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EVERY HISBAH OFFICER IS A PEACE AND SECURITY AMBASSADOR IN HIS COMMUNITY.(PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Press Release: Every Hisbah Officer Is a Peace and Security Ambassador in His Community. Kano State Governor Alh.Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed the determination of his administration to ensure security and peace  for the protection of lives and property across the state. The Governor, represented by the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Sani Auwal, made the commitment during a stakeholders meeting on the contribution of shari'a sector institutions toward promoting peace and security in Kano State. The meeting was organized by the Kano State Hisbah Board and held at the Coronation hall Government House, Kano. He emphasized that security is a collective responsibility and urged the Hisbah Board to focus more on providing intelligence reports to conventional security agencies, rather than limiting efforts to moral enforcement alone. The Governor also called on the Zakkat and Endowment Commission to develop a structured system for collecting zakkat from w...

KING CHARLES, PRESENTED ELIZABETH EMBLEMS TO THE FAMILIES OF BRAVE PUBLIC SERVANTS WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. (PHOTOS).

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 ðŸŽ–️ King Charles has presented Elizabeth Emblems to the families of brave public servants who died in the line of duty. The Elizabeth Emblem is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross, which recognises members of the UK Armed Forces who die in action or as a result of a terrorist attack. The design of the Emblem incorporates a rosemary wreath, a traditional symbol of remembrance, which surrounds the Tudor Crown. More photos below. 

SPEECH BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND NATIONAL ORIENTATION, MOHAMMED IDRIS, fnipr, AT THE NATIONAL ADVERTISING CONFERENCE 2025 HELD AT THE ABUJA CONTINENTAL HOTEL, ABUJA, ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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 SPEECH BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND NATIONAL ORIENTATION, MOHAMMED IDRIS, fnipr, AT THE NATIONAL ADVERTISING CONFERENCE 2025 HELD AT THE ABUJA CONTINENTAL HOTEL, ABUJA, ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025    Protocol:    It is indeed a great pleasure and privilege to be here today as the Chief Host of the 5th Edition of the National Advertising Conference. Let me first commend the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo and other industry stakeholders for instituting this important conference as an annual event and sustaining it as a premier gathering of leaders in marketing, advertising, and communication in our country.    This conference has grown into a major platform for thought leadership, exhibitions, and networking across the diverse and vibrant ecosystem of marketing communication – encompassing professionals in marketing, advertising, media planning and buying, outdo...

SHEIKH GUMI RETURNS TO NIGERIA, DENIES REPORTS OF FLEEING TO TURKEY. (PHOTO).

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 Sheikh Gumi Returns To Nigeria, Denies Reports Of Fleeing To Turkey Kaduna based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi has returned to Nigeria, dismissing reports that he fled to Turkey to evade arrest by the United States government. In a statement shared on his social media page, Sheikh Gumi said: "My sincere apology to haters. A sad news for them. I am back to Nigeria my beloved country, a country of free speech and freedom of religion, hearty and healthy. Thanks to Allah the Almighty. May Allah protect the whole nation from evil minds. Amin!" The cleric’s return follows widespread speculation on social media that he had left the country amid alleged pressure from security agencies. Gumi, however, described the claims as false, reaffirming his loyalty to Nigeria and expressing gratitude for his safe return.

SECURITY OPERATIVES, KADUNA PEACE COMMITTEE MEETS BANDITS’ LEADERS, ‘REPENTANT BANDITS’ TO STRENGTHEN PEACE INITIATIVES. (PHOTO).

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 Security Operatives, Kaduna Peace Committee Meets Bandits’ Leaders, ‘Repentant Bandits’ To Strengthen Peace Initiatives  The representatives of the nation’s security apparatus, along with some clerics from the Kaduna State Peace Committee, have reportedly visited the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the state in order to sustain the dialogue with repentant bandits in the continuation of the use of a non-kinetic approach system of ending insecurity in the area. Part of the places that were visited were Kuyello and the surrounding communities, according to a report published on the verified  X account @ZagazOlaMakama (formerly Twitter) of Zagazola Makama, a security and counterinsurgency expert, on  November 12, 2025. He wrote, “In continuation of non-kinetic peace engagements across the 1 Division area of operation, representatives of key security and peace institutions on Tuesday visited Kuyello and surrounding communities in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area ...

SENATE MOVES TO BAN ENLISTMENT OF UNDERAGE IN ARMED FORCES. (PHOTO).

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 SENATE MOVES TO BAN ENLISTMENT OF UNDERAGE IN ARMED FORCES Senate is in the process of repealing and reenacting the Nigeria's Armed Forces act, Part of which makes provision to prohibit enlistment of persons below 18 years in the military. This is in alignment with Childs right act and international humanitarian standards. Other proposals in the bill seek extension of protections and rights to non commissioned officers to boost morale and fairness. The bill sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Yaradua also seeks to reinforce the President's constitutional authority as commander in chief, and vests the day to day operational command in the Chief of Defence Staff. When passed and assented to, qualified military lawyers will be able to represent the Armed forces in civil courts.

HOUSE URGES SUSPENSION OF WAEC COMPUTER BASED EXAMINATION . (PHOTO).

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 House Urges Suspension of WAEC Computer Based Examination  ‎ ‎The House of Representatives has passed a resolution urging the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examination Council to suspend the commencement of its computer based examination in 2026, citing inadequate facilities and preparation.  ‎Adopting a motion of urgent national importance by Representative Kelechi Nwogu, the House notes that the technical glitches that led to shutting down of WAEC's 2025 result portal are indications that time is not ripe for commencement of the Computer based examination policy.  ‎Lawmakers also condemned poor sanitary conditions in some parts of the nation's capital, while also highlighting security threats posed by non-functional streetlights in Abuja and environs.  ‎ ‎An ad-hoc committee was constituted to look into waste management as well as dysfunctional streetlights in the nation's capital and make recommendations for legislative and executive act...

FG SUSPENDS 15% IMPORT TAX ON PETROL AND DIESEL. (PHOTO).

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 FG Suspends 15% Import Tax On Petrol And Diesel After massive public pressure and sustained resistance from Nigerians, the Federal Government has finally backed down and suspended the proposed 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed the suspension in a new statement, assuring citizens that the tax is no longer being considered. The agency also cautioned against panic buying or hoarding, stressing that Nigeria currently has adequate supplies of petrol, diesel, and LPG from both local refineries and imports. This decision marks a major victory for Nigerians who stood firm against a policy that would have worsened fuel prices, increased transport costs, and pushed living conditions further into hardship.

MAN SETS HOUSE ON FIRE IN GHANA, KILLS WIFE AND SIX CHILDREN BEFORE TAKING HIS OWN LIFE. (PHOTO).

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Man sets house on fire in Ghana, kills wife and six children before taking his own life A tragic incident has left the people of Akyempim in Ghana’s Central Region in shock after a man allegedly set his home ablaze, killing his wife and six children. Reports say the victims included his wife, five of their children aged between one and fifteen, and the family’s eldest daughter. According to the Ghana National Fire Service, investigations revealed that the man allegedly locked the room from the outside before setting the house on fire while the family was asleep. A disturbing video from the scene showed residents retrieving what was left of the victims from the burnt house, their bodies completely burnt beyond recognition. The heartbreaking sight drew tears from onlookers as locals and emergency workers joined efforts to recover the remains. Hours later, the man was found dead in a nearby bush, hanging from a tree — confirming suspicions that he had taken his own life.

POLICE ARREST FOUR ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS AND RECOVERED ITEMS IN BAUCHI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE The editors, POLICE ARREST FOUR ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS AND RECOVERED ITEMS IN BAUCHI On 11th November 2025 at about 0340hrs, the command received a formal complain from one Everest Jonathan of Behind V.I.O office along Jos road Bauchi, at B' Divisional Police Headquarters, indicating that a group of suspected armed robbers numbering about five (5) invaded his house around 0210hrs in the night, and robbed him and other occupants some valuable items including one (1) Smartphone android, one (1) keypad phone, one (1) travelling bag, two (2) set of snickers, a set of clothes among others.  On receipt of the report, a team of detectives led by Divisional Police Officer (DPO) CSP Holman Simon immediately visited the scene and assessed the level of damage and loss. A preliminary investigation revealed that one Alhassan Jibrin, a.k.a. Babani Biri, a 20-year-old male of Danjuma Goje Area of Bauchi, unknowingly abandoned his Android mobile phon...

ALLEGED ₦110.4BN KOGI FRAUD: COURT ADJOURNS TRIAL TILL 2026.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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 Alleged ₦110.4bn Kogi Fraud: Court Adjourns Trial till 2026 The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, continued on Wednesday, November 13, 2025, with the defence counsel cross-examining the sixth prosecution witness, Mashelia Arhyel Bata, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank. Bello is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu on a 16-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and money laundering to the tune of ₦110.4 billion. At the resumed sitting on Thursday,  defence counsel, Yahaya Abdullahi, SAN, representing the first and second defendants, cross-examined Bata, who had on Tuesday detailed before the court a series of multiple and persistent cash withdrawals from the Kogi State Government accounts domiciled in Zenith Bank. During the cross-examination, Abdullahi requested f...

AUSTIN POWERS COSTUMES EXPECTED TO SELL FOR THOUSANDS AT AUCTION. (PHOTO).

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Austin Powers costumes expected to sell for thousands at auction Costumes worn by Dr. Evil and Mini-Me in the 'Austin Powers' films are expected to sell for thousands of dollars at auction, though not quite reaching the million-dollar mark. The two gray Nehru-style suits—one worn by Mike Myers and the other by the late Verne Troyer—are part of Propstore’s Winter Memorabilia Auction, with bidding open until December 5. Myers’ suit appeared in “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” in memorable scenes, including when Dr. Evil demanded $100 billion from the United Nations and confronted his son Scott, played by Seth Green. Troyer’s Mini-Me suit was featured in “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” during the scheme to steal Austin Powers’ mojo. The auction includes a Mini-Me mannequin for displaying the costume, adding a unique collectible element. Dr. Evil’s suit is estimated to fetch between $20,000 and $40,000, while Mini-Me’s is expected to sell for $8,000 to $16,000....

COLOMBIA CONSTRUCTING FUTURE LONGEST TUNNEL IN LATIN AMERICA . (PHOTO).

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Colombia constructing future longest tunnel in Latin America  Colombia is moving forward with one of Latin America’s largest infrastructure projects: the Guillermo Gaviria Echeverri Toyo Tunnel. When finished, it will be the continent’s longest vehicular tunnel, stretching five miles between Medellín and the Urabá region. The tunnel is a central part of the “New Route to the Sea,” a 23-mile corridor that also includes bridges, viaducts, and smaller tunnels. The project is expected to dramatically reduce travel times and boost economic activity in northwestern Colombia by improving the transport of agricultural and industrial goods to the Caribbean, while strengthening connectivity between the interior and the coast. Construction began several years ago, and in June, the Antioquia provincial government and Medellín city authorities completed the lining of the main tunnel, finishing 99% of the first section. The Toyo Tunnel is located in the mountainous department of Antioquia, whose...

JESSE JACKSON HOSPITALIZED FOR MEDICAL EVALUATION. (PHOTO).

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 Jesse Jackson hospitalized for medical evaluation Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, has been hospitalized and is under medical observation as he continues treatment for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disorder he has been battling for the past decade, according to a statement from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. The organization said Jackson’s family has asked for prayers and support during this time as doctors monitor his condition. Jackson, initially diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, received confirmation earlier this year that his symptoms were due to PSP, a condition that affects muscle control, balance, and eye movement due to damage to specific areas of the brain. Known for his lifelong dedication to civil rights and social justice, Jackson emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the movement after working closely with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. He later ran for president twice and founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, where he s...

FLORIDA TO EXECUTE FORMER MARINE CONVICTED OF KILLING 6-YEAR-OLD GIRL DECADES AGO. (PHOTO).

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 Florida to execute former Marine convicted of killing 6-year-old girl decades ago  A former Marine convicted of the brutal killing of a 6-year-old girl more than forty years ago is scheduled to be executed Thursday evening in Florida, marking what will be the 16th execution under Republican Governor Ron DeSantis if carried out. Bryan Frederick Jennings, 66, is set to die by lethal injection at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison in Starke. Jennings was first convicted and sentenced to death in 1979 for the murder of Rebecca Kunash in Brevard County, but his initial two death sentences were overturned on appeal. A third trial in 1986 once again resulted in a death sentence, which has now been upheld after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his final appeal on Wednesday. Court records show that Jennings, then a 20-year-old Marine on leave, removed a window screen at the Kunash family’s home on May 11, 1979, and abducted Rebecca while her parents were in another room. Evidence presented...

TRUMP SIGNS FUNDING BILL TO END GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. (PHOTO).

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Trump signs funding bill to end government shutdown   President Donald Trump signed a sweeping government funding bill Wednesday night, officially ending a record 43-day federal shutdown that had disrupted public services, halted pay for thousands of workers, and strained the country’s infrastructure. The shutdown, which paralyzed federal agencies and left workers without paychecks for weeks, also contributed to long airport lines, food insecurity among furloughed employees, and mounting political tension in Washington. Trump blamed Democrats for the shutdown and warned Americans not to forget the turmoil during next year’s midterm elections. The president’s remarks came hours after the House passed the funding measure by a narrow 222-209 vote, following the Senate’s earlier approval. The impasse centered around Democrats’ push to extend an expiring Affordable Care Act tax credit designed to make health insurance more affordable, which Republicans refused to include in the short-te...

EPSTEIN EMAIL CLAIMS TRUMP 'AWARE OF THE GIRLS,' WHITE HOUSE CALLS RELEASE A DEMOCRATIC SMEAR. (PHOTO).

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 Epstein email claims Trump 'aware of the girls,' White House calls release a Democratic smear Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump “knew about the girls,” according to documents released Wednesday, though what Trump knew—and whether it related to Epstein’s crimes—is unclear. The White House condemned the release, accusing Democrats of selectively leaking the emails to smear the president. House Oversight Committee Democrats released three emails referencing Trump, including one from 2011 in which Epstein told Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump had “spent hours” at Epstein’s home with a sex trafficking victim. The disclosures raise questions about Trump’s friendship with Epstein and any potential knowledge of the sex offender’s alleged exploitation of underage girls. Trump has consistently denied any involvement or knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and said he ended their relationship years ago. Trump did not take questions from reporters on Wednesday, ...

JUDGE ORDERS 615 MIGRANTS ARRESTED IN CHICAGO OPERATION TO BE RELEASED. (PHOTO).

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 Judge orders 615 migrants arrested in Chicago operation to be released CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - A federal judge in Chicago has ordered the release of more than 600 migrants arrested during a recent immigration enforcement operation in the area, citing concerns that many were taken into custody without warrants or probable cause. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings directed the immediate release of 13 individuals on Wednesday after attorneys for the Department of Justice acknowledged that their arrests violated a 2022 consent agreement restricting detentions without warrants or proof that a person poses a flight risk. Cummings also set a November 19 deadline for prosecutors to provide a detailed list of the 615 detainees, indicating whether they can be held based on prior criminal convictions or existing removal orders. Those 13 ordered to be released must be freed within two days. The judge further ruled that migrants not deemed a security threat should be released on $1,500 bond with...

TURKEY GROUNDS C-130 AIRCRAFT TEMPORARILY AFTER CRASH KILLS 20 MILITARY PERSONNEL. (PHOTO).

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 Turkey grounds C-130 aircraft temporarily after crash kills 20 military personnel ANKARA, TURKEY - Turkey has temporarily grounded its fleet of C-130 military cargo planes following a fatal crash in Georgia that killed all 20 service members on board, the Defense Ministry said Thursday. The aircraft, en route from Ganja, Azerbaijan, to Turkey, went down on Tuesday in the Sighnaghi municipality near the Azerbaijani border. The ministry confirmed the cause of the crash is under investigation. Those killed were part of a unit responsible for maintaining and repairing Turkish F-16 jets that had participated in Azerbaijan’s Victory Day celebrations, marking the country’s 2020 military campaign in Nagorno-Karabakh. Citing safety concerns, the Defense Ministry said all C-130s will undergo thorough technical inspections before returning to service. Only planes passing these checks will resume flights. The ministry also dispatched an investigation team, and the aircraft’s flight data and c...

CALIFORNIA TO REVOKE 17,000 COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSES ISSUED TO IMMIGRANTS. (PHOTO).

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 California to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses issued to immigrants California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses issued to immigrants after state officials found that the licenses extended beyond the drivers’ authorized legal status in the U.S. The announcement comes amid scrutiny from federal authorities over states granting licenses to people without legal immigration status, a debate reignited in August after a Florida crash involving a truck driver not authorized to be in the country killed three people. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the revocations reflect the state’s acknowledgment that its licensing practices were improper, despite previous defenses of its standards. California launched a review of commercial licenses following federal concerns. Governor Gavin Newsom’s office said all affected drivers held valid federal work authorizations and that the licenses are being revoked because state law requires them to expire no later than t...

APPLE UNVEILS NEW ISSEY MIYAKE POCKET PHONE CARRIER. (PHOTO).

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 Apple unveils new Issey Miyake pocket phone carrier Apple unveiled a new accessory for the iPhone on Wednesday called the iPhone Pocket, a fabric carrier inspired by designer Issey Miyake’s iconic pleats. The company describes it as a “ribbed open structure” that fully encloses the iPhone while expanding to hold additional everyday items. When stretched, the material subtly reveals its contents and allows a peek at the phone’s display. The Pocket comes in two versions: short for $149.95 and long for $229.95. It will be available starting Friday at select Apple stores and online. Social media reactions have been mixed, with some mocking the design and price, comparing it to a “cut-up sock” or a Borat-style outfit, while others praised its aesthetic and Miyake-inspired craftsmanship. The short version comes in lemon, mandarin, purple, pink, peacock, sapphire, cinnamon, and black, while the long version is offered in sapphire, cinnamon, and black. Apple says the accessory reinterpret...

RENEWED CLASHES ON THAI-CAMBODIAN BORDER KILL 1 CIVILIAN, INJURE 3.(PHOTO).

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 Renewed clashes on Thai-Cambodian border kill 1 civilian, injure 3 At least one civilian was killed and three others injured in renewed clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border. The fighting erupted on Wednesday afternoon, with both militaries blaming each other as tensions threaten to undo the fragile truce brokered last year. Cambodia’s foreign ministry said Thai forces fired on civilians in border communities, killing one and wounding three. Photos released by Cambodia’s Ministry of Defense showed military personnel assisting the injured at a local hospital. Cambodia’s defense ministry said Thai attacks occurred twice, at 3:50 p.m. and 5:54 p.m., and Prime Minister Hun Manet called for an independent investigation to hold those responsible accountable. He urged Thailand to halt the use of force against civilians and to resolve border issues peacefully. Thailand denied the accusations, claiming Cambodian troops fired first. The Royal Thai Army said Cambodian forces fired over ...

S. A. MUSICIAN 'SHEBESHXT' FACES ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES IN POLOKWANE COURT. (PHOTO).

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 Shebeshxt Faces Attempted Murder Charges in Polokwane Court Popular Lekompo artist Shebeshxt, whose real name is Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, appeared before the Polokwane Magistrates Court on Thursday facing two counts of attempted murder. The 30-year-old musician was arrested on Wednesday, 11 November 2025, in Bendor, Polokwane, in connection with a shooting incident that took place on 19 October 2025 along Witklip Street in Ladanna. According to police reports, Shebeshxt allegedly fired several shots at another vehicle during a road rage incident, injuring a 34-year-old man who was rushed to a local hospital with serious injuries. His vehicles have since been seized for forensic investigation. This is not the artist’s first encounter with the law. He has previously faced charges including assault, malicious damage to property, and discharging a firearm in public. The case has drawn significant public attention, with fans and critics flooding social media to express mixed reactio...

ZIMBABWEAN OPPOSITION LEADER JOB SIKHALA RELEASED ON BAIL AFTER EXPLOSIVES FOUND IN PRETORIA. (PHOTO).

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 Zimbabwean opposition leader Job Sikhala released on bail after explosives found in Pretoria Zimbabwean opposition politician Job Sikhala has been released on bail after being arrested in South Africa on charges of possessing explosives. The incident has raised serious questions about both the alleged offence and the political context surrounding it. Sikhala (53) and his 78-year-old uncle, Alexander Ferrowst Thema, were stopped by the South African Police Service in Pretoria’s city centre on 6 November, while travelling in a vehicle along Kgosi Mampuru Street. According to the state’s account, officers intercepted the car after a tip-off. A search reportedly revealed 26 blasting cartridges and 15 capped fuse connectors in the vehicle.  Following their arrest, Sikhala and his uncle appeared briefly in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on 10 November, charged with possession of explosives. The matter was then postponed to 13 November for a formal bail application and he was relea...

LAGOS ANNOUNCES EIGHT-MONTH TRAFFIC DIVERSION ON LEKKI-AJAH CORRIDOR. (PHOTO).

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 Lagos announces eight-month traffic diversion on Lekki-Ajah corridor The Lagos State Government has announced that road rehabilitation works will commence on the Lekki-Ajah corridor from Saturday, November 15, 2025, and will run through Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — a period of eight months. According to a statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Wednesday, the project aims to improve road quality and ease traffic flow along one of the state’s busiest routes. “The Lagos State Government has announced road rehabilitation works on Lekki-Ajah corridor commencing from Saturday 15th November, 2025 to Wednesday 15th July, 2026, a period of 8 months,” the statement also shared on his X read. Osiyemi explained that the rehabilitation would be executed in two phases to minimize inconvenience for commuters and businesses along the corridor, with preliminary works already in progress. Phase 1: Lekki 1st Toll Gate to Lekki 2nd Toll Gate This ...

SUPER EAGLES WILL QUALIFY FOR 2026 WORLD CUP – NFF PRESIDENT GUSAU. (PHOTO).

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 Super Eagles will qualify for 2026 World Cup – NFF President Gusau The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, is optimistic that the Super Eagles will secure a berth at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles failed to achieve automatic qualification for the tournament but have another opportunity through the African playoffs. Eric Chelle’s side will face the Gabonese Panthers in the semi-final of the playoffs at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat on Thursday. Should they win the tie, they will meet either the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon or the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final. Gusau stated that the Super Eagles possess the quality to win the mini-tournament. “We believe in the players and their ability to make Nigeria proud, not only on Thursday, but throughout these playoffs. We have a team capable of earning a World Cup ticket,” Gusau told thenff.com.

DAMAGUM-LED PDP DARES WIKE’S CAMP, INSISTS NATIONAL CONVENTION WILL HOLD NOV 15.(PHOTO).

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 Damagum-led PDP dares Wike’s camp, insists national convention will hold Nov 15 The Umar Damagum-led national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the party has not postponed its planned national convention. A statement issued on Wednesday by Debo Ologunagba, PDP spokesperson and secretary of the publicity and communication sub-committee of the national convention, said the event, slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo, will hold as planned. Ologunagba asked party members and supporters to “disregard misleading claims” peddled by purveyors of fake news. He alleged that those spreading the news of the convention postponement are “recruited by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in its failed attempt to stop the PDP national convention”. “We are aware of the plots by the APC to destabilise the opposition and impose a one-party state in the country; a design that will be lawfully resisted,” Ologunagba said. “The NCOC and the Party wi...

OBASANJO COMMISSIONS MEGA BUS TERMINAL, SAYS MAKINDE MAKING IBADAN LIVEABLE. (PHOTO).

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 Obasanjo commissions mega bus terminal, says Makinde making Ibadan liveable Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lauded Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde for making Ibadan, the state capital, liveable and making residents comfortable by executing projects aimed at easing transportation and making life more meaningful for the people. Obasanjo stated this in Ibadan, on Wednesday, at the commissioning of the Ibadan Central Bus Terminal, Iwo Road, Ibadan, which has two mega bus stations constructed with waiting halls, ticket spaces, eateries, public conveniences, open vehicular parking space, electrical power generating house, water reservoir, elevators and escalators, among other facilities.  Obasanjo praised Makinde for doing well for the people of Ibadan and Oyo State by building people-centred projects, including the bus terminals, which according to him, would ease transportation within Ibadan, the third largest city in Nigeria by population and the largest in terms of land area. ...

COME HOME AND INVEST, SHETTIMA TELLS NIGERIANS ABROAD. (PHOTO).

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 Come home and invest, Shettima tells Nigerians abroad Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians living abroad to take an active role in the country’s development, highlighting government initiatives aimed at attracting investment and supporting local businesses. Speaking at the 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit in Abuja on Wednesday night, themed ‘Fast‑Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment,’ Shettima commended the organisers, particularly the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission under Abike Dabiri-Erewa, for their “unyielding” commitment and stressed the importance of diaspora involvement in national growth. “The theme is profoundly timely. It speaks to the ambition of the Tinubu Administration to build a Nigeria that grows from the combined strength of its people, at home and abroad. “Indeed, Nigeria’s prosperity will come faster when the public sector, private sector, and our global diaspora work together in unity of purpose,”...

WHY I WON'T PRESSURE MY DEPUTY TO JOIN ME AT APC - BAYELSA GOVERNOR, DIRI. (PHOTO).

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 Why I won't pressure my deputy to join me at APC - Bayelsa Governor, Diri Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has declared that he will not compel his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, to join him in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Diri, who officially defected to the APC on November 3 after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on October 15, made the statement during a State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House, Yenagoa, on Wednesday. His deputy, Ewhrudjakpo, was present at the meeting. The governor explained that his leadership style favors dialogue over confrontation. While acknowledging the difficulty of working with a deputy from a different political party, he said ongoing discussions between them are progressing positively. He also revealed that Ewhrudjakpo has withdrawn a case he filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to stop an alleged impeachment process against him, following their recent reconciliation efforts. 'He got onl...

AFTER 3 DAYS PROTEST, MAKINDE REDUCES IBADAN CIRCULAR ROAD EXTENSION TO 150 METRES. (PHOTO).

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 After 3 Days Protest, Makinde Reduces Ibadan Circular Road Extension To 150 Metres Following days of protest by residents affected by the Ibadan Circular Road project, the Oyo State Government has agreed to reduce land acquisition along the corridor from 500 metres to 150 metres in developed areas. The decision, according to WestNG, was announced on Tuesday during a meeting between the National Association of Public Affairs Analysts (NAPAA) and top government officials, including the Executive Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on New Towns and Cities Development Authority (OYNTCDA), Mrs. Mofoluke Adebiyi, and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju. Adebiyi, a retired permanent secretary and head of the OYNTCDA, clarified that the adjustment was made to address public concerns without compromising the long-term development vision of the Ibadan Circular Road. She explained that while the government would limit the acquisition to 150 metres in already devel...

POPULAR VETERAN NOLLYWOOD ACTOR, BABA GEBU IS DEAD. (PHOTO).

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 Popular Veteran Nollywood Actor, Baba Gebu Is Dead Veteran Nigerian actor,  Baba Gebu whose real name is Prince Oyewole Olowomojuore, has reportedly passed away. The renowned Nollywood actor and movie producer Kunle Afod announced the sad news via his verified Instagram on Tuesday, 12th November. According to the 54 -year-old actor, the veteran died after a brief illness. In his words: “It saddens my heart as I announce the passing away of our great legend, a great actor who passed away this evening after a brief illness… BABA GEBU may your soul rest in peace.” Baba Gebu, before death had a long career in the Nigerian film industry, particularly in Yoruba-language cinema, and had contributed to major productions. In 2024, the late actor narrated about the death of his wife and opened up on his decision to come back to active acting to avoid depression Fellow actors and industry figures, such as Afod, got involved in assisting him after sharing  his desire to work in the ...