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 Mia Thornton was sued for eviction weeks before she was arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of furniture from a luxury condo she was renting. Company Encore Management filed a lawsuit against Thornton and her ex-boyfriend and roommate, Jared McGriff, on Sept. 11. In court docs viewed by Page six, the company claims Thornton and McGriff rented a property and “fail[ed] to pay rent” on the unit located in Atlanta. Encore Management demanded the duo be evicted and pay the past due rent of $5,100 for September, plus $6,085 per month up until the date of judgment. Encore Management demanded the duo be evicted and pay the past due rent of $5,100 for September, plus $6,085 per month up until the date of judgment. The reality star and her boyfriend have not responded to the lawsuit. Us Weekly was the first to report on the eviction. Page six has reached out to a contact for Thornton but did not immediately receive a response. On Wednesday, the “Real Housewives of Pot...

 Governor Yusuf Boosts JTF Operations with New Vehicles and Motorcycles Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has strengthened security operations in the state with the allocation of 10 vehicles and 50 motorcycles to the Joint Task Force (JTF). The intervention is designed to enhance mobility, response time, and overall operational efficiency—particularly in the frontline Local Government Areas of Kiru, Tsanyawa, Kunchi, Ghari, Shanono, Tudun Wada, and Doguwa. According to a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the handover ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Government House, Kano. The allocation letter was presented by the Director, Special Services, Umar Baba Zubairu, who represented the Director General, Special Services, Major General Sani Muhammad (rtd). The JTF Commander, AM Tukur, was represented at the event by his Chief of Staff. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Commissioner of Police, the Director of DSS, the ...

 A former WWE wrestler was found clinging to life on the side of an Arkansas highway only 3 days after his divorce.  Now his ex and her new man are being charged. 41-year-old Kevin Nikel was found with a gunshot wound to his abdomen on July 11th, 2025. Nigel was rushed to a nearby hospital where he sadly passed away.  Now, months later, Nikel's ex-wife, 40-year-old Amanda Penny and her new boyfriend, 51-year-old Michael Hogue, are being charged in connection with his passing.   Details on how the crime was perpetrated are scarce at this point. Nikel's mother said she was told there was some kind of altercation, and shots were fired, leaving Kevin Nikel mortally wounded. She said that other than that, detectives have not been clear on exactly who did what during the incident.  However, she believes Amanda encouraged Kevin to meet with the pair, and ultimately, Michael Hogue pulled the trigger on the fatal shot.  Kevin and Amanda were high school sweethe...

 An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy was chased into a Family Dollar by a bear, then escaped with the cashier, only seconds before the bear leapt the counter. 11-year-old Cole Frazee was waiting in the parking lot at the local Family Dollar in Markleysburg, PA, when he began to become impatient.  Cole decided to exit the vehicle in order to see what was taking his father so long. Cole did not realize that this decision would soon have him running for his life. Cole was walking towards the store when he noticed a black bear staring at him. All of a sudden, the bear began to charge directly towards Cole.  Cole says, "When it runs after me, I turn around, I run in the store; I'm screaming and stuff. The thing was like a foot and a half away from me." After entering the store, Cole ran up and down the aisles, attempting to elude the rampaging beast. He finally made his way to the front of the store where the cashier was standing and got behind the counter with the cashier. When t...

 Chinese nationals accused of smuggling Nvidia and HP chips to China  Federal prosecutors have charged three Chinese nationals in connection with an alleged smuggling scheme that funneled restricted Nvidia and HP chips into China despite U.S. export controls. According to newly unsealed court documents, the suspects — identified as Hon Ning Ho, Brian Raymond, Cham Li, and Jing Chen — began obtaining the chips in September 2023, working alongside an American accomplice to illegally procure high-performance components barred from export to China. Investigators say the group established a shell company to purchase the hardware, then routed shipments through third-party countries such as Thailand and Malaysia to disguise their final destination. Prosecutors allege the men coordinated extensively to avoid U.S. export laws, even discussing specific methods to outmaneuver federal restrictions implemented by the Commerce Department. The Justice Department asserts that the scheme ultim...

 Zelensky open to talks on Trump’s Ukraine peace proposal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll on Thursday that he is open to negotiating on a peace plan for Ukraine proposed by the Trump administration, according to officials from both countries. The plan, which calls for Ukraine to make significant concessions—including ceding territory currently under its control to Russia—has drawn concern from Kyiv and European capitals. Despite the controversial proposals, Zelensky agreed to work with U.S. officials to discuss the plan’s provisions, signaling willingness to negotiate with President Trump in the coming days. Driscoll presented Zelensky with a written copy of the plan, and Ukrainian officials said both sides agreed on an “aggressive timeline for signature.” Zelensky’s office stated that the discussions focused on principles important to the Ukrainian people and emphasized working toward a just end to the war. Driscoll’s delegation had ini...

 Kanu’s Legal Team Rejects Federal High Court Judgment, Heads to Appeal Court The legal team representing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has formally rejected the recent judgment sentencing Nnamdi kanu to life imprisonment delivered by the Federal High Court.  the team led by constitutional lawyer Aloy Ejimakor expressed strong dissatisfaction with the ruling, describing it as unacceptable and fundamentally flawed. According to Ejimakor, the decision failed to  follow any legal law or logic. He confirmed that the legal team would immediately proceed to the Court of Appeal to challenge the judgment, insisting that justice must prevail. Ejimakor reiterated the team's commitment to exhausting all legal avenues to secure Kanu’s release, emphasizing that the fight for justice is far from over.

 MNK PUBLICLY gave instructions for Nigerian service men and women to be killed and they were killed. All of the tapes of his instructions were tendered as evidence in court.  MNK publicly gave instructions for anyone flouting his Sit At Home orders in the East to be killed and people were killed based on these orders. Evidence of this was given in court. Waaay before he was arrested and his prosecution began, we saw all of this on social media and not a single person who knows anything about the law did not know that he was clearly guilty of these crimes. MNK raised and sent money to thugs in the South East to commit acts of terrorism that killed many Igbo people. He didn’t do this covertly, and the prosecution showed this to anyone who wanted to be in denial of this. He was given the chance to defend himself against these allegations and he voluntarily opted out (BECAUSE HE COULDN’T). Nigeria as a whole is currently reaping the benefits of cuddling terrorists over tribal and...

 Joe Igbokwe Vows to Return to Nnewi, after Kanu's Conviction Chief Joe Igbokwe, the Lagos based Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC and Igbo Chieftain has reacted to the conviction and sentencing of IPOB Leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu with triumphal declaration that he would return to his Nnewi home after four years. Igbokwe, a self acclaimed Kanu hater declared minuites after the judgment was handed to the Biafra agitator. "I have not been to Nnewi since October 3 2021 to see extent of damages in my home called City of David. Iam going next week to see things for myself. It will choke you oooo."

 PRESS RELEASE FG Committed to National Cohesion, Digital Security — Information Minister The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has restated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to promoting truthful, transparent, and responsible broadcasting, as well as safeguarding Nigeria’s information space against misinformation and external distortions. Speaking at the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN), held at the DAAR Communications Headquarters in Abuja, the Minister emphasised that Nigeria’s media ecosystem remains a frontline defender of information sovereignty, national cohesion, and digital security. He noted that the conference theme, “Broadcasting for Information Sovereignty, National Cohesion, and Digital Security,” was timely and directly aligned with the Tinubu administration’s efforts to strengthen public trust and build a stable, fact-based national discour...

 GOV. SANWO-OLU HOSTS DUKE OF EDINBURGH, PRINCE EDWARD AT THE NIGERIAN EXCELLENCE EVENING AND GOLD AWARD PRESENTATION CEREMONY, AT LAGOS HOUSE, MARINA, ON WEDNESDAY, 19TH NOVEMBER 2025 "We hosted The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward Anthony Richard Louis, at the Nigerian Excellence Evening and Gold Award Presentation yesterday. The Award is a transformative journey that nurtures confidence, builds resilience and instils in each participant a profound sense of responsibility to their communities and to the world. I am very proud of every young Lagosian who has embraced this challenge and committed themselves to excellence. Your dedication is a powerful testament to what determination, creativity and a willingness to learn can achieve. As a government, we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating platforms that allow young people to learn, lead, innovate and thrive. Lagos will continue to champion opportunities that shape individuals into leaders who will define the next chapte...

 GOV. SANWO-OLU AT THE OFFICIAL SIGNING CEREMONY OF LASG BOND TRANSACTION DOCUMENT AT THE FEDERAL PALACE HOTEL, V.I, ON THURSDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER 2025   from right: Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Oluyomi Abayomi; SSG, Barr. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro and the Accountant General and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office, Dr. Abiodun Muritala during the official signing ceremony of the Lagos State government transaction document, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, on Thursday, November 20, 2025. l-r: Permanent Secretary, Debt Management Office, Mrs. Rukayat Sanusi; the Accountant General and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office, Dr. Abiodun Muritala; Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro; SSG, Barr. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Oluyomi Abayomi; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; CEO, Chape...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU ASKS MATAWALLE, MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE, TO MOVE TO KEBBI OVER SCHOOLGIRLS' ABDUCTION President Bola Tinubu has asked the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State over the abduction of 24 schoolgirls in the state.   Matawalle, who was formerly governor of Zamfara State, was asked to remain in the state to monitor security efforts to secure the release of the abducted students.   Gunmen abducted 24 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga town, Kebbi State, around 4 am on Monday.   Matawalle, who is expected to arrive in Birni-Kebbi on Friday, gained some experience in dealing with banditry and mass kidnapping during his tenure as governor of Zamfara State from 2019 to 2023.   On 26 February 2021, armed bandits abducted 279 female students aged between 10 and 17 at the Government Girls Science Secondary School, a boarding school in Jangebe, in Zamf...

 HONOURABLE MINISTER OF WORKS DONATES SPEED BOAT TO NSCDC LAGOS FOR  PROTECTION OF THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE, OTHER FEDERAL BRIDGES. Lagos State Commandant launches Speed Boat, inaugurates Marine and Infrastructure Protection Unit to combat illegal dredging under the bridges, excavation, encroachment and non - compliance ...  The Honourable Minister of Works, His Excellency Engineer Dave Umahi in his magnanimity and unwavering commitment to supporting the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ) in  its duty to safeguarding vital public infrastructure has donated one ( 1 ) Speed Boat to the Marine and Infrastructure Protection Unit of the Lagos State Command. 2.The NSCDC Lagos State Command has today, Thursday, 20th November, 2025 immediately  implemented the directive of the Commandant General, NSCDC, Prof., Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD., mni, OFR, to all Commands to implement the  resolutions of the Office of the National Security Adviser's ( ONSA ) mee...

 DSS ARRAIGNS 7 IPOB COMMANDERS;  GIVES UPDATE  ON OTHER TERRORISM TRIALS IN NIGERIA   The  Department of State Services (DSS) has filed Terrorism Charges against seven IPOB key commanders linked to Simon Ekpa before a Federal High Court in Abuja.    In the three separate cases, FHC/ABJ/CR/632/2025; FHC/ABJ/CR/633/2025 and FHC/ABJ/CR/634/2025, filed on 19 November, the seven suspects were accused of receiving funds and other material support from Simon Ekpa and other foreign-based members of IPOB.    A key suspect, Ibrahim Ali Larabo, accused of terrorism financing, is an illegal immigrant from the Republic of Niger, operating a Bureau de change (BDC) without a licence. He provided financial services for the Simon Ekpa-led proscribed group, receiving and disbursing large sums of money for IPOB terrorism activities in the southeast.    The suspects were established to be IPOB commanders, arms dealers/couriers, ESN fighters, and foot ...

 SPEECH BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND NATIONAL ORIENTATION, MOHAMMED IDRIS, fnipr, AT THE INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (IBAN) 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE ON 20TH NOVEMBER 2025 AT DAAR COMMUNICATIONS HEADQUARTERS, ASOKORO, ABUJA    Protocol.    I am delighted to be here today at this year’s Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN), as I convey my deep appreciation to the leadership and members of IBAN for the kind invitation extended to me, and for consistently providing a credible platform for national discourse and strengthening the broadcast ecosystem in Nigeria.     The theme of this conference – “Broadcasting for Information Sovereignty, National Cohesion, and Digital Security” is timely and profound. It speaks directly to the present realities of our nation, the future we are working tirelessly to build, and the crucial role the media ...

 PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS PA OLUSANYA DAVID SOTINRIN, RENOWNED PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEER President Bola Tinubu has paid a glowing tribute to Pa Olusanya David Sotinrin, a distinguished petrochemical engineer and oil and gas expert, as well as the father of Ayo Sotinrin, the Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Agriculture.  In a statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, "President Tinubu describes late Pa Sotinrin as one of the silent pillars of Nigeria's energy development whose expertise, discipline, and integrity contributed immensely to the evolution of the country's oil and gas landscape. The President acknowledges Pa Sotinrin's decades of service in the petrochemical and energy sector, which helped shape industry standards, strengthened local capacity, and inspired a generation of engineers who today remain beneficiaries of his mentorship and pioneering knowledge. "Pa Sotinrin belonged to a class of gifted Nigerian...

 POLICING AT SUB-NATIONAL LEVEL: CP ORUTUGU REITERATES THAT POLICING IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc mnips PhD has continued to contribute to the ongoing discourse on security in Anambra State, stressing that policing is a shared responsibility between the Police and the public. Represented by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the Commissioner made this known today 20th November, 2025 at a roundtable discussion themed: “The Nigerian Police and the Challenges of Policing at the Sub-National Level: Is State Police a Viable Option?”. The event was held at the IPBS Boardroom, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The roundtable discussion organized by the Institute for Peace, Security and Development Studies in conjunction with the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP), had in attendance dignitaries including Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Chiobi Rtd, Special Adviser on Security to the Governor of Ana...

 Al Qaeda-linked militants kill at least 10 soldiers in Niger, sources say Militants from the al Qaeda-linked Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) killed at least 10 soldiers in an attack in western Niger, security sources said on Thursday. The soldiers were attacked on Wednesday close to the village of Garbougna in the Tillaberi region near the border with Mali and Burkina Faso, the three sources said. The tri-border region is known as a hub of jihadist activity in West Africa linked to Islamic State and al Qaeda. One source put the death toll at 20 soldiers, while a second said more than a dozen soldiers were killed and a third source said at least 10 had died. Al Qaeda claimed the attack in Tillaberi, along with others in Mali and Burkina Faso, in a series of statements and photos posted on the website managed by its Sahel media wing Al-Zallaqa. The claim was first reported by the SITE Intelligence Group, a U.S.-based non-governmental organization that tracks online repor...

 Three guests and a motor boy were electrocuted during a chieftaincy title party at Idimu in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The yet-to-be-identified motor boy, however, d!ed on the spot. An eyewitness, Femi Ajiboye, told punch during a visit to the community on Wednesday, November 19, that a resident who had just been conferred with a chieftaincy title during the anniversary decided to host a party in the Anjorin Street on November 11.  While the celebration was ongoing, a truck attempting to navigate the street was obstructed by one of the canopies mounted across the road. As a result, some party guests assisted by one of the truck’s occupants attempted to lift the canopy to allow the vehicle to pass. In the process of placing the canopy on one side of the road, its iron frame touched a naked electric wire and electrocuted them instantly. “The coronation anniversary was a weeklong event, and in the course of it, a resident was honoured with a chieftaincy t...

 Nnamdi Kanu sentenced to life imprisonment Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court has handed IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu a life sentence after finding him guilty on all seven counts related to terrorism. Kanu was absent from court, having previously insisted that the judgment should not proceed without him. According to the judge, his Radio Biafra broadcasts and his role in ordering sit-at-home protests in South-Eastern states were considered acts of terrorism — targeting security personnel and restricting citizens’ freedoms. BREAKDOWN:  Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court delivered the following sentences and orders on Nnamdi Kanu: Prison Sentences: - Life imprisonment on Counts 1, 4, 5, and 6. - 20 years imprisonment on Count 3 (no option of fine). - 5 years imprisonment on Count 7 (no option of fine). All sentences are to run concurrently. Special Custody Conditions (due to what the judge described as Kanu’s violent tendencies and atrocities): - Kanu is ...

 ECOWAS WARNS TERRORISM NOW THREATENS ALL OF WEST AFRICA; SETS TO DEPLOY 1,650 STANDBY FORCE President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Alieu Omar Touray has warned that terrorism has spread beyond the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin to threaten all of West Africa, with early-warning data showing 450 attacks and more than 1,900 deaths in 2025.  Dr. Touray spoke  in New York, United States, during discussions at the United Nations Security Council on strengthening regional cooperation in the fight against terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel. He noted that Extremist groups are also waging “economic warfare” by restricting fuel and crippling trade across the subregion, stressing that , In response, ECOWAS is accelerating deployment of its standby force, starting with 1,650 personnel and scaling up to 5,000 with regional and partner support. He cautioned that fragmented efforts and mistrust hinder cooperation and urged the Council to help rebuild confidence, secure predictable fina...

 CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF IN GUSAU, ZAMFARA STATE The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shu’aibu, has arrived in Gusau on an operational visit to Zamfara State. Gen. Shaibu is at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, Operation Fansa Yamma, in Zamfara State as part of his ongoing operational tour of frontline formations. On arrival, the Army Chief was received by senior commanders and accorded a ceremonial salute by the Guard of Honour. The Chief of Army Staff is  accompanied by some senior officers, including representatives of the Chief of Naval Staff and the Chief of the Air Staff, among other top military officials. More photos below. 

 GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU SETS TO COMMISSION 233 HOUSING UNITS AT ABRAHAM ADESANYA HOUSING ESTATE. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to commission 233 Housing Units at Abraham Adesanya Housing Estate, Ajah, on Friday, November 21st, 2025. The delivery of the 233 home units will increase the housing stock available for the teeming population seeking befitting accommodation in the Lekki axis. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Housing in Lagos State, Hon. Moruf Akinderu Fatai, during a chat with journalists in his office. He stated that the estate consists of 34 blocks of 233 home units. The project is a joint venture real estate development executed by Urban Shelter LTD, a private organisation. The estate was built on 3.7 hectares of land in the fully functional Abraham Adesanya Housing Estate along the Lekki-Epe expressway. Hon. Akinderu–Fatai emphasised that the Ministry remains committed to delivering affordable and quality homes, aligning with Governor...