Truck accident claims 3 lives in Lagos (Punch)
A truck, reportedly suffering from brake failure, crashed into Ayetoro Market in Lagos, leaving at least three people dead.
The truck, descending from Ita-Opo, is said to have lost its brakes, hitting a commercial tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry before ramming into the market.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority shared details of the incident on its official X handle on Monday. Read more
Tinubu urged to investigate alleged diversion of Lagos-Calabar coastal highway (Tribune)
Nigerians in the Diaspora have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to institute an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the diversion of the Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway at chainages 17 and 18.
They also condemned what they described as abuse of the right of their representative in Nigeria, Engr Stella Okengwu by the minister of works, David Umahi during the last stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja.
The Diasporans, who are subscribers to Winhomes Global Services also claimed that their dream of investing about #250 million ( two hundred and fifty million dollars is about to be shattered, despite their ensuring due diligence in their dealings. Read more
LASG dislodges illegal occupants under Eko Bridge (Nation)
The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI, says it has dislodged occupants of 84 rooms constructed under Eko Bridge at Elegbata, on the Lagos Island.
Its Corps Marshal, retired Maj. Olanini Cole, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Monday by the agency’s Spokesperson, Mr Lukman Ajayi.
Cole said that one person who allegedly built an eight-room toilet and linked the pipes into the Lagoon was also arrested during the operation. Read more
COAS: Lagbaja to be laid to rest Friday (NewTelegraph)
The late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, would be laid to rest in Abuja on Friday, November 15.
His immediate elder brother, Moshood Lagbaja, made this known in Osogbo, Osun State during a condolence visit by St Charles Grammar School Osogbo Old Boys Association (SCOBA).
According to him, the military could not release the Army chief’s remains to the family but assured them he would be given a befitting burial in Abuja on Friday. Read more
No more salary without registration, Kwara tells civil servants (DailyTrust)
The Kwara State Government has said public sector workers without a valid registration number will not be paid salary and bonuses from November (this month).
Commissioner of Finance, Dr Hauwa Nuru, disclosed this on Monday in a statement.
According to her, workers, who are yet to register with the Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWSRRA), should do so now. Read more
Land Grabbers: Katampe residents send SOS to FCT Minister (Vanguard)
Residents of Katampe Extension in Abuja on Friday sent out a ‘Save our Souls’ message to the Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, urging him to urgently rein in land grabbers who continue to operate recklessly and using high-calibre explosives for their illegal activities in the community.
According to them, the natural waterways and drainage channels, essential for managing stormwater, have been blocked or allocated to developers, posing a significant risk to the area’s ecosystem and potentially destabilizing the Lower Usuma Dam.
Public Relations Officer of the Katampe Extension Residents Association KERA, Wole Atolagbe stated that developers have been blasting rocks to create illegal connections between Katampe Extension and neighboring districts in Bwari, such as Usuma and Jikoko. Read more
Gunmen kill 2 in Abeokuta shooting (Channels)
Two people have been reportedly killed in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital by gunmen numbering three in the early hour of Monday, while two others sustained bullet injuries.
The incident has been confirmed by the public relations officer of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, in a statement.
She explained that the incident occurred at around 12:30a.m in the parking lots of Diamond Dumplings, GRA, Abeokuta. Read more
Okebukola advocates indigenous approach to teaching, research at LASU (Independent)
A globally renowned educationist, Distinguished Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola has advocated an indigenous approach to teaching, learning and research in Nigeria, Africa and by extension, the World.
Okebukola made this strong call on Monday, 4th November, 2024, at the Conference Hall, Lagos State University Centre of Excellence for Innovative and Transformative STEM Education (LASU-ACEITSE), main campus, Ojo, Lagos as the centre held a seminar and research presentation.
In his short presentation with focus on “Ten years of CTCA:Evolution of CTCA 2.0 For Breaking Barriers To STEM Teaching and Learning” , he urged scholars to approach teaching, learning and research with local and a local outlook; adding that it is the practice all over the World and Nigeria and Africa would do better, with such solution to scholarship. Read more
Judith Jamison, acclaimed dancer and Alvin Ailey artistic director, dies aged 81 (Guardian)
Judith Jamison, an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who for two decades was artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, died on Saturday in New York, at the age of 81.
Her death came after a brief illness, according to a post on the company’s Instagram page.
Jamison grew up in Philadelphia and began dancing at the age of six, she said in a 2019 Ted talk. She joined Ailey’s modern dance company in 1965, when few Black women were prominent in American dance, and performed there for 15 years. Read more
Bruce Degen, who drew ‘The Magic School Bus,’ dies at 79 (NYTimes)
Bruce Degen, the illustrator of “The Magic School Bus” series of children’s books, died on Thursday at his home in Newtown, Conn. He was 79.
The cause was pancreatic cancer, his family said.
The main character of the books, a science teacher named Ms. Frizzle, shows her elementary school students that adventure awaits in understanding the biology, chemistry and physics of everyday life.
Ms. Frizzle drives her yellow school bus up into the clouds, so that her students can hop inside raindrops and travel through their local water treatment system. On other occasions, she drives through the small intestine and across the surface of the sun. Read more
Mali: Director of Australian gold company arrested (AfricaNews)
Authorities in Mali have arrested the chief executive and two other employees of Australian gold mining company Resolute Mining while they were visiting the country to discuss an unspecified dispute, the company said Monday.
The three people, including managing director Terence Holohan , were arrested last Friday in Bamako, the capital of Mali .
In a statement on Resolute Mining ‘s website , Andrew Wray, the company’s non-executive chairman, said the three officials had been “unexpectedly detained” after a discussion about “claims made against” the company, without giving further details. Read more
Man cried ‘it’s the end of my life’ after being stabbed to death in market ‘machete’ attack (Metro)
A man who was stabbed to death with an 18-inch blade in south London yesterday cried ‘it’s the end of my life’ as he lay on the floor.
One man died yesterday after a crazed attacker, thought to have mental health issues, went on a rampage at East Street Market, Walworth, in south London.
The attacker stabbed two others, a man and woman who are now recovering in hospital, before a hero stallholder was able to fight him off with a metal bar. Read more
Ex-UK soldier facing spying charge admits escaping from prison by hiding under a truck (ABC)
A former British soldier who is facing spying charges has admitted escaping from a London prison by clinging to the underside of a delivery truck.
Daniel Khalife, 23, changed his plea to guilty on Monday, part-way through his trial at London’s Woolwich Crown Court.
He continues to deny violating Britain’s Official Secrets Act by collecting information useful to an enemy — namely Iran — as well as breaching the Terrorism Act and planting fake bombs at a military base. Read more
1 dead, 16 injured in Tuskegee University homecoming shooting (UPI)
One person is dead and at least 16 injured following a shooting at Tuskegee University as the school marked its 100th homecoming anniversary Sunday.
The shooting happened on campus early Sunday morning, leaving an 18-year-old dead, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. A dozen people were injured by gunfire during the incident.
The victim who died did not attend the university, Tuskegee University spokeswoman Thonnia Leea said in a statement. Read more
China car ‘attack’: Multiple people hurt after vehicle ‘ploughs into exercise group’ (Mirror)
A vehicle crashed into people outside Zhuhai Sports Centre in China – several are believed to be injured following the incident which was captured in harrowing footage
Shocking footage shows the moment a car ploughed into a group of people exercising near a sports centre in China – as some can be heard shouting the word “terrorist”.
The harrowing incident unfolded outside Zhuhai Sports Centre on Monday. Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports that several people were “knocked to the ground.” The victims were reportedly exercising at the time of the crash. Read more
Osimhen dedicates brace to injured Icardi (Punch)
Victor Osimhen took his magnanimity to another level on Sunday by dedicating his brace in their 3-2 win over Samsunspor to injured Galatasaray teammate Mauro Icardi.
The Nigeria striker gave his team the lead three minutes into the Turkish Super Lig Game Week 12 fixture and restored the advantage in the 55th minute, five minutes after Jules Ntcham pulled the visitors level from the spot.
The 25-year-old celebrated his efforts by hoisting Icardi’s shirt in front of the fans at RAMS Park in Istanbul. Read more
AFCON 2025Q: Benin Republic midfielder doubtful for Super Eagles clash (CompleteSports)
Benin Republic star Matteo Ahlinvi is doubtful for the country’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria and Libya.
The midfielder sustained an injury in Vasteras’ 1-0 win over Hammarby in their Swedish League clash last weekend.
Ahlinvi was replaced in the 34th minute of the encounter. Read more
Enyimba FC, Remo Stars play goalless draw in Aba (Leadership)
Enyimba International FC of Abia yesterday, played out a goalless draw with visiting Remo Stars FC of Ogun at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba.
Remo Stars FC goalkeeper, Kayode Bankole thwarted all attempts by the home team in second 45 minute of the match to ensure his team got a share the points.
In his post match interview, Coach of Enyimba Yemi Olarenwaju expressed dismay over his team’s display in the first 45 minute of the match.
“We were not in the match in the first half and that was not what we planned for, as the host, I expected the players to mount pressure on the visiting team. Read more
Mikel Arteta hopes Arsenal’s ‘nightmare’ period with injuries will end soon (SkySports)
Mikel Arteta says he is “praying” for Arsenal’s injury “nightmare” to end as his side were left nine points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool after Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea.
The Gunners appeared on course to end a three-match winless streak in the league after Gabriel Martinelli converted a fine cross from the returning Martin Odegaard on the hour mark.
However, Arteta’s men were pegged back just 10 minutes later when Pedro Neto unleashed from range before Leandro Trossard failed to convert William Saliba’s pass from close range in the final seconds of the match. Read more
Arsenal left with one choice to end ‘nightmare’ and keep title dream alive (Independent)
One of those games where, as entertaining as it ended up, it’s hard not to look to those who weren’t on the pitch. That isn’t even Bukayo Saka, who had to go off injured. It is, of course, Liverpool, with the leaders having extended the gap over both Manchester City and Arsenal this weekend.
Arne Slot’s side will certainly feel more satisfied about this 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge than either of the teams involved, despite positives for both. Enzo Maresca sounded happier than Mikel Arteta, as he enthusiastically spoke about how good the performance was. It was still another big game they couldn’t quite win, even as Chelsea now sit in third for the first time in three years. “Very soon we’re going to win this kind of game,” Maresca added. Arteta inevitably described himself as “disappointed” but “proud”. Read more
Amorim ‘not naive’ to ‘difficult’ Man Utd task (BBC)
New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he is under “no illusions” as to the difficulty of the job facing him at Old Trafford.
The 39-year-old was appointed on a two and a half year deal earlier this month.
While he officially starts his role at Old Trafford this week, a work permit issue means Amorim will be unable to hold training until he is granted a visa. Read more
