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The Factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has congratulated the newly sworn-in Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan. https://lnkd.in/dhWSKegw

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated renowned businessman and philanthropist, Kessington Adebutu, on his 90th birthday. https://lnkd.in/dVzuhBCb

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, till Monday, October 27, to enable him to open his defence in the terrorism charges filed against him. https://lnkd.in/dURkru_2

State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party have declared support for the expulsion of the party’s National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Gabam, and two other members of the National Working Committee over misconduct. https://lnkd.in/dHfQpDbz

A Magistrate’s Court in Kuje, Abuja, on Friday granted bail to publisher and activist Omoyele Sowore; Aloy Ejimakor, a member of the legal team representing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu; the IPOB leader’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu; and ten others, in the sum of ₦500,000, with two sureties in like sum. https://lnkd.in/dkKqRCNR

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has approved wide-ranging disciplinary measures against 31 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service for various offences. https://lnkd.in/dwYTjh7Q

Japan’s conservative new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed Friday to bring US ties to “new heights” with President Donald Trump, while taking a swipe at China and vowing a stricter stance on immigration in her first policy speech. https://lnkd.in/d-gM-Y5A

Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo, has said that the state has begun investigations into the ownership of the truck involved in a tragic accident that claimed many lives in the state. https://lnkd.in/ddAQgu6y

Ireland voted Friday to elect a new president, with left-wing independent Catherine Connolly expected to beat her female challenger in an election marred by criticism of the limited choice. https://lnkd.in/dEEESV5h

Rafa Benítez has signed as the new head coach of Greek giants Panathinaikos FC, marking his return to management after a break since leaving Celta Vigo in 2024. https://lnkd.in/dfggsemp