Family members escape as overhead tank collapses on house (DailyTrust)
A man and members of his family narrowly escaped after an overhead tank collapsed on their house at Unguwar Sabon-Tasha in Abaji Area Council of the FCT.
The victim, Alhassan Aliyu, who is a former councillor that represented Agyana/Pandagi ward of the council, while narrating the incident, said it happened around 3am on Saturday.
He said he woke up to pump water after power was restored, adding that thereafter his wife woke him and asked him to go and put off the switch as the tank had been filled up. Read more
Nothing will stop us from removing all shanties posing security threat to Abuja — Wike (Leadership)
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has insisted that all shanties in Abuja will be removed so as to ensure security of lives and properties in the country’s capital city.
The Minister, who was addressing occupants of a shanty village in Wuye area of Abuja on Sunday evening, said he was more concerned with the security implications of having settlements with no identifiable occupants in the FCT and will not succumb to threats and blackmail from any quarter.
He, however, directed that the occupants of the Wuye shanty village should appoint five persons among themselves to meet with the FCT Ministry on Tuesday, to fashion out means of assisting them. Read more
LASG begins training of 3k youths in creative skills (Punch)
The Lagos State Government has kicked off the Lagos Creative Vaults with 50 participants as a pilot scheme.
The Lagos Creative Arts Vault is an initiative of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, to train about 3,000 youths to become future creatives for excellence which Lagos is known for.
At a Friday news conference to launch the initiative at the Lekki Creative Arts and Crafts Market, Idris hinted that the youth would be trained in different vocational skills in 18 months. Read more
I sacked 10 chiefs to save 6 villages from extinction — Ogun monarch (Vanguard)
The Olu of Orile -Ilawo in Odeda local government area of Ogun State, Oba Alexander MacGregor, has said that he sacked 10 title chiefs of Ilawo to save no fewer than six villages from going into extinction.
Oba MacGregor also dismissed the rumour making rounds that he is at loggerhead with the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, saying that it is the handiwork of mischief-makers.
Oba MacGregor was speaking against the backdrop of the recent indefinite suspension of 10 chiefs who were sacked for allegedly selling more than 1,600 acres of land, belonging to six villages, as well as disloyalty and insubordination. Read more
NiDCOM congratulates more Nigerians who won elections abroad (Channels)
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Nigerians who have won elections in foreign countries.
Four Nigerians, a United States-born Nigerian, Dr Oye Owolewa (District of Columbia), Chiaka Barry, (Ginninderra District, Australia), Segun Adeyina, (Georgia, USA) and Yemi Mobolade, (Colorado Springs, USA) won elections into various elective positions.
In a congratulatory message to them contained in a statement signed by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM Chairman/ CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, hailed their victory at the polls. Read more
Vivajets makes bold statement at Lagos Fashion Week (ThisDay)
Business Aviation firm, Vivajets has unveiled its tailored cabin crew outfit at the Lagos Fashion Week, further promoting African heritage to the global society.
The unveiled outfit was created by notable Ivorian fashion designer, Loza Maléombho, renowned for designing Beyonce’s outfit in ‘Black is King’ musical drama.
Speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of Vivajets and sponsor of LFW,Chukwuerika Achum, highlighted the brand’s affinity and shared values with high-class fashion, informing the brand’s partnership with the Ivorian fashion designer. Read more
From prison back to crime: How self-confessed kidnapper, Aleshe, gang members became terror in Ogun (Tribune)
To Abolaji Azeez Aleshe, popularly called BJ, kidnapping while fully armed is an easy way to make money. It is a thriving business as far as he is concerned. Though he started about three years ago until he got arrested, charged to court, and remanded in prison, regaining his freedom after he was granted bail early this year strengthened him, with the resolve to continue in his ‘business’.
But as he is known to say after his arrest, the “expiry date” for his crime clocked when he was re-arrested alongside his gang members by the CSP Daramola Ojo-led Anti-Kidnapping Squad of Ogun State Police Command after many cases of kidnappings in the Gateway state.
Other suspected gang members were identified as Oduyemi Abiola, 41; Henry Emmanuel Gaga, 34; Jimoh Abdulkareem, 39; Abbey Emmanuel, 34; Onokrese Jacob, 34; Joseph Udoma,42 and Rasheed Salami. Read more
NDLEA arrests 6 kingpins, recovers drugs worth billions (Nation)
After months of intelligence gathering and painstaking surveillance, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have smashed two major cross-border drug trafficking syndicates with cocaine and opioids worth billions recovered from them while six leaders of the cartels were arrested in different parts of the country.
Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters Abuja, Femi Babafemi, made this known in a statement on Sunday.
Babafemi said the syndicates, which comprise Nigerians based in Mubi, Adamawa Onitsha, Anambra and Lagos States as well as Cameroonians came under NDLEA radar after they were suspected of being major suppliers of drugs to terror groups operating in Nigeria and Cameroon. Read more
Taylor Swift triumphs at MTV Europe Awards (MusicNews)
Taylor Swift has won big at the MTV Europe Awards (EMAs), scooping Best Artist for the third time.
Swift led the nominations, getting a nod in seven categories and winning four, including Best Artist and Best Video for Fortnight, her duet with Post Malone.
Swift, whose Eras tour has been the biggest money spinner in music history, saw off competition from other top performers, including Charli XCX and Billie Eilish.
Rita Ora hosted the show at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena. Read more
Anthony Mackie takes on the Red Hulk in new ‘‘Captain America: Brave New World’’ trailer (THR)
Anthony Mackie, who plays Sam Wilson/Captain America, is taking on Harrison Ford‘s Red Hulk in the new trailer for “Captain America: Brave New World”.
The footage (below) was unveiled at the D23 Brazil fan event on Saturday, with Mackie and Danny Ramirez, who portrays Joaquin Torres/Falcon, presenting the trailer to the audience.
The film, directed by Julius Onah, sees Ford as U.S. President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who wants to bring Captain America aboard in an official military position after being elected president. But before Wilson can make a decision, he works to uncover a nefarious global plot and takes on Ross when he transforms into the Red Hulk. Read more
Paul Stanley says KISS’ avatar show will be “Cirque Du Soleil meets ‘‘Star Wars’’ and a KISS concert” (NME)
Paul Stanley has said KISS’ upcoming avatar show will be like “Cirque Du Soleil meets Star Wars and a KISS concert”.
The future production will be overseen by Pophouse Entertainment, the company behind ABBA’s ‘Voyage’ show, in which the Swedish pop group were represented by holographic virtual avatars on stage.
Pophouse acquired KISS’ catalogue, brand name and IP in April, while the band first unveiled their ‘new era’ at the final show off their farewell tour last December in Madison Square Garden. After leaving the stage, the band members’ avatars were revealed, and they went on to perform ‘God Gave Rock And Roll To You’. Read more
Kid Rock issues surprising message to Donald Trump supporters following US election win (Independent)
Kid Rock has delivered a surprising statement in response to Donald Trump’s election win.
Trump declared a victory on Wednesday (6 November) after winning the required number of electoral college votes to secure the presidency, and beat Democrat candidate Kamala Harris to return to the White House.
Perhaps one of Trump’s most loyal supporters has been country singer Kid Rock, who’s appeared alongside him at several of his rallies. Read more
Mattel “deeply regrets” porn site misprint on “Wicked” dolls (BBC)
Toy manufacturer Mattel has said it “deeply regrets” a misprint on packaging for dolls inspired by the new “Wicked” movie which listed the address for an adult website.
The company recently released the singing dolls ahead of the long-awaited film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
But eagle-eyed fans posted images on social media showing the packaging had a pornography website on it, instead of the movie’s web address.
In a statement, Mattel apologised for the “unfortunate error” and advised parents that the misprinted website “is not appropriate for children”. Read more
Opponents of ousted Bangladesh ex-premier Sheikh Hasina foil attempts to hold rally in Dhaka (ABC)
Rival political groups of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday thwarted a plan by her Awami League party to hold a rally in Bangladesh’s capital, seen as a potential first effort to make a comeback on the streets since she fled the country in August amid a mass uprising.
The rally in Dhaka by Hasina’s party was to commemorate the death of a party activist on Nov. 10, 1987, which had sparked a mass protest against former military dictator H.M. Ershad. He was eventually ousted from office, ending his nine-year rule in 1990.
The day is commemorated as “democracy day.” In 1991, Bangladesh switched to a parliamentary democracy from a presidential form of government, and since then Hasina and her rival, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, became the most powerful political figures in the country. Read more
China reasserts South China Sea sovereignty amid Philippine boundary laws (AlJazeera)
China has reasserted its territories around a flashpoint reef in the South China Sea after the Philippines defined its sea boundaries in the contested waters.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed two laws on Friday to define the country’s maritime entitlements and set designated sea lanes and air routes to “reinforce sovereignty”.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday that it “firmly opposes this and it will continue to take all necessary measures in accordance with the law to resolutely defend the country’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests”. Read more
Edo Queens thrash Ethiopian club in CAF WCL opener (Punch)
Nigerian champions Edo Queens made a dream start to their 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League campaign on Sunday, beating fellow debutants CBE of Ethiopia 3-0 in a Group B fixture at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca, Morocco.
Goals from Emem Peace, Folashade Ijamilusi, and second-half substitute Goodness Osigwe did the job for Moses Aduku’s side.
It took the Nigeria Women Football League champions just five minutes to stamp their authority in the game, courtesy of Peace’s opening goal. Read more
Arsenal’s winless run goes on after 1-1 draw with Chelsea and Man United beats Leicester 3-0 (JapanToday)
Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge took another hit on Sunday after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
It’s now four games without a win in the league for Mikel Arteta’s team, which is nine points behind leader Liverpool.
While a point saw Arsenal climb up to fourth in the standings, its winless run has seen a gap open up at the top. Chelsea is third, ahead of Arsenal on goal difference. Read more
Barcelona coach Flick slams wrong VAR decision in loss (ESPN)
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick criticised the “wrong decision” to disallow Robert Lewandowski’s goal for offside as his team were beaten 1-0 at Real Sociedad on Sunday in LaLiga.
Lewandowski thought he had opened the scoring at Anoeta in the 14th minute, but semi-automated offside technology (SAOT), introduced in Spain at the start of the season, ruled the striker’s toe was marginally ahead of La Real defender Nayef Aguerd’s foot.
The hosts went on to win the game through Sheraldo Becker’s strike, ending Barça’s seven-game winning streak in all competitions as Flick’s team failed to find the net in a game for the first time this season. Read more
Sinner wins Finals opener after Fritz beats irate Medvedev (BBC)
World number one Jannik Sinner brushed past Alex de Minaur after Taylor Fritz defeated an irate Daniil Medvedev on the opening day of the ATP Finals.
Sinner, playing on home soil in Turin, Italy, won 6-3 6-4 to extend his perfect record against the Australian seventh seed.
Earlier, American Fritz recorded his 50th win of the year by beating Medvedev 6-4 6-3 as the group stage of the season-ending tournament got under way.
“I’m super happy with how I played today,” said Fritz, who reached his first Grand Slam final at September’s US Open. Read more
England beat West Indies by seven wickets to go 2-0 up in T20 series (DailyMail)
Jos Buttler bulldozed his way into the top six of Twenty20 international run scorers with a brutal 83 to help demolish West Indies by seven wickets.
Buttler’s 45-ball innings, helping his England side go 2-0 up with three to play in the Twenty20 series, propelled him beyond Australian David Warner and Mohammad Rizwan, of Pakistan, amongst the format’s most prolific batsmen.
And the big-hitting masterclass under the lights at the Kensington Ovall – including six sixes, one of which landed on the top of the Three Ws stand and bounced out of the ground – helped place four months of injury frustration behind him. Read more
Paul Waring holds finishes with flourish to clinch Abu Dhabi title (StraitsTimes)
Englishman Paul Waring birdied the last two holes on Nov 10 for a bogey-free six-under 66 to win the Abu Dhabi Championship by two shots.
The 39-year-old, a resident of Dubai, delivered the hammer blow to the chasing pack with a 41-feet birdie putt on the par-three 17th hole at Yas Links Golf Club. He then hit a brilliant three-wood second shot to set up a birdie on the last to clinch the US$9 million (S$12 million) tournament.
At 24-under total, Waring was two shots ahead of English compatriot Tyrrell Hatton (64). World No. 3 Rory McIlroy (64) finished in a three-way tie for third place at 21-under alongside Matt Wallace (63) and Thorbjoern Olesen (66). Read more
