Nigeria, EU Finalise Modalities for €20m Defence Support Package
Nigeria and the European Union have moved to finalise arrangements for the delivery of a €20 million defence support package under the European Peace Facility. Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (rtd.) held talks on Friday, 13 November 2026, with a European External Action Service delegation led by Claire Gaudin, Head of the European Peace Facility,…
Microsoft Apologises for Global Outage Affecting Services in 74 Countries
Microsoft has apologised for a widespread outage that disrupted its services across 74 countries and territories, affecting millions of users worldwide. The disruption, which began on Thursday, 12 November 2026, impacted Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams and Copilot. Outage tracker Downdetector recorded reports from users in the Americas, Europe, Asia and parts of Africa….
Estonia Bars Russian and Belarusian Athletes from Competitions
Estonia has barred Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in sporting events held on its territory amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Estonian Ministry of Culture informed the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) of the decision in a letter on Friday, 13 November 2026. The ministry stated that competitions involving athletes from Russia…
APC Benefits from Atiku, Obi Ambitions — Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has said the All Progressives Congress stands to benefit from the separate presidential ambitions of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi in the 2027 election. Keyamo made the remarks on Friday, 13 November 2026, during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM. He…
Obi, Atiku Handing Victory to APC — Lamido
Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has said the failure of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi to unite is handing victory to the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Lamido made the remarks on Friday, 13 November 2026, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He said the division among…
Rhodes-Vivour Pledges Two Ambulances for Every Lagos Ward
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has proposed establishing emergency response centres in every ward, each equipped with two ambulances, as part of his healthcare plans ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Rhodes-Vivour said the centres would be linked to a data-driven system that would help emergency responders identify…
2027: Doherty Questions Hamzat’s ‘Promise’ Pitch to Lagos Voters
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Funso Doherty, has urged his All Progressives Congress counterpart, Obafemi Hamzat, to offer more than promises ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Doherty made the remark while contrasting his manifesto, titled Ọ̀nà Tuntun, meaning “The New Way”, with Hamzat’s manifesto, Ìlérí, which translates to “Promise”….
Wike Questions Obi’s Loyalty to Nigeria Over National Anthem Controversy
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has questioned the patriotism of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his participation in the recitation of Nigeria’s former national anthem at a party gathering in Lagos. Wike argued that Obi’s decision to remain seated during the current national anthem but stand when the…
UNN Party Tragedy: ‘I Lost Consciousness After Cleaning Vomit,’ Survivor Says
A survivor of the gathering at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, where four students died and six others were hospitalised, has recounted how he lost consciousness while cleaning up after another attendee vomited. The 24-year-old said it was his first time consuming alcohol and expressed regret over the experience, vowing never to drink…
Blessing CEO Admits Faking Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Funds
Social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has admitted that she falsely claimed to have breast cancer to secure financial donations from members of the public. She made the admission during an interview with social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, in a video shared on Thursday. Blessing CEO…
