Nigerian-born UK Politician Badenoch elected Conservative Party leader (DailyTrust)
Kemi Badenoch of Nigerian descent has been elected as the leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom.
She defeated Robert Jenrick in the final round of voting, garnering 53,806 votes to Jenrick’s 41,388.
“ANNOUNCED: @KemiBadenoch has been elected Leader of the Conservative Party,” the Conservatives said while announcing this on Saturday via their official X page. Read more
Dipo Ayinde unveils new album ‘‘Gratification’’, brings traditional Fuji sounds to global stage (Tribune)
Fuji artiste, Dipo Ayinde has released his third album, Gratification, a soulful fusion of traditional rhythms and contemporary sounds inspired by personal experiences, cultural identity, and resilience. The album, now available on all major platforms, reflects Ayinde’s deep-rooted connection to Fuji music with a modern twist that resonates with fans across the globe.
Ayinde describes Gratification as a celebration of life’s joy and strength, channeling both personal reflections and universal themes. “This album is inspired by the beauty and resilience of traditional Fuji music and modern experiences,” he shares. Tracks like Enilanro and Alajoshe hold special significance for the artist, conveying messages of hope and perseverance. “These songs remind listeners never to lose hope,” Ayinde explains, “because there’s always a chance for better things in life.” Read more
#EndBadGovernance: NCoS denies detaining minors in adult facility (Punch)
The Nigerian Correctional Service has refuted claims that juvenile defendants from the recent #EndBadGovernance protests were detained in adult custodial facilities at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja.
Following the arraignment of 76 individuals in connection with the protests, Justice Obiora Egwuatu ordered that underage defendants be placed in a borstal facility while adults would be remanded in standard cells until their bail conditions were met.
However, reports soon emerged suggesting that the Kuje facility lacked the required borstal accommodations. Read more
Lokpobiri outlines renewed vision for sustainable growth, investment in petroleum industry (Vanguard)
Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, addressed a distinguished gathering of the Oil producers trade section (a group by the five oil giants operating in Nigeria) at the Cross Industry Group (CIG) meeting in Istanbul, Turkey.
Presenting a strategic plan to navigate the challenges and opportunities within Nigeria’s petroleum industry. Lokpobiri underscored the sector’s central role in Nigeria’s economy, providing around 85% of government revenue and serving as a vital source of foreign exchange. As the global landscape shifts towards cleaner energy, he emphasized the necessity for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to remain resilient, competitive, and profitable.
This was made known in a statement signed by his SA Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor on Friday, November 1st, 2024. Read more
NSA hands over freed medical doctor to NMA, family for reintegration (Channels)
Following a comprehensive security debriefing, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, today handed over the freed Medical Doctor at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna State, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola and her nephew to her family, in the presence of the President of Nigerian Medical Association, Dr. Bala Audu, for rehabilitation and reintegration.
The handover ceremony, which had the presence of representatives from the Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Health, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), and the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), provided an opportunity for security personnel to highlight the efforts made to secure Dr. Ganiyat’s release. They also discussed related operations, including the recent rescue of abducted medical students. Read more
NILDS laments gender disparity in National Assembly (Tribune)
The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has lamented what it described as ‘stark gender disparity” at the National Assembly in relation to female representation.
This was disclosed by Titilayo Daniel while addressing over 100 female politicians at a town hall meeting tagged “Enhancing Women Political Representation,” facilitated by the House of Representatives, Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, held at Sagamu Town Hall over the weekend.
Daniel noted that less than 10 per cent of female membership in the 10th National Assembly is a great embarrassment to the country. Read more
#EndBadGovernance: N10m bail for minors absurd – Kwankwaso (DailyTrust)
Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed displeasure over the bail condition imposed on the #EndBadGovernance protesters.
In a post on his Facebook page, Kwankwaso expressed shock over the condition of the suspects which he described as a violation of their fundamental human rights.
He said, “I am shocked by the arraignment of 67 minors by the Nigeria Police Force at a court in Abuja, for alleged participation in the End Bad Governance Protest. Read more
Lagos assures erosion-prone areas of ecological fund benefits (Punch)
The Lagos State Government has said residents of erosion prone areas across the state will enjoy the benefits of ecological funds after its release by the Federal Government.
The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahad, said this on Friday when members of the House of Representatives Committee on Ecology funds visited the state for a first-hand experience of some of the erosion prone areas for proper allocation of the funds.
He called for a continuous collaboration between the Federal Government and the state towards ensuring a sustainable development of all parts, and providing a quality living environment for all residents. Read more
‘I was blackmailed into performing sex acts blindfolded for years – then I discovered it was my dad’ (Mirror)
Warning: Sensitive content. Charlene Masterson, 32, was harrowingly blackmailed and sexually abused by a ‘stranger’ in her family home for seven years – then discovered it was her father all along
A woman discovered her abuser was actually her own father after seven years of repeated sexual assault.
Charlene Masterson, 32, is the brave survivor of a blackmail plot and campaign of sexual abuse at the hands of her dad, David Masterson, 56. Charlene, who has courageously waived her right to anonymity, was 18 years old when she received an anonymous text message from a stranger who claimed to have damaging information about her. Read more
Huge study shows where gout comes from, and it’s not what We thought (ScienceAlert)
Gout is often associated with drinking too much or not eating healthily enough, but new research suggests genetics play more of a factor in developing the arthritic condition than previously thought.
The research, carried out by an international team of scientists, looked at genetic data collected from 2.6 million people across 13 different cohorts of DNA data. That number included 120,295 people with “prevalent gout”.
By comparing the genetic codes of the people with gout against the people without, the team found 377 specific DNA regions where there were variations specific to having the condition – 149 of which hadn’t been previously linked to gout. Read more
Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘crushing response’ to Israeli attacks (AfricaNews)
Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei has warned Israel and the United States of “a crushing response” for actions against Iran and its allies, without elaborating on the timing or scope of the threatened attack.
His speech to students in Tehran on Saturday came as officials increasingly threaten another strike against Israel, following its 26 October attack targeting military bases and other locations in Iran.
“The enemies, be it the Zionist regime or the United States of America, will definitely receive a crushing response in response to what they are doing to Iran and the Iranian nation and to the resistance front,” said Khamenei. Read more
Ex-officer Brett Hankison violated Breonna Taylor’s civil rights in deadly raid, jury finds (NBC)
A jury on Friday found a former Louisville, Kentucky, police officer guilty of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights in a botched raid that led to her death, NBC affiliate WAVE of Louisville reported.
The jury also acquitted Brett Hankison of a second count that accused him of violating the civil rights of Taylor’s neighbor.
Taylor, 26, was fatally shot by police in the March 13, 2020, raid, but not by Hankison and he was not charged with her death. Read more
Major update to girl, 13, stabbed after 6 teenagers arrested (Metro)
A 13-year-old girl who was found stabbed by the side of a dual-carriageway is in a critical but stable condition as police confirm she knew her attackers.
The schoolgirl was rushed to hospital after she was spotted by passing motorists on the A63 in Hessle, Yorkshire, shortly before 7am today.
She is in a ‘critical condition’ after suffering knife wounds to her neck, abdomen, chest and back. Read more
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges allies to take steps before North Korean troops reach the front (ABC)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged its allies to stop “watching” and take steps before North Koreans troops deployed in Russia reach the battlefield.
Zelenskyy raised the prospect of a preemptive Ukrainian strike on camps where the North Korean troops are being trained, and said Kyiv knows their location. But he said Ukraine can’t do it without permission from allies to use Western-made long-range weapons to hit targets deep inside Russia.
“But instead … America is watching, Britain is watching, Germany is watching. Everyone is just waiting for the North Korean military to start attacking Ukrainians as well,” Zelenskyy said in a post late Friday on the Telegram messaging app. Read more
Jordyn Woods releases debut single “Be With You” — and casts boyfriend Karl-Anthony Towns in the sexy music video (People)
Months after teasing a song she’d written for boyfriend Karl-Anthony Towns, Jordyn Woods has released it as her debut single — and given the New York Knicks center a starring role in the music video.
Woods, 27, released the video for her song “Be With You” on Thursday, Oct. 31, and the clip accompanying the sensual R&B track features sweet moments with longtime boyfriend Towns, 28.
“It definitely took me out of my comfort zone but I feel like that’s how the best growth happens,” Woods wrote on Instagram of filming. “I had an amazing team help me put this together basically overnight and it’s finally on my YouTube channel! I hope you guys love this little thing we did. ” Read more
10,000 athletes, officials for 43rd public service games in Rivers (Leadership)
No fewer than 10,000 athletes, officials and dignitaries from 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expected to take part in the 43rd Public Service Games, which will kick off in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on November 27, 2024.
President of the Federation of Public Service Games (FPSG), Comrade Aloku Amiebi, who disclosed this on Saturday while speaking at a press conference in Port Harcourt, described the Public Service Games as one of the biggest sports festivals in the country.
Amiebi thanked the Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and the state government, for accepting to host the nine-day sports festival. Read more
Soname: Passion has kept me in football (NewTelegraph)
The Proprietor or Remo Stars, Kunle Soname, has said his passion for football has kept him going in the round leather game, Speaking at the recently held pre-season Seminar of the Nigeria National League, NNL, Soname, said he had witnessed many experiences in the domestic league enough to make him quit the game.
“I chose to stay because I believe we can always get it right but more importantly my passion has been the driving force. I keep working hard and doing the right thing in my own way and today, I am happy things are good with my football teams. “My love for youth football makes me to even prefer my feeder team, Beyond Limits ahead of Remo Stars. I love to see the young lads dazzle on the pitch. It gives me joy.”
On how Nigeria can regain her lost glory in age grade football, Soname said there must be a deliberate effort to train and retrain as many coaches as possible. Read more
LSAA rewards winners of DT Classics, unveils programmes, technical officials (ThisDay)
The Lagos State Athletics Association (LSAA) has unveiled programmes and activities for next year, including grassroots competitions for schools and elite championships to promote and elevate the standard of the sport.
Speaking at a media parley held on Wednesday, Chairman of the association, Solomon Alao expressed commitment of the LSAA board to ensure the growth of athletics with the developmental agenda of the Lagos State Sports Commission.
The media parley was held to award winners of the maiden edition of the Deji Tinubu Lagos Athletics Club Series, held last year at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex, with clubs across the country participating in the highly successful championships. Read more
Liverpool transfers: Bryan Mbeumo and Antoine Semenyo scouted by club (SkySports)
Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo are among the players being scouted by Liverpool as they assess future targets that could play for Arne Slot.
Under the new stewardship of Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s recruitment group are working hard on assessing future talent, especially in areas of the team that may need replacements within the next 12 months.
Mohamed Salah is currently one of three top stars out of contract at the end of the season along with Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold – and, although there is no definitive indication on any of their futures yet, Liverpool are doing the prudent thing and planning for varying outcomes. Read more
Nantes Boss provides positive injury update on Simon (CompleteSports)
Nantes manager Antoine Kombouaré has declared Moses Simon fit for Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash with Olympic Marseille.
The winger was not listed for Nantes’ 3-1 away defeat to Strasbourg last week due to injury.
The Nigeria international returned to training this week and is ready for action again. Read more
Boulter battles past Yuan to reach Hong Kong final (BBC)
British number one Katie Boulter will climb into the world’s top 25 for the first time after beating Chinese sixth seed Yue Yuan 6-2 5-7 6-2 to reach the final of the Hong Kong Open.
Boulter, 28, will play Russian top seed Diana Shnaider, 20, on Sunday as she bids for a third WTA title of the year.The second seed, who is currently 29th in the world but will move up to at least 23rd when the rankings are next updated, is aiming to add to previous tournament victories in Nottingham and San Diego. Read more
