambia’s December 31 replacement directive. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on the Central Bank of The Gambia to reverse a directive requiring banks to replace non-Gambian employees with qualified Gambian nationals by December 31, 2026....

King Charles Left Drenched In Antigua Downpour As Camilla Gets Umbrella

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

King Charles was drenched during Antigua’s independence celebrations as Queen Camilla receives an umbrella, leaving the monarch visibly frustrated. King Charles was left drenched in a torrential downpour during a ceremony in Antigua, appearing visibly frustrated as he waited for an umbrella. The King was soaked during Antigua and Barbuda’s...