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 Kenyan building collapse near Nairobi kills six people The collapse of an unfinished eight-storey building in Kenya has killed six people. The structure fell on Friday morning in Syokimau on the outskirts of Nairobi. Construction workers were reportedly at the site when the building’s uppermost concrete slab gave way, bringing down part of the structure, according to a preliminary report from Nairobi City County’s emergency team. The report did not establish why the slab failed. The Kenya Red Cross initially reported that three people had been rescued and one person was reported missing. TV reports later said that five people had been pulled alive from the rubble and taken to hospital. The emergency report said the number of workers present when the building fell had not been confirmed, leaving open the possibility that others were trapped. Firefighters and specialist rescue teams were continuing to search for survivors.

 IGP DISU OPENS TRAINING FOR NEWLY PROMOTED AIGs AND CPs, CHARGES THEM ON LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on Thursday, 12th November 2026, declared open the Executive Training on Advanced Command, Strategic Leadership and Policing Governance for newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police at the National Institute of Police Studies (NIPS), Abuja. The programme is designed to strengthen strategic leadership, and command effectiveness. In his remarks, the IGP congratulated the officers on their promotions, stressing that higher rank carries greater responsibility and accountability. He charged them to anticipate security challenges, manage resources effectively and make sound decisions guided by professionalism, the rule of law and the public interest. The IGP identified integrity, personnel development and public trust as core leadership priorities. He demanded zero tolerance ...

 She Was There Before The Billions: How Lori Huang Stood By Jensen Huang From Day One Lori Huang, wife of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, reportedly played a far bigger role in the company's early journey than most people know. When Nvidia was on the verge of collapse in 1995 after its first chip, the NV1, failed, stories circulating online claim she pawned her wedding ring to keep the company alive. While that specific anecdote is unverified and has been flagged by fact-checkers as having no public record, her impact on Nvidia's foundation is well documented. The couple have been together since they were 17 and 19, meeting as electrical engineering lab partners at Oregon State University. They married in 1985, eight years before Nvidia was even founded in 1993. They stood by each other through the highs and lows of building one of the world's most valuable companies. Lori is also credited with creating Jensen's signature look - she helped choose his now-iconic leather jacket ...

 Meta Takes Down Russell Brand's Instagram And Facebook Accounts After His Conviction Disgraced British comedian and actor Russell Brand's Instagram and Facebook pages have been removed by Meta following his rape conviction. This comes after the 51-year-old former entertainer was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in jail for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault earlier this week. He was found guilty of the charges involving four women and relating to offences between 2004 and 2009. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the removal to TMZ, saying Brand's account was taken down because it violated the company's policies. According to reports, the decision was made under Meta's Account Integrity policy, which allows the company to restrict accounts belonging to convicted sex offenders as part of its rules against harmful conduct outside its platforms. Reacting to the development, Brand took a swipe at Meta while thanking billionaire Elon Musk, whose social media...

 Man Lives In Isolation For 55 Years Due To Fear Of Women In Rwanda A 72-year-old man in Rwanda has spent more than five decades living in complete isolation because of an extreme fear of women, a rare condition known as gynophobia. The man, identified as Callixte Nzamwita, has reportedly lived inside a fenced compound since he was 16 years old, avoiding all contact with women, including relatives and neighbours. According to a documentary by Afrimax TV that first brought his story to light, Nzamwita built a 15-foot wooden fence around his home to ensure no woman comes close to him. "The reason I locked myself inside here and have a fence on my house is because I want to make sure that women will not come closer to me," he said in the interview. For over 55 years, Nzamwita has carried out all daily activities within the confines of his hut - sleeping, cooking and even urinating inside. Neighbours say he rarely leaves his home and only accepts food and other items when they ar...

Man Collapses Outside H-medix In Gwarinpa; Reported Dead but Not Officially Certified   A disturbing video has emerged showing an unidentified man lying unconscious on the ground in front of H-medix on 3rd Avenue, Gwarinpa, Abuja.   In the footage, a small crowd keeps a cautious distance as the man remains motionless near the entrance. Some bystanders can be heard saying he may have died, but no official confirmation was available at the time of filming.   At the point the video was recorded by a staff of NTA, who the yet to be identified had not been officially certified deceased. He also remained motionless and appeared not to be receiving any assistance from anyone at the scene.   The identity of the man and the circumstances of his collapse were not immediately known. No authority had publicly confirmed the reported death as of the time of the footage. -  NTA

 INEC SETS NOVEMBER 28, FOR MOCK ELECTION  Ahead of the 2027 General Election, INEC will conduct a mock accreditation and voting exercise across all states of the federation on November 28th, 2026 to ensure that accreditation and electronic result transmission are right and voters can identify their polling units. INEC chairman, Prof. Amupitan stated this at Chatham House, London, during a high-level dialogue convened in partnership with the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) under the theme, "Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: Democratic Trajectory and Regional Stability Beyond the Ballot." On election financing, the Chairman confirmed that while INEC has received a substantial portion of its 2027 election budget, it awaits the release of the outstanding balance, part of which is earmarked for the recruitment and welfare of ad hoc personnel.

 KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE KANO POLICE HAND OVER RECOVERED 222 MOBILE PHONES AND OTHER STOLEN ITEMS TO RIGHTFUL OWNERS The Kano State Police Command on Thursday, 12th November, 2026, formally handed over the recovered 222 mobile phones and other stolen items to the four rightful owners of City Centre Plaza, Farm Centre GSM Market, Kano. The handover, which took place at the Command Headquarters, Bompai-Kano was witnessed by market leaders, shop owners, and other stakeholders. The items were recovered following the swift arrest of the suspect and the successful recovery operation by officers of Farm Centre Division. Receiving the items, the owners expressed profound gratitude and commended the good work of the Police in Kano. They particularly appreciated the officers of Farm Centre Division for their rapid response, professionalism, diligence, and commitment to duty, which led to the recovery of their goods in record time. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police...

 Youths Clash In Kaduna Over Colleague’s Death A clash broke out on Wednesday between youths from Kwaru and Unguwar Yero communities in Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State following the death of a colleague who was reportedly injured during an earlier disagreement. The incident, which reportedly left some people injured, was linked to a dispute between youths from the two communities about a week ago. Three persons sustained injuries during the earlier confrontation, one of whom later died. The death reportedly angered friends of the deceased, who allegedly sought to avenge his death on Wednesday, resulting in another confrontation between the two groups. A resident of Kwaru, identified as Sule, said the incident caused panic among residents, forcing some schoolchildren to flee their schools. According to him, the clash started around 9 a.m. after he heard unusual noise and came outside to see groups of youths throwing stones at one another. He explained that the con...

 Alleged £122,000 Investment Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Businessman in Lagos The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, has arraigned a businessman, Ashley Segun Oshin, before Justice Ismail O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, over an alleged One Hundred and Twenty-Two Thousand British Pounds Sterling, £122,000, investment fraud. Oshin was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, contrary to Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006. The charge reads: "That you, Ashley Segun Oshin, between 2009 and 2010, with intent to defraud, induced Miss Oluwafemi Fajana and Mr. Abiodun Adeogun to deliver to you the aggregate sum of £122,000 (One Hundred and Twenty-Two Thousand British Pounds Sterling) by falsely representing to them that the said sum would be invested in a debenture fund of Oschards Limited and would yield a 40 per cent annual return on investment, ...

OPM Pastor Chibuzor reveals why he banished a member as he shares fate of member's vulnerable daughter. With a heavy heart this morning 12 November 2026 | banished a man from our community for 10 years. Am not happy to send a man out of his community for 10 years, but am left with no choice. But that is not my mean worry. My mean worry is this. After investigation it was confirmed he is the one that Pregnanted his own biological daughte. My major worry is number one, abortion is a NO NO. She can't commit abertion. option 2: What is the faith of the child when he or she grows up ? YOUR GRANDFATHER IS ALSO YOUR FATHER. How does that sound ? How will the community look at that child, because everyone in community knows this story, because when I was banishing him the whole youths escorting out of the community. Am in a very tight corner. Meanwhile the feeding and schooling of his children has been taken over by me. I will be sending monthly money for his children upkeep as there f...

 Manchester United appoints Mauricio Pochettino as new manager after Michael Carrick sacking Premier League club, Manchester United has appointed  Mauricio Pochettino as the new head coach of the club following the sacking of Michael Carrick. The 54-year-old Argentine was confirmed as the new head coach at Old Trafford on Friday afternoon, having signed a deal until the summer of 2029. He is set to meet his new players and take training for the first time on Thursday and his first match in charge will be against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, November 22, A statement from the club read: ‘Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men’s head coach from 18 November. ‘The club has reached an agreement with the US Soccer Federation for Mauricio and his staff to be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the US men’s national team. ‘The Argentinian is renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building s...

 Blessing CEO Admits Faking Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Solicit Donations Social media personality Blessing CEO has sparked widespread outrage after admitting that she lied about having breast cancer to collect monetary donations from the public. The confession came during a recent interview with social media activist VeryDarkMan, where she admitted that her publicly declared health crisis was an emotional ploy designed to secure financial support. Fabricating a Health Crisis for Financial Gain According to Blessing CEO, a routine medical checkup originally revealed a lump in her breast. Although medical professionals confirmed that the lump was entirely non-cancerous, she chose to falsely present it as a malignant tumor to her online followers. To build sympathy, she publicly suggested that she was preparing to sell off her personal property, including her vehicle and home, to cover her medical costs. The calculated strategy prompted concerned fans to request her bank details so th...

 Ghana unveils $10 billion 'New Economy' plan in 2027 budget Ghana will invest $10 billion over four years from 2027 in a domestically funded "New Economy" programme to boost output, exports and jobs, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson said late on Thursday as he ‌presented the 2027 budget. The programme will target commercial agriculture, energy infrastructure, technology, textiles and garments, critical minerals value addition, amongst others, Forson told parliament, Reuters reported. The budget projects gross ​domestic product growth of 5.2% next year, up from 4.8% in ⁠2026, and a fiscal deficit on a cash basis of 3.6% of GDP, down ​from 4% this year. The government also plans to maintain inflation within a band ​of 8%, plus or minus 2 percentage points. It is the first budget since Ghana completed a $3 billion IMF support programme, under which the economy improved markedly.

  COURT ORDERS INEC TO REINSTATE LADI ADEBUTU AS OGUN PDP GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reinstate Honourable Oladipupo (Ladi) Adebutu as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the February 6, 2027 Ogun State governorship election. The judgment was delivered on Friday, November 13, 2026, by Justice Peter Lifu.  The court held that INEC lacked the authority to unilaterally remove a candidate validly sponsored by a political party without a court order. Justice Lifu also ruled that the commission breached Adebutu's right to fair hearing by excluding his name from the final list of governorship candidates.  The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2573/2026, was instituted by Adebutu and the PDP on October 22 following INEC's omission of his name from the final candidates' list published on October 10. While the PDP maintained that Adebutu's name was included in the membership ...

 NASARAWA TO DISTRIBUTE 1.8 MILLION MOSQUITO NETS TO COMBAT MALARIA The Nasarawa State Government says it will distribute 1.8 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets to households across the state to reduce malaria prevalence, particularly among children and pregnant women. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Gaza Gwamna, stated this at a media parley ahead of the exercise, organised in collaboration with the United States Government and the National Malaria Elimination Programme. He said the intervention had contributed to reducing malaria prevalence in the state from 21 per cent to 11.5 per cent, while assuring that hard-to-reach communities would be covered. The Director of Public Health, Dr Peter Attah, said personnel had been trained and coordinators appointed to ensure effective distribution. He added that Lafia would receive 250,000 nets, while Karu would get 300,000. A representative of the Global Health Supply Chain, Patience Ochibe, urged residents to return old nets for re...

 EFCC Arraigns Musician Felix Duke for Alleged N21.2m Fraud in Lagos  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, arraigned a  musician, Felix Duke Osagie, (a.k.a Felix Duke,)for an alleged N21.2m fraud before Justice Ismail O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja,Lagos. He is facing trial on a four-count charge bordering on stealing,  obtaining money by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime, and giving false information. One of the counts reads: “That you, FELIX DUKE OSAGIE,  sometime in 2020, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with a dishonest intent, stole and converted for your own use the sum of N21,250,000 (Twenty One Million, Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira), property of one Mr. Joseph Onuh Oguche, thereby committing an offence of stealing contrary to Section 280 and punishable under Section 287 of Criminal Laws of Lagos 2015."   Another co...

 A Texas woman was the last one standing after shooting her ex-boyfriend, who had just shot her current boyfriend.  Two men in Willis, Texas lost their lives on the evening of November 6th after an unbelievable series of events.   According to authorities, the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on the 500 block of Pleasure Lake Drive.  Deputies responded to the property after a 911 call regarding an assault involving firearms. Once on scene, they discovered two men who had both been shot. As they began investigating, the story began to emerge. One of the men was the ex-boyfriend of the homeowner's daughter. The ex-boyfriend had shown up to the home armed and, sadly, shot the female's current boyfriend. After seeing her boyfriend shot, the female returned fire, striking her ex-boyfriend.  Both men who were reportedly in their 20's were pronounced deceased on the scene.  The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says they will hand the case over to a grand ...

 FG ROLLS OUT POWER SECTOR INTERVENTIONS TO DRIVE $1 TRILLION ECONOMY The Federal Government says it is  intensifying investments in transmission infrastructure, strategic partnerships and innovative financing models, as part of measures to accelerate its ambition of building a one trillion dollar economy by 2030. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe emphasised that the target is to improve transmission capacity, enhanced grid reliability and increased power supply to strategic economic corridors  across the country.

 PRESS STATEMENT  ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL  APC CAMPAIGN COUNCIL CONDEMNS ATTACKS AT POLITICAL GATHERINGS, URGES SECURITY AGENCIES TO ARREST OFFENDERS We have observed the recent spate of violent attacks at political gatherings in parts of the country. The reported attacks in Edo, Cross River, and Gombe, and other violence targeted at party supporters and political leaders across party lines are condemnable.  Our campaign strongly condemns the disruption of today's scheduled town hall meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos. As we proceed with the electioneering campaign, political parties, politicians, and supporters must restrain themselves and avoid acts that could create needless crisis and public disorder.  We call on the security agencies to be more responsive and alert in preventing political violence of any type and ensure instigators and perpetrators are apprehended and punished in accordance with the law...