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Democrats have secured major victories in the gubernatorial elections in Nevada, Texas and Ohio, defeating Republican incumbents and delivering a significant setback to the party in states that have largely remained under Republican control.

Churches, mosques and influential religious leaders are increasingly becoming important destinations for Nigeria's leading politicians and presidential aspirants as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, raising fresh concerns about the growing intersection of religion and partisan politics.

The Democratic Party has regained control of the United States Senate after defeating Republican candidates in six states, including Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas and Iowa, in Tuesday's midterm elections.

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of allegedly mobilising protesters to disrupt the party's campaign rally in Sokoto and provoke a crisis that could provide grounds for imposing a curfew.

Keisha Lance Bottoms, former mayor of Atlanta, has made history as the first Black woman elected governor of a United States state, defeating Republican billionaire businessman, Rick Jackson, in Georgia's November 3 gubernatorial election.

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has protested a directive by the Central Bank of The Gambia ordering banks operating in the country to replace non-Gambian employees with qualified Gambian nationals by December 31, 2026, warning that 57 Nigerian professionals could lose their jobs.

Digital platforms are changing how Nigerians access the capital market, subscribe to public offers and trade listed securities, as the Nigerian Exchange expands its investment infrastructure beyond traditional brokerage channels.

The European Union (EU) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have raised concerns over the growing threat of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated fake election results, cloned voices, deepfakes and other forms of digital manipulation ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections.

South African authorities have detained 29 undocumented foreign nationals and arrested 327 other suspects during a fresh security crackdown in Tshwane District, as the government intensifies efforts to enforce immigration laws and tackle criminal activities across the country.

The United States has launched fresh airstrikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian military positions following an alleged attack on an American aircraft.