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Tinubu’s cloned voice and Pate’s sanitiser duty

The Punch

PoliticsNov 1, 2026 · 1 min

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Tinubu’s cloned voice and Pate’s sanitiser duty

A column discusses the rise of AI-cloned voiceovers of President Tinubu for motivational content, raising concerns about deepfakes and deception in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-cloned-voice-and-pates-sanitiser-duty/

The Punch

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Iran war live: Araghchi says talks under way on 2-day plan to reopen Hormuz

Al Jazeera

PoliticsNov 1, 2026 · 1 min

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Iran war live: Araghchi says talks under way on 2-day plan to reopen Hormuz

Araghchi says Iran has reached a plan with Qatari mediators to open Hormuz in two days if the US meets its conditions.

Al Jazeera

Politics

Trump promises visa, police hunt Ghanaian teen’s killers

The Punch

PoliticsNov 1, 2026 · 1 min

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Trump promises visa, police hunt Ghanaian teen’s killers

US President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy shot dead on his way to school in New York. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-promises-visa-police-hunt-ghanaian-teens-killers/

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The Punch

PoliticsNov 1, 2026 · 1 min

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INEC rules out shifting 2027 polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission has ruled out any postponement of the 2027 general elections, insisting the electoral timetable is fixed. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-rules-out-shifting-2027-polls/

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INEC lists 35 candidates for Taraba senate seats

The Punch

PoliticsNov 1, 2026 · 1 min

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INEC lists 35 candidates for Taraba senate seats

The Independent National Electoral Commission has listed 35 candidates from various political parties to contest for the three senatorial seats in Taraba S Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-lists-35-candidates-for-taraba-senate-seats/

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APGA candidates fear protest votes over Soludo-Tinubu pact

The Punch

PoliticsNov 1, 2026 · 1 min

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APGA candidates fear protest votes over Soludo-Tinubu pact

APGA National Assembly candidates in Anambra fear protest votes for the NDC after Governor Soludo agreed to coordinate President Tinubu’s 2027 campaign. Read More…

The Punch

Politics

2027: S’West ADC leaders revolt against Atiku

The Punch

PoliticsNov 1, 2026 · 1 min

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2027: S’West ADC leaders revolt against Atiku

Leaders of the African Democratic Congress in the South-West have expressed dissatisfaction with Atiku Abubakar over alleged marginalisation ahead of the 2 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-swest-adc-leaders-revolt-against-atiku/

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APC group to fly 1,000 Nigerians home for poll

The Punch

PoliticsNov 1, 2026 · 1 min

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APC group to fly 1,000 Nigerians home for poll

An APC group plans to sponsor the return of 1,000 Nigerians from South Africa to enable them to vote in the forthcoming presidential election. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-group-to-fly-1000-nigerians-home-for-poll/

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2027: Yari banks on Tinubu’s performance for re-election

The Punch

PoliticsNov 1, 2026 · 1 min

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2027: Yari banks on Tinubu’s performance for re-election

APC campaign DG, Abdulaziz Yari, says the party will rely on President Bola Tinubu’s performance record to persuade Nigerians to re-elect him in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-yari-banks-on-tinubus-performance-for-re-election/

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Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign disinvites Haley Stevens from events to limit ‘distractions’

The Guardian

PoliticsOct 31, 2026 · 1 min

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Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign disinvites Haley Stevens from events to limit ‘distractions’

A public spat has cast Democratic tensions in the spotlight as the close US Senate race draws to a head Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s tightly fought US Senate race, has asked Democratic congresswoman Haley Stevens…

The Guardian

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90-year-old woman reunites with WWII soldier brother at his grave

Philippine Daily Inquirer

PoliticsOct 31, 2026 · 1 min

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90-year-old woman reunites with WWII soldier brother at his grave

MANILA, Philippines — After eight decades, 90-year-old Adelaida Samonte returned to the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on Saturday to visit her older brother’s grave for only the second time. The family had only learned last year…

Philippine Daily Inquirer

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Third weekend of protests in France as youth-led rallies sweep Europe

ABC News

PoliticsOct 31, 2026 · 1 min

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Third weekend of protests in France as youth-led rallies sweep Europe

Hundreds of thousands of protesters, inspired by frustrated high school students, take to the streets across France in demonstrations over living costs and education.

ABC News

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