Yemi Alade leads campaign for menstrual health (Punch)
A leading global non-profit organisation, Population Services International Nigeria, in collaboration with popular Afrobeats artiste Yemi Alade, has launched a short film, a music single, and a music video in a campaign for menstrual health and hygiene. The campaign is aimed at breaking the silence and addressing the stigma around menstruation that women face, as well as driving change.
The film, ‘Time of the Month’, blends storytelling and music to raise awareness, shift perceptions, and debunk myths about menstruation. It also seeks to empower women and girls to prioritise menstrual health without shame. The film stars some of Nollywood’s finest, including Aisha Lawal, Liquorose Afije, Mary Njoku, Ibrahim Suleiman, Mike Ezuruonye, and Femi Branch.
PSI Nigeria representative Pritpal Marjara, while speaking on what informed their choice of artists, noted that their credibility, relatability, and commitment to women’s health make them ideal partners. Read more
Textile revival hope dims as imports overwhelm sector (ThisDay)
Despite various initiatives by the federal government to revive the textile sector, the importation of fabrics from China, India, and Turkey, among others still dominates various markets in Lagos, THISDAY findings revealed.
At some popular textile markets in Lagos, such as Oshodi; Tejuosho Ultra-Modern Market in Yaba and Balogun in Lagos Island, THISDAY findings showed that most of the materials were imported.
Decades of neglect, policy inconsistencies, and the influx of cheap imports have left local textile manufacturers struggling to survive. The consequences are far-reaching, affecting not only the economy but also the livelihoods of thousands of Nigerians.
Despite various initiatives by the federal government as well as intervention funds by the Central Bank of Nigeria meant to revive the sector, imported fabrics from China, India, and Turkey, among others, still dominate various markets in Lagos.
In the sixties and seventies, Nigeria’s textile industry was a beacon of hope, providing employment opportunities for millions and contributing significantly to the country’s GDP. The sector was dominated by iconic brands like Nigerian Textile Mills (NTM), United Textile Industries, and Aswad Textile Mills. Read more
I have not considered becoming Lagos governor but I’m qualified – Obasa (Channels)
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday said he had not given a serious thought about becoming the next governor of the state as was already being speculated.
Obasa said his major concern has been to strengthen the party in the state adding that this is why he continues to mobilise more people to support the party at all times, an act which has been misconstrued by ‘political detractors’ to mean that he was chasing a governorship ambition.
The Speaker, who said this in his remarks shortly after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the state’s 2025 budget size of N3,005,935,198,401, however, maintained that he is not unqualified to be a governor. Read more
‘‘Come and continue your father’s legacy in Lagos,’’ Middle Belt group tells Seyi Tinubu (Tribune)
The Lagos branch of the Middle Belt youths has officially endorsed Seyi Tinubu, encouraging him to run for governor of the state in 2027.
According to the group, Seyi Tinubu can continue the legacy and development established by his father, President Bola Tinubu, while he was governor of Lagos State.
The Middle Belt group highlighted Seyi Tinubu’s detribalized nature, expressing confidence that he, like his father, is capable of elevating Lagos to new heights. Read more
Lagos, Abuja airports get full NCAA certification (Punch)
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has fully certified Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
The aviation regulators made this known through a statement posted on its verified X handle on Friday.
During the presentation of the certificate in Abuja, the PUNCH gathered that the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Olubunmi Kuku, disclosed that the country’s aerodromes certificates have not been active since 2020. Read more
Pandemonium as 10 injured in Ondo community over land tussle (NewTelegraph)
Not less than ten people were said to have been injured when suspected land grabbers armed with dangerous weapons invaded Ajegunle community within the Isinkan community in the Akure South local government area of Ondo State late on Thursday.
The secretary of the families that own the land, Mr. Akin Akinwumi said the suspected thugs disrupted ongoing project works in the community and injured scores of workers in various building sites in the process.
Akinwumi said the land belonged to the families of the late Chief Akin Agbi, Pa Fanibuyan, and Akinwumi and not to Deji of Akure just as he also queried the intervention of the palace over land that belonged to their families. Read more
Gov Adeleke approves N75k minimum wage for Osun workers (DailyTrust)
The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 for workers in the state.
The state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, confirmed that the new minimum wage got the executive approval of the governor after the receipt of the Public Service Negotiation Committee’s report.
Alimi said the state government team was led by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Kazeem Akinleye, while that of the labour was led by the state NLC Chairman, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo. Read more
Lindsay Lohan talks creating new holiday traditions with son Luai and husband Bader Shammas (DailyMail)
Lindsay Lohan has shared how she plans to spend the holidays with her family, husband Bader Shammas and their young son Luai.
While promoting her new film “Our Little Secret”, the 38-year-old actress — who just dished on her skincare routine — spoke with Extra about creating new seasonal traditions.
‘We have our son now, so we’re going to have new traditions,’ she said about her 16-month-old child. ‘So maybe we’ll have something that’s different that he ends up liking that we create for him.’
Lohan gave birth to son Luai in July 2023 after announcing her pregnancy in March. Read more
6-year-old rapper VanVan adds a smart new voice to ‘Doggyland’ (Uproxx)
If fans were asked to sum up West Coast rap pillar Snoop Dogg in just one word, the answers would vary so much, it might be hard to recognize that they are all talking about the same person.
For six-year-old viral sensation VanVan, who just joined the cast of Snoop’s children’s YouTube series, Doggyland, as Vancy the Dalmatian, the rap elder statesman-turned-mentor is, simply, “kind.” VanVan, who has become popular online due to her freestyle raps and incredible memory for lyrics, both acts and raps as the new addition on songs like “Thanksgiving,” which released earlier this week in honor of the upcoming holiday.
It’s a sentiment echoed by VanVan’s manager, another hip-hop veteran whose legacy precedes even Snoop’s. “I just think that it’s so great that he has enveloped her and shown his kindness, which she can feel, and so happy that they’ve landed on something that’s so positive and so uplifting,” says MC Lyte, whose Sunni Gyrl, Inc. has signed on to manage the prepubescent rapper’s career. Read more
Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m in NYC (BBC)
Maurizio Cattelan’s provocative artwork of a banana duct-taped to a wall has fetched $6.2m (£4.9m) at Sotheby’s in New York – four times higher than pre-sale estimates.
The auction house says Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun outbid six other rivals to get the “Comedian” installation of the Italian visual artist on Wednesday.
“In the coming days, I will personally eat the banana as part of this unique artistic experience,” Mr Sun was quoted as saying.
The taped banana – now perhaps one of the most expensive fruits ever sold – was actually bought earlier in the day for a mere $0.35, according to the New York Times. Read more
Smoke without fire: Burning LA building which prompted 911 calls turns out to be movie set (Independent)
The Los Angeles Fire Department issued a statement after they received several 911 calls alerting them to an apparent building fire which turned out to be part of a Hollywood production.
The high-rise building, which appeared to be ablaze in downtown Los Angeles, was also filmed by several users of the public safety mobile app Citizen.
That footage was then shared on X/Twitter by the app, who posted it along with the caption: “#BREAKING: Fire in Downtown High-Rise. Flames and smoke are billowing from the top floors of the structure. Avoid the area.” Read more
Kendrick Lamar addresses Lil Wayne, Super Bowl on “GNX’’ (USAToday)
Grammy award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar seemingly addressed the Super Bowl controversy in his surprise 12-track album “GNX,” which has left hip-hop fans in a frenzy.
In the intro song “wacced out murals,” the Compton, California MC touched on Lil Wayne and the overall reaction to his announcement that he will headline the 2025 Apple Music halftime show in February.
The NFL’s decision sparked a heated debate online amongst fans and music pundits on whether he should have been chosen over the “A Milli” rapper, who was born and raised in New Orleans, where Super Bowl 59 is slated to take place. Read more
Putin says Russia will use experimental missile again after Ukraine strike (Guardian)
Vladimir Putin has vowed to launch more strikes using an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile as Ukraine decried the testing of the nuclear-capable weapon on its territory as an “international crime”.
Speaking at a defence conference on Friday, Putin contested US claims that Russia possessed only a “handful” of the high-speed ballistic missiles, saying that the military had enough to continue to test them in “combat conditions”.
“The tests [of the missile system] have passed successfully, and I congratulate you all on that,” Putin said, according to the Interfax news agency. “As has been said already, we’ll be continuing these tests, including in combat conditions, depending on the situation and nature of threats being posed to Russia’s security, especially considering that we have enough of such items, such systems ready for use in stock.” Read more
Orban vows to defy international arrest warrant against Netanyahu and welcome Israeli leader to Hungary (Independent)
Viktor Orban has vowed to defy the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu – saying that the Israeli leader is invited to Hungary.
On Thursday, the court accused Mr Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza. A warrant was also issued for Hamas commander Mohammed Deif, who Israel says was killed in an airstrike this summer.
The Hungarian prime minister branded the ICC’s decision as “brazen, cynical and completely unacceptable” and assured Mr Netanyahu he would face no risks if he visited Hungary. Read more
WAFCON: Nigeria face Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana in Group B (Punch)
Nigeria will tackle two North African teams – Tunisia and Algeria – as well as Botswana, in Group B of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals taking place in Morocco next summer.
The Falcons will surely relish another meeting with Algeria’s Green Ladies, whom they defeated 2-0 and 4-1 respectively in two friendly matches in Nigeria last month.
Botswana eliminated Gabon in the qualifying series and Tunisia were quarter-finalists at the last edition also hosted by Morocco. Read more
Super Eagles striker, Boniface, ruled out for two months (Sun)
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Victor Boniface sustained a minor injury during Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Monday, November 18.
Boniface featured for 89 minutes before being replaced by Umar Sadiq.
Despite his efforts, the forward struggled to make an impact, extending his goal drought for the Super Eagles in official matches.
Since his national team debut in 2023, Boniface has appeared in eleven games without finding the back of the net. Read more
Kane nets hat-trick to become fastest player to 50 Bundesliga goals (DailyMail)
Harry Kane scored a hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s 3-0 win over Augsburg to break Erling Haaland’s Bundesliga record for the fastest player to 50 Bundesliga goals.
The England captain’s seventh treble since moving to Germany – taking him to 14 league goals for the season – not only extended Bayern’s lead at the top to eight points but saw him smash Haaland’s previous mark.
Kane brought up his half-century in 43 league matches, seven quicker than Haaland managed for Borussia Dortmund. Read more
Liverpool suffer early Real Madrid blows as Arne Slot delivers sextuple injury update (SportsMole)
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has delivered a mixed injury update ahead of the Reds’ imminent showdowns with Southampton in the Premier League and Real Madrid in the Champions League.
The Merseyside giants went into the November international break sitting five points clear at the summit of the Premier League table and also lead the way in the 36-team Champions League rankings after four matchdays.
Liverpool’s dominance has not waned even with injuries to Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa, while Trent Alexander-Arnold also suffered a hamstring strain in the 2-0 win over Aston Villa two weekends ago. Read more
Davis Cup 2024: Netherlands beat Germany in Malaga to reach first final (Standard)
The Netherlands are through to the Davis Cup final for the first time in their history after beating Germany 2-0 in Malaga.
Botic van de Zandschulp needed 10 match points before seeing off Daniel Altmaier in a dramatic opening rubber before Tallon Griekspoor came from a set down to beat Jan-Lennard Struff in the second. The Dutch team will face either favourites Italy or Australia in Sunday’s final.
Van de Zandschulp, who ended Rafael Nadal’s career on Tuesday as the Dutch beat Spain in the quarter-finals, had five match points in a marathon second-set tie-break and another five in the decider as he eventually won 6-4 6-7 (12) 6-3. Read more
Court heard claim masked men broke into home of woman in McGregor case (BelfastTelegraph)
A gang of masked men broke into the home of a woman who took a civil case against mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor accusing him of raping her, the court heard.
Nikita Hand was awarded damages of almost 250,000 euros (£206,000) following a civil case heard by a jury at the High Court in Dublin on Friday.The incident was referred to at the start of the trial when the jury was not present, and the court heard masked men had broken into Ms Hand’s home, smashed the windows and stabbed her boyfriend. Read more