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1. ICPC recovers N5.3bn from LG accounts Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   The ICPC says it has recovered over N5.3bn from local government accounts in seven states and the FCT, and plans a new online transparency initiative. Read More: https://punchng.com/icpc-recovers-n5-3bn-from-lg-accounts/

2. So This Happened (EP 442): Nigeria’s 112 emergency number fails live test on national television Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   Nigeria’s 112 emergency number failed a live test on Channels Television after an APC spokesperson challenged the anchor to call it during a broadcast. Read More: https://punchng.com/so-this-happened-ep-442-nigerias-112-emergency-number-fails-live-test-on-national-television/

3. So This Happened (EP 442) : OOU student allegedly dies after hanging onto moving campus shuttle Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   A 200-level student of Olabisi Onabanjo University has reportedly died after falling from a moving campus shuttle following a dispute over a seat. Read More: https://punchng.com/so-this-happened-ep-442-oou-student-allegedly-dies-after-hanging-onto-moving-campus-shuttle/

4. Turkey inks $5.1B in climate loans at COP31: What to know Al-Monitor · 12 Nov 2026

   Ankara can count 10 loan deals worth $5.1 billion with four multilateral development banks so far at the UN climate summit, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said Thursday.

5. Iran threatens US bases in Europe if Washington resumes war: What to know Al-Monitor · 12 Nov 2026

   Iran is rebuilding its missile capabilities and recently said it lifted self-imposed limits on the range of its ballistic missiles.

6. OpenAI, Google, Anthropic hit with lawsuit seeking halt to frontier AI development Express Tribune · 12 Nov 2026

   A group of ​nonprofits sued OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX's (SPCX.O), AI division, Meta Platforms and Alphabet's Google on Thursday, seeking to block the ‌further development of the most advanced AI models over concerns, voiced by the companies' own leaders, that the technology could pose a threat to…

7. Board of Peace urges 'immediate' implementation of Trump’s Gaza plan after Israeli hospital strike Express Tribune · 12 Nov 2026

   The Board of Peace said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan must be implemented "immediately without further delay" after a deadly Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, while not criticising Israel. The board said the "tragic loss of…

8. Rana Sanaullah refutes 'conspiracy theories' linking relaxation meted out to Imran with 'discussion' on proposed 28th Amendment Express Tribune · 12 Nov 2026

   Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Thursday rejected “conspiracy theories” suggesting that the permission granted to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to meet his lawyers was linked to "discussion" on the proposed 28th Amendment. Lawyers representing…

9. Scaloni to stay on as Argentina coach until 2030 World Cup Vanguard · 12 Nov 2026

   Lionel Scaloni on Thursday agreed to stay on as coach of Argentina’s national football team until after the 2030 World Cup, ending the doubts that had been swirling since this year’s World Cup final defeat. Scaloni’s decision to renew his contract was announced by Argentine Football Association…

10. Advocates praise Qld government changes to service access ABC News (Australia) · 12 Nov 2026

    The state government has announced it will add seniors, carers and companion cards to the new Service Queensland app, sparking concerns about increased digitisation.