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Nigeria

November 2, 2026

Family fixes December 11 for Nollywood actor Francis Duru’s burial

Mr Duru will be buried on December 11 after two services of songs scheduled for November 25 in Abuja and December 10 in Imo State.

Late Francis Duru
November 2, 2026

Kwara records 122 cases of domestic violence

The NHRC coordinator said the cases were not limited to physical assault but included emotional, sexual and economic abuse.

Domestic violence
November 2, 2026

Wike charges Gwagwalada residents to vote for only Tinubu, APC candidates

Mr Wike urged residents not to treat election day like any ordinary day but to go all out for Messrs Tinubu, Aduda and Chiya.

Wike 
November 2, 2026

Russia backs Ghana’s application to join BRICS as partner country

Russia has announced its support for Ghana’s application to join the BRICS economic bloc as a partner country.

Russia Ghana BRICS
November 2, 2026

Guinea inaugurates first gold refinery

Mr Sylla said the government’s current objective is to refine 30 per cent of its gold production.

Guinea’s gold refinery
November 2, 2026

Dutch prosecutors offer €2 million for capture of fugitive cocaine kingpin Bolle Jos

Mr Leijdekkers was sentenced in absentia to 24 years in prison by a Dutch court in 2025 for smuggling more than seven tonnes of cocaine.

Joseph Leijdekkers
November 2, 2026

Kano traders arrested for altering expiry dates on milk

Mr Garba-Muhammad said sustained collaboration between the council and market associations is essential to protecting consumers.

Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC)
November 2, 2026

Police assess security situation in Calabar ahead of Shettima’s visit

Mr Shettima is expected to attend the All Progressives Congress rally at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar.

Ajo Ordue
November 2, 2026

Afreximbank supports Nigerian firm’s project with $81.9 million loan for regional expansion

The expansion will also increase Veenock’s current workforce from 200 to 500, boosting job opportunities for an additional 300 people.

Afreximbank
November 2, 2026

Abure-led Labour Party faction to announce presidential alliance soon: Official

Mr Olorunfemi maintained that the Abure-led faction remained the party’s authentic leadership.

Labour Party