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Who will win the 2028 US Presidential Election?

Who Will Win the 2028 US Presidential Election?

The 2028 United States Presidential Election remains a subject of intense speculation, analysis, and forecasting, even though it is still several years away.

As of now, no official candidates have secured their party nominations, and the political landscape continues to evolve. However, political analysts, betting markets, and media outlets have begun to identify potential frontrunners based on current popularity, political momentum, and historical trends.

How would you feel if your parents left you out of their inheritance?

Exploring the Emotional Impact of Being Excluded from Parental Inheritance

Inheritance is more than just a transfer of assets, it’s often a reflection of familial relationships, values, and perceived fairness.

The question of how one would feel if their parents left them out of their inheritance is deeply personal and emotionally charged. It touches on themes of justice, love, recognition, and the fragile balance within family dynamics.

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Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over election unrest, government says

Cameroon Opposition Leader Faces Legal Action Amid Post-Election Turmoil

In the wake of Cameroon’s contentious presidential election held on 12 October 2025, the political landscape has been rocked by unrest and controversy.

The country’s Interior Minister, Paul Atanga Nji, announced that opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary will face legal proceedings for allegedly inciting violent demonstrations following the election results.

Drug Parties Are Illegal, NDLEA Warns Club Owners, Fun Seekers

NDLEA Declares Drug Parties Illegal: A Stern Warning to Club Owners and Fun Seekers

In a decisive move to curb the rising trend of drug-fueled social gatherings, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria has issued a strong warning to nightclub operators and partygoers across the country.

The agency emphasized that the organization, promotion, or attendance of so-called “drug parties” is a criminal offense under Nigerian law and will be met with the full force of legal action.

Vote-buying won’t decide Anambra election – Amupitan

NEC Chairman Amupitan Declares Zero Tolerance for Vote-Buying Ahead of Anambra Governorship Election

In a firm and forward-looking address, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), has declared that vote-buying will not be allowed to influence the outcome of the upcoming Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025.

Speaking during a high-level meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security held in Abuja, Amupitan emphasized the commission’s unwavering commitment to conducting a free, fair, and credible election that truly reflects the will of the people.

Cameroon: Where does Biya’s reelection leave Tchiroma?

Cameroon: Where Does Biya’s Reelection Leave Tchiroma?

President Paul Biya’s reelection in October 2025 has once again extended his already four-decade-long grip on power in Cameroon, leaving the political landscape in a familiar state of stasis.

At 92 years old, Biya secured another seven-year term with 53.66% of the vote, defeating his main challenger, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who garnered 35.19%.

French first lady Brigitte Macron plagued by ‘deep anxiety’ over false claims she’s a man, daughter reveals

Brigitte Macron Battles Deep Anxiety Amid Persistent Gender-Based Disinformation Campaign

French First Lady Brigitte Macron has been grappling with profound emotional distress due to a relentless wave of online harassment and conspiracy theories falsely claiming she is a man.

This deeply personal revelation came to light during a Paris court trial, where her daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified about the severe toll the disinformation has taken on her mother’s mental health and family life.

Climate change is not going to wipe out humanity - Bill Gates admits after years of climate advocacy

Bill Gates Reframes Climate Change Threat: A Strategic Pivot Toward Human Suffering

In a striking departure from his long-standing climate advocacy, Bill Gates has published a major essay asserting that climate change, while serious, will not lead to humanity’s extinction.

This statement, released on October 28, 2025, ahead of the COP30 global summit, marks a significant shift in Gates’s public stance and has sparked intense debate across scientific and philanthropic communities.

You will find them under trees gossiping and breaking egusi - NSUBEB Chairman laments how Nasarawa teachers turned schools into gossip centers

Nasarawa’s Education Crisis: NSUBEB Chairman Decries Teachers’ Neglect and Misconduct

In a striking and candid address, Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim, the Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), has voiced deep concern over the deteriorating state of primary education in the region.

His remarks, delivered during a public engagement, painted a troubling picture of widespread teacher absenteeism and misconduct that threatens the future of thousands of schoolchildren across Nasarawa State.

China now requires influencers to hold a degree in the topics they discuss

China’s New Influencer Law: Degrees Now Required for Sensitive Topics

In a sweeping move to combat misinformation and tighten control over online discourse, China has enacted a new law requiring social media influencers to hold formal qualifications in the subjects they discuss, particularly when those subjects are deemed sensitive.

This regulation, which came into effect on October 25, 2025, mandates that content creators who speak on topics such as medicine, law, education, and finance must possess a relevant degree, professional license, or certification.

Price of a bag of rice has crashed - Finance Minister, Wale Edun

Nigeria’s Rice Price Decline: Finance Minister Wale Edun’s Economic Outlook

In a recent statement, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced that the price of a 50kg bag of rice has dropped significantly, from ₦120,000 in 2024 to an average of ₦80,000 in 2025.

This development, he argued, reflects the positive impact of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, which he claims have steered the country away from fiscal collapse and toward a path of stability and growth.

Governor Abiodun gifts Super Falcons N50m ahead of Benin clash

Governor Abiodun Gifts Super Falcons ₦50 Million Ahead of Crucial Benin Clash

In a spirited show of support for Nigeria’s female national football team, the Super Falcons, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced a generous ₦50 million cash gift to the squad ahead of their decisive second-leg qualifier against the Amazons of Benin Republic.

The match, part of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying series, is set to take place at the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.

11 confirmed dead in light aircraft crash in Kenya

Tragedy in Kenya: Light Aircraft Crash Claims 11 Lives

On the morning of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, a devastating light aircraft crash occurred in Kenya, resulting in the confirmed deaths of all 11 individuals on board.

The aircraft, operated by Mombasa Air Safari, was en route from the coastal tourist hub of Diani to Kichwa Tembo, an airstrip located within the renowned Maasai Mara National Park. The crash took place around 5:30 a.m. local time (0230 GMT), under circumstances that are still being investigated.

UNILAG bans skittmaking and content creation on campus

UNILAG Prohibits Unauthorized Skitmaking and Content Creation on Campus

The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has officially banned the unauthorized use of its campus facilities, including hostels and academic spaces, for skitmaking, filmmaking, and other forms of content creation.

This directive was announced in a statement released on Thursday, October 28, 2025, and signed by Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, the Head of Communication at the university.

Artist Jackie Ferrara ends her life at 95 through medical aid despite being in good health

Jackie Ferrara's Final Choice: A Sculptor's Peaceful Exit at 95

Jackie Ferrara, the acclaimed American sculptor renowned for her geometric wooden constructions and public installations, made headlines on Wednesday, October 2025 when she chose to end her life at the age of 95 through medical aid in dying.

Her decision, though controversial, was deeply personal and reflective of her lifelong values of independence and autonomy.

Nigeria customs warn Nigerians against falling for fake WhatsApp auction scams

Nigeria Customs Warns Public Against Fake WhatsApp Auction Scams

In a recent public advisory issued on October 28, 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) alerted citizens to a growing wave of fraudulent activities involving fake e-auction schemes circulated via WhatsApp.

The warning came in response to reports of scammers impersonating customs officers and promoting bogus auction deals under the guise of official NCS operations.

Reps to probe NFF over alleged mismanagement of $25m FIFA, CAF grants

House of Representatives to Investigate NFF Over Alleged Mismanagement of $25 Million FIFA and CAF Grants

The Nigerian House of Representatives has launched a formal investigation into the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) following allegations of financial mismanagement involving over $25 million in development grants received from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) between 2015 and 2025.

This decision was reached during a plenary session held on Tuesday, where a motion of urgent public importance was co-sponsored by Adedayo Adesola, a lawmaker from Lagos, and Felix Nwaeke from Rivers State.

Edo government gives former Deputy Governor one week to return state assets

Edo Government Issues Ultimatum to Former Deputy Governor Over State Assets

In a decisive move aimed at reclaiming public property, the Edo State Government has issued a one-week ultimatum to former Deputy Governor Godwin Omobayo, demanding the immediate return of all state-owned assets still in his possession.

This directive was announced on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, through a formal statement released by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo.

Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka Has Been Permanently Banned From Entering The US

Wole Soyinka Confirms US Visa Revocation: A Nobel Laureate Barred from Entry

On October 28, 2025, Nigerian Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka publicly announced that the United States had revoked his visa, effectively banning him from entering the country.

The revelation came during a press briefing held at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, where Soyinka addressed the media with a tone of bewilderment and candor. He stated that the decision was communicated to him via an official letter from the US Consulate dated October 23, 2025, though no specific reason was provided for the revocation.

US citizens on the threat of being racially profiled by ICE: ‘I carry my passport card at all times’

Living in Fear: US Citizens Confront Racial Profiling by ICE

In the wake of intensified immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump's administration, many US citizens and permanent residents of color are grappling with a heightened sense of vulnerability.

The Guardian's October 2025 report, titled “US citizens on the threat of being racially profiled by ICE: ‘I carry my passport card at all times’”, reveals the deeply personal and pervasive impact of racial profiling by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on communities across the country.

A new fund will route millions to the literary arts

A New Era for Literary Arts: The Launch of the Literary Arts Fund

In a landmark move to revitalize and sustain the literary arts in the United States, a coalition of seven major philanthropic foundations has announced the creation of the Literary Arts Fund.

This initiative, unveiled on October 28, 2025, aims to distribute at least $50 million in grants over the next five years to nonprofit organizations that support writers, publishers, and literary programming.

Trump demanded trans issues be excluded from sex education. 11 states complied

“Trump Demanded Trans Issues Be Excluded from Sex Education. 11 States Complied”

In a sweeping move that has ignited legal and political backlash, the Trump administration recently mandated that all references to gender identity and the existence of transgender and non-binary individuals be removed from a federally funded sex education program known as the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP).

This $75 million initiative, originally designed to educate adolescents on healthy relationships, pregnancy prevention, and sexually transmitted infections, has become the latest battleground in the administration’s broader campaign against what it terms “gender ideology.”

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Hurricane Melissa to batter Jamaica as the island's strongest storm on record in almost 2 centuries

Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica Faces Its Most Powerful Storm in Nearly 200 Years

Hurricane Melissa is poised to make history as it barrels toward Jamaica, threatening to become the most powerful storm to strike the island since official records began 174 years ago.

As of early Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the storm had intensified into a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds reaching 175 mph (280 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Melissa was located approximately 150 miles southwest of Kingston, Jamaica, moving slowly north-northeast at just 2 mph.

N’East youths urge probe as Tinubu meets new service chiefs


Northeast Youths Demand Probe Amid Tinubu’s Strategic Military Reshuffle

In a significant development within Nigeria’s national security landscape, President Bola Tinubu convened a closed-door meeting with the newly appointed service chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

This engagement, held three days after their formal appointment, marked the President’s first official interaction with the new military leadership.

Why Okpebholo expanded Edo cabinet —Afegbua

Why Okpebholo Expanded Edo Cabinet - Afegbua’s Full Explanation

In a recent interview with Vanguard, Prince Kassim Afegbua, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Edo State, offered a comprehensive justification for Governor Monday Okpebholo’s decision to expand the state’s executive cabinet to an unprecedented size.

The newly inaugurated cabinet comprises 27 cleared commissioners, with one still pending, marking the largest executive council in the history of Edo State.

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