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November 13, 2026

NCPC to flag off 2026 pilgrimage on November 23, months after suspension over Israel war

Mr Adegbite said pilgrimage is not a jamboree, adding that the commission had changed the dynamics.

Nigerian pilgrims used to illustrate the story
November 13, 2026

Sokoto govt awards N5.5 billion contract to end 10-year blackout in four LGAs

The commissioner also said the state government awarded a contract worth N988.9 million to rehabilitate Government Technical College, Binji.

Ahmad Aliyu
November 13, 2026

Strike: Court orders police to reopen KASU gates

The management and governing council of KASU went to court seeking an interim injunction restraining unions from locking the university’s gates.

Kaduna State University (KASU)
November 13, 2026

Tinubu won 2023 polls with 34% of votes because of flawed constitution, says Makinde

Mr Makinde said he would push for an amendment requiring presidential candidates to secure more than half of the total votes cast to win.

President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde
November 13, 2026

2027 Election: Number of youth candidates dropped 20% despite Not Too Young to Run law, says Yiaga Africa

Yiaga’s executive director attributed the decline to the high costs of nomination forms and campaigning, as well as party structures.

voting
November 13, 2026

INEC fixes November 28 for nationwide mock accreditation ahead of 2027 elections

INEC has set November 28 as its nationwide mock accreditation exercise as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections.

A polling unit
November 13, 2026

Iran seeks stronger economic, political ties with Nigeria

Mr Pezeshkian ‌said this while receiving a letter of credence from Nigeria’s ambassador to Iran, Hamza Sallau, during an official diplomatic engagement in Tehran.

Iranian president
November 13, 2026

UN chief seeks increased investment in clean electricity

Mr Guterres made the call during a high-level dialogue on clean energy transition and electrification, titled ‘35 by 35: Powering the Future’, in Antalya, Türkiye.

Climate change logo
November 13, 2026

Rudolf Okonkwo: Diary of an African travelling across Europe

The Europeans who once crossed oceans to divide Africa among themselves have now found ways to bring much of their own continent together.

Lisbon Airport Credit :LoungeinDex
November 13, 2026

Meta deactivates Russell Brand’s Instagram, Facebook accounts after rape sentencing

Meta has deactivated British former comedian and actor Russell Brand’s Instagram and Facebook accounts following his conviction and sentencing for four sexual offences.

Russel Brand in court Credit: DW News