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1. Navy arrests 259 oil thieves, destroys 168 illegal refineries Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   The Nigerian Navy, between November 2025 and November 2026, arrested 259 suspects and destroyed 168 illegal refineries. Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-arrests-259-oil-thieves-destroys-168-illegal-refineries/

2. Ecobank Adire Lagos targets 35,000 visitors, 150 brands in December Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   Ecobank Nigeria is targeting more than 35,000 visitors and 150 African brands for the December edition of its Adire Lagos festival, as the bank seeks to expand market opportunities for small businesses and creative entrepreneurs. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecobank-adire-lagos-targets-35000-visit…

3. 2027: God on my side, says Makinde Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   The presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he is confident of winning the 2027 presidential election, saying he has God and Nigerians on his side. Makinde spoke on Sunday during a church service at the Church of Christ in…

4. Babalakin, Rhodes-Vivour celebrate Adaralegbe’s SAN elevation Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   Former Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma; former Supreme Court Justice, Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour (retd.); and senior lawyer, Dr Wale Babalakin (SAN), have celebrated Prof. Bayo Adaralegbe following his elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria and his 64th…

5. Ireland to help lead EU negotiations at COP31 RTÉ · 9 Nov 2026

   Ireland will help lead the European Union's negotiating effort at the COP31 climate summit, which opens in Turkey today amid pressure on governments to turn years of climate promises into practical action.

6. Nvidia launches investigation into CEO's alleged relationship with Chinese spy NPR · 9 Nov 2026

   The chipmaking giant says it is looking into reports by The New York Times that its CEO, Jensen Huang, was the target of a Chinese intelligence operation. (Image credit: Markus Schreiber)

7. Democrats plan probes of Musk, Miller, corporate America after midterm rout Rappler · 9 Nov 2026

   WASHINGTON, USA – Tech megabillionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House chief of staff, Stephen Miller , and some large companies will likely be targets of congressional probes when Democrats take control of Congress in January, senior lawmakers said on Sunday…

8. Japan FX intervention data underscores challenge of reversing weak yen Nikkei · 9 Nov 2026
9. Six in seven journalist murders go unpunished, UNESCO reports Islands Business · 9 Nov 2026

   GLOBL impunity for journalist killings has risen for the first time in more than a decade, while the growing use of drones is an emerging... The post Six in seven journalist murders go unpunished, UNESCO reports appeared first on Islands Business .

10. Bear Grylls addresses Russell Brand's baptism, calls victims 'heroes of the day' after verdict Fox News · 9 Nov 2026

    Bear Grylls is speaking out on Russell Brand's rape conviction two years after he baptized the comedian. On Friday, British adventurer and television presenter Bear Grylls, best known for survival shows such as "Man vs. Wild," took to X to say that it was "right that justice has now been served."…