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Temi Nkem wins Big Brother Naija season 11 Reality star Temi Nkem  has won the Big Brother Naija season 11   The housemate was one of the nine finalists, which included Aikou, Barry, Bluethopia, Flora, Oyin, Ricky, Sheba, and Tram.  After six evictions, Sheba,  Temi Nkem, and Aikou were the last three housemates standing.   For winning the show, Temi Nkem will be taking home the ₦160 million grand prize. The prize comprises ₦100 million in cash and a brand-new SUV, making it one of the biggest reward packages in the history of the reality television show.

 Russia has been striking Kyiv's Dnipro River bridges for four consecutive days, aiming to disrupt transport between the city's eastern and western banks.  On Sunday morning Oct. 4, 2026, a Russian drone hit the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge for the second day in a row, damaging the road surface and trolleybus cables and injuring two people.  Video showed cars on the bridge when the drone exploded into a fireball and black smoke. The attack came hours after German Chancelor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to pledge further support.   The strikes have also targeted the Pivdennyi (Southern) Bridge repeatedly since Oct. 1-2, forcing full or partial closures of three of Kyiv's six road bridges and causing major traffic jams. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the bridges are structurally intact but the damage has cut hot water to parts of the Desnyanskyi district and severely restricted metro and road traffic, with about 500,000 vehicles using th...

 ONE DEAD AS TANKER OVERTURNS, CATCHES FIRE IN CROSS RIVER One person has been confirmed dead and another sustained serious injuries after a petroleum tanker overturned and caught fire opposite the Odukpani Local Government Secretariat in Cross River State on Saturday, October 4, 2026.  The Cross River Police Command said the tanker, which was conveying petroleum products, was involved in a road traffic accident before it burst into flames. The fire spread to nearby shops and buildings, and several vehicles were also affected.   The tanker driver was reportedly trapped in the fire but was rescued and taken to hospital for treatment. Police officers from the Odukpani Division were deployed to secure the area and maintain public safety, while the Fire Service was alerted to contain the blaze.  The Command urged residents and motorists to stay away from the scene to allow emergency responders access, and said further updates would be released as verified details em...

 A 7-year-old girl was fatally sta-bbed by an adult female in a vicous attack while she simply walked on a sidewalk.  This deeply disturbing incident, occurred at 11:55 a.m. yesterday, Saturday, October 3rd, in Chicago, Illinois.  On that fateful morning, little Edimari Chacon was blissfully unaware of the mortal danger lurking in her peripheral. She was strolling down the block on South Cottage Grove Avenue, enjoying a beautiful day. Video shows her holding hands with a loved one while strolling.  Unfortunately, for Edimari, everything was going to end for her in just a few more steps. As she walked along, an adult woman (who remains unidentified at this time) quickly approached her while brandishing a blade.  This sick individual couldn't even face up to her own disgusting actions. She began fatally attacking little Edimari from behind. The young girl suffered multiple st@b wounds and never even saw d*ath coming for her. She went from bl**ding out on the pavem...

 Aguleri–Umuoba Anam Crisis: Bishop Ekwe Urges Calm, Dialogue, Peaceful Resolution ‎ ‎By Nneka Ejeckam ‎ ‎The Bishop of the Diocese of Niger West, Anglican Communion, The Rt. Rev. Johnson N. Ekwe, has on October 2, called for calm and peaceful resolution following the reported crisis arising from a boundary dispute between Amaeze Aguleri and Umuoba Anam communities. ‎ ‎In a statement, Bishop Ekwe expressed sadness over the reported developments, including alleged casualties and destruction of property. He commiserated with affected families, prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and offered prayers for those who suffered losses. ‎ ‎The Bishop appealed to residents of both communities to remain calm, exercise restraint and avoid any further acts of violence or reprisal. He called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, stressing that dialogue remained the most viable path to lasting peace. ‎ ‎He noted that Amaeze Aguleri and Umuoba Anam are bound not only by proximity but...

 UNIZIK Schedules 20th, 21st Combined Convocation for Nov 15–20 ‎ ‎By Uchechukwu Muolokwu ‎ ‎The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has approved Nov. 15 to 20, for the institution’s 20th and 21st Combined Convocation Ceremonies. ‎ ‎The week-long ceremonies will feature the conferment of Diplomas, First Degrees, Higher Degrees and Honorary Degrees on deserving graduands. ‎ ‎This was contained in an internal memorandum signed by the Registrar of the University, Dr. Chinenye Gloria Okeke, who directed all concerned to take note of the approved dates and commence necessary preparations. ‎ ‎The registrar stated that further details regarding the various programmes and activities lined up for the convocation would be communicated in due course. ‎ ‎Meanwhile, graduating students have been advised to commence all necessary preparations and fulfil their respective obligations for the ceremonies without delay. ‎ ‎The university management urged all concerned to take the ...