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  Netanyahu bloc leads Eisenkot but falls short of majority Opposition left with difficult path to oust Netanyahu Netanyahu raises prospect of renewed joint action on Iran Eisenkot warns security chiefs against political pressure JERUSALEM, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Benjamin Netanyahu looked set to remain Israel’s caretaker prime minister after unexpectedly strong backing among Jewish voters left his opponents little …

  Patrick Otim, programme area manager for emergency response at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, explained the virus in a video answering questions. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has explained that Ebola survivors may transmit the virus through sexual intercourse if it persists in their semen after recovery. In contrast, survivors who have met the criteria for discharge from …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to provide an update on the display of the Preliminary Register of Voters ahead of the 2027 General Election. PRESS RELEASE In accordance with Section 19 of the Electoral Act, 2026, the Commission conducted the physical display of the Register at Registration Areas nationwide from 9th to 15th October, 2026, providing registered voters …

  According to sources, the manager claimed that the owner of the facility was under intense pressure to ensure the event did not hold. The management of Amadeo Event Centre in Enugu State has allegedly reneged on a fully paid contract to host a town hall meeting for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), less …

  The proposed legislation would empower the Nigerian government to enter into agreements with other countries for the transfer of convicted offenders to Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a bill to the Senate seeking to empower the Nigerian government to enter into agreements with other countries for the transfer of convicted Nigerian citizens to serve their sentences in Nigeria. …

A spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha region confirmed the fatalities to ABC News following the collision near Urda at about 8:30 a.m. local time. At least 64 people have been killed after two trains collided on Spain’s Madrid-Seville high-speed line, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise. A spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha region confirmed the fatalities to …

  Crackdowns often punish miners who are trying to survive, fuelling crime and conflict while leaving powerful players untouched. Thirty-seven boys and young men died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, last month. Accused of being ‘illegal miners’, they were arrested during raids by the Mining Marshals – a special …

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 wage award, demanding an immediate salary increase for workers and the implementation of outstanding agreements with health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions. The congress said temporary wage awards were inadequate to address the worsening economic hardship confronting Nigerian workers, insisting that the government should increase …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration, improved digital security infrastructure and effective policies to address emerging cyber threats driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, made the call at the second edition of the International Cybersecurity Conference (ICSC), held on Tuesday in Abuja. The theme of the conference was, “Cyber …

With results still trickling in, it currently appears that Israel’s veteran Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has done better than was widely predicted with his Likud emerging as the largest single party. His existing bloc with ultra-nationalist and ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties appear to be just short of a 61-seat majority in the 120-seat parliament. However, analysts caution that this is subject …