Saturday, November 14, 2026

Nigeria

November 3, 2026

Reddit challenges Australia’s social media ban for under-16s

Reddit described the ban as “poorly designed and ineffective” in its argument before Australia’s high court.

November 3, 2026

NAF trains 816 recruits in military tactics

The exercise aimed to test the recruits’ understanding of military tactics and their ability to assess terrain and understand battlefield conditions.

Nigerian Air Force
November 3, 2026

Commonwealth leaders call for stronger governance, shared responsibility at CHOGM 2026

Ms Ale-Molio’o further said the collective strength of Commonwealth member countries remained their greatest advantage.

November 3, 2026

Amnesty says abducted 37 Kaduna ECWA church members have spent 212 days in captivity

The human rights organisation said the victims had spent 212 days in captivity.

November 3, 2026

Kwara: Man found dead in river, body recovered

Mr Adekunle said the body was subsequently handed over to SUP Abdulganiu Garuba of the E-Division Police Station, Kulende, Ilorin, for further necessary action.

November 3, 2026

World Bank warns states’ budgets exceed available funding, risking stalled projects, payment arrears

World Bank’s October Nigeria Development Update said many state budgets set spending targets beyond what governments can realistically finance and implement.

World Bank
November 3, 2026

Presidential aide challenges sports journalists on grassroots talent discovery

Mr Odeniran urged SWAN members and journalists to continue adhering to the ethics of the profession.

Oyo SWAN logo
November 3, 2026

Rigging: DOJ to monitor U.S. midterm elections in all 50 states for first time

Approximately 1,000 election monitors and observers will be deployed across all 50 states.

United States Department of Justice
November 3, 2026

National Assembly meets constitutional threshold as 28 state assemblies approve state police bill

Mr Ogunlana clarified that Section 9 does not expressly prescribe a third reading for a constitution alteration bill.

National Assembly Complex
November 3, 2026

Senate steps down Barau’s agricultural revolution bill after row over details, scope

The development followed objections by some lawmakers over the bill’s scope and the circulation of copies to senators.

Senate