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BOOK EXCERPT: Scorpio Rising — The latest thriller from SA’s master of crime fiction

From bestselling South African crime fiction author Deon Meyer comes a thriller that perilously entwines local and international threats.

Regina Re’s mother died from severe blood loss after multiple neck stabs

Preliminary investigations had established that Ms Macharia had disagreed with her...

Abdelrahman Younes wins three medals, breaks world record at weightlifting championships

Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister Gohar Nabil on Monday, November 2, 2026, congratulated weightlifter Abdelrahman Younes after he won three medals and broke a world record at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China. Younes claimed gold in the men’s 85kg total

Trump says Iran war played role in US midterms defeat

US President Donald Trump told Fox News late Tuesday that the Iran war played a role in the stunning midterm election defeat for his Republican Party. The post Trump says Iran war played role in US midterms defeat appeared first on Vanguard News .

Democrats gain ground in battle for Congress with North Carolina flip

WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Democrats flipped a Republican-held Senate seat in North Carolina and were showing surprising strength across several Republican-leaning House districts in Florida on Tuesday, boosting hopes they could wrest control of Congress from President Donald

Five students charged with child pornography offences deny charges, freed on bond

Nigerian-trained lawyer Akande elected ICJ judge

Nigerian-trained international lawyer, Professor Dapo Akande, has been elected a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), following a vote by the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council. The post Nigerian-trained lawyer Akande elected ICJ judge appeared fir

Postmortem reveals 86-year-old Dorita Macharia died from 20 stab wounds, two fatal

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: LIVE | South Africa votes in the 2026 local government election

South Africans are choosing the councillors who will run their municipalities for the next five years, and who will decide on water, electricity, roads, refuse collection and rates. Follow our live coverage from voting stations across the country as the count begins.

Somali police officer killed by aircraft propeller

A Somali police officer has died after being struck by a moving aircraft propeller shortly after disembarking at Dhusamareb Airport in central Somalia. Read More:

Blacklisted Chinese firm bags Sh3.2bn Kenya roads contract

Chinese contractor sanctioned over fraudulent practices in three Kenyan infrastructure projects...

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: IEC tightens security amid ballot disruptions, arrests and election intimidation

Ballot storage facilities have been targeted, election materials damaged and arrests made across several provinces, leaving thousands of police and the IEC racing to secure the voting process ahead of Wednesday’s polls.

ADC warns Sokoto governor over violence against opposition

The ADC warns Governor Ahmed Aliyu that it will hold him responsible for violence against opposition members as disputes over campaign access continue ahead of Atiku Abubakar’s planned Sokoto campaign launch. The post ADC warns Sokoto governor over violence against opposition app

The big divide: When a child's future is dictated by birthplace and family wealth

Kenya's fertility rate has dropped to 3.1 children per woman, down from 3.4, reflecting a gradual shift in reproductive patterns.

Nigerians can work in Germany without degrees — Envoy

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, Senator Ita Enang, has said Nigerians do not necessarily need university degrees to secure employment in Germany. Read More:

Cost of living that could prove costly for Ruto

The cost of living is handing President William Ruto a major challenge in his bid to get a second term at the Presidency.

Four Nigerian-Americans win US midterm elections

Four Nigerian-Americans have won elective positions in the November 3 midterm elections in the United States, while the outcome of another candidate, Segun Adeyina, remained pending in Georgia as votes were being counted. The post Four Nigerian-Americans win US midterm elections

Kenya's Phoebe Okowa elected ICJ Judge for nine-year term

Kenyas Prof Phoebe Okowa elected Judge of the International Court of Justice after securing majority votes in UN organs, to serve a nine-year term.

US Midterms: Democrats take control of Senate, lead in House seats

Republicans control the outgoing 119th Congress, with a 53-seat majority The post US Midterms: Democrats take control of Senate, lead in House seats appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Kitui MCA charged over theft of phones worth millions in Nairobi CBD

The MCA was also presented with two other separate charges relating to alleged thefts at courier and distribution premises in Nairobi.

Unsafe Hostels, Other Facilities: How UNIJOS fails students with disabilities

Students with disabilities at the University of Jos face barriers to independent living and learning due to inaccessible hostels and classrooms. The post Unsafe Hostels, Other Facilities: How UNIJOS fails students with disabilities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

2027: ‘Tomorrow is Here’ group rallies Nsukka voters for Mbah, Tinubu’s re-election

The mobilisation, which featured a victory walk across several communities in the district, attracted thousands of residents and supporters The post 2027: ‘Tomorrow is Here’ group rallies Nsukka voters for Mbah, Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

2027: ‘Tomorrow is Here’ group rallies Nsukka voters for Mbah, Tinubu’s re-elections

The mobilisation, which featured a victory walk across several communities in the district, attracted thousands of residents and supporters The post 2027: ‘Tomorrow is Here’ group rallies Nsukka voters for Mbah, Tinubu’s re-elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .