EAGLES EYE UPDATE: THURSDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 2026

Entertainment News in Nigeria

• Nollywood Actor Justin UG Officially Joins the U.S. Air Force

  • Story: Popular Nigerian actor and content creator Justin Ugonna, widely known as Justin UG, has announced his formal enlistment into the United States Air Force. Sharing photos in his military uniform today, the actor celebrated the career milestone, drawing waves of congratulations from colleagues and fans across Nollywood.

• Ayra Starr Billed to Perform at Coachella 2027

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    Story: Mavin Records superstar Ayra Starr has been officially announced on the lineup for the 2027 edition of the prestigious Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California, further cementing Afrobeats' global footprint on major international festival stages.

• Speed Darlington Publicly Apologizes to Burna Boy, Begs Him to Drop Charges

  • Story: Controversial Nigerian rapper Darlington Okoye (Speed Darlington) has issued a public apology to Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy, pleading with him to withdraw all ongoing legal and criminal charges stemming from their protracted feud.

• Funke Akindele Joins Femi Adebayo for Jagun Jagun Sequel

  • Story: Box-office queen Funke Akindele has been confirmed as a major cast addition alongside Femi Adebayo for the highly anticipated sequel to Netflix’s hit epic Jagun Jagun, sparking massive buzz among Nollywood fans.

Political, Security & Crime News in Nigeria

• House of Representatives Launches Probe into Pre-2027 Election Violence

  • Story: Following a wave of campaign disruptions, billboard defacements, and reported attacks on political supporters—including recent clashes in Lagos and Funtua—the House of Representatives resolved today to investigate escalating political violence nationwide ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lawmakers aim to identify perpetrators and enforce stricter deterrence measures.

• IGP Olatunji Disu Issues Stern Warning Against Fake News and Unverified Crime Reports

  • Story: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu cautioned journalists, bloggers, and crime reporters against publishing unverified security alerts capable of triggering public panic ahead of the 2027 polls. Force leadership also clarified that its ongoing online surveillance operations strictly target coordinated disinformation, not legitimate citizen criticism.

• VON Director-General Urges Media Fact-Checking Ahead of 2027 Polls

  • Story: The Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON) called on digital publishers and newsrooms to prioritize rigorous fact-checking protocols as political rhetoric intensifies across the federation.

Sports News

• BREAKING: Manchester United Sack Michael Carrick; Mauricio Pochettino Linked as Replacement

  • Story: Manchester United have officially dismissed head coach Michael Carrick following a disastrous start to the 2026/27 Premier League campaign that has left the club languishing in the relegation zone with just eight points from 10 matches. Reports indicate the club has already reached a verbal agreement with former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino to take over the hot seat.

• United States Withdraws from FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar Over Security Concerns

  • Story: In a major shock to youth international football, the United States has announced its withdrawal from the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, citing heightened regional security concerns in the Persian Gulf.

• Harry Kane Set to Become England’s Most-Capped Men’s Player

  • Story: England captain Harry Kane is poised to break the all-time appearance record for the Three Lions men's national team during this international window, surpassing legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton.

News Around Africa, Health & Medical

• Kenya Begins 42-Day Countdown to Ebola-Free Status After Discharging Last Patient

  • Story: Kenyan health authorities have officially discharged the final patient undergoing treatment for Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD), initiating the mandatory 42-day World Health Organization (WHO) countdown toward declaring the outbreak over. Nairobi has urged foreign governments to immediately lift travel and visa restrictions imposed during the outbreak.

• IGAD Concludes $7 Million Pandemic Preparedness Consultations in Uganda

  • Story: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) wrapped up national consultations in Entebbe, Uganda, under its PREPARE Project, operationalizing $7 million in Pandemic Fund allocations to boost cross-border surveillance and Ebola response readiness across seven East African member states.

• WHO Launches Global Movement with 240+ Organizations to Combat Health Misinformation

  • Story: World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus unveiled a new global coalition uniting over 240 scientific and public health institutions to rebuild public trust in evidence-based medicine and counter anti-science narratives.

World News (Middle East, Russia-Ukraine, US & Europe)

• Saudi Arabia & Yemen Crisis: Coalition Intercepts Two Houthi Drones Over Riyadh and Eastern Province

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    Story: The Saudi-led coalition announced late Thursday night that Royal Saudi Air Defense forces intercepted and destroyed two explosive-laden drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels—one over the capital Riyadh and another over the oil-rich Eastern Province. The attack follows yesterday's incident in which debris from intercepted ballistic missiles fell near the Mecca region.

• Iran Crisis & U.S. Diplomacy: Vice President JD Vance Weighs Direct Talks with Tehran

  • Story: Following recent post-midterm political shifts in Washington and ongoing hostilities in the Middle East, U.S. Vice President JD Vance is reportedly considering direct, face-to-face diplomatic talks with Iranian Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei in an effort to de-escalate regional conflict, even as Tehran formally abandoned its self-imposed 2,000-kilometer ballistic missile range limit.

• Gaza & Israel Update: Israeli Airstrike Hits Building at Nasser Hospital in Southern Gaza

  • Story: Gaza civil defense officials reported today that an Israeli airstrike struck a building inside the Nasser Hospital complex in southern Gaza. Meanwhile, political fallout continues across the region following recent electoral setbacks for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Republicans, which Hezbollah leadership hailed today as a strategic turning point.

• Russia-Ukraine War: Deadly Drone Strike Hits Kyiv Apartment Block; Russian Officer Killed in St. Petersburg Car Bomb

  • Story: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed today that a Russian drone struck a residential apartment block in the Ukrainian capital, killing one woman and injuring five others. Inside Russia, the Investigative Committee reported that a Russian military serviceman was killed today after his vehicle exploded in the Pushkinsky District of St. Petersburg.

• France Politics: Foreign Policy Analysts Brace for Potential Far-Right Shift Ahead of French Elections

  • Story: European policy experts warned today that upcoming elections in France—where Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) is currently favored—could drastically reshape France's military and diplomatic posture in the Middle East and Europe toward strict national sovereignty.