Woman pushes 65-year-old neighbour to death in Ogun (Punch)
An altercation in the Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State has resulted in the death of a 65-year-old woman, Oladega Morenike, allegedly pushed to her death by her neighbour, Abigail Bankole.
The incident reportedly occurred around 4.20pm on Thursday, when a fight broke out between the two women at Isunba Street in Ipokia.
According to the police, Bankole allegedly pushed Morenike, causing her to hit her head against a wall and collapse. Read more
Nigeria’s oldest Catholic Priest Oleghe dies at 104 (Leadership)
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has announced the passing away of Rt. Rev. MSGR Thomas Oleghe, who died on Sunday at the age of 104 in Auchi, Etsako West local government area of Edo State.
A terse statement signed by the Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Gabriel Dunia, said Oleghe was the oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria, adding that the church had resolved to hold a funeral service for him on Wednesday.
The statement read, “With gratitude to God for a life well lived on earth, I hereby inform you of the passage of the Rt. Rev. MSGR Thomas Oleghe, the oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria as at today, to the great beyond at about 2.30am this morning on the 24th of November, 2024. He is of the Diocese of Auchi. Read more
‘‘Governorship not family inheritance’’ – Lagos PDP rejects Seyi Tinubu endorsement (Vanguard)
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed firm opposition to the potential candidacy of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as a successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2027 gubernatorial elections.
This stance comes in response to endorsements from groups such as the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, which suggested Seyi Tinubu as a potential candidate.
Another group, Friends of Seyi Tinubu, praised him as a visionary leader with exceptional qualities. Read more
Diaspora Group petitions Tinubu over demolition of Lagos estate (DailyTrust)
A group of Nigerians in the diaspora has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, seeking intervention in a dispute over the demolition of WinHomes Estate in Okun Ajah, Lagos State.
The estate, developed by WinHomes Global Services Ltd, was allegedly demolished by officials of the Ministry of Works, led by Engr. David Umahi, without notice or compensation.
The petition, signed by Dr. Olubokun-Basorun, Engr. Femi Adekoya; Dr. Arinze Onwumelu; and Dr. Kimberly Stark, on behalf of the diaspora group, expressed their shock and disappointment at the demolition of their properties. Read more
Ebonyi governor orders arrest of 6 for diverting health ministry materials (Nation)
Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru, has directed the arrest and prosecution of Mr. Ndukwe Ayansi and five others over the alleged diversion of materials intended for the state’s ministry of health.
The directive was disclosed on Sunday in a statement by the Governor’sCchief press secretary, Monday Uzor.
According to the statement, Governor Nwifuru, while on his way to inspect ongoing projects, noticed a Toyota Dyna truck being loaded with registers, books, and other materials from the ministry of health’s warehouse. Read more
Lagos hails S’Court judgement nullifying National Lottery Act (Punch)
The Lagos State Government has applauded the judgment of the Supreme Court that nullified the National Lottery Act.
A statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, on Sunday, noted that the judgment reaffirmed the constitutional authority of state governments to regulate lotteries and gaming activities within their jurisdictions.
The statement added that the judgment is a historic victory for the rule of law, federalism, and the constitutional rights of states, stressing that the Supreme Court’s decision is a significant affirmation that the regulation of lotteries and gaming is a residual matter, falling squarely within the purview of state governments. Read more
Clark commends CJN for addressing Buhari’s ‘‘injustice’’ against Onnoghen (Channels)
Elder statesman, Edwin Clark, has commended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, for her decisive actions in resolving the injustices faced by former one of her predecessors, Justice Walter Onnoghen.
Clark, a 2nd Republic Senator, a former minister and former secretary of Nigerian Bar Association, Warri branch, commended the CJN through a heart-rending open letter.
In the letter made available to Channels Television in Abuja on Sunday, Clark described the Onnoghen’s removal as CJN by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 as a shame, adding that it was “so disgraceful, callous, unjust and so barbaric.” Read more
OYSHMB Boss Fagbemi, Oluyole LG Chairman, Olatunji to revive dilapidated hospital (Independent)
As part of strategic efforts targeted at revitalizing healthcare delivery in Oluyole Local Government, the Chairman, Oyo State Hospital Management Board (OYSHMB) Dr. Dr Akin Fagbemi, last weekend joined Engr. Akeem Olatunji, Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, for an on-site inspection of the General Hospital in Orile-Odo area of the council.
The discussions centered on harmonizing the various modalities needed to restore the hospital’s infrastructure, such as securing funding, mobilizing contractors for repairs, and addressing staffing gaps.
Both leaders agreed that a holistic approach, involving local and state government resources, would be essential to ensure the hospital meets the needs of the growing population. Read more
SZA confirms new album will release “before the year is over” (NME)
SZA has revealed that her new album will be released “before the year is over”.
SZA – who has been teasing her supposed next record ‘Lana’ since 2023 – recently appeared on streamer Kai Cenat’s livestream alongside Lizzo, where she was asked for an update on new music.
She said that there’s “a whole new project” that people have yet to hear, and that it’ll be out “before the year is over”. The tease elicited major reactions from Lizzo and Kai Cenat, who began screaming in surprise. Read more
Alesha Dixon and partner Azuka Ononye “split” after 18 years in shock breakup (Standard)
Alesha Dixon has reportedly split from Azuka Ononye, her partner of 18 years and father of her two daughters.
According to reports on Sunday, the 46-year-old singer has ended her relationship with the choreographer, 43, after their romance became “more of a friendship” in recent times.
The Britain’s Got Talent and former Strictly Come Dancing judge married Ononye in 2017. She was previously married to So Solid Crew rapper Harvey from 2005 to 2006. Read more
Adele bursts into tears before planting kiss on son Angelo at final Las Vegas show (Mirror)
Adele affectionately kissed her son, Angelo, as she brought her Las Vegas residency to a conclusion with an emotional outburst.
The 36-year-old Oscar-winning star entertained fans from all over the world as they jetted to Las Vegas to watch her in her Weekends With Adele residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. And fans were screaming with joy and sadness as she took her final bow on Saturday night after 100 shows and two years in the venue.
Adele successfully turned opinion around – as many fans were left furious when she cancelled the residency when it had first been due to begin in January 2022. The singer threw a hissy fit over the staging of the show and cancelled her performances – when some fans were in mid-air heading to Sin City to watch her sing and after forking out huge sums of money for tickets, flights and hotels. Read more
Spy Kids 3 star Robert Vito avoids felony domestic violence charges after he was hit with restraining order (DailyMail)
Former Spy Kids franchise actor Robert Vito will not face felony charges related to a recent alleged domestic violence incident.
The former child star, 37, avoided being hit with a felony after the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office bumped his case down to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, according to TMZ.
The City Attorney’s Office only has the ability to file misdemeanor charges, and it is still unclear if he will face any of the less-severe charges. Read more
Wicked rules North American box office on $114m launch; Gladiator II arrives on $56m (ScreenDaily)
Universal’s record-breaking Wicked dominated North American box office over the weekend thanks to an estimated $114m launch, while Paramount’s Gladiator II arrived in second place on a strong $55.5m as total box office combined for a $200m-plus weekend.
Opening in 3,888 theatres, Jon M. Chu’s adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande is the third biggest opening of the year to date behind Deadpool & Wolverine on $211m and Inside Out 2 on $154.2m. It also established the biggest opening weekend by a Broadway adaptation by some distance, eclipsing $31.1m set by Into The Woods in 2014.
Wicked recorded the fourth biggest opening weekend of all time by a musical at the North American box office – Jon Favreau’s The Lion King in 2019 remains the all-time champion on $191.8m – as well as the fifth biggest franchise debut. Read more
Lebanon says 29 killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut (RTE)
Lebanon’s health ministry has said that the Israeli strike on central Beirut’s working-class Basta district yesterday killed at least 29 people, updating an earlier toll.
“The Israeli enemy strike on Basta al-Fawqa in Beirut killed, in an updated but still not final toll, 29 people and wounded 67 others,” the ministry said in a statement.
“Rubble is still being removed” from the strike site, it added. Read more
Italian police and social workers leave Albania after staffing empty migrant centres (Guardian)
Dozens of Italian police officers and social workers deployed by Italy’s far-right government in migrant centres in Albania have returned home, after it emerged that the facilities, praised as a model to reduce refugee arrivals, have been empty for weeks.
Just over a month after the much-publicised opening of the multimillion-euro detention centres for asylum seekers in Albania, which were supposed to receive up to 3,000 men a month, more than 50 police officers were moved back to Italy two weeks ago while dozens of social workers have left over the weekend, with their presence in Albania considered “needless”.
Since their opening on 11 October, only 24 asylum seekers have been sent to the centres in Albania, with the goal of repatriating them to their countries of origin. Five spent fewer than 12 hours in a detention centre, while the rest stayed for just over 48 hours. Read more
NPFL: Resurgent Rivers regain top spot (Punch)
Former champions Rivers United are back to the top of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League table thanks to a 1-0 win over Abia Warriors in Port Harcourt on Sunday, while Remo Stars suffered a 2-0 defeat away at Katsina United, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Ndifreke Effiong scored a 58th-minute penalty to help Finidi George’s men see off their stubborn visitors and grab their first win in six matches.
Before Sunday’s win, the 2022 champions had struggled for form with their last win coming against 3SC on October 17. Read more
CAF WCL 2024: Ghana’s Thelma Baffour wins title with TP Mazembe (MyJoy)
Ghanaian attacker Thelma Baffour became the second Ghanaian to win the CAF Women’s Champions League following TP Mazembe’s victory on Saturday, November 23.
The DR Congo side sealed a 1-0 win over Morocco’s ASFAR Club to ensure a first taste of the trophy since its inception.
Baffour featured in all five games for her side in the competition including a cameo appearance in the final. Read more
Liverpool 8 points clear as Amorim’s United held (WestAustralian)
Mohamed Salah has sent Liverpool eight points clear at the top of the English Premier League by scoring twice to help his team to an unconvincing 3-2 win over Southampton.
Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge of Manchester United ended in a 1-1 draw at promoted Ipswich Town.
Liverpool made the most of Manchester City’s 4-0 home defeat by Spurs on Saturday, but they were trailing 2-1 at Southampton before Salah equalised after 65 minutes. Read more
Leicester sack manager Steve Cooper after five months in charge (Guardian)
Leicester City sacked Steve Cooper as manager on Sunday after just five months in charge. Leicester, promoted last season, are 16th in the Premier League, outside the relegation zone, but the hierarchy have been left unconvinced by performances, with player friction also a factor behind the scenes.
Leicester, whose players return to training on Tuesday following a home defeat to former manager Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea on Saturday, intend to make a quick appointment, ideally by the weekend, mindful of a trio of key games against Brentford, West Ham and Brighton across the next fortnight. Cooper leaves them two points above the drop zone after two wins from 12 matches. Read more
Sinner leads Italy past Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup title (JapanToday)
Jannik Sinner clinched Italy’s second consecutive Davis Cup title and capped his breakthrough season at the top of tennis by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (2), 6-2 on Sunday for a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the final of the team competition.
Matteo Berrettini put Italy ahead with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Botic van de Zandschulp in the opening singles match on an indoor hard court at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena in southern Spain.
The Italians, backed by a loud contingent of singing fans playing drums and armed with megaphones in the crowd of 9,200, became the first country to win the Davis Cup twice in a row since the Czech Republic in 2012 and 2013.
Wembanyama stars on return as Spurs beat Warriors (BBC)
Victor Wembanyama scored 25 points on his return as the San Antonio Spurs fought back for a 104-94 win over the Golden State Warriors.
The Spurs trailed by 17 late in the third but Wembanyama, who had missed San Antonio’s previous three games due to a knee injury, and rookie Stephon Castle helped the hosts rally in the fourth quarter
Six of Castle’s 19 points came during a late 11-0 run which swung the game in the Spurs’ favour and secured a third straight win.
In Saturday’s other NBA games, the Milwaukee Bucks held on to beat the visiting Charlotte Hornets 125-119 and extended their winning streak to four. Read more