ICYMI: Ned Nwoko breaks silence, blames Regina’s outburst on drug abuse
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Senator Ned Nwoko has broken his silence following a viral video showing his wife, actress Regina Daniels, in distress, describing her recent actions as “drug-influenced” and “unprovoked carnage.”
In a lengthy post and a short video shared on his Instagram handle #princenednwoko on Sunday, Nwoko claimed the actress was battling drug and alcohol abuse, which he said was at the root of the crisis rocking their marriage.
“Regina was not always like this. Her current battle with drugs and alcohol abuse is the root of our problem.
“She must continue her rehabilitation programme, or I fear for her life and safety,” he wrote.
The senator alleged that Regina went on a violent rampage at their home in his absence, attacking staff and destroying property.
“She slapped and hit three staff in the past 48 hours and destroyed property, including cars and windows, for no just cause.
“Now she has moved to a place where she will have unrestricted access to drugs,” the senator alleged
Nwoko said he had offered his wife two rehabilitation options in Asokoro or Jordan, “where she will not have access to drugs.”
He further alleged that the scene at home was worsened by the interference of Regina’s associates, whom he described as “drug suppliers.”
FUDMA Gets New Vice Chancellor
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The Governing Council of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State has appointed Professor Mohammed Khalid Othman as the new substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution.
The announcement was announced by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Ali Abubakar Jatau, after the 36th Special Meeting of the Council held at the Grand Amber Hotel and Suites, Dutse, Jigawa State.
According to Jatau, Prof. Othman emerged after a rigorous and transparent selection process involving 17 shortlisted applicants, drawn from a pool of 28 candidates and three additional nominees identified by the Search Team.
The Council considered the top three performing candidates before eventually approving Prof. Othman’s appointment.
Born on July 22, 1962, in Bindawa Local Government Area of Katsina State, Prof. Othman is an Agricultural Engineer with a distinguished academic and administrative record.
He obtained his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, where he also served in various academic and leadership capacities.
He is a former Executive Director of the National Agricultural Extension Research and Liaison Services (NAERLS), ABU Zaria, and until his appointment, he served as an internal member of the FUDMA Governing Council, representing the Senate.
Prof. Othman, who is married with nine children, brings to the office decades of experience as a scholar, researcher, and administrator.
INEC unveils AI-powered virtual assistant ahead of Anambra gov election
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant to enhance staff training and operational readiness ahead of the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8.
The new digital tool, known as the INEC Training Virtual Assistant or “INECTrainingBot,” was unveiled on Friday.
Available on Telegram, the INECTrainingBot provides 24-hour access to election materials, interactive lessons, and on-demand learning modules.
It allows electoral officers to learn flexibly, from any location and at their own pace.
A statement by the commission via X read, “In preparation for the #AnambraDecides2025 election, the Independent National Electoral Commission is leveraging technology to enhance the capacity of its personnel and stakeholders.
“We are proud to introduce the INEC Training Virtual Assistant, ‘INECTrainingBot,’ now available on Telegram. This tool provides flexible, on-demand access to essential election training, ensuring our team can learn smarter and be fully equipped for their critical roles.
“Key Features: 24/7 Accessibility; User-friendly interface on Telegram; On-the-go learning.”
INEC had also announced that the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards for voters who participated in the recent Continuous Voter Registration in Anambra State will take place from October 22 to October 26.The commission also revealed that INEC will conduct a mock accreditation exercise on Saturday, October 25, in selected polling units across the three senatorial districts of the state.
The exercise, according to the commission, is intended to test the functionality of the upgraded Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and assess the real-time uploading of results to the INEC Result Viewing Portal.
Trump heads to Asia for Xi talks, eyes Kim
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US President Donald Trump headed for Asia on Saturday and high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, saying that he would also like to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on his trip.
Trump is set to meet Xi in South Korea on the last day of his regional swing in a bid to seal a deal to end the bruising trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.
He will also visit Malaysia and Japan on his first trip to Asia since he returned to the White House in January in a blaze of tariffs and international dealmaking.
Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he hoped for a “very good meeting” with Xi, adding that he expected China to make a deal to avoid further 100 per cent tariffs that are due to come into effect on November 1.
As he left Washington, Trump added to speculation that he could meet Kim for the first time since 2019 while on the Korean peninsula.
“I would. If you want to put out the word, I’m open to it,” Trump said aboard the presidential plane. “I had a great relationship with him.”
Asked if he was open to North Korea’s demand to be recognised as a nuclear state as a precondition for talks, Trump replied: “Well, I think they are sort of a nuclear power… They got a lot of nuclear weapons, I’ll say that.”
The two leaders last met in Hanoi during Trump’s first term. Kim has said he would also be open to meeting the US president if Washington drops its demand that Pyongyang give up its nuclear arsenal.
Seoul’s reunification minister has said there is a “considerable” chance that Trump and Kim will meet while the US leader is in South Korea, mainly for a regional summit.
Trump’s first stop will be Malaysia, where he arrives on Sunday, for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit — a meeting he skipped several times in his first term.
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