Archive: October 31, 2025

Browsing through all stories published on October 31, 2025.

Falana Slams Midnight Demolitions in Lagos, Abuja

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has condemned the midnight demolitions carried out in Lagos and Abuja, calling them unconstitutional and likening the scenes to war zones, saying “We’re not in Gaza.”

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TAFTA & Mastercard Foundation Boost Nigeria’s Creative Economy

TAFTA and the Mastercard Foundation have empowered over 50,000 young creatives across Nigeria through training, mentorship, and enterprise development programs, with a special focus on women entrepreneurs.

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Political Tensions Rise in Anambra as Soludo Taunts APC

Governor Charles Soludo has ridiculed the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, prompting the party to vow a fierce challenge in the upcoming November 8, 2025 governorship election.

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Medical Doctor Abducted in Anambra, Police Launch Rescue Operation

A medical doctor from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, was abducted by gunmen in Anambra State on October 30, 2025. Police have launched a manhunt to rescue the victim and apprehend the suspects.

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ADC Urges Tinubu to Scrap 15% Fuel Import Duty

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the 15% fuel import duty, arguing that it exacerbates economic hardship and undermines efforts to stabilize fuel prices.

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Otedola’s ₦4bn Gift to Augustine University Boosts Engineering Education

Billionaire Femi Otedola has donated ₦4 billion to Augustine University in Lagos State to expand its Faculty of Engineering, marking one of the largest private educational gifts in Nigeria.

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Anambra Election to Be Overseen by ‘Old INEC’ Structure

Despite the appointment of a new INEC chairman, the upcoming Anambra governorship election on November 8, 2025, will be conducted by the existing electoral structure, according to civic groups and analysts.

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Enugu Communal Clash Turns Deadly: 2 Killed, 27 Arrested

Two brothers were killed and 27 people arrested following a violent communal clash in Enugu State, Nigeria, involving multiple communities and land disputes.

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PDP Leaders Rally Behind Makinde to Fortify Unity in Oyo

Top PDP leaders in Oyo State have reaffirmed their support for Governor Seyi Makinde and pledged to strengthen party unity ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Tanzania Election Protests Turn Deadly: 700 Reported Dead

At least 700 people have reportedly died in Tanzania following three days of violent protests over the country’s disputed general election, according to multiple sources including opposition leaders and international media.

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“My invitation to Godswill Akpabio, other colleagues procedural, not personal,” says Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has clarified that her invitation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers for a Kogi project commissioning was purely procedural and not personal, dismissing speculation that it signaled reconciliation following past tensions in the Senate.

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Japanese ‘Super Sentai’ Series That Inspired Power Rangers to End After 50 Years — Reports

After nearly five decades on the air, Japan’s Super Sentai series — the original source of the Power Rangers franchise — is reportedly coming to an end in 2026, amid rising costs and changing media landscapes, though no official confirmation has yet been made.

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Court Restrains Independent National Electoral Commission from Monitoring or Recognising Peoples Democratic Party’s Planned National Convention

A Federal High Court has ordered INEC to stay away from the PDP’s planned convention until the court determines whether the party’s internal processes comply with constitutional and regulatory requirements.

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Hurricane Melissa Death Toll Rises as Jamaica Aid Effort Struggles

As Hurricane Melissa’s deadly toll mounts in Jamaica, relief teams are wrestling with blocked roads, power outages and isolated communities — warning signs of a prolonged humanitarian challenge for the island.

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Australian Influencer Family Relocates to UK to Navigate Under-16 Social Media Ban

An Australian YouTube family has moved to the UK after Australia introduced a ban on under-16s holding social media accounts, signalling the complex interplay between digital careers, regulatory change and global mobility.

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Former NSW Politician Gareth Ward Jailed for Almost Six Years Over Sexual Abuse Charges

Gareth Ward, 44, has been in prison since July after a jury found him guilty of raping one man and indecently assaulting another, in separate incidents in 2013 and 2015.

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India, US Sign 10-Year Defence Pact Amid Rising Tariff Tensions

India and the United States have signed a landmark 10-year defence pact, strengthening their military partnership despite escalating trade tensions and tariff disputes. The agreement underscores the growing Indo-Pacific cooperation between both nations.

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Alleged ₦33.2 billion Fraud: Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Tenders More Documents in Evidence Against Sambo Dasuki and Co-Accused

The EFCC has moved to strengthen its case against Sambo Dasuki and co-accused by tendering further documentary evidence and reorganising its prosecution strategy in the ₦33.2 billion fraud trial now due to resume on October 31.

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Nvidia Strikes Major AI Chip Deal with South Korea as Expansion in Asia Accelerates

Nvidia has struck a major deal to deliver 260,000+ AI chips to South Korea’s government and tech giants, reinforcing its dominance in the AI-hardware race and highlighting Korea’s bid to become a leading AI hub.

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South Africa Hits Back at U.S. Refugee Plan to Favour White Afrikaners

South Africa has formally rejected a U.S. refugee policy that appears to prioritise white Afrikaners, calling the move “factually inaccurate” and politically driven, as tensions mount over refugee admissions, aid cuts and historical redress.

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