Many Immigration Band personnel die in road accident (DailyTrust)
Many members of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), band team have died in a fatal accident along the Kano/Zaria road on Sunday morning.
Unconfirmed reports said all the band members died in the unfortunate accident.
However, the cause of the accident and the actual number of personnel who died were yet to be confirmed at the time of filing this report. Read more
How Tani Olohun was lured to the spot he was nabbed – brother (Punch)
Adedayo Adegbola, the younger brother to embattled traditionalist Abdulazeez Adegbola, aka Tani Olohun, tells Tope Alabi how his brother was arrested in Ibadan, Oyo State, and taken to Ilorin, Kwara State, by police officers.
Adegbola’s story first hit social media in August when news surfaced that he had been arrested and taken to Ilorin for allegedly insulting the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, among other offences.
His arrest sparked mixed reactions among many. While some argued on how his human rights were violated, some Muslims celebrated his arrest. Read more
Secure release of our officials held hostage in Brass – INEC begs security agencies (Vanguard)
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has called on the security agencies to explore avenues to secure the release of its officials held hostage in Brass Local Government Area in Bayelsa State.
INEC made this call in a statement via its X handle on Sunday.
The statement reads, “The Unfolding Situation in Brass Local Government Area. Read more
Our officials held hostage in Bayelsa LGA — INEC (Channels)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, said some of its officials on election duty were held hostage in the Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
“The Commission is closely watching the situation in Brass LGA of Bayelsa State where our officials are held hostage,” the commission said in a statement on its verified X platform.
INEC condemned the action as “detrimental to credible elections” and called on security agencies including the police to swing to action and rescue the electoral officers.Read more
Environmental Violation: Lagos shut 5 more markets (NewTelegraph)
On the instructions of the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, men of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) in conjunction with Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC/KAI), on Sunday morning sealed 5 markets in the Mushin and Odi-Olowo Local Council areas of the state.
The early morning operation was announced by the Commissioner on his identified X handle Sunday morning.
Wahab listed the names of markets sealed. They include Awolowo Ultra Modern Market, Mushin Main Market, Daleko Market, and Odo Ashimowu Market, Mushin. Read more
Uzodimma’s re-election is well deserved, says Sanwo-Olu (Independent)
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his Imo State counterpart and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Governor Hope Uzodinma, on his victory at Saturday’s governorship election in the state, saying his re-election is well deserved.
In a congratulatory message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, on Sunday in London, Sanwo-Olu said Governor Uzodinma’s success in the election is a validation of people’s acceptance of his administration, having impacted positively in the lives of the citizens during his first term in office.
He said the people of Imo State deserve commendation for coming out en-masse to perform their civic responsibility and for defying all odds to vote for the Governor Uzodimma-led APC administration in the state. Read more
Kogi Guber: 80% voter turnout among people with disabilities — TAF Africa (Tribune)
The All-Rights Foundation (TAF Africa) has said that 80 percent of people with disabilities voted in Kogi State to exercise their franchise during the governorship elections.
They also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission and security operatives for the peaceful process.
Hajiya Zainab Suleiman, Trustee of TAF Africa, disclosed this while briefing journalists on their findings as it concerns the participation of the PWD during the governorship election. Read more
20-year-old emerges overall best student at Baze University (Nation)
Twenty-year-old, Morenikeji Adebanjo, from Ogun State has emerged the overall best student at the 10th Convention Ceremony of Baze University.
Speaking during the convocation ceremony of the school in Abuja on Saturday, Adebanjo attributed her success to collective efforts of her lecturers, families and the institution.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adebanjo, a graduate of Law, came overall best with the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.81 on a scale of 4.0, from the 388 undergraduate candidates. Read more
How a tragic loss led a successful businessman to the priesthood (CNA)
At age 66, Father Peter Adamski became a priest in the town of Stratford, Connecticut, at St. James Church. But his path to the priesthood was not your typical journey.
As a teenager, Adamski believed the Lord was calling him to be a priest. That quickly changed when one day on his college campus, at age 19, he laid eyes on Kathy, the woman who would become his wife of 40 years.
“I go up this set of stairs and I see this vision leaning against the wall,” Adamski told EWTN correspondent Colm Flynn in an interview for “EWTN News In Depth.” Read more
Fighting resumes in Mali between army and rebel groups in key northern area (France24)
Fighting resumed Sunday between the Malian army and Tuareg separatist and rebel groups in the country’s northern region, military officers and elected officials said.
Since seizing power in a coup in 2020, the African country’s military rulers have made a priority of re-establishing sovereignty over all regions and Kidal could become a key battleground.
One military officer told AFP that the Mali army has “resumed operations on the ground to secure the entire national territory.”
A local elected official, also speaking under the condition of anonymity, said that “fighting has resumed near Kidal” and locals could “hear sounds of rockets”. Read more
Ringo Starr reacts to “incredible” news that The Beatles are Number 1 (NME)
Ringo Starr has shared his reaction to The Beatles hitting Number One in the charts.
The band recently announced their single ‘‘Now And Then”, the last track to feature all four Beatles members. The song stems from a demo tape recorded by the late John Lennon. The Beatles used AI to complete the song, and waited nearly “a quarter of a century” to have the technology to finish ‘‘Now And Then’’.
‘‘Now And Then’’, which was released November 2, has topped the UK Charts 60 years after their first Number One. It is the band’s 18th Number One single, with the last being 1969’s ‘The Ballad Of John And Yoko’. Read more
Robbie Williams “torn apart” when ex Nicole Appleton “forced” to abort their baby (DailyRecord)
Robbie Williams’ long anticipated documentary aired on Netflix this week much to the delight of the British popstar’s fans. The four part series documents the ups and downs of the Rock DJ singer’s life in the spotlight over the years.
The programme shows the 49-year-old’s beginnings as a bright-eyed teen ready to top the charts with his Take That bandmates to his darkest days while struggling with depression and drug addiction. Robbie’s troubled moments in his love life are also included in the show with his romances being just as much as a rollercoaster as his career, the Mirror reports.
One unbearable low came in the early days of him building a life for himself as a solo singer when he fell in love with All Saints singer Nicole Appleton. The couple first met while filming Top of The Pops in 1997 and after a year of dating, the Angels singer proposed. Read more
Timothée Chalamet celebrates the end of SAG AFTRA with special SNL ‘‘Wonka’’ performance (FarOut)
In his monologue on Saturday Night Live, Timothée Chalamet celebrated the end of the actors’ strike by delivering a rendition of the iconic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory song ‘‘Pure Imagination’’, with a brand new spin.
During the show, Chalamet, in a light-hearted manner, mentioned his relief from the strike-related restrictions, humorously bringing attention to his perfume commercial directed by Martin Scorsese and taking the opportunity for some self-promotion.
“When you get that call that Martin Scorsese wants to direct you,” he said, “the first thing you think is, ‘Man, I really hope it’s a perfume commercial’” — Chalamet then proceeded to sing about the strike to the tune of ‘Pure Imagination’. Read more
“The Wizard of Oz” experience at Toda gives beloved tale a new digital spin (National)
The Theatre of Digital Art in Souk Madinat Jumeirah is inviting audiences to the land of Oz in a new and immersive way.
Considered one of America’s only home-grown fairy tales, the story of Dorothy and her journey to the Emerald City has returned to Dubai through the world of digital art.
Suitable for all ages, “The Wizard of Oz 360°” at Toda blends modern technology, animation and immersive storytelling. The show was created by the digital art studio The Illusionists who were also the team behind the digital production of “The Little Prince 360°”. Read more
Heavy fighting rages near main Gaza hospital as Netanyahu dismisses calls for a cease-fire (HuffPost)
Israeli strikes pounded Gaza City overnight and into Sunday as ground forces battled Hamas militants near the territory’s largest hospital, where health officials say thousands of medics, patients and displaced people are trapped with no electricity and dwindling supplies.
In a televised address on Saturday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected growing international calls for a cease-fire unless it includes the release of all the nearly 240 hostages captured by Hamas in the Oct. 7 rampage that triggered the war, saying Israel was bringing its “full force” to the battle.
Israel has vowed to end Hamas’ 16-year rule in Gaza and crush its military capabilities, while blaming the militants for the war’s heavy toll on the 2.3 million Palestinians trapped in the besieged territory. But it has come under mounting international pressure over the plight of civilians. Read more
Former Eagles’ captain, Enyeama, gets honorary doctorate degree from UNIUYO (Guardian)
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated Super Eagles former goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, for the honorary doctorate degree bestowed on him, yesterday, by the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Enyeama was honoured by the institution at its convocation ceremony yesterday. NFF Secretary General, Mohammad Sanusi, told The Guardian yesterday that Enyeama’s recognition by the University of Uyo shows that the ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper’s service to the nation has not been forgotten by Nigerians.
“The honorary degree given to Enyeama is a clear testimony that anything a sports personality is doing during his career is being watched by society. Enyeama will be delighted that his service to the country is well appreciated. Read more
New NLO club, Green Lock FC, unveiled in Abuja (Leadership)
A new football club, Green Lock FC, was officially unveiled to the public in Abuja on Friday with the owners promising to use it as a platform to enhance Nigeria’s football culture and develop the careers of young and talented footballers.
The club is owned by USA based Nigerian and former FC Malaga of Spain star, Olufunsho Peters.
The club will be competing in the Nationwide League One (NLO), Nigeria’s third tier football league, kicking off on November 24, 2023. Read more
Livingston 0-2 Rangers: Phillipe Clement extends unbeaten run to seven games on busy day for VAR (Sky)
James Tavernier missed a penalty and scored another as Rangers maintained their encouraging start under Philippe Clement with a comfortable 2-0 win away to struggling Livingston on Sunday.
Cyriel Dessers set The Gers on their way to victory in the first half with his sixth goal of the season before captain Tavernier sealed the points with a second-half spot-kick after he had sent his earlier attempt from 12 yards out wide of the post.
Clement has now overseen seven games unbeaten – six of which have brought victories – since replacing Michael Beale last month. Read more
Milan learn extent of Rafael Leao and Calabria’s injuries after draw against Lecce (FootballItalia)
Milan star Rafael Leao has suffered a first-degree lesion on his right femoral bicep, while Davide Calabria has a flexor problem, but lesions for the Italy international have been excluded following medical examinations on Sunday.
Both players were forced off the pitch in Milan’s 2-2 draw against Lecce on Saturday.
They underwent MRI scans on Sunday morning and medical tests highlighted a first-degree femoral bicep injury for Leao who had been subbed off after barely 10 minutes at the Stadio Via Del Mare. Read more
Billie Jean King Cup: Katie Boulter victory puts Great Britain ahead in play-off (BBC)
Katie Boulter gave Great Britain a 2-1 lead in their Billie Jean King Cup play-off against Sweden with a hard-fought win over Kajsa Rinaldo Persson.
The Swede, ranked 372nd in the world, handed Jodie Burrage a surprise defeat on her debut on Saturday.
However, British number one Boulter avoided the same fate on Sunday with a tricky 6-1 7-6 (7-5) victory. Read more
Max Homa takes 1st international title with Nedbank victory (ESPN)
Max Homa can finally say he is an international winner.
Homa shot a 6-under 66 on Sunday to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa for his first victory abroad.
He finished at 19 under for the tournament, four shots ahead of Nicolai Hojgaard to add to his six PGA Tour career titles.
Homa secured the win with a final round that included six birdies, an eagle and two bogeys. He pulled away after consecutive birdies on the 15th and 16th holes, where he drained a 38-footer on the par-3. Read more