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1. Nigeria: Muric Demands Suspension of Law School Exams Over Hijab Ban, Threatens Protest AllAfrica · 2 Nov 2026

   [Daily Trust] The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the suspension of examinations at all Nigerian Law School campuses following alleged harassment, intimidation and exclusion of female Muslim students wearing hijab from examination halls.

2. NUJ demands prosecution of journalists’ attackers Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The Nigeria Union of Journalists has called on the Federal Government, security agencies and other relevant institutions to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of attacks, harassment and unlawful detention of journalists in the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuj-demands-prosecution-of-jo…

3. N70,000 allowance: You cannot negotiate for TUC, Osifo tells NLC Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The President of the Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo, has disagreed with his Nigerian Labour Congress counterpart, Joe Ajaero, over the authority of the NLC to negotiate salaries and allowances on… Read More: https://punchng.com/n70000-allowance-you-cannot-negotiate-for-tuc-osifo-tells-nlc/

4. Dino Melaye dares Tinubu to Quranic recitation contest Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to a Quranic citation competition following the President’s recent spiritual visit to Saudi Arabia for the lesser Hajj, known as Umrah. Read More: https://punchng.com/dino-melaye-dares-tinubu-to-quranic-recitation-contest/

5. NLC can negotiate alone, Ajaero replies TUC president Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has insisted that the union has the authority to negotiate alone on labour matters, countering the position of his Trade Union Congress… Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-can-negotiate-alone-ajaero-replies-tuc-president/

6. Africa: Google's Skilling Africa With Google to Expand Digital and Ai Readiness Across Africa AllAfrica · 2 Nov 2026

   [Capital FM] Google announced the launch of its new Skilling Africa with Google website designed to expand access to digital and AI skills across the continent and help address the growing demand for AI-ready talent. The offline-capable Skilling App will enable users from all over Africa to access…

7. Rashid Khan and Karan KC power Kathmandu Gurkhas to first win Kathmandu Post · 2 Nov 2026

   The Gurkhas chase down 181 with two balls to spare, handing Karnali Yaks their first defeat of the season.

8. [China's Voice] Preclinical Animal Study: Domestic Neurointerventional Robotic System PANVIS STAR® Completes Validation Antara · 2 Nov 2026

   Neurointerventional robots have long remained at the stage of "only being able to assist ...

9. Kenya: Ruto Returns to Kisii Next Week As He Courts Region That Traditionally Backed Raila AllAfrica · 2 Nov 2026

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto is set to return to Kisii next week for a three-day development tour, with several road projects lined up for launch and major announcements expected during his visit.

10. Why Do Pilots Say ‘Mayday’? The Story Behind the Distress Call The New York Times · 2 Nov 2026

    A pilot’s frantic call came moments before a deadly crash in Florida on Sunday. Here’s how the century-old signal became the international standard.