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One person has died and five others were injured in Asaba, Delta State, after violence broke out during a procession by supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), according to the Delta State Police Command. The incident happened on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at about 12:15pm along Nnebisi Road. It involved a procession by the Obidient/OK Movement in support of the NDC’s presidential candidate. What police say Delta Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe confirmed the casualties and said an investigation has begun. According to him, the command had intelligence of a likely breakdown of order before the event. Police invited…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) plans to sell part of its shares to the public through an initial public offering (IPO), with Nigerian investors given first priority. The announcement follows the record-breaking public share sale by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. What NNPC said about the IPO NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer Bashir Bayo Ojulari disclosed the plan in an interview with Reuters on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The company is considering offering between 5% and 10% of its shares, with the Nigerian capital market expected to get priority. Ojulari said the initial offer would focus mainly on Nigerian investors,…

In a highly anticipated national address on Wednesday night, U.S. President Donald Trump announced what he described as a major turning point in U.S. foreign policy and military operations in the Middle East. Speaking after 32 days of what he called “Operation Epic Fury,” Trump told Americans that Iran has been significantly weakened and no longer poses a major threat to the United States. His remarks, however, have already begun to stir global reactions, raising questions about the true state of the conflict and what comes next. What Is Operation Epic Fury”? Although not officially detailed in full, “Operation Epic…

Nigeria’s political space heated up on Wednesday after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) made a controversial decision that has sparked strong reactions from key political figures and parties. The electoral body officially declined to recognise David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola in their reported leadership positions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), triggering outrage across opposition circles. What Happened? INEC announced its decision through a statement issued by Mohammed Haruna, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee. According to the commission, the decision was influenced by conflicting legal communications regarding the leadership of the ADC.…