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1. Lindsay Clancy judge says he's leaning toward retrial in March CBS News · 2 Nov 2026

   Prosecutors in Lindsay Clancy's case say they plan to have her stand trial a second time, with the judge leaning toward a possible March retrial.

2. Violence: Oyo AAC urges opposition to consider 2027 poll boycott Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The African Action Congress in Oyo State has urged opposition parties across Nigeria to consider boycotting the 2027 general elections if the Federal Government and security agencies fail to guarantee the safety of political actors and voters. Read More: https://punchng.com/violence-oyo-aac-urges-op…

3. Don urges FG to include private institutions in NELFUND Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The Vice-Chancellor of KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Prof. Olajumoke Morenikeji, on Monday, called on the Federal Government to extend the Nigerian Education Loan Fund scheme to students in private universities. Read More: https://punchng.com/don-urges-fg-to-include-private-institutions-i…

4. 2027: Shettima rallies Cross River voters for Tinubu Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   Vice-President Kashim Shettima has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying that although painful, they are beginning to yield positive results. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-shettima-rallies-cross-river-voters-for-tinubu/

5. Agbara Nla grosses N450m, tops box office five weekends Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   Nigerian faith-based film, Agbara Nla: The Return, has grossed over N450.3m at the box office, becoming the second-highest-grossing Nollywood title of 2026, according to its distributor, Nile Entertainment. Read More: https://punchng.com/agbara-nla-grosses-n450m-tops-box-office-five-weekends/

6. ‘Give Regina breathing space,’ Ned Nwoko tells bloggers Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   Senator Ned Nwoko has defended his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, urging her fans, friends, bloggers and social media commentators to give her space to recover amid their lingering marital crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/give-regina-breathing-space-ned-nwoko-tells-bloggers/

7. Brent crude falls nearly 8% below $105 as US-Iran diplomacy eases supply fears Anadolu · 2 Nov 2026

   International benchmark drops to $104.43 a barrel, while US crude declines 7.3% to $96.50 amid diplomatic efforts to end conflict

8. Liberia: A Bucket for the Senate, While Health Facilities Struggle AllAfrica · 2 Nov 2026

   [Liberian Investigator] The question is not whether senators deserve protection from disease, but whether a well-funded Legislature should be receiving basic hygiene supplies from a struggling public health institution when less-resourced facilities have more pressing needs.

9. Paul Anka, David Foster & Barbara Mandrell Are Among 2026 Kennedy Center Honorees: Complete List Billboard · 2 Nov 2026

   Paul Anka , David Foster , Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell are the 2026 Kennedy Center Honorees. Three of the five honorees were born outside of the U.S. Anka and Foster were both born in Canada; Garcia was born in Cuba. This year’s honorees range in age from Garcia, 70, to Anka, 85.…

10. Tunisia: Amerigo Vespucci At La Goulette Port - Tunisian-Italian Maritime Cooperation in Spotlight AllAfrica · 2 Nov 2026

    [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- On board the Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian Navy's famous three-masted ship, maritime history meets international cooperation. Docked at La Goulette port since October 31, this training ship - which is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year - is a tangible example…