News Politics November 04, 2026 Abejide set to launch political support structure in Kano, targets 1.5m votes for Tinubu

Leke Joseph Abejide is set to launch a political support organisation in Kano State, with a target of mobilising 1.5 million votes among non-indigene residents for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

The organisation, known as Asiwaju Kano for Asiwaju Jagaban (AKA), will also inaugurate coordinators across the 44 local government areas of the state as part of efforts to establish a grassroots mobilisation network ahead of the general elections.

The grand launch and inauguration ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Hilton Palace Congress Hall, Kano, beginning at 10am.

A statement signed by the State Coordinator of AKA, Hon. Seyi Olorunsola, on Wednesday, said the inauguration would mark the beginning of a new organisational phase for the movement.

According to the organisers, the initiative is designed to provide an organised platform for supporters of President Tinubu and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in Kano State.

The group said its mobilisation target was 1.5 million votes among non-indigene residents of the state, describing the initiative as part of its broader strategy to strengthen political support for the President ahead of the 2027 elections.

Under the leadership of Abejide, AKA plans to establish a coordinated statewide structure with clearly defined responsibilities, administrative arrangements and regular reporting mechanisms across the 44 local government areas.

The inauguration ceremony will feature the presentation of appointment certificates to the coordinators, administration of an oath of commitment and formal introduction of the local government representatives.

The statement further stated that goodwill messages from invited dignitaries and political stakeholders are also expected at the event.

The organisers said the initiative would prioritise structured leadership, accountability and community engagement, while promoting peaceful participation in the democratic process.

The launch, which will be held under the theme, “One Vision. One Mission. One Asiwaju,” is expected to attract community representatives, APC officials and other political stakeholders from across the state.

News November 04, 2026 Tinubu graduated with first-class in accounting, he’s a genius — Minister

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s academic record at Chicago State University, insisting that the President graduated with a first-class degree in accounting from the American institution.

Alausa said he was familiar with the university, having lived in Chicago for almost 30 years, and had personally met several people who studied with Tinubu.

He stated this during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday while responding to questions about the President’s educational qualifications.

“I’m telling you hardcore facts. I lived in Chicago for almost 30 years. I’ve been to that university so many times,” he said.

Asked whether he had met Tinubu’s classmates, the minister replied, “Oh, many, many, many, in person. Many. So forget the nonsense of…”

When asked whether the President graduated with a first-class degree from the institution, Alausa answered, “In accounting, of course.”

He also described Tinubu as a genius, dismissing questions about the President’s intellectual capacity.

“Oh, he’s a genius. Let’s not talk about the capability of this President. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is literally a genius,” he said.

The minister further defended Tinubu’s performance in office, claiming that the President had transformed Nigeria from a moribund country into a growing economy.

“Look at how he’s transformed a moribund country three years ago to a country that is growing,” Alausa said.

However, when the interviewer challenged the description by pointing to the country’s out-of-school children and poverty levels, the minister insisted that the conversation should remain focused on the President’s achievements.

“Let me focus on what you’re saying. I don’t want you to derail this conversation. But this President has delivered this for Nigeria,” he added.

Tinubu’s academic qualifications have continued to attract public scrutiny, particularly following the controversy surrounding his Chicago State University records during the 2023 presidential election petition.

The debate resurfaced in August 2026 after the Independent National Electoral Commission began displaying the personal particulars and academic credentials submitted by presidential candidates for the 2027 general elections.

Tinubu’s Form EC9 listed a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Chicago State University, awarded with honours on June 22, 1979.

The form also listed his National Youth Service Corps discharge documents, indicating that he served in Oyo State from December 1982 to November 1983.

However, the spaces provided for his primary and secondary school qualifications were entered as “0000”, with only his university qualification indicated in the educational history published by the commission.

The development renewed questions about the President’s educational background, with political figures and commentators expressing different views on the omissions.

The university had earlier confirmed that Tinubu attended the institution and graduated in 1979, with accounting as his major.

In September 2023, the university released Tinubu’s academic records following a legal request by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who sought the documents as part of his challenge to the President’s election victory.

The university’s registrar, Caleb Westberg, also testified in a United States court that Tinubu attended and graduated from the institution.

However, the university’s records confirm accounting as Tinubu’s major but do not specify that he graduated with a first-class classification. The claim that he obtained a first-class degree was made by Alausa during Tuesday’s interview.

Crime News November 04, 2026 Kano police recover car stolen from church at teaching hospital

The Kano State Police Command has recovered a Hyundai car stolen from a church in the state after tracing it to the premises of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH).

The vehicle, a golden-coloured Hyundai with registration number LAGOS AA 444 BL, was reportedly stolen on October 25, 2026, while its owner, Uchenna Emmanuel, was attending a church service at St. Thomas Church, Airport Road, Kano.

The police said Emmanuel parked the vehicle within the church premises at about 11am but discovered it missing when he returned after the service.

The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this on Wednesday, saying operatives of the Command’s Special Intervention Squad (SIS) immediately launched an intelligence-led search following a report of the theft.

According to him, the stolen vehicle was traced to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital on October 26, where it was found parked within the premises.

“The stolen vehicle was later found parked within the premises of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital on October 26. Our operatives laid an ambush to arrest whoever brought it there, but nobody showed up to claim the vehicle,” Kiyawa said.

He said the vehicle was eventually recovered on October 28 and taken to the SIS office for investigation before being handed over to its owner.

Kiyawa added that Emmanuel commended the police for their prompt response and successful recovery of his vehicle.

The police spokesman said the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, had advised motorists to install security devices, including vehicle trackers, steering locks and pedal locks, to protect their vehicles against theft.

He also urged vehicle owners to ensure their cars were properly locked and secured, particularly when parked in public places such as churches, markets and hospitals.

“Efforts are also ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects, while investigation continues,” he said.

News November 04, 2026 Tinubu deserves credit for Nigeria’s recovery, Sanusi Says

Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of Kano, says President Bola Tinubu deserves credit for bringing Nigeria’s economy back from the brink, citing improvements in economic growth, inflation, foreign reserves, and export diversification.

Speaking on Tuesday at the Oxford Global Think Tank conference convened by Arunma Oteh, Sanusi said the country is beginning to lay the foundations for economic stability, although significant challenges remain.

“I’m not a fan of politicians, but we need to give credit to President Tinubu’s administration for bringing us back from the brink,” he said.

Sanusi, a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, said the economy grew by 4.48 percent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, describing the performance as progress compared with the average growth recorded during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

“GDP in Q2 2026 was at 4.48 percent. It’s not as high as it was under the Yar’Adua/Jonathan government, but during the Buhari years, the economy grew by 0.9 percent. Today it’s at 4.5 percent. That’s progress,” he said.

Sanusi also noted the decline in inflation from about 30 percent to 14.6 percent, adding that it was projected to fall to 12.5 percent by the end of the year.

‘CURRENT PACE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH MUST BE SUSTAINED’

He said Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, measured in dollar terms, had increased by 47 percent since 2023.

According to the emir, “If we continue at this rate, by the end of next year, GDP per capita will be back to where it was in 2005”.

Sanusi also cited the country’s foreign reserves, which he put at $55 billion, but cautioned that a significant portion of the inflows was driven by foreign portfolio investments (FPI), which are volatile.

He attributed the continued inflows partly to high oil prices amid the war in the Strait of Hormuz and the attractive returns available to investors in Nigeria.

“Our reserves are at $55 billion, and yes, a lot of it is driven by portfolio flows, which are volatile,” he said.

The economist said high oil prices and returns on Nigerian investments have encouraged foreign investors to maintain their exposure to the country.

On diversification, Sanusi said “20 percent of Nigeria’s exports were coming from the Dangote refinery”, describing the development as evidence of progress beyond the country’s traditional export sources.

“There are clearly foundations being laid for stability. It’s not the end, but the first step towards stability,” he said.

The emir, however, criticised the Tinubu administration’s communication of its economic policies, saying the government appeared to interpret criticism and suggestions as attacks.

“This government doesn’t express itself properly. It sees every suggestion and contribution it does not like as an attack, and it doesn’t have good spokespersons,” he said.

Despite his reservations about the government’s communication, Sanusi said the administration deserved recognition for the economic gains recorded so far.

News Politics November 04, 2026 ADC vows to continue Sokoto campaign despite office closure

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it will proceed with its scheduled campaign in Sokoto despite what it described as growing political obstruction of its activities in the state.

Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the ADC, in a statement issued on Tuesday, accused the Sokoto state government of deliberately attempting to intimidate the opposition and undermine the democratic rights of Nigerians.

Abdullahi said the state governor would be held responsible if any violence was directed at the opposition in Sokoto.

“The Sokoto State Government must understand that governing a state does not confer ownership. Public office is a temporary mandate from the people, not a licence to suppress political competition,” the statement reads.

“No governor has the power to decide which party can campaign, which candidate can speak, or which political choices the people of Sokoto are allowed to consider.

“We call on the Sokoto State Government to immediately end all efforts to frustrate our lawful political activities and guarantee a level playing field for all political parties.

“We also remind security agencies and other public institutions that their responsibility is to the Constitution and the Nigerian people, not to the political interests of the party in power.”

The ADC spokesperson warned that public officials who abuse their authority and obstruct lawful political activities must be prepared to face the legal consequences of their actions under the law, no matter how long it takes.

“Let there be no misunderstanding. The ADC will campaign in Sokoto State. We will not be intimidated, obstructed or pushed out of any part of Nigeria simply because those in power are afraid of political competition,” he said.

“Democratic participation is not a privilege to be granted by a governor. It is a right guaranteed by the Constitution.”

Abdullahi said the ruling party’s growing intolerance of opposition activities demonstrated its fear of facing the electorate in a free and fair contest.

“If the ruling party believes it has served the people well, it should have nothing to fear from an open contest,” he said.

“Intimidation cannot manufacture public support, and obstruction cannot take away the people’s right to choose their leaders. The people of Sokoto, like all Nigerians, deserve the opportunity to listen to competing ideas and make their own decisions.”

He called on party members, supporters and the people of Sokoto to remain peaceful and law-abiding, while insisting that ADC would continue to defend its right to campaign freely in every part of the country.

“The future of Sokoto belongs to the people of Sokoto, not to any governor or political party. No government has the right to veto democracy,” Abdullahi added.

The development follows the sealing of the party’s campaign office by the state government over an alleged ownership dispute.

Nasiru Dantsoho, the state commissioner for lands and housing, announced the sealing of the building on Monday, saying the action followed a recent clash involving supporters of different political parties.

World November 04, 2026 US Midterms: Democrats take control of Congress, dealing blow to Trump

Attendees applaud as Democratic gubernatorial candidate of Iowa Rob Sand speaks while celebrating his victory during a midterm election night party in Des Moines, Iowa on November 3, 2026. Americans voting in the midterm elections will decide who controls Congress for the final two years of Donald Trump's presidency, along with dozens of governorships and thousands of state offices. (Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski / AFP)

Democrats won full control of the US Congress in a sweeping midterm rout Tuesday with a landslide of upsets that delivered a crushing rebuke of President Donald Trump and his Republican Party.

The victory handed Democrats both the House of Representatives and Senate, giving them power to block Trump’s agenda and investigate alleged corruption for the last two years of his presidency.

The vote reflected deep anger over living costs, tariffs and Trump’s war against Iran, which has sent fuel prices soaring and compounded dissatisfaction with an already deeply unpopular president.

Trump struck a conciliatory note despite his history of questioning election results, telling The New York Times: “I am absolutely willing to accept those results” and promising to “work with the Democrats.”

But minutes later on social media the 80-year-old signaled how he intends to deal with Democratic attempts to pass laws, posting a picture of a red baseball cap emblazoned: “VETO.”

The Democrats’ decisive Senate breakthroughs came in Kansas and Iowa, the fifth and sixth Republican-held seats to fall in the extraordinary “blue wave” election night.

In Kansas, Methodist minister Adam Hamilton defeated Republican incumbent Roger Marshall, becoming the first Democrat elected to the Senate from the reliably conservative state since 1932.

Iowa had not elected a Democratic senator since 2008, again illustrating the scale of party’s inroads into Republican strongholds.

The upsets followed victories in Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina and Ohio, where voters rejected Republican candidates despite Trump’s intensive efforts to rally his supporters.

Texas was a political bombshell.

Democrat James Talarico ousted a Trump-backed Senate candidate, while Gina Hinojosa unseated Republican governor Greg Abbott, ending decades of Republican control of the state’s top office.

Democrats also protected key Senate seats of their own, including Jon Ossoff’s in Georgia and an open seat in New Hampshire.

Republicans had held a 53-47 Senate majority.

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The six-seat Democratic gain proved sufficient for networks to project a takeover despite some races remaining unresolved.

– Republican heartland –

Democrats also captured the House after flipping Republican-held districts in states stretching from Pennsylvania and New Jersey to Kentucky, Arizona and North Carolina.

Some victories came in territory Trump had carried comfortably in 2024, despite Republican attempts to shore up House seats by redrawing electoral boundaries.

One bellwether was Indiana, where Democrat J.D. Ford defeated Republican congresswoman Victoria Spartz in a district Trump won by 17 points. Analysts had identified an upset there as a warning of a much wider Democratic advance.

In Georgia, former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor in US history, while other Democratic gains extended to statehouses across the country.

Republicans had some bright spots in Florida, where Trump-backed Byron Donalds won the governorship, becoming the state’s first Black governor, and Ashley Moody kept a Senate seat.

George Washington University professor Todd Belt called the Democratic advance “a big wipeout and a strong repudiation of Donald Trump and his policies,” citing voters’ concerns about the economy, corruption and the Iran conflict.

– Trump on defensive –

Democrats will now be able to block Trump’s legislation, investigate his administration over corruption allegations, the Iran war and immigration enforcement, and use Senate control to thwart judicial appointments and senior nominations.

Robert Garcia, a Democrat expected to lead the powerful House Oversight Committee, warned Republicans on social media: “LAWYER UP.”

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries declared Trump’s MAGA movement “on the run from sea to shining sea.”

Jeffries is also positioned to become the first Black speaker of the House when the new Congress convenes in January, if elected by his colleagues.

For many voters, the central concern was Trump’s stewardship of the economy.

“Rent, groceries, utility bills, and property taxes keep climbing,” 24-year-old Los Angeles voter Taylor Cook told AFP.

Business News November 04, 2026 Neveah Limited Successfully Repays ₦23.33 Billion Series 1–5 Commercial Paper Issuances

Neveah Limited is pleased to announce the successful redemption of its Series 1 -5 Commercial Papers issued under its N30  billion Commercial Paper Programme, with a total value of ₦23.33 billion.

The redeemed issuances comprise: Series 1: ₦3,470,424,000, Series 2: ₦8,280,150,000, Series 3: ₦5,501,686,000, Series 4: ₦4,485,628,000, Series 5: ₦1,595,550,000.

The successful and timely redemption of these instruments demonstrates the Company's strong liquidity position, sound financial management practices, and steadfast commitment to honouring its obligations to investors and other stakeholders.

Commenting on the achievement, Ibidapo Lawal, Managing Director of  Neveah Limited, stated:

“The successful redemption of our obligations under the Commercial Paper Programme reflects the strength of our business fundamentals, disciplined financial stewardship, and robust cash flow generation capabilities. We are deeply appreciative of the confidence and support extended to us by our investors, and business partners throughout this period. 

This milestone not only reinforces our credibility in the Nigerian debt capital market but also shows our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and financial responsibility. As we continue to execute our long-term growth strategy, we remain focused on creating sustainable value for all stakeholders while contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic development.”

Commenting on the successful redemption, Dr. Gbadebo Adenrele, Managing Director, United Capital Investment Banking and Lead Arranger to the issuances, stated:

“The successful redemption of these Commercial Papers is a positive outcome for Neveah and a reflection of the importance of meeting commitments to investors. For companies looking to raise capital, a track record of honouring obligations helps build investor confidence and supports continued access to the debt capital market.

A market where investors have confidence in issuers is better positioned to channel capital to businesses that need it to grow. We congratulate Neveah  on the successful redemption of all five series under its Commercial Paper Programme.”

Since its establishment, Neveah Limited has built a strong reputation as a trusted participant in the commodities value chain, driven by operational excellence, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable business practices. 

The successful redemption of these issuances further strengthens the Company's track record in the capital markets and affirms its standing as a dependable issuer.

Looking ahead, Neveah remains committed to leveraging strategic opportunities to drive growth, expand its market presence, and deliver long-term value to shareholders, investors, customers, and other stakeholders.

About Neveah Limited

Neveah Limited is a Nigerian-owned commodities export and manufacturing company engaged in the sourcing, processing, manufacturing, and export of agricultural and metals. The company serves local and international markets, with a focus on operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation across its business segments