Homepage News from Monday, November 2nd, 2026
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NDLEA, Australian Police Sign Agreement to Combat Transnational Drug Trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation against international drug trafficking networks operating along the Nigeria-Australia route.
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National Assembly Proposes 74 Additional Seats for Women in Senate, House of Representatives
The National Assembly Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has proposed the creation of 74 additional seats for women in the Senate and House of Representatives as part of efforts to increase female representation in Nigeria’s political system.
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INEC Chairman Defends Use of AI in Election Management
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has defended the use of artificial intelligence in election management, saying the technology can improve electoral administration despite the risks of misuse by malicious actors.
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Tinubu Prays for Wisdom, Resilience to Continue Serving Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu says he prayed for wisdom and resilience to continue serving Nigerians during his recent spiritual visit to the Holy Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
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Lindsay Clancy Returns to Court as Judge Considers Dismissal of Children’s Murder Case
Lindsay Clancy is due back in a Massachusetts courtroom on Monday as a judge considers whether to dismiss the murder case against her or schedule a second trial following a jury deadlock.
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INEC Begins Cleanup of 268 Voter Records Over AI-Generated Claims
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has begun removing questionable records from its preliminary Register of Voters after identifying 268 entries flagged for suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and other irregularities.
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Tinubu Prays for Nigeria’s Prosperity at Dinner With Governors in Saudi Arabia
President Bola Tinubu has prayed for Nigeria’s peace, unity and prosperity, urging citizens to turn the country’s diversity into a source of national strength.
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Atiku Promises to Scrap Nigeria’s Electricity Tariff Bands if Elected President in 2027
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vowed to abolish Nigeria’s five-band electricity tariff system if elected president in 2027, accusing President Bola Tinubu of failing to deliver on his promise of stable power supply.
