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PoliticsOct 5Tinubu returns to Abuja after five weeksThe Nigerian leader arrived in Abuja on Monday evening from Lagos, where he arrived following his working vacation in the UK and France. The post Tinubu returns to Abuja after five weeks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 5The Russian ‘lab leak’ and America’s great weaknessAfter Trump withdrew from the WHO and slashed funding for medical research, American scientists told me they feared China would take over as the world leader in science. Situations like this underscore how risky that move was, writes Holly BaxterThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 5Evictions in Ivory Coast: for Alassane Ouattara, the thorny case of Ibrahim Cissé BacongoAprès de multiples polémiques, ce fidèle d’Alassane Ouattara, ministre-gouverneur du district d’Abidjan et responsable du parti présidentiel, est au cœur d’un nouveau scandale. Une affaire de nature à susciter le malaise jusqu’au plus haut sommet de l’État.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 5Your rainbow has lost its colour – Lulu-Briggs waves away Wike’s coalitionLulu-Briggs noted that the result of the 2027 elections would not determine the coalition, rather people of the state, stating that the 'rainbow ' has already lost its colour. The post Your rainbow has lost its colour – Lulu-Briggs waves away Wike’s coalition appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 5Mexico seeks evidence of border shooting that prompted US troop deploymentMexico's Sheinbaum has expressed concern about US officials overstepping norms on security cooperation.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 5Trump shares AI image of penguins welcoming him to Greenland - an island that has no penguinsThe nearest wild population of penguins lives some 4,900 miles away from Greenland, in the Galapagos IslandsThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 5FEMA Appoints Randall D. Meshell as Regional Administrator for Region 6FEMA Appoints Randall D. Meshell as Regional Administrator for Region 6 DENTON, Texas – Randall “Randy” D. Meshell took the oath of office today as Regional Administrator for FEMA Region 6, following his appointment by the Trump administration. FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton arrived from Washington, D.C. to participate in the swearing in ceremony at the Denton, Texas, regional headquarters.The Region 6 Administrator oversees FEMA operations supporting 68 federally recognized Tribal Nations and the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.“We are thrilled to FEMA
PoliticsOct 5Tinubu meets Defence Minister in Lagos, reviews counter terrorism operationsPresident Bola Tinubu has received the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, in a high-level strategic meeting at the Presidential Residence in Lagos. The post Tinubu meets Defence Minister in Lagos, reviews counter terrorism operations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 5Chief Secy should ask District Collectors to instruct officials to follow Union Govt.’s guidelines on protocols: MPMr. Ravikumar said that an order issued on January 12, 2026, states that MPs representing the area must be invited to public functions organised by a Government officeThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 5Sheinbaum blames the war in Iran and jet fuel prices for Tulum's lost flightsSheinbaum tied the loss of Tulum flights to jet fuel prices and the war in Iran. Aeroméxico and Volaris had given other reasons, and the airport case returns Thursday.tulumtimes · mexico
PoliticsOct 5UTV owners can now register vehicles with York policeThe City Council voted Aug. 20 to allow registered UTVs on York roads. Now, a registration process is available.journalstar · united states of america
PoliticsOct 5Former Trump press secretary Leavitt joins Fox NewsFormer White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, will join Fox News to provide "commentary and analysis," the conservative TV network announced Monday. The post Former Trump press secretary Leavitt joins Fox News appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 5Trump foe threatens to reveal president’s phone number if doxxedTillis took a swipe at Trump after he posted the cell phone number of Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton on Truth SocialThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 5Encroachment of land in MumbaiConverting public land for private luxury residences prioritises the luxury of a few over the lives of millionsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 5Sanchez chose 'best moment in a sea of troubles' to call for snap election, analyst saysSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called an early election for November 29, aiming to increase his parliamentary support after lawmakers last week rejected proposals to address a housing crisis that has drawn nationwide protests. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Javier Carbonell, Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre, explains that Sanchez has chosen "the best moment in a sea of troubles" to call snap elections as he is likely to capitalise on the mobilisation of left-wing voters during the housing protests.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 5Spain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap electionCalling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.BBC World
PoliticsOct 5School book bans hit record high with nearly 12,000 removals, study findsSchool book bans have hit a record high at almost 12,000 removals, according to a new report from PEN America, a free-speech organization.  The group found 11,982 books banned in the 2025-26 school year, a big jump from the 6,870 the previous year. Among those almost 12,000 books were 7,370 unique titles taken out of classrooms,…The Hill
PoliticsOct 5Russian court sentences ‘Masyanya’ creator Oleg Kuvayev in absentia to four years over antiwar cartoon and ‘foreign agent’ violationsMeduza [en]
PoliticsOct 5Otti approves N1bn teachers’ fund, reinstates sacked teachers below 65Abia State Governor Alex Otti has approved a N1 billion appreciation fund for teachers and ordered the immediate reinstatement of disengaged teachers who are below the statutory retirement age of 65 years. The post Otti approves N1bn teachers’ fund, reinstates sacked teachers below 65 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 5Australia's migrant policy offers lessons for EU and USAustralia has used offshore processing centers to deter asylum seekers for more than two decades. As the EU and US pursue similar third-country arrangements, Australia's experience highlights the potential problems.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 5T.N. allocated ₹812 crore for Annan Seer schemeMarriages taking place on or after the date of issue of the government order would be covered under the schemeThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 5Court reserves judgment in suit seeking Mark, Aregbesola’s removalThe Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday reserved judgment in a suit filed by Mr Nafiu-Bala Gombe, seeking to stop the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from parading themselves as leaders of the party. The post Court reserves judgment in suit seeking Mark, Aregbesola’s removal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 5Vanity Fair’s ‘new establishment’ list names Vance as Trump ‘heir’ and Rubio as ‘spare’Vanity Fair on Monday released its “New Establishment 2026” list and included several Trump administration officials, referring to Vice President Vance as the “MAGA heir” but naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the “MAGA spare.” The magazine wrote Vance “had reason for optimism” following President Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025,…The Hill
PoliticsOct 5Alleged drug deal: Court invites NDLEA chairman in Abba Kyari’s trialThe Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to produce in court the list of the personnel who were on duty on Jan. 19, 2022 at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu State. The post Alleged drug deal: Court invites NDLEA chairman in Abba Kyari’s trial appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria