Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Eniola Ajao, has opened up about a deeply painful period in her life, revealing that she nearly poisoned herself as a result of false news shared about her online.
Speaking recently on Nollywood on Radio, a programme dedicated to Nigerian cinema, the actress disclosed that the online misinformation had severely impacted her mental health, pushing her to the brink of self-harm.
According to Ajao, that was the first time she had faced such a painful experience in her life. Read more
Court sentences ‘Professor’ to 6 months for impersonating daughter (Nation)
A Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has sentenced ‘Professor’ Jide Josiah Jisos to six months in prison for impersonation during the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The sentence was handed down by Chief Magistrate Hon Justice Folashade Oyekan on October 24, 2024.
Jisos was apprehended by officials from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) while monitoring the UTME at Brix Academy in Abuja. Read more
Dangote refinery sells petrol at N960/Litre to ships, N990 for trucks — Spokesman (Channels)
Dangote Refinery has disclosed the price of its petrol, saying that it sells at N990 per litre in trucks and N960 per litre into ships.
The disclosure follows the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) claim of importing the products at cheaper rates compared to that of Dangote.
The marketers had in an earlier interview claimed that they are buying at cheaper rates abroad while calling on Dangote Refinery to engage stakeholders. Read more
APC sweeps Cross River LG poll, wins all 18 LGAs (Vanguard)
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 18 chairmanship positions in the Cross River State local government elections held on Saturday, November 2.
Dr Ekong Boco, Chairman of the Cross River State Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) and the election’s returning officer, declared the results at the Commission’s headquarters in Calabar on Sunday.
The APC emerged victorious across all 18 local government areas, including Abi, Odukpani, Bakassi, Akpabuyo, Ogoja, Akamkpa, Bekwarra, Etung, Biase, Boki, Calabar Municipality, Obubra, Yakurr, Yala, Obanliku, Obudu, Ikom, and Calabar South. Read more
Tinubu to swear in new ministers Monday (Tribune)
President Bola Tinubu is set to swear in seven new ministers on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja.
This announcement was made by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, via his social media handle.
The swearing-in ceremony is part of the president’s efforts to fill key positions in his cabinet. Read more
Soldier, civilians killed in Nasarawa clash (DailyTrust)
A soldier and four other persons re lost their lives during a clash with a police constabulary in Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, on Sunday.
An eye witness, Joseph Jonathan, told Daily Trust that the deceased soldier was trying to separate two persons fighting when the policeman allegedly stabbed him to death.
According to the eyewitness, when relatives of late soldier came and saw his lifeless body, they trooped to a nearby police station and set it ablaze. Read more
UNILAG celebrates alumni Alausa, Oduwole as ministers (Independent)
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) proudly celebrates the recent ministerial appointments of two distinguished alumni to the Federal Executive Council by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
These appointments further cement our institution’s legacy of producing leaders who continue to shape Nigeria’s future across various sectors.
Dr. Tunji Alausa, a distinguished alumnus from our College of Medicine (Class of 1993), has been appointed as the Minister of Education, following his previous role as Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare. Read more
Reckless driver flees after killing 2 on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Punch)
The Ogun State Police Command is on the hunt for an unidentified driver who allegedly killed two persons, including a driver and a passenger, at the Ibafo section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Our correspondent learnt on Sunday that the incident took place at approximately 11:23 p.m. on Saturday, in front of the NIPCO Gas Filling Station.
The spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on Sunday, stating that it involved a Nissan Caravan commercial bus with the number plate DELTA AGB 840 ZT and an unidentified truck belonging to the Indomie company. Read more
Iranian woman strips clothes in protest after being assaulted for improperly wearing hijab (JerusalemPost)
Tehran’s security forces arrested an Iranian woman for stripping off her clothes in protest after she was allegedly assaulted for improperly wearing her hijab, in violation of Tehran’s strict modesty laws, according to international media reports and footage from Saturday.
The young woman was assaulted by security forces at Tehran’s Islamic Azad University, according to Iran International.
A university official later confirmed her arrest. Read more
At least 14 people die in lightning strike on refugee camp in Uganda (AfricaNews)
At least 14 people, including several children, were killed in a lightning strike in a refugee camp in northern Uganda, police said Sunday.
Officials say the victims were residents of the Palabek settlement camp, which primarily houses people displaced from South Sudan.
They had been attending a prayer service in a makeshift metallic structure when the lighting struck on Saturday night. Read more
Dawson’s Creek actor reveals cancer diagnosis (BBC)
American actor James Van Der Beek says he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
The 47-year-old, known for starring in the TV series Dawson’s Creek and the film Varsity Blues, told People magazine about his diagnosis and treatment.
“I have colorectal cancer. I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it,” he told the outlet. Read more
Hugh Jackman weighs in on Martha Stewart calling Ryan Reynolds “not so funny in real life” (FilmNews)
Hugh Jackman has jokingly responded to Martha Stewart claiming his good friend Ryan Reynolds is “not so funny in real life”.
The lifestyle guru hit headlines this weekend when she claimed that her neighbour Ryan was not as hilarious in real life as he appears to be in his films and during publicity tours.
“You want to know something? He’s not so funny in real life,” she insisted on Bilt Rewards’ November Rent Free game show. “No, he’s not so funny. He’s very serious.” Read more
Stephen Fry returns to New Zealand (RNZ)
Stephen Fry is a master storyteller in every medium – on stage, on the big screen, the small screen and in books.
The beloved British actor has lived a remarkable life of 67 years and counting. That life included jail time.
Yes, the man who became famous for starring in Black Adder alongside Rowan Atkinson and played his idol Oscar Wilde in the 1997 film Wilde served some time. Read more
Chris Martin falls in stage trap door while performing with Coldplay in Australia (People)
Coldplay’s Chris Martin had a near-miss while performing onstage in Australia.
On Sunday, Nov. 3, as the British rock band was finishing up its last of four shows at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, Martin, 47, was regaling the crowd with some anecdotes about their international Music of the Spheres World Tour when he fell through an open trap door.
In videos of the incident shared on social media, the frontman can be seen walking backwards down a raised runway, speaking to the crowd, when he toppled backwards through the open trap door. The crowd can be heard gasping as some nearby crew members scrambled to help Martin back up. Read more
Moldova pro-EU leader Sandu wins re-election despite Russian meddling allegations (France24)
Moldova’s pro-EU incumbent Maia Sandu on Sunday won a tense presidential runoff, beating her rival backed by a pro-Russian party in what she described as a “lesson in democracy”.
The election in the ex-Soviet republic that lies sandwiched between war-torn Ukraine and the European Union has been overshadowed by allegations of meddling by Moscow.
The key vote took place just two weeks after a referendum backed joining the EU by a razor-thin margin. Read more
Rivers lose to Ikorodu, El Kanemi stay unbeaten (Punch)
Two second-half goals from Ayomide Cole and Rivio Ayemwenre were all Ikorodu City FC needed to condemn Rivers United to their first defeat of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The matchday 10 encounter played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday saw Rivers concede two quick goals in the space of five minutes after a goalless first half.
Cole scored the opener just three minutes into the restart before Ayemwenre doubled the lead five minutes later. Read more
Serie A: Lookman scores twice as Atalanta thrash league leader Napoli 3-0 (Leadership)
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman scored a brace as Atalanta brought Serie A leaders Napoli down to earth with a thumping 3-0 victory on Sunday.
The Nigerian international scored two goals in the first half before his teammate Mateo Retegui added another late second half goal to give Atalanta maximum three points against Napoli.
Napoli were hoping to open up a seven-point lead over Inter Milan who play later in the day but Atalanta stunned the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium as they decisively ended the home side’s unbeaten run that stretched back to 18 August. Read more
Roy Keane tears into Man United after their 1-1 draw with Chelsea (DailyMail)
Roy Keane’s damning criticism of Manchester United reached boiling point as the club legend produced a sensational rant following Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea where he labelled the team as ‘boring’ and insisted the current crop of players have the wrong ‘DNA’.
United’s worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign continued as Moises Caicedo cancelled out Bruno Fernandes’ opener to rescue a point for the Blues at Old Trafford.
Shared spoils leaves United 13th in the league standings with just 12 points from 10 games and already 13 points behind leaders Liverpool in the wake of Erik ten Hag’s exit on Monday. Read more
Tottenham Hotspur defeats Aston Villa 4-1 in English Premier League (ABC)
Two second-half goals from Dominic Solanke and a sublime James Maddison free kick helped Tottenham Hotspur to come from behind and overwhelm Aston Villa 4-1, ending the visitors’ seven-match unbeaten run in the Premier League.
Unai Emery’s Villa led at half-time through Morgan Rogers, but Spurs were level soon after the break when Brennan Johnson tapped in at the far post.
Solanke’s two goals in four minutes, including a flowing team move finished off with a delightful dink over Emiliano Martinez, secured the win, before Maddison curled in a free kick in stoppage time. Read more
Nageeye and Chepkirui win New York City Marathon (BBC)
Abdi Nageeye surged past former champion Evans Chebet in the final stretch to win the men’s race at the New York City Marathon in two hours seven minutes 39 seconds.
Dutch runner Nageeye finished six seconds ahead of 2022 winner Chebet, with Albert Korir taking third place and last year’s winner and Olympic champion Tamirat Tola placing fourth.
“I was so focused. When I reached the finish, the emotion was not there. It felt like I was dreaming,” said Nageeye – a silver medallist at the 2020 Olympics.
Kenyan runner Sheila Chepkirui, 33, won the women’s event in 2:24.35, finishing 14 seconds ahead of 2023 winner Hellen Obiri. Read more
New Zealand beat India by 25 runs in Mumbai third Test to complete historic 3-0 series win (Sky)
New Zealand won the third Test against India to seal a historic 3-0 series victory.
They bowled out the hosts for 121 to claim a 25-run win in Mumbai on Sunday.
Chasing 147 to win, India succumbed to New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, the first time India have been whitewashed in a series at home since 2000 in a 2-0 defeat by South Africa. Read more