Youths attack LASTMA, Police operatives over death of Lagos motorist (Nation)
Angry youths on Tuesday attacked officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and their police escort for causing the death of an about-to-wed motorist.
The incident which occurred at the Super area of Abule Egba, caused panic among residents and road users.
The enforcement team attracted the wrath of the youths after another vehicle escaping their clutches, knocked and killed the unnamed driver of a Toyota Corolla car whose wedding, they said was to be held on Saturday. Read more
Lagbaja earned COAS appointment without political influence—Defence HQ (Nation)
The Nigerian Army Headquarters on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to the hometown of the late Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja.
The delegate, which consisted of seven Generals, was led by Kamar Ishola Yusuf.
They visited Osun Governor, Ademola Adeeke after which they proceeded to Ilobu, hometown of the late COAS, the headquarters of Irepodun local government area of Osun to visit the king, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan and the compound of the Lagbaja. Read more
Woman bags 5 years imprisonment for attempted murder in Delta (Tribune)
The High Court of Justice in Delta State, presided over by Hon. Justice Diai Christopher Dumebi, has convicted and sentenced one Ifeoma Nlemuba to five years’ imprisonment for attempted murder.
The defendant, Ifeoma Nlemuba, was arraigned before High Court 6 in the Asaba Judicial Division on a one-count charge of attempted murder, to which she initially pleaded not guilty.
On July 23, 2024, the defense counsel submitted a plea bargain application letter to the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, seeking to enter into plea bargain negotiations with the prosecution in accordance with Guideline 15(1)(2) of the Plea Bargain Guidelines for Prosecution in Delta State 2024, which was approved by the Honourable Attorney-General. Read more
Bobrisky’s saga is a reflection of institutional issues, says FG (Channels)
The Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo believes the Bobrisky saga is a reflection of institutional issues in the country.
Bobrisky, a popular cross-dresser whose real name is Idris Okuneye, has been embroiled in a saga over his jail time for naira abuse.
In a viral video, the cross-dresser claimed to have paid some officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to get special treatment in prison. Read more
Financial Inclusion key to breaking poverty barriers- Sanwo-Olu (Independent)
Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state Governor has said that ensuring financial inclusion means creating pathways for millions of citizens to access opportunities and to rise beyond limitations that poverty, unemployment and geographic constraints might impose.
Sanwo-Olu said this on Tuesday while speaking at the second International Financial Inclusion Conference 2024 with the theme; ‘Inclusive Growth- Harnessing Inclusion for Economic Development at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island.
The Governor who was represented by Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, his Deputy said that financial inclusion is not just a concept, that it is a tool and a bridge to equity, that it is the very essence of inclusive growth. Read more
Akada Children’s Book Festival 2024 celebrates indigenous authors, promotes literacy (ThisDay)
The Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF), Nigeria’s first and largest book festival dedicated exclusively to children, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting literacy, showcasing works of indigenous authors, and encouraging widespread engagement with children’s literature.
The sixth edition, themed ‘Read Your Way’, held recently at the UPBEAT Centre, Lekki, welcomed over 1,157 attendees, highlighting its pivotal role in nurturing young minds and reinforcing the importance of literacy and cultural heritage in Nigeria.
This year’s festival showcased 29 original children’s books created by Nigerian authors both locally and internationally. In addition to book readings, the festival featured storytime sessions, book chats and book exhibitions, allowing children to meet their favourite authors and discover new titles. Read more
Tinubu returns to Abuja from Saudi Summit (Channels)
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a one-day travel to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia for the just concluded extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit.
Tinubu arrived at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, around 8 pm on Tuesday.
On ground to receive the President was the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and security heads, among others. Read more
ALSCON: BFIG, Chinese firm sign pact to revive 135MMscfd gas processing plant (Leadership)
The BFI Group, the core investor in Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) and Chinese firm, China National Chemical Engineering Corporation (CNCEC) have signed a significant agreement to resuscitate the 135MMscfd Gas Processing plant in ALSCON Plant Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, with a total estimate investment of about US$1.2 billion.
The landmark pact, signed in the boardroom of the minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), in Abuja on Monday marks a crucial milestone in ALSCON’s rehabilitation, recommissioning, and expansion.
Dormant for nearly three decades, ALSCON is poised to regain its position as a major aluminium producer for domestic and international markets, with a capacity to produce three hundred thousand (300,000) metric tonnes of aluminium per annum. Read more
British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker with space story (BBC)
British author Samantha Harvey has won the 2024 Booker Prize award with her novel Orbital, the first book set in space to win the prize.
Orbital contemplates the world from a different viewpoint as it follows a team of astronauts in the International Space Station.
It’s the biggest-selling book on the shortlist in the UK, and has also outsold the past three Booker winners combined, up to the eve of their success. Read more
Man upset about divorce allegedly rams car into crowd, killing 35: Reports (People)
A man in China is accused of killing 35 people and injuring dozens after driving his car into a group of people exercising at a sports complex this week.
The 62-year-old man allegedly rammed his car into the facility on Monday, Nov. 11, in Zhuhai, a city in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, per local authorities, the BBC, the New York Times and AP reported.
The New York Times and the BBC referred to the suspect only by his surname, Fan. Read more
Denzel Washington teases retirement — and a role in “Black Panther 3’’ (USAToday)
Denzel Washington is almost ready to ride off into the sunset — but not before heading to Wakanda.
The Oscar-winning “Gladiator II” star, 69, revealed in an interview with Australia’s “Today” that he is eyeing retirement and claimed he will join the “Black Panther” franchise.
Washington revealed he does not expect to make “that many” more movies and that after a series of projects he has coming up, “I’m going to retire.” He then casually dropped a bombshell: “Ryan Coogler’s writing a part for me in the next ‘Black Panther.’” Read more
Oscar-winning actor being eyed to play Dumbledore in “Harry Potter” TV series (Joe)
Like the movies that preceded it, the “Harry Potter” show is seeking out major actors for the adult roles.
Oscar-winning actor Mark Rylance is reportedly being heavily considered to play Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series.
Earlier this year, the network confirmed that screenwriter Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod (who worked on Succession) were attached to the project. Read more
Curzon cinema chain snapped up by US owners of Majestic Wine (Standard)
The Curzon cinema chain, best known for its flagship picture houses in Mayfair and Soho, has been snapped up by the US investment group that owns Majestic Wine and Poundstretcher.
Fortress Investment Group acquired Curzon’s 16 locations, with 46 screens in total, its film distribution company Curzon Films and online streaming service Curzon Home Cinema, preserving a total of more than 350 jobs.
The acquisition price has not been disclosed but the company has made heavy losses in recent years. Read more
Donny Osmond details close bond with Michael Jackson amid child star fame: “We got each other’’ (DailyMail)
Donny Osmond has recalled his close bond with Michael Jackson as the pair sparked up a friendship during their time as child stars in the 1960s and 1970s.
Osmond, now 66, first rose to fame aged five with his four older brothers in pop band, The Osmonds, while King of Pop Jackson, who died aged 50 in 2009, was the lead singer of the Jackson 5 from the age of five.
As the singers dominated the music scene, they found common ground in their shared experiences in the showbiz industry, with Osmond revealing on documentary Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands: ‘If you look at the Osmonds and the Jackson 5, the comparisons of the two families are just uncanny. Read more
German leader to seek December confidence vote, paving way for early election (IrishExaminer)
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on December 16, paving the way for a new parliamentary election as early as February, German media reported on Tuesday.
The expected vote in the Bundestag would come well ahead of original plans, marking a step to reach a compromise between Mr Scholz’s party, the Social Democrats, and the main opposition party in parliament, the centre-right Christian conservatives.
The move comes after the collapse of Mr Scholz’s three-party coalition last week, at a time when the leaders of Europe’s biggest economy have been grappling with ways to revive Germany’s anaemic economic growth. Read more
‘It’s a great honour’ — Osho reacts to Super Eagles invitation (CompleteSports)
Gabriel Osho says it is a ‘great honour’ to finally link up with the Super Eagles, report Completesports.com.
The Auxerre defender was invited by former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George for the first time in March but could not make his debut due to injury.
The 26-year-old now has the chance to finally make his debut for the West Africans after he was included in the squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Read more
CAF WCL: Aduku confident as Edo Queens battle Masar (Punch)
Edo Queens head coach Moses Aduku is exuding confidence and expects his charges to go all out against FC Masar in the CAF Women’s Champions League Group B clash starting at 18:00 at Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca on Wednesday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The Nigerian and West African champions made a flying start to their campaign by thrashing Central Bank of Ethiopia 3-0 at the same venue on Sunday, and a win against the Egyptians will see them in a good position to historically secure a place in the semi-finals of the competition.
Aduku, however, warns that the win will not come easy, with a high-confidence side like Masar, whose morale is shy-high following a shock 1-0 win over defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the group’s opener on Sunday. Read more
Canada fires coach Priestman over Olympic drone spying scandal (ESPN)
Canada women’s coach Bev Priestman, suspended following a drone surveillance scandal at the Paris Olympics, was fired Tuesday following an independent review.
Assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joseph Lombardi were also fired as Canada Soccer released findings of the investigation.
New Zealand complained about a drone flying over practices before the start of the Olympic tournament, prompting FIFA to fine Canada Soccer $228,000 and strip six standings points from the team. Priestman, Mander and Lombardi were all suspended by soccer’s international governing body for a year. Read more
Vinícius back for Brazil and Martínez for Argentina in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying (DailyMail)
Argentina and Brazil will have two of their leading stars available again as South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup resumes with the last two rounds of games this year.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina will once again count on goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who was suspended for two international matches in October. Brazil will bring back winger Vinícius Júnior, who missed the last two qualifiers through injury but has recovered.
South American leaders Argentina will play at Paraguay on Thursday, shortly after fourth-place Brazil visits Venezuela. Read more
Mike Tyson takes ferocious approach in open workout for Jake Paul fight (Independent)
Mike Tyson rolled back the years with an aggressive approach in his open workout for Friday’s fight with Jake Paul, to the delight of the fans in attendance.
The former heavyweight champion, 58, will box YouTube star Paul, 27, at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas this week. The fight will stream live on Netflix in an unprecedented move.
And ahead of the controversial bout – Tyson’s first professional contest since 2005 – “Iron Mike” and Paul took to the ring inside Toyota Music Factory to run through some moves for fans. Read more
Sinner turns aside Fritz to close in on ATP Finals last 4 (JapanToday)
Jannik Sinner hit the accelerator at the end of each set as he cruised past Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday to close in on a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals in Turin.
In September, Sinner had to overcome raucous home support to win his last meeting with the American as he claimed victory in the final of the US Open, also in straight sets.This time, the Turin crowd was noisily behind the Italian. Read more