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Microsoft 365 Outage Disrupts Outlook, Teams and Copilot Worldwide as Recovery Efforts Continue

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Microsoft 365 Outage Disrupts Outlook, Teams and Copilot Worldwide as Recovery Efforts Continue

Microsoft experienced a major global outage on Thursday, November 12, disrupting Outlook, Teams, Copilot and other Microsoft 365 services. The disruption continued into Friday, affecting businesses, government agencies and users across several regions. The outage began during the afternoon in the United States and spread across international markets. At its peak, Downdetector recorded more than … Read more

Congress Calls Former Nvidia Chief Jensen Huang to Testify Over China Spy Allegations

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Congress Calls Former Nvidia Chief Jensen Huang to Testify Over China Spy Allegations

US lawmakers have summoned former Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify about national security concerns linked to allegations involving a suspected Chinese intelligence operative and the technology company’s business dealings. Senator Tim Scott, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, requested that Huang and Lutnick appear at a public hearing … Read more

INEC to Test BVAS and Electronic Results System in Nationwide Mock Poll on November 28

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INEC to Test BVAS and Electronic Results System in Nationwide Mock Poll on November 28

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled November 28, 2026, for a nationwide mock accreditation and voting exercise as part of its preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, announced the date on Thursday, November 12, during a dialogue at Chatham House in London. The event was organised in partnership … Read more

Trump Sends Witkoff and Kushner to Moscow as Ukraine Peace Negotiations Resume

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US envoys arrive in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Vladimir Putin

United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Thursday, November 12, for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Washington intensifies efforts to secure an end to the war in Ukraine. The visit follows two days of US-mediated negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Although … Read more

FG Clears Federal Workers’ Accrued Pension Rights Through December 2029, PenCom Announces

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FG Clears Federal Workers’ Accrued Pension Rights Through December 2029, PenCom Announces

The Federal Government has funded the accrued pension rights of enrolled federal employees who are yet to retire through December 2029, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced. PenCom Director-General, Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed the development on Wednesday, November 11, at the 2026 Pension Correspondents Association of Nigeria Conference in Abuja. She said the government had … Read more

ADC Accuses APC of Seeking Tinubu ‘Coronation’ After Court Ruling on Atiku

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ADC Accuses APC of Seeking Tinubu ‘Coronation’ After Court Ruling on Atiku

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of working to secure President Bola Tinubu’s return to office without a competitive election, following the Federal High Court judgment that invalidated the party’s leadership structure and raised questions about its 2027 presidential ticket. Kola Ologbondiyan, Director of Media and Publicity of … Read more

FG Commissions Three CNG Facilities in Kano, Targets 2,500 Vehicles Daily

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FG Commissions Three CNG Facilities in Kano, Targets 2,500 Vehicles Daily

The Federal Government has commissioned three Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure facilities in Kano State as part of efforts to expand access to alternative fuel and reduce transportation costs across northern Nigeria. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, inaugurated the facilities on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Rolling Energy Limited developed the projects … Read more

Nigeria Not Yet Ebola-Free as NCDC Monitors 28 Contacts of Confirmed Case

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Nigeria Not Yet Ebola-Free as NCDC Monitors 28 Contacts of Confirmed Case

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned Nigerians against assuming that the country is free of Ebola, despite recording no new infections since confirming an imported case of the disease in October. The agency said 28 people who had contact with the infected traveller were still under monitoring as of November … Read more

Atiku Supporters Protest in Abuja, Demand Certified Copy of Court Judgment

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Atiku Supporters Protest in Abuja, Demand Certified Copy of Court Judgment

Supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday staged a protest at the Federal High Court in Abuja over the judgment that invalidated his nomination as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The protesters demanded the immediate release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment delivered … Read more

Trump Says FBI Probing Nvidia CEO’s Affair With Alleged Chinese Spy

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Trump Says FBI Probing Nvidia CEO’s Affair With Alleged Chinese Spy

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking into allegations surrounding Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang’s relationship with a businesswoman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence. Trump disclosed the investigation during a White House press briefing on Monday, November 9, 2026, after speaking directly with Huang about … Read more