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 Somali forces kill three key Al Shabab terrorists The Somali National Armed Forces have conducted a series of operations across parts of the Bakool and Bay regions, killing several senior members of the Al Shabab terrorist group, the Defence Ministry announced in a statement on Sunday, Anadolu Agency reported. The ministry said that Somali forces killed Mohamed Abdi Mohamed Nur, also known as Goofoow, a senior terrorist group member who was responsible for several attacks on civilians in the region. He was killed in a precision operation in Abal village, a strategic village located 21 kilometres south of Hudur, the provincial capital of the southwestern Bakool region, it added. “During the operation, the forces also seized weapons and documents detailing plots intended to disrupt security and stability in the area,” the statement said. Two other key Al Shabab members killed In a separate military operation, two key Al Shabab operatives, Yahye, also known as Abu Khalid, a key organ...

 CP ORUTUGU THANKS ANAMBRA SECURITY STAKEHOLDERS FOR ASSISTING THE POLICE IN SUSTAINING THE MESSAGE OF PEACE AND PROMOTING COMMUNAL HARMONY DURING THE ELECTION PERIOD The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc minps PhD, has expressed profound gratitude to security stakeholders, community leaders, and residents of the State for their cooperation and support to the Police throughout the just-concluded Anambra Governorship election period. CP Orutugu acknowledged that the peaceful atmosphere recorded across the State was made possible through the collective commitment of sister security agencies, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), traditional rulers, youth groups, and other critical stakeholders who worked closely with the Police in sustaining the message of peace and promoting communal harmony before, during, and after the polls. The Commissioner noted that such partnership greatly enhanced operational coordination and contributed im...

 Kaduna To Host $450 Million Nigeria–China Poultry Project Kaduna State is set to host the pilot phase of the landmark Nigeria–China Poultry Project, a transformative agricultural investment valued at over $450 million and projected to create more than 350,000 jobs across the value chain. Governor Uba Sani announced this on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Yu Dunhai, and the leadership of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP). The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture and investment between Kaduna State and the People’s Republic of China. Speaking at the event, Governor Sani described the visit as “not merely another diplomatic courtesy, but a defining stride” in Kaduna’s efforts to attract transformative partnerships that reinforce its position as a continental hub for agricultural and industrial excellence. He expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for selecting Kadun...

 Ugom Community In Kaduna Laments Daily Bandit Attacks As Gunmen Kill Youth Residents of Ugom village in Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, have issued an urgent plea for help following yet another deadly assault by armed bandits that claimed the life of a young man and left another critically injured. According to community leaders, the attack occurred on Friday morning when gunmen ambushed unarmed residents who were attempting to escort others to a nearby market. In a statement titled “An Urgent Cry for Protection, Justice, and Humanitarian Aid” and signed by Alhaji Ishaya Onussim of the Ugom Progressive Union, the community described living under a “brutal and unrelenting siege” for nearly a decade. “Today’s atrocity is one of the most devastating we’ve faced,” the statement read. “Our brave, unarmed youths and elders, only trying to protect their neighbors, were ambushed and gunned down by bandits.” The group confirmed that one of their members, Mr. Jonah Na’allah Yuna...

  PRESS RELEASE DELTA STATE COMMAND ARRESTS SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER/KIDNAPPER AND RECOVERS A FABRICATED BERETTA PISTOL CONCEALED IN A LOAF OF BREAD The Delta State Police Command has once again demonstrated its commitment to proactive policing and intelligence-led operations, following the arrest of a suspected armed robber and kidnapper in possession of a fabricated Beretta pistol ingeniously concealed inside a loaf of bread. On 6th November 2025, at about 0845 hrs, the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Delta State Command, while conducting a routine stop-and-search operation at Koka Roundabout, Asaba, intercepted a young man whose suspicious behaviour prompted a thorough search. In the course of the search, a fabricated Beretta pistol was discovered carefully concealed inside a loaf of bread. The suspect, later identified as Nnamdi Stanley Chibuike, aged 24, of Ogbeowele Quarters, behind General Hospital, Asaba, was immediately arrested and taken into custody. The reco...

 African Union Hails South Africa’s Historic G20 Presidency  The African Union Commission (AUC) has extended warm congratulations to the Republic of South Africa as it assumes the rotating presidency of the G20 and prepares to host the group’s summit on African soil for the first time. In a statement released the AU Commission praised South Africa’s growing stature in global governance and its steadfast advocacy for the priorities of the Global South.  “As current G20 Chair, South Africa has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing sustainable development and inclusive global governance,” the Commission said. The AUC highlighted South Africa’s vibrant democracy, rooted in a Constitution that enshrines equality, human rights, and the rule of law—values it described as fully aligned with the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Celebrating the country’s rich diversity, the Commission noted that South Africans of many races, cultures, languages, and faiths l...

 VP Shettima Returns To Abuja After COP30 Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after leading Nigeria’s delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, where the country reaffirmed its global climate leadership and commitment to a green transition. In a Statement by the Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha said the Vice President joined other world leaders, development partners, and business executives at the Leaders’ Climate Summit, hosted by the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. During the summit, VP Shettima represented President Bola Tinubu and delivered Nigeria’s statement titled “The Rational Soul of Nature,” calling on world leaders to recognise the economic value of nature and to channel significant finance towards protecting and restoring it through predictable, equitable, and accessible funding mechanisms.” He further emphasised...

 Sultan Of Sokoto  Sa'ad Abubakar Urges Muslims To Project Nigeria's Unity Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammed Sa'ad Abubakar III at the council's Expanded General Purpose Committee Meeting holding in Abuja urged Muslim faithful to show actions that will sustain and project unity in Nigeria.  As a religious body,  he reiterated commitment on behalf of other leaders to play a positive role in addressing the current challenges of negative commentaries about the religious status of Nigerians. He cautioned the  use of social media as a tool for propaganda, propagating personal negative narratives about Nigeria.  Also at the meeting is the Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, who says the desire of the current administration is not to build a nation through guns but by saying the truth. Recent happenigs within the past few days where some people had alleged Nigeria as a country of religious into...

 ED/CEO of NPHCDA Commissions 80 Revitalised PHCs In Kogi State The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, in collaboration with the Governor of Kogi State, has commissioned 80 revitalised Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities and handed over essential medical equipment and commodities to the Kogi State Government to enhance healthcare delivery. The commissioning by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo took place at the Government House, Lokoja. The revitalised facilities upgraded under the World Bank-supported IMPACT Project in partnership with the NPHCDA are aimed at expanding access to quality, affordable, and reliable primary healthcare services across the state. Following the commissioning, Dr. Aina formally handed over a consignment of medical equipment and essential commodities to the state government for distribution to PHC facilities.  This underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to s...

 Jacob Zuma’s Daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s July Unrest Trial Resumes in Durban  The trial of Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, is set to resume tomorrow at the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court in Durban. She faces charges related to the 2021 July unrest. The court proceedings are scheduled to run from 10 to 21 November 2025.

 Teenager rapes a 6-year-old girl at Makumeke village outside Malamulele The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Giyani is investigating a case of rape following an incident in which a 14-year-old tenager allegedly raped a 6-year-old girl at Makumeke village, outside Malamulele, Vhembe District on Saturday, 08 November 2025, at approximately 18:00. According to the preliminary reports, the victim returned home carrying sweets and snacks. When she was asked to who had bought them, the child mentioned the suspect's name. The child then complained that her private parts were painful. The mother immediately took her daughter to a local hospital for medical examination, where medical personnel confirmed that the child had been raped. The child subsequently revealed to her mother that the suspect had allegedly lured her to the bushes where he violated her. A case of rape was opened at Malamulele Police Station and immediately transferred to the Giyani Family Vio...

 Three workers shot dead at San Antonio landscaping supply company, police say SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Three employees were killed Saturday morning in a shooting at a landscape supply business in northeast San Antonio, authorities said. A suspect was later found dead at the scene. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said the victims—two men and a woman—worked at the business. It remains unclear if the suspect was also employed there, and no names have been released. McManus noted there may be additional injuries, but confirmed details were still being investigated. Officials said the shooting appears to have involved people who knew each other, and it was “not random” in nature. Early reports indicated the suspect was at large, but a few hours later, police confirmed the suspect had died from an apparent self-inflicted injury.

 Syrian president lands in U.S for meeting with Trump  Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the U.S. on Saturday ahead of a historic meeting with President Trump, according to his country’s state news agency, coming a day after Washington removed him from a terrorism blacklist. Al-Sharaa, whose rebel forces overthrew longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last year, is scheduled to meet Trump at the White House on Monday. Analysts noted this is the first visit by a Syrian president to the U.S. since Syria gained independence in 1946. Al-Sharaa previously addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September and met Trump for the first time in Riyadh during the president’s Middle East tour in May. U.S. envoy to Syria Tom Barrack said earlier this month that al-Sharaa might sign an agreement to join the international U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State. The State Department’s decision to delist him as a global terrorist was expected, with officials notin...

 Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, White Stripes to enter Rock & Roll Hall of Fame  The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles brought a star-studded lineup of performances and heartfelt tributes on Saturday night, celebrating music legends across genres. Salt-N-Pepa energized the crowd, donning their iconic “Push It” video jackets and performing a medley of hits, including “Shoop,” “Let’s Talk About Sex,” and “What a Man” with En Vogue, culminating with their breakthrough single “Push It.” Cheryl “Salt” James highlighted the trio’s fight to reclaim their master recordings and emphasized the barriers they broke as female rappers, while DJ Spinderella became the first female DJ inducted into the hall. Missy Elliott praised them for proving women could match male peers in hip-hop. Outkast reunited on stage for the first time since 2016, giving emotional speeches after deciding who would speak first with a game of rock-paper-scissors. Andre 3000 shar...

 The opposition parties are complaining in Anambra election that APGA officials are buying votes; Who are those selling the votes?"- Shehu Sani One of the chieftains of the All Progressive Congress, APC and former Kaduna lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central at the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani has reacted after he heard that officials of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA are allegedly buying votes in the Anambra election. The reaction of Senator Shehu Sani was contained in a post that he shared on his official X handle. Senator Shehu Sani, asked about the people selling the votes. Here is what Senator Shehu Sani wrote on his official X handle; "The opposition parties are complaining in Anambra election that APGA officials are buying votes; Who are those selling the votes?".

 ‎Anambra gov election met international standards- UN observer ‎ ‎A United Nations election observer, Jim Oko, has described the just-concluded Anambra State governorship election as being “in line with international best practices.” ‎ ‎Oko, who is the National Coordinator of Nouvel Perspective International, a UN-accredited election observation organisation, stated this in an interview with PUNCH Online at the INEC State Headquarters in Awka on Sunday, shortly after the declaration of Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, as the winner of the poll. ‎ ‎The Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin and Professor of Constitutional Law and Governance, had announced that Soludo satisfied all electoral requirements, having won in more than two-thirds of the local government areas across the state. ‎ ‎In his post-declaration assessment, Oko commended the conduct of the exercise, noting ...

 "We’re still reviewing Anambra election outcome" -Nicholas Ukachukwu The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Saturday Anambra State governorship election, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has said that he is still gathering information from his party agents after which he would take decisions on the outcome of the election after Prof. Chukwuma Soludo was declared winner of the poll by INEC. However, in his reaction to the outcome of the election during a press briefing in Awka today, Ukachukwu said 99,445 voters in the state voted for him because they wanted Anambra to move forward. He said for the fact that about 99,445 people voted for him on Saturday, meant that the APC has come to stay in Anambra and will soon dominate the state. He said, “From the beginning of the primary till the election proper, we made a diligent effort. The election has come and gone. I congratulate my team members and campaign council, they showed they were all gallant soldiers. “My supporters inc...

 Actress Chioma Ifemeludike invites her 292 voters to lunch after Anambra election loss   Chioma Ifemeludike, the actress and filmmaker better known as IfeDike, has extended a lunch invitation to the individuals who voted for her during Saturday’s Anambra governorship election. IfeDike, who contested under the African Action Congress (AAC), garnered 292 votes across the state’s 5,718 polling units. The result placed her far behind the incumbent governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), who won a landslide victory with 422,664 votes. Rather than dwell on the defeat, the actress took to social media to celebrate her small but dedicated group of supporters. In the post via X, the filmmaker expressed her gratitude to her supporters while extending a personal invitation to lunch where she said she looks forward to the opportunity to “meet, wine, and hug” them. “Dear 292 Solidarity voters, when can we have lunch, wine and hug? I can’t wait. Thank you. I ...

 Soludo thanks residents for Gov election victory, says ‘let’s get back to work’ Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has thanked the people of the state for re-electing him into office for another four years. In his speech shortly after being declared the winner of the November 8 governorship election, Soludo said it was time to get back to work. “Now that the people have spoken, let us get back to work,” the governor said on Sunday in his country home in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. “Even last night, as the collation was going on, I was even making calls. I spoke to the Commissioner for Budget, talking about the budget outlines I want to start discussing. “I am back in the office. It is a 24/7 assignment, and we can’t wait. ‘Ndi’ Anambra cannot wait. “The job to be done is still a lot; it is an assignment with a deadline. May Anambra continue to win, may Nigeria continue to win,” he added. The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor reiterated his...

 Portable goes back to school Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable, has announced plans to further his education. Despite already holding an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) from Kwara State Polytechnic, the “Zazu” singer said additional knowledge is essential to navigating the complex business side of the music industry. According to him, his decision to go back to school is driven by a desire to take control of his music career, particularly in areas such as royalties and business deals. He said: “Even though I already have an OND from Kwara State Polytechnic, I still want to further my education so I can understand my music royalties and business deals better, especially for my record label, Zeh Nation.” Portable said by acquiring this knowledge, he aims to ensure that his music empire is managed effectively, and he is not solely reliant on others for guidance.

 ‘We were never married’ – Regina Daniels tells Ned Nwoko Actress Regina Daniels has told her estranged husband Ned Nwoko that they were never married, noting that their union did not have legal backing. In a statement on Instagram in the early hours of Sunday, the actress admitted that she was on drugs but that the cause of their discord was his alleged constant plan to isolate her from her loved ones. “Fine, I did drugs. So what? Is that even the issue between us? The moment we had a fight, you rushed to the public shouting ‘drugs, drugs, drugs,’ because you knew it would make a perfect story for the media, something dramatic enough to distract everyone from the real issue! “You want to find a reason to arrest everyone around me so that I will have no one left beside me, no friend, no support, no safe place to turn to. Then when I’m completely isolated and broken, I will be forced to come back to you because I will have nowhere else to go,” she wrote. According to her, the lawmak...

 Ibadan was coined from ‘Iba‑Odan’, not ‘Eba‑Odan’ — Traditionalist The President of the International Council for Ifa Religion, Fayemi Fakayode, has corrected a long-standing misconception about the origin of the name of the ancient Yoruba city of Ibadan. He said it was not derived from the words Eba and Odan, but from Iba and Odan. Fakayode made this clarification during the presentation of a paper titled “A Sociocultural Relevance of Osemeji Festival in the Modern Time” at the 2025 Osemeji Obamoro Conference held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday. He explained that if the words were truly Eba and Odan, the city’s name would have morphed into Ebadan through normal linguistic transformation. “Iba + Odan,” however, naturally evolved into “Ibadan”. “The point is that Ibadan was coined from Iba+Odan and not from Eba+Odan. Lagelu was the Jagun of Ile-Ife who left Ile-Ife because of the feud with the then Ooni of Ife. He and his followers settled in th...

 Chelle recalls Okoye, Ejuke, for World Cup playoffs Coach Eric Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Sevilla winger Chidera Ejuke, and Chidozie Awaziem, while suspended Semi Ajayi is also listed for next week’s CAF 2026 World Cup Playoffs in Morocco. Ajayi will miss the Gabon clash after he picked up his second booking in the qualifiers against Benin, but he will be eligible for the next stage of the Playoffs should Nigeria advance. Otherwise, this is about the same squad that beat both Lesotho and Benin last month to advance to the Playoffs. The list includes team captain William Troost-Ekong, star striker Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey. Veteran midfielder Alex Iwobi, alongside Benjamin Fredericks, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze, and Ademola Lookman, were also named in the squad. Raphael Onyedika, Tolu Arokodare, Jerome Akor Adams, and Olakunle Olusegun also made the cut. The players are expect...

 SWAT busts ‘notorious sex trafficking’ ring, rescues15 young ladies in Ondo Operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit of the Ondo State Police Command have bust a “notorious s3x trafficking” syndicate that exploited young women under the guise of job recruitment and social media content creation. The operation led to the rescue of 15 young ladies between 20 and 26, according to a statement ion Sunday in Akure by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade.  Ayanlade said the SWAT team, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Jayeola Joshua, a resident of Alagbaka, along with two accomplices in connection with the crime. He explained that investigations revealed the syndicate lured its victims from different parts of the country with false promises of lucrative employment opportunities – including domestic work, ushering services, and overseas placements. According to him, evidence showed that an apartment in Alagbaka was specifica...

 Anambra gov poll, most transparent, well organised – APGA National Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Sly Ezeokenwa, has described the Saturday governorship election in Anambra State as “one of the most transparent and well-organised elections” in the history of the state. Ezeokenwa commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for conducting a free, credible and peaceful governorship poll in the state. Ezeokenwa made the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Awka, while reacting to Chukwuma Soludo’s victory at the just concluded poll. INEC declared Soludo winner of the November 8 governorship election. Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edogah Omoregie, announced on Sunday in Awka, that Soludo of APGA won the election with 422,664 votes. Soludo defeated his closest rival, Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress, who scored 99,445 votes. According to the chairman, Anamb...

 INEC declares Soludo winner of Anambra Gov poll The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Chukwuma Soludo winner of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. According to the electoral umpire, Soludo, candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) polled 422,664 to defeat his closest rival, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who scored 99,445.  The candidate of the Young People Party (YPP), Paul Chukwuma scored 37,753 votes to secure third position while the Labour Party’s candidate, Dr George Moghalu came distant fourth with 10,576 votes. Announcing the results of the election Sunday morning, State Returning Officer, and Vice Chancellor, University of Benin, Prof Edoba Omoregie said Soludo was returned Governor after securing the highest number of votes cast in the exercise. He said: “I Prof Edoba Omoregie thereby certify that I’m the Returning Officer in the Anambra state governorship election ...

 Ned’s wives, ex-wives on drugs, he said I’m sexier when high – Regina Daniels opens up Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has alleged that all her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko’s wives and ex-wives are into drugs. The Delta North Senator is currently having a crisis in his marriage with Regina after alleged domestic violence. Ned, had in a statement after the actress left his house, alleged that Regina was into drugs and has refused to go for rehabilitation. But in a statement on her Facebook page on Saturday night, Regina, who admitted to being into drugs, accused the lawmaker of encouraging her indulgence in the illegal substances. She said, “You said you wanted me to go for rehab but you are the same Ned, who wanted me high because, in your words, I’m “sexier” when I’m high, you like me that way because it made me wild and romantic exactly how you wanted me to be. “Why don’t you also tell them that all your wives and ex-wives are on drugs? Can you be kind enough to explai...

 Boko Haram, ISWAP in fierce battle for control of Borno’s Lake Chad islands The Lake Chad Basin is witnessing a renewed wave of violence as rival jihadist groups, Boko Haram’s Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, JAS, and the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, engage in intense battles for control of strategic island settlements in Abadam and Kukawa Local Government Areas of Borno State. According to an exclusive report by counter-insurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama on Sunday, the clashes occurred between November 5 and 8, 2025, across key islands identified as Sahel 1, Dogon Chuku, Mangari, and the riverine basins of Tumbun Gini, Tumbun Dalo, Tumbun Shanu, Mangari, and Dumba. The report said Boko Haram fighters, led by commanders Hassan Buduma and Mohd Hassan, launched coordinated attacks on ISWAP positions using multiple motorized watercraft equipped with heavy weapons. The group reportedly advanced from Tumbun Gini through the upper river basi...

 Why FG kicked out 115 DSS officers Fresh facts have emerged on why the Federal Government dismissed 115 officers of the Department of State Services. Credible security sources who spoke to Sunday PUNCH said the officers were found guilty of offences capable of undermining the integrity of the service. According to them, the offences included fraudulent practices, acts of indiscipline, and certificate forgeries. “Some of them even leaked official information, which is a serious offence,” an insider said. The DSS had, on Tuesday, announced the dismissal of the officers in a statement on X, warning members of the public to desist from any official dealings with them. The secret police published the photos and dates of dismissal of the affected personnel. The announcement came barely three weeks after the DSS arrested two former officers, Barry Donald and Victor Godwin, who had earlier been accused of impersonating DSS personnel to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. Hitherto,...

 Civilians in Sudan's Al Fasher enduring atrocities of 'unimaginable scale' — UN The UN Human Rights Office in Sudan has warned that Al Fasher has become a city engulfed in grief as brutal RSF attacks escalate, leaving civilians trapped and suffering atrocities on an unimaginable scale. "Over the past ten days, Al Fasher has witnessed an escalation of brutal attacks. It has become a city of grief," Li Fung, UN Human Rights Representative in Sudan, said in a video published on X, Anadolu Agency reported. "Civilians who survived 18 months of siege and hostilities are now enduring atrocities of an unimaginable scale," she continued. "Hundreds have been killed, including women, children and the wounded, who sought safety in hospitals and schools. Entire families were cut down as they fled. Others have simply vanished." The UN representative said that thousands have been detained, including medical personnel and journalists. "The grim reality o...

 Kim Kardashian shared the results of her first bar exam attempt on November 8, 2025, via Instagram Stories.  She came close but did not pass the challenging two-day test she took in late July, after completing her four-year law apprenticeship in May. "Six years into this law journey, and I'm still all in until I pass the bar. No shortcuts, no giving up—just more studying and even more determination," she wrote. "Falling short isn’t failure—it's fuel." Inspired by her late father Robert Kardashian, she began pursuing law in 2018 through California's apprenticeship path instead of traditional law school. She passed the First-Year Law Students' Exam in 2021 after three attempts and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam in March 2025. The California bar exam covers 13 legal subjects and has a pass rate around 53.8%. Kim, now 45 and a mother of four, remains committed to trying again.She recently appeared as a divorce attorney in the Hulu serie...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT  PRESIDENT TINUBU: SOLUDO'S RE-ELECTION AFFIRMATION OF HIS VISIONARY LEADERSHIP   I congratulate Professor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as the governor of Anambra State. The overwhelming victory he recorded in Saturday's poll has now made him the third governor in the state's political history to win a second term.  I must also congratulate the people of Anambra State, the security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the peaceful and successful conduct of the governorship election. Professor Soludo's re-election is a testament to his visionary leadership and the significant progress the state has made under his guidance. Governor Soludo, the Solution, has demonstrated that indeed knowledge is power and that academic principles can be applied in serving the people, undergirding accountability, transparency and prudent management of people and resources. I visited Anambra State in May this year, where I...

 REPORTED CASE OF CHILD STEALING IN ANAMBRA: POLICE ARRESTS SIX SUSPECTS AND RESCUES A THREE-YEAR-OLD BOY IN LAGOS As CP Orutugu warns criminal elements that Anambra State remains unsafe for any form of criminal enterprise. The Anambra State Police Command has successfully rescued a three-year-old boy earlier reported stolen in Anambra State and arrested six members of a child-stealing and trafficking syndicate operating across Anambra, Enugu and Lagos States. On 4th September, 2025, following a petition from a victim, operatives attached to the Gender Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Awka, commenced an investigation into the case. The petition detailed how the complainant’s daughter had left her three-year-old son in the care of one Samuel Ibe of Umusiome, Nkpor Uno, while she briefly went to her shop. On her return, both the child and the said Samuel were missing. Swift investigative actions by the operatives led to the arrest of the said Samuel Ibe. Als...

 ABC delays Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday episode due to 'personal matter' The Thursday episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! was postponed due to a “personal matter” involving the host. ABC informed fans who had tickets for the taping at the El Capitan Theatre that the show was “postponed” and that their tickets would be valid for a future recording. The episode had been scheduled to feature Malice star David Duchovny, Stranger Things actor Joe Keery, and musical guest Madison Beer. Beer addressed the postponement on social media, writing, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jimmy Kimmel Live needed to reschedule my performance that was originally set to air tonight to a later date. I’ll share more details on timing when I can, I can’t wait for you all to see it.” In place of the new episode, ABC aired a repeat from October 28. While it is uncommon for Kimmel or other late-night hosts to miss a show, the demanding schedule occasionally leads to personal matters requiring their attention.

 Gaza death toll surpasses 69,000 amid Israel-Hamas remains exchange KHAN YOUNIS, GAZA STRIP - Over 69,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza health officials reported Saturday, as both sides carried out another exchange of bodies under the fragile ceasefire. The latest increase in casualties comes as more bodies are recovered from rubble in the devastated territory and previously unidentified remains are being matched to families. The toll also includes Palestinians killed in recent strikes, which Israel says target remaining militants. On Saturday, Israel returned the remains of 15 Palestinians to Gaza, following the return of an Israeli hostage, Lior Rudaeff, by Hamas. The exchanges are part of the initial phase of the ceasefire, which requires Hamas to return all Israeli hostages’ remains as quickly as possible. For each Israeli returned, Israel releases the remains of 15 Palestinians. The truce aims to end the deadliest conflict between Israel and Hama...