November 3, 2026

African Gaming Startup Rise of Fearless Raises $1m for Global Expansion

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African-owned mobile game developer Rise of Fearless has secured $1 million in funding from Epic Edges Capital, with reports published on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 outlining plans for technology upgrades, recruitment and international expansion. The investment is structured as a Simple Agreement for Future Equity, or SAFE, rather than an ordinary commercial loan. It comes

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Debt Servicing Absorbs 91% of Nigeria’s First-Quarter Federal Revenue

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Federal debt servicing was equivalent to more than 91 per cent of Nigeria’s recorded revenue in the first quarter of 2026, according to figures newly examined in reports published on Tuesday, 3 November. The government received approximately ₦5.08 trillion during January to March against a prorated revenue target of ₦9.22 trillion, while debt-service payments reached

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Eedris Abdulkareem Targets Tinubu in New Song Beg Your Papa

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Nigerian singer Eedris Abdulkareem has released a politically charged music video titled Beg Your Papa, addressing President Bola Tinubu through the president’s son, Seyi Tinubu, in a critique of hardship and governance. The video circulated on Monday, 2 November, while Nigerian entertainment reports published on Tuesday, 3 November developed the story and its reactions. The

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Which Way Set for African Premiere at AFRIFF in Lagos Tonight

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Which Way, a Lagos-based musical family drama directed by Jide Okeke, is scheduled to receive its African premiere at the 2026 Africa International Film Festival on Tuesday, 3 November. The screening is listed for 8 p.m. at Filmhouse Cinemas, Landmark, Victoria Island, giving local audiences an opportunity to see a film that has already received

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Super Falcons and Three Nigerians Make CAF Women’s Awards Shortlists

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Nigeria has secured places on several shortlists for the 2026 Confederation of African Football Women’s Awards, with the Super Falcons and three players recognized in nominations reported on Tuesday, 3 November. The country’s senior women’s national team is included in the National Team of the Year category, while goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma and young talents Oluwakemi

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Super Falcons Begin Receiving $100,000 Rewards for WAFCON Triumph

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons players have started receiving the naira equivalent of $100,000 each, according to reports published on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, following a government statement confirming the payment of promised rewards for their continental title. Coaches and officials are also entitled to a separate cash amount. The development concerns the fulfilment of a previous

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US Strikes Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz as Talks Continue

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The United States carried out limited strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, complicating a diplomatic effort to contain a war that has disrupted shipping and heightened concern over energy supplies. Iranian reports described explosions around Qeshm and Hengam islands and near Bandar Abbas.

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Ukraine Aid Centre Strike Toll Rises as Rescuers Search for Missing Persons

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The reported death toll from Russian strikes on an aid distribution centre and nearby shelter in southeastern Ukraine rose on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, as rescuers continued searching for people believed to be trapped or missing. The attack struck Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region on Monday, hitting a former school that residents used to collect

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Helicopters Collide Near Everest Base Camp, Killing Indian Tourist

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Two helicopters collided while attempting to land in Nepal’s Mount Everest region on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, killing a tourist from India and injuring other people. The aircraft were operating around Pheriche, a high-altitude settlement along the popular trek to Everest base camp. Nepalese aviation authorities have begun establishing the sequence of movements that brought

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State Police Bill Clears Constitutional Hurdle as 28 States Approve Amendment

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Nigeria’s proposed state police system has moved a step closer to establishment after the National Assembly confirmed that 28 State Houses of Assembly have approved the constitutional amendment seeking to create decentralised police services. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, November 3, confirming that the approvals

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