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POLITICS1d agoFG ends 17-year blackout in Gombe communities— Begins 16MW mini-grid network across four communities By Soni Daniel, Editor, Northern Region The Federal Government has ended a 17-year electricity blackout in Tallasse, Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State, with the commissioning of a one-megawatt solar mini-grid project executed through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The project, commissioned on Saturday, features a […] The post FG ends 17-year blackout in Gombe communities appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoTrump endorses Netanyahu in Israel’s upcoming electionNetanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister who is in a tight race to win a new mandate, quickly acknowledged Trump's gesture. The post Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israel’s upcoming election appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoTrump once questioned Obama's citizenship. Now Obama is speaking out for Ilhan Omar.Former President Barack Obama issued a forceful denunciation of the Trump administration's legal pursuit of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar over suspicions she fraudulently obtained U.S. citizenship decades ago, an allegation the Minnesota lawmaker has called "disgusting lies."Why it matters: Obama — who faced false claims for years from Donald Trump that he wasn't an American citizen — is selective about when he weighs in on political issues or the president. His decision to speak out reflects his view that the DOJ raid on Omar's home last week was a betrayal of American values.What he's saying: "Axios
POLITICS1d agoMeloni backs police after cost-of-living protests turn violent in Italian citiesAnger over living costs and low wages has brought Italians onto the streets. A major union has called a general strike for November 20.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoPence calls on Trump to restore sanctions, scrap Russia diesel dealFormer Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday called for President Trump to restore sanctions on Russia and condemned his recent diesel agreement with President Vladimir Putin. “President Trump’s decision to waive sanctions against Russia as Putin continues his brutal war of aggression against Ukraine dishonors the legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham and is…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoTinubu’s subsidy removal most patriotic act since independence — Agbo— Rep says reform has boosted government revenue, capital spending By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — A member of the House of Representatives, Dennis Nnamdi Agbo, has described President Bola Tinubu’s removal of the petrol subsidy as the most patriotic act by a Nigerian president since independence in 1960. Agbo said Nigeria was technically bankrupt when […] The post Tinubu’s subsidy removal most patriotic act since independence — Agbo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoUS threatens Europe over Starlink restrictionsAmbassador Andrew Puzder warns about ‘devastating’ retaliation if Brussels goes ahead with plans to limit spectrum access for non-EU companiesFinancial Times
POLITICS1d agoThe public execution is off, but it never should have gotten this farThey didn’t change their minds; they lost the argument.The Hill
POLITICS1d agoMAP: Did your state try to stop changing the clocks this year?Lawmakers across the U.S. tried to keep their clocks from changing this year.The Hill
POLITICS1d agoBuhari saw Tinubu as ‘Bad News’ for Nigeria — Baba-Ahmed— PRP chairman says ex-president resisted pressure to back Tinubu in 2023 Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, national chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has claimed that former President Muhammadu Buhari was reluctant to transfer power to President Bola Tinubu in 2023 because he considered him “bad news” for Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed spoke at a summit organised by […] The post Buhari saw Tinubu as ‘Bad News’ for Nigeria — Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoSpeaker Abbas mobilises grassroots support for Tinubu, APC candidates in KadunaHe listed the upgrade of the Federal College of Education, Zaria, to a university, the establishment of the University of Applied Sciences in Kachia and the conversion of the Kaduna petroleum institute into a university. The post Speaker Abbas mobilises grassroots support for Tinubu, APC candidates in Kaduna appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoMidterm vote is about 'what's best for my family': Voters talk 2026 midtermsABC News spoke with voters in Alaska, Iowa, New Hampshire and Maine.ABC News
POLITICS1d agoFrance: Paris, Lyon and Marseille count the cost after violent protestsStreets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille.Africanews [en]
POLITICS1d agoFrance: Paris, Lyon and Marseille count the cost after violent protestsStreets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoCameroon: on the Douala-Yaoundé road, seven hours to cover 230 kilometersLe délabrement de la route Douala-Yaoundé exaspère les usagers et inquiète jusqu’aux cadres du parti au pouvoir. Alors que le gouvernement annonce de nouveaux travaux, le financement et les délais de reconstruction restent des défis majeurs.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS1d agoPolish Foreign Minister: 'Putin is coming with something that will divide us in Europe'NOS Buitenland
POLITICS1d agoTranscript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 18, 2026The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 18, 2026.CBS News
POLITICS1d agoOgun 2027: PDP chieftain denies governorship ambition— Alleges misuse of name, calls for INEC investigation By Jimoh Babatunde A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Topa Olusegun Peter, has denied reports identifying him as a governorship aspirant for the 2027 election, alleging that his name was used without his consent. Peter, the Baale of Olorunsogo, Ilara, in […] The post Ogun 2027: PDP chieftain denies governorship ambition appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoTrump gives his support to Netanyahu ahead of upcoming elections in IsraelThe US president expressed his support for the Israeli leader in the October 27 electoral contest, highlighting their strategic alliance. The elections will take place after recent tensions in the region, marked by internal conflicts and the country's foreign policy.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoCBS News poll shows a Texas toss-up with Talarico, Paxton in tight Senate raceWith early voting starting Monday in Texas in the closely watched Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto dives into our latest poll of the Lone Star State.CBS News
POLITICS1d agoEU ‘quickly preparing sanctions on Russia’ in case Le Pen elected in 2027Leader of the far-right National Rally is the current favourite to win the presidential election next yearThe Independent World
POLITICS1d agoTrump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli electionsPresident Trump on Sunday endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he seeks another term less than a week before Israel holds its elections. Trump directed a Truth Social post to “the Great People of Israel” and called “Bibi” Netanyahu “a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoEgypt Parliament Delays Vote on Defensive Support for Saudi ArabiaThe Egyptian Parliament has delayed a vote concerning defensive support for Saudi Arabia. This signifies a pause in a key political decision regarding regional security alliances.cairoscene.com · Egypt
POLITICS1d agoDoes the planned execution of Nidal Hasan carry potential risks ? Questions are being raised about potential risks associated with the planned execution of Nidal Hasan. This addresses the broader implications of a significant legal proceeding.kdhnews.com · United States