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Politics

November 5, 2025

Abigail Spanberger elected as Virginia’s first female governor

Ms Spanberger, a Democrat, defeated Republican candidate Winsome Sears by scoring 57.5 percent of the total votes cast, while the latter received 42.3 percent of the votes.

Abigail Spanberger
November 5, 2025

Democrat socialist Mamdani trumps Cuomo in NYC mayoral election

His campaign focused on affordable housing, wealth redistribution, police reform, and expanded social welfare.

Democratic Party’s socialist and Marxist lawmaker, Zohran Mamdani and Cuomo
November 5, 2025

Violent killings of Christians in Nigeria normal; Trump’s genocide claim false: Pastor Adefarasin

“Over 40 years that I have been a Christian, there have been killings in southern Kaduna, killings on the Plateau, there have been riots,” Mr Adefarasin said.

Wale Adefarasin and Trump’s official portrait
November 5, 2025

Contractors’ Protest: Reps to resume plenary today

Mr Danzaria said that the house was expected to officially rescind its decision to adjourn for a week to enable proceedings to continue at Wednesday’s plenary.

House of Representatives
November 5, 2025

Democrat Sherrill defeats Trump-backed Ciattarelli to win New Jersey governorship election

Ms Sherrill said, “I know not everyone voted for me, but I’m working for everyone.”

Democrat congressman Mikie Sherrill and Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli
November 5, 2025

Governor Yusuf praises military’s onslaught against bandits

The governor announced the donation of 10 Hilux trucks and 60 motorcycles to the Joint Task Force operating in the affected areas.

Bandits with RPG
November 5, 2025

PDP Crisis: North-Central stakeholders fault alleged suspension of Damagum

The PDP National Ex-Officio Forum condemned what it described as an unlawful invasion of the PDP national secretariat in Abuja.

Damagum, Samuel Anyanwu
November 5, 2025

APC women’s leader, 100 supporters defect to NNPP in Kano

“We are impressed by the numerous projects executed by the governor at the local government and state level,” Ms Tarai said.

NNPP members with Kwankwasiyya red caps
November 5, 2025

Delta assembly approves Gov Oborevwori’s N18 billion bank re-issuance guarantee request

The governor’s request was communicated to the House through a letter read during Tuesday’s plenary session by Speaker Dennis Guwor.

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori [Photo: Facebook Sheriff]
November 5, 2025

Alleged Christian Genocide: Tinubu meets Catholic Archbishop Kaigama

The meeting followed recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened military action against Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide.

Tinubu with Kaigama