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 Speeding vehicle knocks down fleeing suspected thief in Lagos A yet-to-be-identified male adult suspected to be a thief was on Sunday found lying unconscious after being knocked down by a hit-and-run driver in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State. The incident happened on Friday morning. Our correspondent gathered that the suspect had broken into an apartment in the community in the early hours of Friday when some residents saw him. To avoid being apprehended, he was said to have taken to his heels while some residents chased him. While fleeing the community, he suddenly ran into the expressway and got hit by a speeding vehicle in the process. Our correspondent during a visit to the community on Sunday saw the suspect with swollen eyes and bruised body still lying on the roadside just by the edge of the Abule Egba bridge. A trader, Ganiyat Enitan, who owns a shop close to the bridge, told PUNCH Metro that the accident victim had been on the spot since the incident happened. He said,...

 Husband arrested for allegedly setting wife ablaze in Ogun The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Olubunmi Johnson, for allegedly setting his wife, Kikelomo, on fire in their apartment on Fagbuyi Street, Ilogbo, in the Ota area of Ogun State. PUNCH Metro learnt from an eyewitness on Saturday evening that the incident took place around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, following a domestic dispute. While the exact circumstances leading to the confrontation remain unclear at the time of this report, the spokesperson for the state police command, Omolola Odutola told our correspondent that Johnson has been detained in connection with the crime. Our correspondent learnt that a neighbour who witnessed the incident alerted the victim’s relatives, who then informed the police about what is now being investigated as an attempted murder. Odutola told our correspondent that police officers from the Ilogbo Division quickly took action, resulting in the arrest of the 55-year-old s...

 Rescue our children, parents of stranded Zamfara students in Cyprus beg Gov Lawal Parents of Zamfara State students studying at Cyprus International University under a government scholarship are pleading with Governor Dauda Lawal to address the hardships their children are enduring due to unpaid scholarship fees. A total of 93 Zamfara students were sponsored by the previous administration to study at the university in Cyprus. However, they are now facing severe challenges, having been evicted from their hostels and denied access to essential facilities due to outstanding fees. One concerned father, who wished to remain anonymous, said his child and others are subjected to harassment by the university management over unpaid debts. “When the previous government sent our children abroad, we believed everything would run smoothly. Recently, however, our children were evicted from their accommodations, and it became clear there were issues,” he said. Some students, especially the male,...

 We get more dead bodies than patients, can’t pay minimum wage – Medical Practitioners The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners, ANPMP, says private hospitals in Nigeria are folding up due to the ravaging economic downturn. It also revealed that the nation’s economic situation has forced several Nigerians into self medication, resulting in organ failure and subsequently, death. ANPMP’s Chairman, Dr Odia Festus Ihongbe in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST, weekend, in Abuja, said that morgues were being filled up with dead bodies, while hospital beds were empty. According to him, “people come only when it becomes critical and they just want you to do magic. And some want to die in the hospital, maybe because of confusion in their families.” Dr Odia revealed that Nigerians now google their symptoms and buy “drugs from chemists until it gets to the terminal stage. “Sometimes, we keep them outside and issue death certificates because if you don’t do that, they wil...

 Australia's Resolute Mining confirms CEO and two other employees detained in Mali Australian gold miner Resolute Mining, confirmed on Sunday that the company's CEO Terence Holohan and two other employees have been temporarily detained by government officials in Mali, Reuters reported. The executives were in Bamako to hold discussions with the mining and tax authorities regarding general activities related to the company's business practices in Mali. "Following the conclusion of these meetings on Friday, the three employees were unexpectedly detained," Resolute said in a statement. "While Resolute is working toward a settlement with the Government of Mali to help secure the long-term future of the Syama Gold Mine, the utmost priority remains the safety and wellbeing of its employees."

 GOV. SANWO-OLU AT CLOSING CEREMONY OF 2024 LAGOS INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR AT TAFAWA BALEWA SQUARE ON SUNDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2024. l-r: Lagos Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem; President & Chairman of Council, Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Mr. Gabriel Idahosa, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the State House of Assembly committee Chairman on Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment; Hon. Abiodun Tobun during the closing ceremony of the 2024 edition of Lagos International Trade Fair, at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, on Sunday, 10 November 2024. from right: President & Chairman of Council, Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Mr. Gabriel Idahosa, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem and Deputy President, LCCI, Mr. Knut Ulvmoen during the closing ceremony of the 2024 edition...

 Princess of Wales joins other royals at Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday service The Royal Family were at the Cenotaph in London to lay wreaths and pay respects to those who have died in service, as part of Remembrance Day proceedings. The Princess of Wales appeared emotional from a balcony, marking one of her first public appearances since finishing chemotherapy just weeks ago. The Princess of Wales is the highest-ranked royal stood on high. Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, stood next to her after Queen Camilla - the highest-ranked female royal - was forced to pull out of the event while she recovers from a chest infection. The future Queen looked elegant in an all-black ensemble, which was a bespoke coatdress by Catherine Walker, Queen Elizabeth's Bahrain Pearl drops earrings and three poppies pinned on the left side of her chest. The poppies are a sweet tribute to the princess's great-grandmother's three brothers, who lost their lives in the First World War. King Charle...

  Thousands call for Valencia’s leader to resign over deadly floods response About 130,000 Spaniards protest against perceived failings by Carlos Mazón’s regional government Thousands of Spaniards marched in the eastern city of Valencia on Saturday to demand the resignation of the regional president in charge of the emergency response to last week’s catastrophic floods that left more than 200 dead and 80 others missing. Some protestors clashed with riot police in front of Valencia's city hall, where the protestors started their march to the seat of the regional government. Police used batons to beat them back. Regional leader Carlos Mazón is under immense pressure after his administration failed to issue flood alerts to citizens’ cellphones until hours after the flooding started on the night of Oct. 29. Many marchers held up homemade signs or chanted “Mazón Resign!” Others carried signs with messages like “You Killed Us!” Mazón, of the conservative Popular Party, is also being crit...

  Victoria Africa removing illegal Somali individuals in Pimville, Soweto.  The property owner sought assistance in evicting the illegal Somalis who were making threats after being instructed to vacate her property. Watch video below. 

 In a bizarre turn of events, a man in China has been sentenced to prison after managing to maintain relationships with five women, all living in the same apartment complex. For over four years, the man, identified by the pseudonym Xiaojun, successfully concealed his multiple romantic entanglements, keeping his deceit hidden until it was ultimately exposed. Xiaojun, originally from Jilin province in northeastern China, built his life around a web of lies. Raised in a financially struggling family, he dropped out of secondary school and took on low-paying jobs. Despite his modest background, he portrayed himself as the wealthy heir of a “rich second-generation” family—a façade he maintained to win over his future wife, Xiaojia. To uphold this false image, Xiaojun gave Xiaojia counterfeit luxury gifts and fabricated stories about his affluent parents. In reality, his mother worked as a bathhouse attendant, and his father took on odd construction jobs, as reported by the ‘South China ...

 A 31-year-old woman, Zosangkim, was allegedly shot at, beaten, s€xually @ss@ulted and burnt alive Thursday night in a brutal attack on Zairawn, a Hmar-majority village in Manipur’s Jiribam district. Local residents and tribal groups allege that 80 to 100 armed assailants, believed to be from the Meitei community and the radical Meitei group Arambai Tenggol, opened fire on the villagers and set 17 homes on fire, further escalating violence in the region. “Around 9 P.M. last night, we heard gunfire and immediately began running,” recounted a resident of Zairawn, whose house was also set ablaze. “They came in two teams—one opened fire on residents while the other started burning our homes,” a resident, who lives directly across from Zosangkim’s house, told ThePrint on Friday. “They didn’t just burn our houses—they looted everything: furniture, vehicles, even ceiling fans,” he said. “They came in vehicles and loaded up all our belongings. My entire house is destroyed. We had no weapon...

 ACTING CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LIEUTENANT GENERAL OLUFEMI OLUYEDE EMBARKS ON MAIDEN OPERATIONAL TOUR TO SOKOTO STATE Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the Acting Chief of Army Staff Ag COAS has begun his maiden operational tour to Sokoto State, specifically visiting the 8 Division Area of Responsibility. On November 10, 2024, Lt Gen Oluyede arrived in Sokoto and promptly proceeded to Forward Operations Base Tangaza and 248 Battalion in Illela. There, he received critical briefings from Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose, General Officer Commanding 8 Division. Addressing the troops, the Ag COAS praised their dedication and sacrifices in combating terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria's North West zone. He emphasized that his tour is aimed to gather firsthand information on the security situation and challenges faced by the troops. The Ag COAS assured the troops of his unwavering support, urging them to remain vigilant and avoid complacency in their operations.  Lt Gen Oluyede emphas...

 Happy birthday to you my adorable wife – Elegushi proudly celebrates Queen Sekinat’s birthday The Elegushi of Ikate, Oba Shared Ademola Elegushi has proudly celebrated his first wife, Olori Sekinat Elegushi’s birthday. The elegant queen clocked a new age today, the 10th of November 2024. Stunning photos of the beautiful mother of three is making waves online in celebration of her birthday. Elegushi took to his Instagram page to share Queen Sekinat’s photos with heartwarming words celebrating her special day. The Ikate monarch celebrates his wife’s incredible impact in their lives and on those around them. He prayed her new age will be filled with blessings and cherished moments. He wrote, “My Queen, on this special day, I celebrate not just your birth but the incredible impact you have had on our lives and the world around us. May this birthday bring you joy, laughter, and the years ahead filled with blessings and cherished moments.

 Only if God don't exist again, with God I am living in blessings” – Queen Dami shade Portable for calling her out over her ingratitude Queen Dami, the ex-wife of the Alaafin of Oyo and girlfriend of controversial singer Portable, has shaded him for dragging her. We reported that Queen Dami, via her Instagram page, shared a photo of herself as she revealed that the best form of revenge is getting prettier, smarter, doing better than before, and becoming the highest version of yourself. Taking to her comment section, Portable slammed her as he accused her of chasing the girls in his bar away.  He noted how Queen Dami wasn’t the first and can’t be the last. The singer also noted how he is the one taking care of her son for the late King and yet she doesn’t appreciate him. In what seems like a response to his latest tantrum, Queen Dami stated that unless he kills God, she is living in blessings that used to be prayer requests. She boldly declared that she was her. “Tell them I sa...

 No be only Lagos we dey control Na we dey control Nigeria now – MC Oluomo’s son, King West brags as he congratulates his father over his new appointment as NURTW president King West, the son of the new National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW president, Musiliu Akinsaya, better known as MC Oluomo, has congratulated him on his new appointment We reported on Saturday that MC Oluomo had emerged as the new National President of the NURTW. Before his victory, MC Oluomo was the former chairman of NURTW, Lagos State Chapter, before he emerged as National President. Reacting to his father’s win via his Instagram story, he noted how he is officially the son of the president of NURTW Nigeria. Congratulating his father, he appreciated the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a now-deleted post, he bragged that he and his family are now controlling the country and not only Lagos. I am now officially the son of the president of NURTW Nigeria. Congratulations dad!! It’s official. Thank you Mr...

 You were part of rebellion against PDP in 2024 – Northern group knocks Lamido A northern Nigeria group, Northern Youths Movement, NYM, has tackled former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido over his recent comments concerning the affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Lamido had come hard on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, calling him a “small boy in PDP history” and asked “where he was in 1999”. However, in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday, which was signed by its Chairman, Mallam Ishaya Jato, the NYM reminded Lamido that those he kept referring to as children and small boys were the ones who did not let the PDP die “in aftermath of the 2014 rebellion in which he (Lamido) played prominent roles before he backed out.” The youth group said it was ironic that those who were children when PDP was being formed had grown to maturity and were now fathers of many political children, while some of the elders of 1998 ar...

 Ondo Elections: NSCDC Boss Assures Hitch-Free Election Orders Deployment Of 6000 Operatives.  The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni, OFR, has ordered the deployment of 6000 Officers and Men to provide adequate Security before, during and after the November 16, Ondo Governorship Elections.  CG Audi said the NSCDC is fully ready to ensure free, fair and credible elections noting that the Corps would deploy personnel from neighbourin states such as Ekiti, Ogun, Oyo Osun, Lagos, Edo, and Delta, amongst others.  "In this election, the NSCDC have vital roles to play by ensuring the protection of all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure across the State; providing security for INEC officials and ad hoc staff, safeguarding the movements of election materials and its distribution both on land and in the coastal towns and overall monitoring of election process till the results are announced". He said it is hi...

  Sadly just reported the passing of actor Tony Todd at the age of 69, known as "Candyman", by William Bludworth in the "Final Destiny saga, the remake of "Night Of The Living Dead", for voicing the villain Zoom in the "Flash" series and many more more engagements on different audiovisual projects The cause of his death hasn't been disclosed. Rest in peace 🕊️ 

 STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT TIME FOR ATIKU ABUBAKAR TO END HIS GRAND ILLUSIONS AND FANTASIES   Since his defeat in the last election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has shown more interest in undermining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu than in addressing his party's implosion. We suspect he is envious of Tinubu's position—an office he has unsuccessfully sought six times.   It is perplexing that he would elevate his untested, hypothetical proposal, which Nigerians soundly rejected during the 2023 Presidential Election, and seek to present it as a superior alternative to the multi-faceted reform programmes implemented by the Tinubu administration. If his plan lacked popular appeal, he must acknowledge that merely repackaging it will not resolve the social and economic challenges his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) bequeathed after 16 years in power.   Atiku’s economic analysis demonstrates a significant misunderstanding of Nigeria's realities. His narrative, “What W...

 NNPCL debunks report on adulterated Petrol The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has dismissed a circulating video showing a person pouring a dark liquid, claiming it to be Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) supposedly bought from an NNPC Retail station at the Keffi Flyover. In a statement by NNPCL spokesperson Olufemi Soneye, the company clarified that it conducted spot checks at all its outlets and confirmed the claim to be false.  According to the statement the product was not, and could not have been purchased from any NNPC Retail outlet, as the company does not dispense petroleum products into bottles or jerrycans, as shown in the video. NNPC Retail Ltd emphasized that it maintained stringent standards and quality control at every stage of its operations to ensure only high-quality, safe, and reliable petroleum products are available at its stations nationwide. The company urged the public to disregard the misleading claims in the video and to be cautious of...

 Police Burst car theft syndicate in FCT Operatives from the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have dismantled a car theft syndicate responsible for receiving, rebranding, and selling stolen vehicles. A statement by the command on Sunday revealed that the operation followed an investigation tracing the theft of a Honda Accord to a mechanic’s workshop in Plateau State. According to the statement on October 10, 2024, one Philemon Olaoluwa reported to the Central Police Divisional Headquarters after his vehicle — a Honda Accord 2006 model, ash in colour with registration number RBC 40 NW —was stolen. It added that the car had developed a mechanical fault; a friend recommended that he engage a mechanic from Apo Mechanic Village, FCT, named Abdulhamid Saidu, currently at large. Unaware of the mechanic’s criminal intentions, Olaoluwa was reported to have handed over the car, along with its registration documents, for repair. The police disclosed that instead of repairing it, Saidu...

  WizKid Pays Tribute to Late Mother with the Release of Album Cover for "Morayo" WizKid has revealed the cover art for his upcoming album "Morayo", featuring the face of his late mother, who passed away on August 18, 2023.  This album cover serves as a tribute to his mother who played an important role in his life and career, encouraging his love for music from a young age.  WizKid’s mother supported his passion by buying him instruments and motivating him to join the church choir, helping shape him into the artist he is today. Set to release on November 22nd, Morayo will be WizKid’s sixth studio album.  The promotional single "Piece of My Heart," featuring Brent Faiyaz is already out. 

 LG Election: Opposition Parties on Holiday, APC Remains Party to Beat-Gov. Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared that based on the performance of his administration in the last five years, opposition parties are clearly unpopular and invisible in the forthcoming local government election. The Governor added that the quality of candidates the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is presenting in the election would make it the party to beat with landslide victory in all the 20 Local Government Areas of the State.  Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, over the weekend, Prince Abiodun explained that his administration has changed the hitherto volatile political environment in the state and made it conducive for opposition parties to operate without hindrance or intimidation. According to him, instead of the primordial machinery of intimidation, his administration has dwarfed the opposition parties in the...

 A tragic incident occurred in Mopye village where an elderly woman was brutally stabbed to death by her female neighbour  It is alleged that a that a 62-year-old woman from Mopye village, Bolobedu, Tzaneen was arrested on Friday, 08 November 2024 after brutally murdering an 82-year-old elderly female neighbour. It is reported that the deceased went to her neighbour's residence intending to greet other individuals who were inside the yard of the suspect and she was attacked and brutally murdered. The suspect was immediately arrested at the scene and she will appear at Bolobedu Magistrate's Court on Monday, 11 November 2024.

 Customs Calls for Improved Regulatory Compliance to Drive Excise Trade in Nigeria The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday, 31 October 2024, at the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Regulatory Affairs Workshop (RAW) held in Lagos, called for improved regulatory compliance to boost excise trade in Nigeria. In a statement signed on 6 November 2024 by Juliana Tomo, Public Relations Officer of the Lagos Industrial Area Command, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, who was represented at the event by the Customs Area Controller of the Lagos Industrial Command, Comptroller Rebecca Chokor, expressed the Service’s commitment to educating traders on excise regulations, procedures, and their responsibilities to the NCS.  She stated, “This capacity-building initiative aims to support legitimate traders, enhance efficiency, and promote transparency to facilitate trade and ensure revenue collection for the nation.” Comptroller Chokor encouraged NBC to adhere to es...