VP Shettima hosts released #EndBadGovernance protesters in Aso Rock villa (Leadership)
114 minors and adults, previously detained following #EndBadGovernance protests, have arrived the Presidential Villa on Tuesday afternoon after being discharged by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Justice Obiora Egwatu dismissed the case against them at the request of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, who filed the motion for their unconditional release.
Vice President Kashim Shettima received the group on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. Read more
#EndBadGovernance protest: Private schools owners offers scholarships to released minors (Vanguard)
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS, has offered scholarships to the minors that were detained for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest in the country last August.
The minors were recently released and the Federal Government has withdrawn the charges against them. Read more
FRSC unveils campaign to curb ember months road accidents (Punch)
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety, Shehu Mohammed, has called for a unified approach to tackle the high incidence of road accidents in Nigeria, especially during the ’ember months’.
Launching an intensified safety campaign, Mohammed stressed the importance of cooperation from all sectors of society, underscoring that road safety is everyone’s responsibility.
At a two-day workshop for FRSC management staff in Abuja on Tuesday, Mohammed noted that road accidents are the leading cause of death among young people globally and in Nigeria. Read more
Sanwo-Olu begs state-trained artisans, tradesmen not to sell equipment given them (Nation)
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged 1,200 latest graduates of Lagos State Upskilled Tradesmen and Artisans Programmes to collaborate to turn their skills into profitable ventures.
The governor gave the charge at the 12th graduation ceremony of the tradesmen and artisans at Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday.
“Resist the urge to buy ‘Aso ebi’ with the grants you will get here, and do not sell the equipment you will be given today. Read more
Absence of judge stalls trial of Whistleblower, PIDOM Nigeria (DailyTrust)
The absence of Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, stalled the trial of Isaac Bristol, popularly known on his X handle as “PIDOM Nigeria.”
The matter, which was fixed for today, could not proceed because Justice Nwite is on two-week vacation leave.
The trial judge, who sat during the annual vacation between July 23 and Sept. 13, commenced the leave this week. Read more
Buhari visits Maiduguri over flooding (Channels)
Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday landed in Maiduguri, Borno State on a courtesy visit over the recent floods that claimed lives, properties and livestock across the state.
A statement posted on X by Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said he arrived in the warm hands of Governor Babagana Zulum, Senator Ali Ndume and other political and government leaders in the state.
Shehu said the former president was away on vacation when the state suffered the recent devastating floods. Read more
Sanwo-Olu begs state-trained artisans, tradesmen not to sell equipment given them (Nation)
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged 1,200 latest graduates of Lagos State Upskilled Tradesmen and Artisans Programmes to collaborate to turn their skills into profitable ventures.
The governor gave the charge at the 12th graduation ceremony of the tradesmen and artisans at Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday.
” Resist the urge to buy ‘Aso ebi’ with the grants you will get here, and do not sell the equipment you will be given today. Read more
Lagos is our old time friend, UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, tells Sanwo-Olu (ThisDay)
United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, Mr. David Lammy, in a courtesy call on the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, described Lagos as his country’s old time ally.
Lammy visited the State House in Marina, hours after he arrived Nigeria in his first trip to Africa to discuss the UK’s new approach to the continent.
Lammy, accompanied by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, and his deputy, Jonny Baxter, said Lagos became his first port of call in his Africa tour, given the centuries-old relationships between the two countries. Read more
Pamela Anderson explains why she left Hollywood and moved to Canada (Independent)
Pamela Anderson has shared why she moved back to Canada, after spending years working in Hollywood.
The 57-year-old actor reflected on her decision to move to Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2020 during a recent interview with Women’s Wear Daily (WWD). She explained that when she was at a point of rediscovering herself four years ago, she realized it was time for her to move home.
“I guess a homecoming, you could say, to really kind of look at my life and remember who I was – not what other people were telling me I was – and I didn’t want anything that had happened to me to define me. I wanted what I do to define me,” the Baywatch alum said. Read more
Brooklyn Beckham’s ex Chloe Grace Moretz comes out as “a gay woman” amid romance rumours (OK!)
Actress Chloë Grace Moretz, has publicly identified as a “gay woman” for the first time. While also voicing her support for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, the Kick-Ass star has shared her political stance, advocating for women’s rights and LGBTQ+ protections, issues she feels are at risk in the current political climate.
The 27 year old movie star took to Instagram to share an image of a voting sticker marked “I voted early 2024” and detailed why she believes Harris is the best candidate to champion the rights of women and the LGBTQ+ community.
Chloë said, in a passionate update: “I voted early and I voted for Kamala Harris. There is so much on the line this election.” The star continued: “I believe the government has no right over my body as a woman, and that the decisions over my body should come ONLY from myself and my doctor. Kamala Harris will protect that for us.” Read more
Swedish court sentences far-right politician for insulting Muslims (ABC)
A Swedish court sentenced on Tuesday a far-right politician to four months in jail for two counts of “incitement against an ethnic group” after making hateful comments at political rallies two years ago.
The Danish-Swedish 42-year-old man, who was not named but has been identified by Swedish media as Rasmus Paludan, founder and head of the Danish nationalist anti-immigration party Stram Kurs, had been previously convicted and sentenced by a Danish court on a similar charge, the Malmo District Court said.
In 2022, Paludan, founder and head of the Danish nationalist anti-immigration party Stram Kurs, made his offensive remarks directed at Muslims, Arabs and Africans during protests that he led in the southern city of Malmo in 2022, the court said. He also burned a copy of the Quran, Islam’s holy book, on at least one occasion. In response, a violent wave of riots swept the country. Read more
Britain to ban smoking in playgrounds, outside schools and hospitals (UPI)
Britain’s ruling Labor administration on Tuesday brought before parliament a landmark bill that, if passed, would prohibit by law smoking in children’s playgrounds and outside schools and hospitals.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill grants the government powers to extend an existing ban on smoking in indoor spaces to certain outdoor spaces in order to protect “children and the most vulnerable,” the Department of Health and Social Care said in a news release.
However, initial proposals to include outdoor areas in and around hospitality venues in England, including outside areas and gardens of pubs, bars and restaurants have been left out of the bill. Read more
Make-up artist finally settles debate on why Donald Trump is ‘even more orange’ (Mirror)
Donald Trump’s ever changing orange tint has been the subject of many discussions, but it could be a stress response during the campaign. Professional makeup artist Safia Cox shares her verdict
Today is the day Americans decide who will be their next President and in the run up to the big day Donald Trump has not only been ramping up the election campaigns, he’s clearly been amping up the bronzer too.
Despite him wanting the votes, it’s Trump’s infamous orange glow that has had people talking. The former president has been the subject of many people’s conversations over his orange tinge that seems to have become even more prominent as the election has progressed. Maybe it could be a stress-related factor or even a confidence issue – but it’s clear whatever he’s using has got people talking. Celebrity makeup artist Safia Cox has given her verdict on what she suspects the US candidate has done – and why. Read more
Slavery: UK does not want ‘money transfer’ as reparation (AfricaNews)
Britain’s foreign secretary said Monday that reparations for the U.K.’s role in the slave trade are not about the “transfer of cash” and reiterated his country’s position that leans toward focusing on the future.
There have been calls from some of Britain’s former colonies for a reckoning over its role in the transatlantic slave trade, including at the recent 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting where leaders called for a “ meaningful, respectful and truthful ” discussion of reparatory justice.
During a visit to Nigeria, Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy told the BBC that being a descendant of enslaved people with his parents from Guyana, he recognizes that slavery was “horrendous” and had left “scars.” Read more
White supremacist planned to blow up electricity station using drone laden with explosives, U.S says (NBC)
A white supremacist is accused of trying to destroy an electricity substation in Tennessee in an attempt to bring down the regional power network and disrupt American society, authorities said Monday.
Skyler Philippi, 24, of Columbia, Tennessee, was arrested after an FBI investigation found that he planned to attach a bomb to a drone and fly it into the energy facility in Nashville as part of his extremist agenda, authorities said.
Philippi is charged with the attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and the attempted destruction of an energy facility. He appeared in court Monday and is due to appear again on Nov. 13. He remains in custody and faces possible life in prison. Read more
Lookman makes Serie A Team Of The Week (CompleteSports)
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has been named in the Serie A Team of the Week.
Lookman played a crucial role in Atalanta’s 3-0 victory against Napoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Sunday.
Lookman grabbed a brace for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side in the thrilling encounter. The 27-year-old has scored six goals and registered four assists in eight league appearances for La Dea this season. Read more
Aruna stuns Tomokazu in WTT Champions Frankfurt opener (DailyTrust)
The poster-boy of Nigerian table tennis, Quadri Aruna, displayed a remarkable performance yesterday by pulling a stunning 3-2 comeback victory against Japan’s No. 5 seed, Tomokazu Harimoto, on the opening day of the WTT Champions Frankfurt 2024.
Aruna, ranked 21st in the world, began convincingly but fell by conceding, 7-11 and 11-13 in the first two sets, igniting hope for the Japanese to secure the victory.
Despite leading after the first two sets, Harimoto’s dominance met stiff resilience as the African most ranked table tennis player deployed tactical changes to control the game. Read more
Arsenal fans fear they’ve ‘already lost’ against Chelsea after Premier League confirm referee choice (Metro)
Arsenal fans have been left fearing the worst after Michael Oliver was confirmed as the referee for Sunday’s Premier League showdown against Chelesa.
The Gunners lost more ground in the title race race last weekend after they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at St James’ Park against Newcastle United.
Following a recent setback against Bournemouth and the loss of two points at home against Liverpool, Arteta’s side can ill-afford to drop more points if they are to go one better than last season. Read more
Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes say no plans for driver to make early exit ahead of Ferrari switch after cryptic comments (SkySports)
Mercedes say there are no plans for Lewis Hamilton to be replaced for the final three races of the 2024 Formula 1 season, despite the seven-time world champion’s cryptic post-race comments in Brazil.
Hamilton endured a torrid weekend at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, picking up just one point as he finished 11th in Saturday’s Sprint and 10th in Sunday’s race after making early exits in both qualifying sessions.
The 39-year-old is leaving Mercedes after 12 years to join Ferrari next season, and his remarks over team radio and then during his post-race interviews led to speculation the relationship could be cut even shorter than expected. Read more
Novak Djokovic pulls out of ATP Tour Finals as line-up finally confirmed (Independent)
Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Tour Finals due to injury, bringing his 2024 season to an end.
The 37-year-old has won the Tour Finals in Turin in the last two seasons, and seven times overall, but Djokovic is not fit enough to compete having also pulled out of last week’s Paris Masters.
It means the 24-time grand slam champion, who last featured in the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia, finishes the year with the Olympic gold medal being his only title. Read more
Neymar plays down injury concern in second game back (BBC)
Neymar has played down concerns after picking up a fresh injury in his second appearance for Al-Hilal following a year out.
The 32-year-old Brazil striker was substituted 86 minutes into the Saudi Arabian club’s 3-0 win against Iranian side Esteghlal in the Asian Champions League Elite on Monday.
“It felt like a cramp, only very strong. I’m going to have some tests and I hope it’s nothing too serious,” the Brazilian said on Instagram. Read more