Mum seeks help over missing 17-year-old daughter in Lagos (Punch)
A woman identified as Mrs Rukayat Akinbode is appealing to the public for help in locating her 17-year-old daughter, Hameedah, who is currently missing.
PUNCH Metro gathered that the teenager has been missing since she left her parents’ residence at Baale Bus Stop in the Bariga area of the state on October 20, 2024.
Although unconfirmed reports suggested that the missing girl might have left home for an Islamic programme, her distraught mother explained that Hameedah had told them she was going to visit a friend in Oshodi during an Islamic programme in the area. Read more
Ambulance driver dies in Lagos auto crash (DailyTrust)
A yet-to- be identified driver of an ambulance has died in an auto crash around Gbagada end of the Oshodi-Iyana Oworo expressway, Lagos.
The deceased was said to be on an emergency call and was racing towards a location when he ran under the truck.
Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), who confirmed the incident, said the Agency got information of the incident around 1.47am. Read more
NDLEA intercepts US, Europe-bound drugs in shoe soles, ₦16.6b Opioids at seaports (Channels)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have intercepted some hard drugs concealed in soles of shoes and hair attachments heading to the United States and some parts of Europe.
Announcing this in a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said the consignments were seized by the anti-narcotics agency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos.
“A total of 2,118 pills of tramadol concealed in soles of 13 pairs of shoes going to Cyprus were seized at the export shed of the Lagos airport on 12th October 2024 and additional 380 tablets recovered from the home of the sender, Okenwa Kelvin Uchenna during a follow up operation in Enugu on Thursday 24th October. A cash of N968,880 and a Toyota Avalon car marked UWN 389 AS, were also recovered from the suspect at the time of his arrest,” he said. Read more
Abuja building collapse claims 7 (Nation)
The Federal Capital Territory FCT Emergency Management Department( FEMD) on Sunday declared seven people died in the building that collapsed on Saturday at Sabon Lugbe along the Airport Road.
FEMD dismissed as untrue media reports that 40 persons were trapped in the rubble.
A statement by FEMD Head Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa said: “FEMD wishes to clarify that the said structure located at Gidash Estate was one of the buildings earmarked for removal by the Department of Development Control. Read more
Presidency to Nigerians: Tinubu is not ‘‘T-Pain’’, he feels your pain (Tribune)
The Presidency has condemned those who labelled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with different nicknames due to the current economic situations in the country, arguing that the President is not ‘T-pain’ and he feels the pain of Nigerians.
The Special Adviser for the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said this while featured on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics Sunday.
According to him, the use of T-Pain, as commonly called on social media, is not for Tinubu, stating that the President understands the challenges Nigerians are facing and is committed to improving their situation. Read more
NLC to IMF: You‘re behind Nigeria’s economic woes (Vanguard)
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has dismissed the International Monetary Fund, IMF, denial of any role in Nigeria government’s removal of petrol subsidy and the implementation of other anti-people economic policies, insisting that the body is behind the country’s economic woes.
According to the NLC, the IMF and its cousin in economic mischief – the World Bank remain the twin forces that have a longstanding pattern of recommending harsh and unworkable economic policies to developing nations.
In a statement yesterday, the President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, urged the World Bank and IMF to remove their knees from our necks so that we can breathe as a nation. Read more
Keyamo confirms recovery of fourth body from Rivers helicopter crash (Punch)
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed the recovery of another body from last Thursday’s helicopter crash in the Atlantic Ocean.
This announcement came barely seven hours after the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau debunked earlier reports claiming that two bodies had been found.
In a statement on his X account, Keyamo revealed that the NSIB notified him on Sunday of the recovery of one more lifeless body, identified as a victim of the Eastwind Aviation helicopter crash. Read more
NASU, SSANU begin indefinite strike Monday (Nation)
Administrative work would be disrupted in public universities tomorrow following the decision of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in the universities, comprising the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) to begin an indefinite strike over the non-payment of the four months withheld salary of their members.
The leadership of NASU and SSANU said the strike would commence on Sunday night October 27, 2024. Read more
Saweetie rejoins San Diego State dance team for special homecoming performance (HipHopDX)
Saweetie has relieved her college days, thanks to a special homecoming performance alongside the dance team at her alma mater, San Diego State University.
In a video posted to Instagram by 21Ninety on Sunday (October 27), the Icy Girl can be seen leading the SDSU Diamonds as they perform to her hit single 2019 single “My Type.”
The video was shared alongside a throwback clip of Saweetie during her days as both an SDSU student and a member of the Diamonds dance squad, which, according to its Instagram page, draws inspiration from HBCU majorette dance and culture. Read more
Anna Kendrick keeps forgetting she was in Twilight (EW)
It sounds impossible, but Anna Kendrick has a good reason for claiming that she’s repeatedly forgotten she starred in the Twilight franchise.
“A while ago, I had done a silly, funny tweet where I just said, ‘Holy shit. I just remembered I was in Twilight,” she explained on the Call Her Daddy podcast. “People were like, ‘Wait. You didn’t really forget that you were in Twilight.’ And the answer is truly yes and no. Because, obviously,obviously, I didn’t forget the experience of making the movies.” Read more
Angelina Jolie says ‘‘Maria’’ allowed her to be “terrified again as an artist” and “find my voice” (THR)
After a whirlwind tour of the Venice, Telluride and New York film festivals, Angelina Jolie and Pablo Larraín brought their film “Maria” to AFI Fest in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
The project — following Larraín’s previous looks at Jackie Kennedy in Jackie and Princess Diana in Spencer — explores the final days of legendary but troubled opera singer Maria Callas in 1970s Paris, as she fights to get back the iconic voice she has lost.
At a post-screening Q&A, moderated by Barry Jenkins, Larraín noted that “I don’t think there was another alternative, I don’t think this movie would exist if Angelina would have passed,” and required a star who could both capture Callas’ “larger than life” diva presence and have the discipline to learn to sing opera. Read more
RSF militia accused of ‘massacre’ in Sudan’s Gezira state (AfricaNews)
The attacks in the north and east of Gezira state have been called a massacre by the Gezira Conference, a local civil society organization.
It said fighters belonging to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) stormed a town in the Al-Kamelin locality on Friday morning and began firing indiscriminately from high-rise buildings. At least 50 people were killed and hundreds more injured.
In the the city of Tamboul in Gezira’s north, RSF fighters went on rampage, killing dozens of civilians and displacing thousands of others. Read more
Timothée Chalamet crashes his own lookalike contest (FilmNews)
Timothée Chalamet has made a surprise appearance at his own lookalike contest in New York City.
The Dune actor showed up at the crowded event filled with Willy Wonka and Paul Atreides wannabes in lower Manhattan on Sunday.
Flanked by bodyguards, the actor posed for photos with his curly-haired doppelgängers.
The event, advertised on flyers around New York, was one of several lookalike competitions hosted by YouTube personality Anthony Po, which promised $50 to the winner. Read more
Alexandra Burke reveals ‘hard’ reality of racism after being asked to bleach her skin after X Factor (Mirror)
Alexandra Burke may be one of the happiest and most successful winners to come out of X Factor but after her victory, she went on to experience racism from industry top dogs
Alexandra Burke was once told to bleach her skin by music bosses but she admits speaking out about this has helped others.
The star was catapulted to fame after winning The X Factor in 2008, having been mentored by Girls Aloud star Cheryl Tweedy. Shortly after her being crowned, Burke, 36, became one of the biggest names in British music, topping the charts with hits such as Bad Boys, Elephant In The Room and All Night Long. Read more
Georgian president calls for protests after pro-Russia ruling party declares election victory (PBS)
Georgia’s president said Sunday she did not recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party, adding that the country fell victim to a “Russian special operation” aimed at moving it off a path toward Europe.
Standing alongside opposition leaders, President Salome Zourabichvili urged Georgians to rally Monday night on Tbilisi’s main street to protest what she called a “total falsification, a total stealing of your votes,” raising the prospect of further political turmoil in the South Caucasus nation.
She spoke the day after an election which could decide whether Georgia embraces Europe or falls under the sway of Russia. Read more
Ballon d’Or: Special being only African, says Lookman (Punch)
Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman will carry Africa’s hopes as the continent’s sole representative at the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The 27-year-old heads into the glamorous event in red-hot form after a spectacular performance in Atalanta’s 6-1 victory on Saturday, where he scored twice and provided two assists before being substituted in the 56th minute.
Lookman’s nomination marks a significant milestone in his career, making him the only African to be shortlisted for the award this year.
Nigeria’s Kennedy Nzechukwu knocks out Chris Barnett in UFC heavyweight debut (Leadership)
In the preliminary rounds of UFC 308, Nigeria’s Kennedy Nzechukwu made his heavyweight debut, knocking out Chris Barnett in the first round.
In a preliminary event of UFC 308, Chris Barnett was unable to handle Nzechukwu’s size.
Barnett was overpowered by Nzechukwu’s knee to the body in a heavyweight match-up. Read more
Liverpool fights back for draw at Arsenal after Man United loses again to pile pressure on Ten Hag (JapanToday)
Liverpool twice came from behind as Mohamed Salah’s 81st-minute goal earned a 2-2 draw with injury-hit Arsenal on Sunday in a match between Manchester City’s two biggest rivals for the Premier League title.
City ended the day a point clear atop the standings after Liverpool dropped points for just the second time in nine games this campaign.
Arsenal took the lead through Bukayo Saka in the ninth minute and then looked to hold on after Spain midfielder Mikel Merino headed the team back in front in the 43rd following Virgil van Dijk’s equalizer. Read more
Real Madrid “accelerate” Carlo Ancelotti successions plans after El Clasico embarrassment (SportsMole)
Real Madrid have reportedly stepped up their plans to replace Carlo Ancelotti following Saturday’s heavy 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in El Clasico.
Los Blancos were ultimately left embarrassed after they conceded four goals without reply in a disastrous second half at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Robert Lewandowski netted a brace to continue his fine form, before Lamine Yamal and Raphinha grabbed a goal apiece to extend their lead over Real Madrid to six points. Read more
Miami Heat roasted on social media for unrecognisable Dwyane Wade statue (NBC)
The Miami Heat have honoured Dwyane Wade with a statue…kind of.
Wade became the first player in franchise history to receive a statue outside the team’s arena, but when it was unveiled on Sunday, fans didn’t think it looked a whole lot like Wade.
Wade’s face is unmistakable around South Florida, having helped the Heat capture three championships en route to becoming the franchise’s all-time leading scorer.
The statue’s face, however, is not quite as recognizable. Read more
Sainz wins Mexico City Grand Prix as Norris tightens championship fight (WashingtonTimes)
Carlos Sainz Jr. got the win he desperately wanted in the final days of his Ferrari career. The Formula 1 title race, meanwhile, grew a lot more contentious.
Sainz won the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday and Lando Norris closed the gap on Max Verstappen after another furious battle that cost the reigning three-time series champion three penalties and shaved 10 points off Verstappen’s lead in the standing.Sianz not only won but finished on the podium for the first time in Mexico City. It was the fourth win of his career, and second of the season for the driver who is being replaced by Hamilton next year at Ferrari. The Spaniard had never before won two races in a season. Read more
