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UN Closes Somalia Political Mission After More Than 30 Years of Engagement

31Oct

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UN Closes Somalia Political Mission After More Than 30 Years of Engagement

SNOW TV NEWS DESKThe United Nations has officially ended its political mission in Somalia after more than three decades of political engagement and peacebuilding activities, marking a significant development in the country's relationship with the international organization.The UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) formally completed its operations on Saturday, following a two-year transition program that saw its responsibilities transferred to Somali government institutions and other United Nations agencies operating in the country.The closure concludes a process initiated in May 2024, when Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud requested that the UN terminate its political mission before the expiration of its mandate in October of that year.However...

2027 General Elections Will Hold as Scheduled, No Room for Postponement—Amupitan

31Oct

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2027 General Elections Will Hold as Scheduled, No Room for Postponement—Amupitan

SNOW TV NEWS DESKThe Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has reaffirmed that the 2027 general elections will take place as scheduled, declaring that the commission has no plans to alter the approved electoral timetable.Amupitan made this known in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during an interactive meeting with INEC officials representing the six South-South states. The meeting was organized to evaluate the commission’s level of preparedness and identify areas requiring attention ahead of the forthcoming elections.The INEC chairman maintained that the commission was determined to fulfill its constitutional and statutory responsibilities, stressing that the election schedule was already established by law and would not be...

US Court Rejects Bid to Obtain Evidence from Tinubu, DCI Group, in FOIA Lawsuit

31Oct

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US Court Rejects Bid to Obtain Evidence from Tinubu, DCI Group, in FOIA Lawsuit

SNOW TV NEWS DESKA United States federal court has rejected a request by Aaron Greenspan to obtain evidence from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and DCI Group in an ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).The US District Court for the District of Columbia delivered the ruling on October 30, 2026, dismissing Greenspan’s proposed request for discovery over allegations of cyberattacks against his website. The court held that the evidence he sought was not sufficiently connected to the central legal issues surrounding his FOIA case against the two American law enforcement agencies.The decision represents a setback for Greenspan’s attempt to expand the scope of the procee...

UPDATE: Sowore Recounts Alleged Brutal Attack in Ekiti, Accuses State Government of Sponsorship

30Oct

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UPDATE: Sowore Recounts Alleged Brutal Attack in Ekiti, Accuses State Government of Sponsorship

SNOW TV NEWS DESKOmoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has spoken out about an alleged violent attack on him by suspected thugs in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.Sowore, who narrated his experience during an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today on Friday, October 30, 2026, said he was assaulted while visiting a restaurant to meet with some of his supporters.Describing the incident, the activist alleged that about 20 attackers, armed with sticks and bottles, suddenly descended on him and issued death threats."They beat me like a criminal," Sowore recounted, adding that the attackers warned him against returning to Ekiti State.He further alleged that the incident was captured by the restaurant's CCTV cameras but claimed that...

Miva Open University Introduces 10 New Degree Programs, Opens Applications for January 2027 Cohort

30Oct

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Miva Open University Introduces 10 New Degree Programs, Opens Applications for January 2027 Cohort

SNOW TV NEWS DESKMiva Open University has announced the introduction of 10 new academic programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, expanding its academic offerings and creating more opportunities for students and working professionals.The new undergraduate programs include B.Ed. Educational Technology, B.Sc. Political Science, B.Sc. International Relations, B.Sc. Project Management, and B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management.At the postgraduate level, the university has introduced the Master of Communication and Media Practice (M.CMP), Master of Economic Policy Management (M.EPM), Doctor of Public Administration (DPA), Doctor of Public Health (DPH), and Doctor of Information Technology (DIT).According to the university, the expansion is d...

Pope Leo XIV Makes History by Voting in US Midterm Elections

30Oct

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Pope Leo XIV Makes History by Voting in US Midterm Elections

SNOW TV NEWS DESKPope Leo XIV, the first American-born leader of the Catholic Church, has made history by casting his vote in the United States midterm elections, marking what is believed to be the first known instance of a sitting pope participating in a political election.The Vatican confirmed on Friday that the pontiff, who was born in Chicago, submitted his ballot by mail, exercising his constitutional right as a US citizen. According to the Vatican, Pope Leo believes citizens have both the right and responsibility to participate in democratic processes.His participation comes amid heightened political tensions between the Vatican and US President Donald Trump. The two leaders have repeatedly disagreed over Washington’s immigration policies and the war involving Iran. T...

NERC Issues Final Directives to DisCos on Automated Metering Deployment Timeline

30Oct

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NERC Issues Final Directives to DisCos on Automated Metering Deployment Timeline

SNOW TV NEWS DESKIn a renewed effort to eliminate arbitrary billing systems and protect electricity consumers nationwide, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued final directives to all Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) regarding the deployment timelines for automated metering infrastructure. The updated regulatory framework mandates that all distribution networks fast-track the installation of smart meters for maximum transparency in national energy accounting.The initiative represents a major step forward in NERC’s comprehensive power sector reforms, aimed at improving liquidity, reducing structural revenue losses, and boosting customer confidence in billing systems.Enforcing Strict Compliance Across Distribution NetworksPrior to thi...

UPDATE: Ibeju District Residents Intensify Campaign Against Persistent Power Outages, Propose Trial Deal with EKEDC

30Oct

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UPDATE: Ibeju District Residents Intensify Campaign Against Persistent Power Outages, Propose Trial Deal with EKEDC

SNOW TV NEWS DESKResidents and community leaders across Ibeju District in Lagos State have launched a coordinated push for improved electricity supply from Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC, also referred to as Eko Power), citing long-standing outages, frequent feeder faults, poor communication, and what they describe as declining service delivery despite continued bill payments.In a widely circulated statement dated December 6, residents declared “Enough is Enough” and outlined clear demands: immediate improvement in power supply across the district; urgent repair and rehabilitation of fault-prone feeders, transformers, and critical infrastructure; a written action plan with timelines for resolving recurring challenges; greater transparency and accountability on feed...

30Oct

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INEC Rejects 28 Governorship, 36 Assembly Petitions Ahead of 2027 Elections

SNOW TV NEWS DESKThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected 28 governorship petitions and 36 State House of Assembly petitions following its review of complaints concerning the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections.In a statement issued on October 29, 2026, and signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, the commission disclosed that it received 69 petitions from 12 political parties across 26 states concerning governorship candidates.After reviewing the submissions, INEC approved 41 petitions and rejected 28 for lacking sufficient merit.For the State Houses of Assembly elections, the commission received 61 petitions from 11 political parties across 11 states. Of these, 25 wer...

2027 Elections: Edo Ready to Deliver Victory for Tinubu, Okpebholo Declares

30Oct

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2027 Elections: Edo Ready to Deliver Victory for Tinubu, Okpebholo Declares

Monday OkpebholoSNOW TV NEWS DESKEdo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has declared that the state is fully prepared to campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.The governor made the declaration on Thursday while speaking with journalists after inspecting the renovated Edo State Presidential Campaign Council secretariat in Benin City.According to a statement issued by his chief press secretary, Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, Okpebholo expressed satisfaction with the renovation work, describing the facility as ready for campaign activities.He expressed confidence that Edo voters would support Tinubu's bid for a second presidential term, alongside APC candidates cont...