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 62-Year-Old Brazilian Rancher Kills 24-Year-Old Girlfriend After She Ended Their 4-Month Relationship A 62-year-old Brazilian cattle rancher has reportedly shut and k!lled his 24-year-old girlfriend moments after she ended their relationship, following months of alleged threats and controlling behaviour. Priscila Lacerda Custodio, a digital marketing professional, had been dating João Roberto Bolelli for just four months before deciding to walk away from the relationship. According to Globo, a friend revealed that Custodio had complained about Bolelli hiring people to monitor her movements and threatening to k!ll her. He reportedly questioned her about her travels, repeatedly accused her of infidelity and allegedly assaulted her four days before her death. Fearing for her safety, the 24-year-old reportedly took her brother and a friend along when she visited Bolelli's ranch in São Paulo on Friday to return a pickup truck she had been using. However, an argument broke out between t...

 Real Madrid Reportedly Sends Top Scout To U.S To Meet Family Of 3-Year-Old Football Sensation Nevada Pierre With Blank Cheque Offer Spanish giants Real Madrid have reportedly sent chief scout Juni Calafat to the United States for a one-on-one meeting with the family of three-year-old football sensation Nevada Pierre. Reports say club president Florentino Pérez is prepared to match and even triple competing offers, with Real Madrid offering the family a pathway for Nevada to join the club's first team at 16. The club is also said to have presented the family with a blank cheque as it seeks to secure his future. Sources close to the family reportedly say Nevada is set to travel to Spain, although neither Real Madrid nor the family has publicly confirmed the alleged agreement.

   Police Probe Andrew's Stay At Balmoral Amid Claims Epstein Trafficked Women To King's Estate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing a new police probe as officers investigate allegations that Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women to Balmoral. Police Scotland have confirmed enquiries into stays at the King's Scottish Highlands estate by the late convicted paedophile and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who has since been jailed. There have been claims that women were 'trafficked' to the private Balmoral estate. Convicted paedophile Epstein visited Balmoral in 1999, reportedly on the invitation of the then-Prince Andrew. An undated photograph from this period appears to show Epstein and Maxwell relaxing at the Glen Beg log cabin on the royal estate. Pictures previously released by the Department of Justice in the US also appear to show Andrew and Epstein on a shooting trip. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We have received information and active inquiries are...

Hillary Clinton shared a 1995 photo from her a Halloween party looking like Dolly Parton She captioned the photo: "A throwback to a favorite costume, 1995. Dolly forever!".

 LASEMA CONTAINS FIRE OUTBREAK AT ISHERI-IDIMU, PREVENTS ESCALATION TO FUEL STATION The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency responders, successfully contained and extinguished a fire outbreak that occurred at a mechanical workshop located on Oladunni Street, beside Eternal Filling Station, Isheri-Idimu area of Alimosho Local Government. The incident, which was reported at approximately 03:05 hours on Friday, 30th October 2026, prompted the immediate activation of the Agency's Dolphin Response Team stationed at Igando, who arrived at the scene within minutes of the distress call. Upon arrival, responders discovered that the fire had engulfed a mechanical workshop where several exotic vehicles were parked, in proximity to a petroleum filling station. Through the prompt, professional and coordinated intervention of the LASEMA Response Team and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, suppor...

 Nigeria’s NCTC Accredited as AU Regional Centre of Excellence in Counter-Terrorism Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser, has been formally recognised as a Regional Centre of Excellence for West Africa and the Sahel. This was announced by the Acting Director of the African Union Counter Terrorism Centre (AUCTC), Dr. Idriss Mounir Lallali, at the recently concluded African Lessons Learned Forum, held at the NCTC, Office of the National Security Adviser, in Abuja. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had, in April 2024, declared the Centre a Regional Centre of Excellence for West Africa and the Sahel at the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting held in Abuja. The declaration positions the NCTC as a regional hub for strengthening intelligence sharing, operational coordination, specialised training and capacity building in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. The accreditation marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ...

 FEDERAL COURT DENIES DISCOVERY REQUEST AGAINST PRESIDENT TINUBU AND DCI GROUP IN FOIA LITIGATION  The United States district court for the district of Columbia has declined a motion at the instance of  Aaron Greenspan seeking limited discovery from Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu and DCI group in ongoing litigation under the freedom of information act . In a  ruling, the court determined that the proposed discovery concerning alleged cyberattacks on greenspan's website was not sufficiently relevant to the underlying FOIA dispute involving the federal bureau of investigation (FBI) and drug enforcement administration (DEA).   The court averred that that the freedom of information act proceeding cannot be used to pursue discovery unrelated to the legal questions before it, An experienced appellate advocate Christopher W. Carmichael says going by the court’s  turning down the request for discovery against President Tinubu and DCI group, the judiciary has reinf...

 “Leave Me Alone” — Dorathy Responds To Broda Shaggi Engagement Rumours Dorathy Bachor has responded to the attention surrounding a video of her with comedian Broda Shaggi, as speculation grows about whether the pair are engaged. The clip shows the former BBNaija housemate beside Shaggi while displaying a ring. But the video does not, by itself, confirm an engagement. In a post on her X account, Dorathy wrote: “For someone that minds her business, you people really love to poke me. Leave me alone.”

 Joke Silva Pens Emotional Tribute to Late Husband Olu Jacobs as 40 Day Mourning Ends Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has broken her silence to express profound gratitude following the conclusion of the 40-day mourning period for her beloved husband, iconic actor Pa Olu Jacobs. Taking to social media, the acclaimed screen goddess shared a tender photograph of herself alongside her late husband while formally addressing the public and thanking everyone who rallied around her family during their time of grief. A Heartfelt Message of Gratitude Writing on behalf of the Jacobs family, Silva acknowledged the tremendous outpouring of love, prayers, and support received since the passing of her husband. She emphasized that every call, message, physical presence, thoughtful gift, and financial contribution brought genuine comfort to their hearts. The veteran actress noted that the overwhelming kindness served as a constant reminder that her family was not navigating this painful season...

 Atiku Slams Tinubu Administration Over Alleged Attacks on Opposition Figures Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a strong critique against the administration of President Bola Tinubu following recent reported attacks on prominent opposition political figures in Nigeria. In a public statement, Atiku condemned the violent incidents involving Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), and Manir Muhammad Dan'iya, the governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State. He described the targeted assaults as deeply troubling events that threaten the country's democratic foundations. Allegations of Political Intimidation Atiku directly linked the rising political hostility to loyalists of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He highlighted what he viewed as a glaring contradiction, noting that political violence was escalating at home while President Tinubu was out of the country on a spiritual pi...

 Dorathy Bachor Breaks Silence on Broda Shaggi Engagement Rumors, Decries Public Scrutiny Former Big Brother Naija housemate Dorathy Bachor has finally addressed the mounting speculation surrounding her relationship with popular skit maker Broda Shaggi. Engagement rumors soared after a loved-up video featuring the duo went viral, sparking widespread discussion among fans and followers. The clip, which quickly circulated online, showed Dorathy in bed alongside Broda Shaggi, prominently displaying what many interpreted as an engagement ring to the camera. This visual, coupled with Broda Shaggi's past affectionate posts about the reality TV star, ignited intense curiosity about the nature and progression of their relationship. Dorathy Expresses Displeasure However, Dorathy's recent response indicates a clear displeasure with the ongoing attention. The BBNaija alumna publicly voiced her frustration over what she described as excessive monitoring of her personal life. She highlighte...

 Kim Kardashian Was Warned That Meeting Donald Trump Could End Her Career, But Her Response Was Unexpected! Kim Kardashian wasn't willing to let public opinion stop her from fighting for people behind bars. According to revelations in the new book Citizen Kim: The Woman Who Created the Future by Jonathan Van Meter, Kim faced serious warnings from people around her when she planned to visit the White House to meet President Donald Trump and advocate for prisoners. At the time, some people reportedly told her that meeting Trump could ruin her reputation and end her career. But Kim wasn't interested in protecting her image at the expense of someone else's freedom. She reportedly responded: "It's my reputation over someone's life? Weigh that out." Her efforts eventually helped Alice Marie Johnson, a woman who had spent 22 years in prison for a nonviolent drug offence, receive clemency from Trump in 2018. The book also reveals another interesting moment from Ki...

 Jacob Elordi Reportedly Has His Heart Set on Kendall Jenner as Their Relationship Gets More Serious ❤️👀 It looks like Jacob Elordi may have found the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with, and that woman is reportedly Kendall Jenner. According to reports, the 29-year-old actor is becoming increasingly serious about his relationship with the supermodel. An insider claims Jacob is no longer interested in the single life and is thinking more about settling down as he approaches his 30th birthday. Kendall, 30, is reportedly on the same page, with marriage said to have become a topic of conversation between the two. The source also suggested that Jacob has started seeing Los Angeles differently since getting involved with Kendall. He previously wasn't particularly fond of spending time there for work, but his relationship with the reality TV star has reportedly changed his perspective. Jacob is also said to be comfortable with the Kardashian family's famous reality TV ...

 INEC Corrects Earlier Omission, Lists Seth Bakut As ADC Candidate For Zangon Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency In 2027 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed Engr. Seth Bakut as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Zangon Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, following an update to its final list of candidates. The development puts an end to concerns surrounding the earlier omission of Bakut’s name from the commission’s online portal, which had generated controversy within the political space. In a press release issued by the Directorate of Communication and Strategy to Engr. Seth Bakut, the campaign disclosed that his name had now been officially included on INEC’s portal as the ADC candidate for the constituency. The statement noted that the earlier omission had been used by some political opponents to question his candidacy, even before the necessary clarifications and processes were concluded. With the latest updat...

 256 Days In Detention: El-Rufai Seeks Fair Trial, Appeals To Trump, Macron To Intervene  Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has called on United States President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and other international leaders, as well as human rights organisations, to intervene by drawing attention to his continued detention. El-Rufai made the appeal in a post on his X account on Friday, marking his 256th day in detention. He insisted that he deserves a fair trial, stressing that access to justice and the right to a fair hearing are fundamental human rights, not privileges or acts of favour. “A fair trial is not an act of mercy. It is not a privilege. It is a fundamental human right,” he stated. In the post, which carried the hashtag #FairTrial, the former governor tagged Trump and Macron, alongside the United Nations, UN Human Rights Council, Amnesty International, European Union, African Union and several international media organisations. He also ...

 ANAMBRA SECURITY: POLICE LEAD JOINT SECURITY OPERATIVES IN SUSTAINED OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS TO FLUSH OUT CRIMINAL ELEMENTS FROM IDENTIFIED HIDEOUTS The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its ongoing security operations across identified flashpoints and suspected criminal hideouts in the State, leading joint security operatives in sustained bush-combing and clearance exercises aimed at flushing out criminal elements and dismantling their operational bases. The operation, led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, ACP Harrison Oruruo, involves personnel of other security agencies and Aguanachemba operatives. It forms part of the Command’s proactive, intelligence-driven strategy to deny criminal elements safe havens, disrupt their networks and prevent crimes, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent activities. During the exercise, security operatives are systematically combing identified forest areas, bushes and other suspected hideouts...

 Russia in talks with four African states on large nuclear power plants Russia is ready to supply African countries with nuclear power plants of various sizes and configurations and is in talks with four countries on large nuclear projects, the head of state nuclear corporation Rosatom said. Rosatom Chief Executive Alexei Likhachev said the company was discussing the construction of large nuclear power plants with Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia and Egypt. "Our partnership is based on the principle that Africa is diverse, and we have a tailored approach for each country that goes beyond a single project," Likhachev said. Nuclear cooperation was among the topics discussed at the eighth Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow this week, attended by representatives from about 50 African countries, including heads of state and government.

 UK prime minister signals government will consider an apology for its role in slave trade United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his government will consider apologising for the first time for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade as it seeks to strengthen relations with nations in Africa and the Caribbean. Writing in the Guardian on Saturday, Burnham said Britain needed to acknowledge its “complicated history” in order to protect the Commonwealth, an association of 56 independent nations that grew out of the British Empire. Burnham travels to Antigua and Barbuda next week for a meeting of Commonwealth leaders. “For years, those members of the Commonwealth affected by the slave trade have asked for an honest conversation about the legacies of slavery,” Burnham said. “By sticking our heads in the sand, we have damaged the ability of the Commonwealth to function.” “The trans-Atlantic slave trade was a brutal and barbaric violation of those people. … I want to express m...

  RIGHTEOUSMAN SHARED A 1986 PICTURE OF HIMSELF AND FELIX DUKE.  The Gospel musician shared this photo on social media with caption: "MY THROWBACK SPECIAL! The Story of Madam Blessing Studio. (Vol.1). ~ Righteousman Erhabor  On my second return to Lagos as a teenager with my bosom friend, Felix Duke, we got the shock of our lives. We arrived with high hopes, only to be told that, Majek Fashek, had moved his base from Anthony Village! Felix Bornagain who was with the Rainmaker who had seen us perform during a concert in Benin City had urged us to relocate to Lagos. When we worried about accommodation, he assured us, "Don't worry, we will all stay with Majek in his house." But here we were in Lagos, no house, no way to locate our inspirer, and remember, there were no mobile phones at that time! Stranded and getting frustrated as darkness fell, a memory flashed. I remembered my elder brother once mentioned, when he visited Benin City that he lived around Palmgrove. It w...

70-year-old shouldn't be president, Peter Obi will end snakes swallowing billions - Utomi Foremost political scientist, Pat Utomi, has suggested that Nigerians who are 70 years and above should not be president. Utomi said Nigeria would have saved a lot of resources spent on medical tourism in Europe if the electorate voted against presidential candidates who are 70 years and above. Posting on X, Utomi wrote: "Men who are 70 and above have no business holding the most important seat in Nigeria which is the presidency. "They will try to convince you that all you need is a good brain, not physical strength. "But you may never understand how much of our resources could be saved if we had a president who didn't have to fly back and forth to Europe for medical reasons." He also assured that when the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi wins the presidency, the issue of corruption will end. Utomi said the issue of snakes swallowing b...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU HAILS EFCC AS FBI COMMENDS NIGERIA’S ROLE IN INTERNATIONAL SEXTORTION CRACKDOWN   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following a letter from the Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel, praising the Commission’s role in apprehending and extraditing suspects involved in international sextortion crimes against minors.   In the letter to EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, the FBI Director acknowledged the Commission’s contribution to Operation Artemis, a joint investigation targeting criminal networks involved in the sexual exploitation and extortion of children.   The operation led to the arrest and extradition of two Nigerian suspects, Adebola Festus Adekunle and Mudasiru Afeez Olawale, in August 2026. Both are facing federal charges in the United States.   “The successful outcome of these cases would not have been possible witho...

No plan to shift 2027 elections — INEC chairman The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, has said the commission under his watch has no plan to shift the 2027 general elections. He said the poll had been fixed and preparations were in top gear, hence the commission would not alter the timetable and insisted that the elections must hold as scheduled. Amupitan stated this during the commission’s interactive meeting with staff members in the six states of the South-South geopolitical zone and an assessment of their readiness for the 2027 general elections, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday. This comes amid claims by some political parties that INEC plans to postpone the general elections. But addressing the commission’s staff, including Resident Electoral Commissioners in the six states of the zone, Amupitan noted that the commission’s statutory timeline for the elections had been fixed and would not be changed for any reason....

 HOUSE OF REPS MOVES TO INTRODUCE STIFFER PENALTIES FOR VANDALISM OF POWER INFRASTRUCTURE, ENCROACHMENT ON TRANSMISSION ROUTES The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets says it is initiating stiffer penalty for vandals of power infrastructure in the Country as part of measures to end the  increasing acts of vandalism which is  undermining investments in the sector  This was made known when the committee inspected the 132KV New Haven-Ninth mile-Nsukka double circuit transmission line in Enugu State and the Egbu 330/132/33KV substation in Owerri, Imo State.  The Committee also observes proliferation of buildings along designated transmission routes in violation of rights of way thereby delaying completion of power projects  The lawmakers call for collaboration between federal and state governments to protect public assets and ensure timely delivery  The Owerri substation which is about 85 percent complete, is expected to add 250 mega watts ...

 FRSC COMMENCES NATIONWIDE CRACKDOWN ON FAKE NUMBER PLATES The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced the second phase of its special intervention patrol, code-named Operation Guduma, as part of renewed efforts to eliminate the growing menace of fake, covered, defaced and obsolete vehicle number plates on Nigerian roads. In a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Ohaeri Osondu, The five-day operation, scheduled for Monday, 2 November to Friday, 6 November 2026, represents an escalation of the Corps' commitment to strengthening road safety enforcement while addressing emerging security concerns associated with the unlawful use of vehicle registration plates.  The statement further notes that the intervention, will be conducted across selected states, with specially designated senior officers deployed to coordinate and supervise the exercise.

 Porsha Williams revealed that she actually went to NBC producers to advocate for Kenya Moore to keep her spot on the show. She explained that the two were beginning to build a genuine friendship, and unfortunately, fans never got to see how far their bond could have gone.  As two single mothers navigating major life changes, they were starting to connect on a deeper level.  Porsha admitted that the final decision was out of her hands, but she hopes Kenya will return one day, as she believes Kenya remains an important part of RHOA’s legacy. ❤️ 👏🏻

 *[POLICE PRESS RELEASE]* EKITI POLICE ARREST 11 SUSPECTS OVER ATTACK ON OMOYELE SOWORE IN ADO-EKITI; INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.  The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested eleven (11) suspects in connection with the alleged attack on Mr Omoyele Sowore, an African Action Congress (AAC) presidential aspirant, and other persons at Tawakalitu Restaurant, Dalimore Area of Ado-Ekiti. Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad(RRS), based on a credible tip-off swooped on the hideouts of the suspects at Atikankan Area of Ado-Ekiti at about 10:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, where they were arrested. The suspects are: Joseph Tayo '32yrs', Olatunji Abayomi '41yrs', Isaac Amba '22yrs', Kehinde Ajigbana '18yrs', Tosin David '18yrs', Solomon Iyanu '18yrs', Ogunsola Ayomide '21yrs', Ojo Ayodeji '22yrs', Kayode Dada '32yrs', Segun Olatunji '28yrs' and Salami Emmanuel '53yrs'. Items recovered include two walkie-ta...

 *[POLICE PRESS RELEASE]* EKITI POLICE COMMAND DEBUNKS ALLEGED KIDNAP OF AAC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, CLARIFIES CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING INCIDENT The attention of the Ekiti State Police Command has been drawn to a message circulating on social media alleging that Mr. Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the forthcoming presidential election, was kidnapped by armed thugs in Ado-Ekiti, with his whereabouts unknown. The Command wishes to categorically clarify that Mr. Sowore was not kidnapped. Rather, preliminary information indicates that he had an altercation with some individuals at a restaurant around Dalimore area, Ado-Ekiti, following which the Police were immediately alerted. Upon receiving the report, Police operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene and successfully rescued him. He, however, sustained a minor injury and is currently receiving medical attention at the Police Hospital, Ado-Ekiti. The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Comm...

 EKITI POLICE CONFIRM SOWORE'S DISCHARGE, INVESTIGATION CONTINUES The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the discharge of AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and other victims of Friday's restaurant incident in the Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti. The Police said operatives promptly responded to the incident, rescued those affected and ensured they received medical attention at the Police Cottage Hospital. Sowore was discharged at about 4:30 p.m. and returned to Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort. The Command disclosed that Sowore declined repeated requests to make a formal statement, while the Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, has ordered a comprehensive investigation to identify those involved and bring perpetrators to justice. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, the Command also noted that Sowore did not formally notify the Police of his arrival in Ekiti State, which could have enabled adequate security arrangements. T...

 LAGOS HEALTH DISTRICT IV ORGANISED CHILD RIGHTS, PROTECTION SENSITISATION PROGRAMME … Urges Parents To Protect Wards From Abuse  Parents have been urged to pay closer attention to their children and take serious note of changes in their behaviour that may indicate abuse or emotional distress. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health District IV, Dr. Abimbola Bowale, gave the advice at a child rights and protection sensitisation programme the district organised for secondary school students in Surulere. The programme, held at New Era Senior Secondary School, Surulere, brought together pupils from different secondary schools and was facilitated by resource persons from the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development and the United Nations Children's Fund UNICEF). Dr. Abimbola Bowale, who was represented by the Director, Medical Services and Disease Control, Dr. Sotunde Oludolapo, stressed the need for children to be aware of their rights and the avenues available fo...

 Dakar 2026: First Olympic event in Africa set to kick off The 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympics ever to be held on African soil, open on Saturday in the Senegalese capital marking a historic moment for the continent. Signs proclaiming "Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates" are abundant across Dakar, which is hosting some 2,665 young competitors aged 14 to 17 from around the world, AFP reported. The event marks the return of Russian athletes to the Olympics and also includes a refugee team. Overall, the athletes will compete across 25 sports and 153 medal events. Events ranging from athletics to beach wrestling, rugby sevens to breaking, will be held across eight venues in three locations. Dakar, the nearby suburb of Diamniadio and the beach town of Saly located some 80 kilometres (50 miles) from the capital, will all host events. An opening ceremony on Saturday evening in Diamniadio will kick off the Games.