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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

Cars destroyed as thugs attack APC campaign in Katsina

Quick Read: An APC campaign rally in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State was disrupted by suspected thugs on October 28. The attackers caused property damage and minor injuries to party members, though the police have yet to issue an official statement.

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VSource: Vanguard News
•Yesterday

Alwan Hassan’s comment on appointment scandal not about Tinubu’s ministers – Felix Morka

Quick Read: APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka has refuted claims that ministers in the Tinubu administration paid billions of naira to secure their roles. Morka stated that he consulted with Alwan Hassan, who clarified that his previous remarks regarding such payments were intended to describe historical political practices rather than the current government.

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PSource: Punch Newspaper
•Yesterday

BREAKING: Court nullifies Uzodimma’s Senate ticket

Quick Read: A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the APC senatorial ticket of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma for the 2027 Imo West Senatorial District election. Justice Obiora Egwuatu ordered INEC to recognize former Governor Rochas Okorocha as the party's candidate following a legal challenge.

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PSource: Punch Newspaper
•Yesterday

FULL LIST: Top 10 affordable countries for international students

Quick Read: A report by MSN has identified 10 countries that offer international students relatively affordable pathways for higher education. The list emphasizes the importance of balancing tuition costs with monthly living expenses and scholarship availability.

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PSource: Premium Times
•Yesterday

Ekiti assembly confirms two ex-commissioners for re-appointment, approves 10 special advisers’ slots

Quick Read: The Ekiti State House of Assembly has confirmed the re-appointment of two former commissioners and authorized the creation of 10 special adviser positions. This move supports Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s objective to ensure administrative continuity as he begins his second term in office.

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PSource: Premium Times
•Yesterday

LPPC calls for 2027 SAN rank applications, sets fees, deadline

Quick Read: The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has initiated the call for applications for the 2027 Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) rank. The process requires adherence to specific financial, documentation, and procedural guidelines, with a firm deadline for both online and physical submissions.

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PSource: Punch Newspaper
•Yesterday

Ministers-pay-billions claim was about past governments — APC

Quick Read: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims that ministers in the Tinubu administration paid billions of naira to secure their positions. The party clarified that comments made by chieftain Alwan Hassan were historical in nature and not directed at the current government.

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VSource: Vanguard News
•Yesterday

Gombe @30: Yahaya seeks continuity ahead of 2027

Quick Read: As Gombe State marks its 30th anniversary, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has called for a unified approach to governance that prioritizes long-term institutional stability over partisan politics. The governor highlighted a decade-long development strategy and significant progress in education, healthcare, and infrastructure as the foundation for the state's future.

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VSource: Vanguard News
•Yesterday

Judicial Reform: NBA’s unheeded proposal to restructure NJC

Quick Read: The Nigerian Bar Association has long advocated for the restructuring of the National Judicial Council to enhance transparency and reduce the concentration of power held by the Chief Justice of Nigeria. Despite consensus on the need for reform and public commitments from the executive branch, the structural composition of the NJC remains unchanged.

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PSource: Punch Newspaper
•Yesterday

10 things to know about applying for 2027 SAN rank

Quick Read: The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has officially invited applications for the 2027 Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) rank. The process requires candidates to pay non-refundable fees and adhere to strict online and physical submission protocols.

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PSource: Premium Times
•Yesterday

Nigeria sends low-level delegation to Russia-Africa summit

Quick Read: Nigeria opted for a low-level delegation at the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, sending the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs instead of the President, Vice President, or the substantive Foreign Minister. This decision marks a significant departure from the initial plan announced by the Nigerian ambassador to Russia, who had stated that Vice President Kashim Shettima would lead the delegation.

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VSource: Vanguard News
•Yesterday

Kalu opposes plenary invitation to INEC chairman

Quick Read: Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu successfully opposed a motion to summon the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, to a plenary session to discuss 2027 election preparations. The House instead resolved to channel these inquiries through the House Committee on Electoral Matters to avoid distracting the commission.

Politics
DSource: Daily Trust
•Yesterday

Fear of career reprisals threatens good governance – Boss...

Quick Read: Former SGF Boss Mustapha and Vice President Kashim Shettima addressed the Council of Retired Federal Permanent Secretaries and Heads of the Civil Service (CORFEPS) on the necessity of professional integrity in the civil service. They argued that effective governance requires civil servants to provide candid, objective advice without fear of retribution.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

Tompolo Takes PBAT Door-To-Door Movement To Owerri, Deploys 30 Campaign Vehicles As Uzodimma Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Bid

Quick Read: The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, led by High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), has expanded its operations to Imo State to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election. The initiative was marked by a significant donation of campaign equipment and received the formal backing of Governor Hope Uzodimma.

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VSource: Vanguard News
•Yesterday

ADC accuses Mbah of anti-people policies in Enugu

Quick Read: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a scathing critique of Governor Peter Mbah’s administration in Enugu State, labeling his policies as anti-people and harmful to the citizenry. The party’s 2027 governorship candidate, Chief Ocho Obodoeze, alleges that the government has failed on infrastructure promises and economic management.

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CSource: Channels Television
•Yesterday

‘Those Attacking Tinubu On Social Media Are Being Paid’, Akpabio Alleges

Quick Read: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has publicly claimed that the ongoing social media criticism directed at President Bola Tinubu is a result of paid campaigns. This statement was delivered during an official meeting with a youth advocacy group.

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PSource: Premium Times
•Yesterday

Mbah reacts to allegation of blocking NDC’s planned event, Peter Obi’s visit

Quick Read: Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has formally denied allegations that he orchestrated the cancellation of a venue booking for an NDC town hall meeting. The NDC had accused the state government of political obstruction, while the Governor dismissed the claims as a desperate attempt by the opposition to gain attention.

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PSource: Punch Newspaper
•Yesterday

I didn’t order withdrawal of Obi’s Enugu event venue — Mbah

Quick Read: Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has publicly refuted claims that his administration interfered with the use of a private venue for a political town hall meeting. The governor characterized the accusations as a defamatory political strategy employed by the opposition.

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PSource: Punch Newspaper
•Yesterday

Tinubu’s Saudi trip for Umrah, not treatment — Aide

Quick Read: President Bola Tinubu’s administration has refuted allegations that his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia is for medical reasons. Presidential aide Dada Olusegun clarified that the visit is for religious purposes, specifically to perform Umrah and pray for the nation and the President's 2027 re-election.

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PSource: Premium Times
•Yesterday

Katsina APC declares Funtua campaign peaceful amid reports of attacks in Malumfashi

Quick Read: The Katsina APC successfully launched its 2027 campaign for Governor Dikko Radda and President Bola Tinubu in Funtua. While party leadership characterized the event as peaceful, external reports indicate that supporters traveling through Malumfashi faced violent attacks.

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VSource: Vanguard News
•Yesterday

Dredgers association disowns extortion claim against Lagos commissioner

Quick Read: The Dredgers Association of Nigeria (DAN) has issued a formal disclaimer distancing itself from media reports alleging that Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, engaged in extortion and harassment. The association reaffirmed its commitment to a collaborative relationship with the state government.

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PSource: Premium Times
•Yesterday

Abuja court to rule on joinder application in Pantami-PDP suit

Quick Read: The Federal High Court in Abuja is currently deliberating on an application by Usman Garry to join an ongoing suit filed by Isa Pantami and the PDP against INEC. Justice Peter Lifu has adjourned the matter to 2 November to rule on the joinder and address pending briefs regarding the Gombe State governorship nomination.

Politics
PSource: Premium Times Opinions
•Yesterday

Wike, Obi and Tinubu: The Three Gladiators of Nigerian Politics, By Sunday Adelaja

Quick Read: Sunday Adelaja presents an analysis of the three most consequential figures in modern Nigerian politics. The article highlights Nyesom Wike, Peter Obi, and Bola Tinubu as the central gladiators shaping the current political landscape.

Politics
PSource: Punch Newspaper
•Yesterday

Morning recap: States hold N264bn UBEC funds, FG’s N465bn transport plan, other top stories

Quick Read: Nigeria faces significant fiscal and political developments, highlighted by the underutilization of education grants by states and a contentious transport allowance proposal for public servants. Simultaneously, the government reports record-breaking revenue growth for 2026 while INEC prepares to resolve candidate exclusion disputes.