Another fuel tanker explodes in Jigawa (DailyTrust)
A fuel laden tanker has gone up in flames in Jigawa State, North West Nigeria.
The incident which happened at Jigawa-Kano border, caused panic among bystanders.
Aliyu M. A., Public Relations Officer of the Federal Fire Service, Jigawa State Command, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Read more
Navy receives helicopters procured by defence ministry for operations (Punch)
The Nigerian Navy has taken delivery of three Agusta Westland 109 Trekker helicopters.
The helicopters, which were purchased by the Ministry of Defence, were handed over to the Navy on November 12, 2024.
A statement released on Wednesday by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, said the Ministry of Defence handed over the helicopters to the Navy at a brief ceremony in Lagos. Read more
Customs revenue collection hit N5.7t in 1 year (Channels)
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced a revenue collection of N5.7 trillion as of November 12, 2024.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this on Wednesday at the ongoing 2024 Comptroller-General of Customs Conference in Abuja.
According to him, the revenue exceeded its target for the year by 10 per cent. Read more
19 of 38 directors fail Permanent secretary qualifying exam — HoS (Vanguard)
Out of 38 directors shortlisted for the position of permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service, 19 have failed the qualifying examination.
Recall that in October the Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), initiated the process of selecting new permanent secretaries to fill vacancies in eight states.
A memo from the OHCSF, dated October 7, 2024, and signed by the Head of Civil Service, Didi Walson-Jack, confirmed that officials undergoing disciplinary procedures were ineligible to apply.
Adeleke hosts Military delegation, hails state burial for late Army Chief, Lagbaja (ThisDay)
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, received a high-powered military delegation in preparation for the burial of late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, describing the planned state burial for the deceased as right and fitting.
Receiving General Kamar Ishola Yusuf, who led other seven serving Generals to his office, Adeleke described the late Army Chief as a bright star of Osun and Nigeria that dimmed too early, noting that his service to the fatherland would never be forgotten.
The governor commended the decision of President Bola Tinubu to grant the late army chief a state burial and also applauded the declaration by the army delegation that all the four community projects started by the deceased would be completed. Read more
Gov Kefas approves ₦70k minimum wage for Taraba workers (Channels)
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas has approved ₦70,000 new minimum wage for workers in Taraba State.
The implementation is with effect from November 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the state Head of Service, Paul Maigida.
“I wish to inform you that His Excellency, the Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, has approved the implementation of ₦70,000 new minimum wage for workers in Taraba State with effect from November, 2024,” the statement read. Read more
NAHCON boss admits ‘dirty deals’ at reps investigative hearing (Leadership)
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Usman has admitted to the prevalence of dirty deals in the commission.
Usman whose appointment as NAHCON chairman was confirmed by the Senate on October 10, 2024, admitted this while responding to remark by the Chairman, House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating the activities of the commission and FCTA Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Hon. Sada Soli (APC, Katsina).
The House had in July set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the activities of NAHCON and the FCTA Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, their agents and sub-agents over the conduct of the 2024 Hajj exercise. Read more
Police confirm destruction of ARISE hospital project in A’Ibom (Vanguard)
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed the destruction of the ARISE Hospital project of Gov. Umo Eno`s administration at Akoiyak in Ibeno Local Government Area of the state by hoodlums.
The command`s Spokesman, SP Timfon John confirmed the incident in an interview with Newsmen in Ibeno on Wednesday.
The primary healthcare centres were designed for the 31 Local Government Areas across the state. Read more
Megan Fox strips down to her birthday suit while announcing pregnancy with Machine Gun Kelly (SheFinds)
Megan Fox stunned fans with a big announcement and an equally striking photo to match!
On Tuesday, November 12th, the Jennifer’s Body actress took to Instagram to reveal that she’s expecting her first child with boyfriend Machine Gun Kelly and her fourth overall. Fox is already mom to Noah, 12, Bodhi, 10, and Journey, 8, whom she shares with ex Brian Austin Green.
In the photo, the Pretty Boys Are Poisonous author stripped down to her birthday suit while covered in black paint! Read more
Kemi Badenoch laughs at PMQs as she’s slammed over maternity pay is ‘excessive’ comment (Mirror)
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch laughed in the Commons after a Labour MP raised her widely criticised comments that maternity pay is ‘excessive’ at Prime Minister’s Questions
Kemi Badenoch has been called out on social media for laughing after an MP criticised her for saying maternity pay is “excessive”.
The new Tory leader came under fire at the Conservative Party conference in September that maternity pay had gone “too far”. She rowed back on her comments after widespread criticism, claiming “of course” she believes in maternity pay. But she maintained that maternity pay – as well as minimum wage – was “overburdening businesses”. Read more
U.S. confirms North Korean soldiers have begun combat operations against Ukraine (UPI)
North Korean soldiers deployed to the Kursk region of Russia have begun combat operations against Ukrainian forces, the U.S. State Department confirmed Tuesday.
“We are incredibly concerned by Russia’s decision to turn to the DPRK to supply soldiers to continue their brutal war against Ukraine,” State Department deputy spokesman Vedant Patel said during a press briefing.
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is the official name of North Korea. Read more
Thailand’s baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng has an official song released in 4 languages (ABC)
In case you can’t get enough of the little pygmy hippo Moo Deng from Thailand, there’s now an official song featuring the internet’s favorite baby animal — released in four languages for her global fans.
The upbeat 50-second song “Moodeng Moodeng,” available in Thai, English, Chinese and Japanese versions, features simple lyrics like “Moo Deng Moo Deng, boing boing boing/ Mommy mommy, play with me.” Its music video consists of short clips of the baby hippo bouncing, playing with her keeper or hanging out with her mom Jona.
The catchy number was produced and written by well-known Thai composer Mueanphet Ammara, and released by one of Thailand’s largest music companies, GMM Music. Read more
Special counsel Jack Smith and his team to resign before Trump takes office (NBC)
Special counsel Jack Smith and his team plan to resign before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, a source familiar with the matter said.
Smith’s office has been evaluating the best path for winding down its work on the two outstanding federal criminal cases against Trump, as the Justice Department’s longstanding position is that it cannot charge a sitting president with a crime.
The New York Times first reported Smith will step down. Read more
50 Cent and Busta Rhymes clown each other over past haircuts (HipHopDx)
50 Cent and Busta Rhymes have been clowning each other on Instagram over some dubious past decisions when it comes to haircuts.
50, of course, kicked things off by highlighting Busta’s seemingly painted on hair.
Alongside a clip of Busta that shows off a not so flattering side of the rapper’s hair, 50 wrote: “Nah why crazy shit be happening and [ninja emoji]’s don’t say nothing. I think @fatjoe, Khaled and Tyson need to intervene here. Lol WTF.” Read more
The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk’s “toxic” X (BBC)
British newspaper group the Guardian has announced it will no longer post on X, formerly Twitter, saying it has become a “a toxic media platform”.
In a message to readers, it said the US presidential election “underlined” its concerns that its owner, Elon Musk, had been able to use X to “shape political discourse.”
Mr Musk strongly backed Donald Trump and has now been given a role cutting government spending in his incoming administration. Read more
AFCON 2025Q: Benin Republic hit by another injury blow (CompleteSports)
Benin Republic will be without two more players for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Nigeria and Libya.
Midfielder Matteo Ahlinvi and left-back David Kiki are the latest players to be ruled of both matches.
Ahlinvi picked up an injury, while in action for his Swedish side Vasteras last weekend and will stay at the club for treatment. Read more
Morocco 2025: Umar absent, 22 others train for explosive Benin clash (DailyTrust)
Spain-based forward Sadiq Umar is the only player yet to arrive as the Super Eagles began preparation ahead of a high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic on Thursday.
The squad of 22 players gathered for their first session at the familiar Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny yesterday.
“We have 22 players here, with one more expected by early Wednesday,” Coach Augustine Eguavoen told thenff.com yesterday. Read more
Lewis Hamilton encouraged by Ferrari form ahead of move from Mercedes for 2025 F1 season (SkySports)
Lewis Hamilton says watching Ferrari and McLaren overhaul Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship has been “quite incredible” ahead of his move to the Italian team next season.
Red Bull appeared to be set to maintain their domination of the past two seasons when Max Verstappen won four of the first five races of 2024, with team-mate Sergio Perez sealing one-twos in three of them and a double podium in the other.
While Verstappen has driven brilliantly to move to the brink of claiming a fourth successive drivers’ title, with the Dutchman’s victory last time out in Brazil ending a 10-race winless streak for the team, Red Bull’s dominance has been emphatically ended. Read more
Jose Mourinho told to leave Turkish football by Galatasaray legend (Metro)
Galatasaray captain Fernando Muslera has slammed Jose Mourinho for his criticism of Turkish football and told him to leave if he doesn’t like it.
Mourinho took over as Fenerbahce manager in June and, predictably, it has not taken him long to ruffle feathers.
After a win over Tranbzonspor earlier this month, the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss hit out at the officials and suggested his side were fighting against a biased system. Read more
Emma Raducanu’s long-awaited injury return confirmed for this week (Independent)
Emma Raducanu has been backed to play a starring role for Great Britain on her return from injury at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
The former US Open champion celebrated her 22nd birthday in Malaga on Wednesday as she prepared for Britain’s opening match against Germany on Friday.
Raducanu has not played a match since spraining ligaments in her foot during the Korea Open in September but has recovered sufficiently to take her place in Anne Keothavong’s team. Read more
South Africa’s soccer president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud and theft charges (AfricaNews)
South African soccer chief Danny Jordaan, who helped bring the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament to Africa, has been arrested on fraud and theft charges.
Jordaan is accused of using about R1.3 million ($72,372) of South African Football Association (SAFA) funds to hire a PR firm and a private security company for his personal benefit.
Jordaan is president of the association and led the country’s World Cup bid committee which secured the rights to host one of the biggest sporting events in South Africa in 2010. Read more
