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HAITIAN GANG MEMBER WHO YELLED 'F*K TRUMP, I'M NOT GOING BACK TO HAITI' HAS BEEN DEPORTED. (PHOTO)

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  Haitian gang member who yelled 'F*k Trump, I'm not going back to Haiti' has been deported The Haitian gang member who went viral in a defiant ICE arrest video has been deported back to Haiti, nearly 19 months after he swore he would never go. Wisteguens Jean Quely Charles was removed on an ICE flight originating in Louisiana on September 10, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed. Charles went viral on January 22, 2025, when Fox News cameras captured his arrest in Massachusetts, just days into President Trump's second term. In the video, he shouted: "I'm not going back to Haiti... you feel me? F_*k Trump. Biden forever bro." DHS identifies Charles as a member of the Back Block Money Gang with 17 criminal convictions, including assault and battery on a public employee, assault with a dangerous weapon, resisting arrest, drug possession and distribution, and weapons charges. According to DHS, Charles had received Temporary Protected Status in 2013 un...

ENGLAND CAPTAIN HARRY KANE SIGNS NEW BAYERN MUNICH CONTRACT UNTIL 2029.(PHOTO).

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 England Captain Harry Kane Signs New Bayern Munich Contract Until 2029 England captain and Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane has signed a new contract to commit his future to Bayern Munich until June 30, 2029. The 33-year-old striker was in the final 12 months of the four-year deal he signed after his £86m move from Tottenham in 2023. He has scored 156 goals in 161 appearances in all competitions for Bayern and won two Bundesliga titles, the DFB Cup and two German Super Cups. "I feel right at home at FC Bayern," Kane said. "I love the club, the fans and the city of Munich. We have a fantastic team and, in Vincent Kompany, a fantastic manager. It makes me very proud to be part of this club. My whole family is very happy here. I was keen to stay. I'm now looking forward to the future and I want to win many more titles with this great club." Bayern did not disclose financial details, but German media reports suggest it is the most lucrative contract in the club...

INEC CHAIRMAN MEETS TRADITIONAL RULERS IN KOGI; SEEKS SUPPORT FOR SUCCESSFUL 2027 ELECTIONS. (PHOTO).

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 INEC CHAIRMAN MEETS TRADITIONAL RULERS IN KOGI; SEEKS SUPPORT FOR SUCCESSFUL 2027  ELECTIONS Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan  called on traditional rulers in Kogi State, to support the commission's efforts towards a successful, peaceful and credible general election in 2027. This was at a meeting with traditional rulers in the state, where he also inaugurated the BVAS Storage Centre in Lokoja.

2027: ABIA PDP DECLARES SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU’S RE-ELECTION. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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 PRESS RELEASE 2027: Abia PDP Declares Support for President Tinubu’s Re-election  The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally declared its support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, while emphasising the need for equity, fairness and mutual political cooperation among parties participating in the emerging coalition. The State Chairman of the PDP and Deputy Governorship Candidate for the 2027 election, Elder Amah Abraham, made the declaration on Thursday in Umuahia during the inauguration of the Abia State Presidential Campaign Committee (PCC) for President Tinubu’s re-election. Speaking on behalf of the PDP Governorship Candidate, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, as well as the leadership and membership of the party in Abia State, Amah affirmed the chapter’s commitment to supporting President Tinubu’s second-term ambition under the National Rainbow Coalition initiative championed by the Minister of the Feder...

WIKE DEFENDS HIGH CAMPAIGN BILLBOARD RATES, SAYS ‘POLITICS IS EXPENSIVE EVERYWHERE’.(PHOTO).

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Wike defends high campaign billboard rates, says ‘politics is expensive everywhere’ The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended the high cost of billboard advertising in Abuja amid complaints by opposition parties over the affordability of campaign platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike spoke during his monthly media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, following concerns by opposition parties that the rising cost of billboard spaces in the FCT could limit their ability to reach voters. Billboards remain one of the advertising platforms used by political parties to publicise candidates and campaign messages during election periods. However, some opposition parties have complained that the cost of securing prominent billboard spaces in the FCT has increased significantly. Reacting to the concerns, Wike said political campaigns were expensive globally and argued that parties could also use social media platforms to reach their suppor...

PRESIDENT TINUBU DEPARTS ABUJA TOMORROW FOR AKWA IBOM AND RIVERS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU DEPARTS ABUJA TOMORROW FOR AKWA IBOM AND RIVERS  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Friday, November 6, for a two-state visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers. The President will first visit Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, to commission landmark projects completed by Governor Umo Eno's administration and attend a political rally. Governor Eno, the host, has declared Friday a work-free day in the state to give the President a rousing reception. Among the projects President Tinubu scheduled for commissioning in Uyo are the new International Terminal Building, the International Airport Hospital, and the Ibom Aviation Village, all located at the Victor Attah International Airport.  President Tinubu will also commission the Airport-Okopedi Road in Nsit Atai and Okobo Local Government Areas and Ring Road 3, linking Idoro Road to Ikot Ekpene Road through Uyo and Ibiono Ibom. Other projects include the AKWA-GIS Office Comple...

NIGERIA SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN ITS INFLUENCE ON GLOBAL MARITIME GOVERNANCE. (PHOTO).

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 NIGERIA SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN ITS INFLUENCE ON GLOBAL MARITIME GOVERNANCE The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, is leading a high-level Nigerian delegation to the 138th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in London, as the country seeks to strengthen its influence in global maritime governance. Nigeria’s participation, under its Category C membership of the 40-member IMO Council, underscores the country’s commitment to contributing to international maritime policy and advancing the interests of developing maritime nations. A statement by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment towards working with other maritime nations to promote safe, secure and sustainable international shipping. A major focus of the session is the protection of vital international shipping routes, particularly amid growing security concerns and threats to commercial vessels in high-risk maritime zones. With deliberations under Ag...

AS ELECTION CAMPAIGNS GATHER MOMENTUM, ONANUGA URGES CAUTION IN USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. (PHOTO).

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 AS ELECTION CAMPAIGNS GATHER MOMENTUM, ONANUGA URGES CAUTION IN  USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has called for responsible and cautious deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly as political activities and campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections gather momentum.   A statement by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director information & Public Relations State House stated that Onanuga warned that while the scientific breakthrough has had positive effects, it is now imperative to put guardrails in place to protect the sanctity of democratic institutions and public trust.   He made the call on Thursday in Beijing, China, while delivering a paper, “AI and the Future of Global Communication”, at the 7th World Media Summit organised by Xinhua News Agency and the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality.   The statement further notes that social media, including X, Facebook and TikTok,...

NIGERIA RECORDS 63% REDUCTION IN TUBERCULOSIS MORTALITY THROUGH COORDINATED HEALTH REFORMS - PATE. (PHOTO).

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 NIGERIA RECORDS 63% REDUCTION IN TUBERCULOSIS MORTALITY THROUGH COORDINATED HEALTH REFORMS -  PATE Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate has announced that Nigeria has successfully reduced Tuberculosis mortality rates in the country by 63% over the past few years due to the strategic investments and sector-wide approach undertaken by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  Speaking at the 40th meeting of the StopTB Board in Bali, Indonesia, on Thursday, Prof. Pate informed global health leaders that President Bola Tinubu’s targeted mobilization of significant domestic resources has weaned Nigeria off of donor dependency and has enhanced local manufacturing in the country for products that meet the needs of Nigerians. The Coordinating Minister stated that political will and deliberate investments in the health of Africa’s largest population has led to a historic turnaround in the sector driven by local solutions created to...

ADC REACTS TO COURT JUDGMENT . (PHOTO).

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 ADC REACTS TO COURT JUDGMENT  The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has reacted to the judgment of the Federal High Court  sitting in Abuja affecting its leadership and the candidacy of former Vice President,  Atiku Abubakar. A statement  by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi posited  that the matter for adjudication goes beyond its leadership or the political ambition of any individual. ADC alleged that the timing of the verdict barely a day after the party's rally in Sokoto, was suspicious. Citing an earlier judgment delivered by Justice Musa Liman of the same court on July 2, 2026, which affirmed the legitimacy of the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee, the ADC claimed that a court of coordinate jurisdiction cannot overturn the decision of another court of co-equal jurisdiction. The ADC which signified its intention to challenge the verdict of the trial court at the Court of  Appeal urged the judiciary to uphold democ...

TOCHI WIGWE, DAUGHTER OF LATE BANKER HERBERT WIGWE, MARRIES INVESTMENT EXECUTIVE WILSON AIKHOMU IN TRADITIONAL CEREMONY. (PHOTOS).

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 Tochi Wigwe, Daughter Of Late Banker Herbert Wigwe, Marries Investment Executive Wilson Aikhomu In Traditional Ceremony Otutochi “Tochi” Wigwe, daughter of late former Access Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer Herbert Wigwe, has celebrated her traditional marriage to investment executive Wilson Omogbale Aikhomu. The ceremony brought together members of the Wigwe and Aikhomu families, alongside friends and loved ones, for a colourful celebration featuring traditional marriage rites and cultural festivities. Tochi’s aunt, in a social media tribute, shared details of the occasion, including the payment of the bride price, signing of family documents and the formal handing over of Tochi to her husband. She also reflected on the absence of Tochi’s parents, Herbert and Chizoba Wigwe, and her elder brother, Chizi, who died in a helicopter crash in California on February 9, 2024. Quoting Isaiah 61:3, the aunt described the occasion as “beauty for ashes”, expressing gratitude that Toch...

COURT ADMITS FG’S EVIDENCE AGAINST SIX ALLEGED COUP PLOTTERS. (PHOTO).

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Court admits FG’s evidence against six alleged coup plotters The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday admitted in evidence exhibits tendered by the Federal Government against six persons accused of complicity in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration through a coup d’état.Follow Politics Among the proof of evidence the  court admitted were extrajudicial statements the defendants made before a Special Investigation Panel and military police authorities. Those on trial over the alleged coup are retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana; retired Naval Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor; a serving Police Inspector, Ahmed Ibrahim; and three others: Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni and Abdulkadir Sani. They are answering to a 13-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026. The defendants had challenged the admissibility of their statements on the premise that they were not made voluntarily but through coercion, in violation of the Administration of Criminal Jus...

40-YEAR-OLD BRITISH WOMAN WHO RELOCATED TO NIGERIA TO START A NEW LIFE WITH HER HUSBAND DIES ALONGSIDE UNBORN BABY. (PHOTO).

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40-Year-Old British Woman Who Relocated to Nigeria to Start a New Life With Her Husband Dies Alongside Unborn Baby.  A 40-year-old British woman, identified as Claire Chadwick, has died alongside her unborn baby after reportedly developing sepsis in Nigeria. Claire was 37 weeks pregnant and expecting a baby girl with her husband, Ibrahim, when she reportedly developed complications that led to the death of the baby in the womb. She later died from septic shock. The deceased had relocated from the United Kingdom to Nigeria to begin a new life with her husband. She also built a considerable social media following, regularly sharing videos with Ibrahim on TikTok and Instagram about their relationship, faith and food challenges. Following the tragedy, her devastated family launched a GoFundMe campaign with a target of £10,000 to facilitate the repatriation of her remains and those of her unborn daughter to the UK for burial. Her sister, Shannon, said the family wanted both of them brou...

LASEMA CONCLUDES MILE 12 MARKET FIRE OPERATION, CAUSE TRACED TO GAS EXPLOSION, NO CASUALTIES RECORDED. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LASEMA CONCLUDES MILE 12 MARKET FIRE OPERATION, CAUSE TRACED TO GAS EXPLOSION, NO CASUALTIES RECORDED The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has successfully concluded emergency operations following the fire outbreak at Akanimodo Market, Mile 12, in line with the commitment of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration to prompt emergency response and protection of lives and property. Following a thorough investigation and assessment of the incident scene, it was established that the fire outbreak was triggered by a gas explosion from one of the shanties within the affected section of Akanimodo Market. The explosion subsequently ignited combustible materials within the structure, resulting in the rapid spread of the fire to adjoining shanties largely constructed with wooden planks and other combustible materials. The fire was brought under control through the swift intervention of bystanders within the market who commenced initial firefighting efforts before the arrival of the Lag...

LAGOS ASC CONDUCTS YEAR 2027 PROMOTION EXERCISE FOR ELIGIBLE AUDITORS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAGOS ASC CONDUCTS YEAR 2027 PROMOTION EXERCISE FOR ELIGIBLE AUDITORS The Lagos State Audit Service Commission (ASC) has conducted its Year 2027 promotion exercise for eligible auditors on Grade Levels 06–10 and 12–16 as part of efforts to facilitate career advancement, strengthen professional capacity and promote excellence within the State's audit workforce. The exercise, held on Monday, 2 November 2026, at the Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC), Magodo, Lagos, featured Computer-Based Tests (CBT) and written examinations. Speaking during a working visit to the examination centre, the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mrs. Oluwakemi Amudat Garbadeen-Adedeji, expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness demonstrated by the Commission to ensure a seamless and successful examination. She urged the officers to approach the exercise with diligence and composure, advising them to read and understand each question carefully before selecting or providing their ...

GOV. SANWO-OLU ASSURES GERMAN INVESTORS OF LAGOS CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 SANWO-OLU ASSURES GERMAN INVESTORS OF LAGOS CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS  The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding relationship with Germany, assuring German investors and institutions of its continued support for mutually beneficial partnerships in trade, investment, education, technology and cultural exchange. Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Tuesday at the reception marking the 36th anniversary of German reunification, held at the German Residence, Victoria Island, Lagos.  Sanwo-Olu congratulated the Consul-General and the entire German community on the celebration and expressed confidence that Nigeria-Germany friendship would grow even stronger. The Governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Esq., described the relationship between Nigeria and Germany as a longstanding friendship sustained by diplomatic cooperation, economic...

OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS RESCUE 9 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER LIVESTOCK IN KEBBI STATE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS RESCUE 9 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER LIVESTOCK IN KEBBI STATE Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 9 kidnapped victims and recovered livestock during sustained operations conducted in Danko general area and Sabon Tunga Village, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. On 3 November 2026, troops of Sector 2 received a distress call about suspected bandits who had invaded the Danko general area, kidnapped residents and rustled cattle. The troops immediately mobilised to the area and engaged the bandits, compelling them to flee and abandon their captives. Following the encounter, the troops rescued 2 kidnapped victims identified as Barbuga Bawashe, 26, and Barka Dakaji, 61. The troops also recovered 34 cows and 74 rams. In a related incident on the same day, troops of Sector 2, during a follow-up operation, rescued 7 kidnapped victims at Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages. The victims, who had reportedly ...

PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE ANNOUNCE FIRST JOINT OVERSEAS TRIP SINCE RETURNING TO THE UK. (PHOTO).

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 PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE ANNOUNCE FIRST JOINT OVERSEAS TRIP SINCE RETURNING TO THE UK! Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, are preparing for another international appearance as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce their first joint overseas trip since returning to the United Kingdom. The couple will travel to Brussels, Belgium, on November 10, where they are expected to open the Lost Screen Memorial, an emotional installation honouring children who lost their lives following experiences involving online harm. The memorial features 50 illuminated displays designed to resemble smartphone screens, each carrying a photograph of a child whose family contributed their story. Harry and Meghan will also deliver a joint keynote address focusing on children’s safety in the digital world and the need for stronger protection against online harm. Prince Harry is additionally scheduled to participate in a panel discussion titled Beyond Promises: Building a Digital Future That Wor...

KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN SAYS SHE’S FINALLY ENJOYING LIFE IN HER 40S AND ISN’T AFRAID OF GETTING OLDER. (PHOTO).

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 Khloé Kardashian Says She’s Finally Enjoying Life in Her 40s and Isn’t Afraid of Getting Older! ❤️ Khloé Kardashian is opening up about aging, beauty and embracing different stages of life, and she has a refreshing way of looking at it. The reality TV star, 42, recently spoke to POPSUGAR about how her feelings towards getting older have changed. She admitted that she didn’t enjoy her 30s as much, but she’s been loving her 40s and actually looked forward to entering this new chapter of her life. Khloé described her 40s as a fresh start and said she believes turning 50 can be an equally beautiful experience. According to her, aging is about growing, evolving and discovering new parts of yourself without completely losing who you are. She also opened up about her love for experimenting with different hairstyles and revealed that she still has her famous wig closet, which allows her to switch between short and long hair whenever she wants. It looks like Khloé is embracing this chapter...

AFTER SIX YEARS, 2BABA IS BACK! MUSIC LEGEND ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘OLDEST YOUNG MAN’.(PHOTO).

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  AFTER SIX YEARS, 2BABA IS BACK! MUSIC LEGEND ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘OLDEST YOUNG MAN’ Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, is preparing to make a major return to the album scene with his forthcoming project, Oldest Young Man. The award-winning singer has officially announced November 27, 2026, as the release date for the highly anticipated album, marking his first full-length studio project in six years. Taking to social media, 2Baba shared the exciting announcement with the words: “The legacy continues. OLDEST YOUNG MAN drops 27.11.26. Timeless music, no expiration date.” His last studio album, Warriors, was released in February 2020 and featured collaborations with some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars, including Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage and Olamide. Despite the long wait, 2Baba has remained active in the music industry through singles and collaborations. The upcoming 16-track project is expected to reflect his experiences, musical journey and en...

KIM KARDASHIAN FINDS HERSELF AT THE VERY HOSPITAL SHE AND HER SISTERS FOUNDED IN THEIR LATE FATHER'S HONOR. (PHOTO)

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 Kim Kardashian Finds Herself at the Very Hospital She and Her Sisters Founded in Their Late Father's Honor Kim Kardashian has opened up about a rather emotional and unexpected health situation. The reality star recently underwent an endoscopy at the UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health, a medical center she helped establish with her sisters, Kourtney and Khloé, in honor of their late father, Robert Kardashian. Kim Kardashian never expected to be a patient at the UCLA health center she and her sisters founded in honor of their late dad. The UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health opened in 2019, thanks to donations from Kim, Kourtney and Khloé Kim and Khloe Kardashian founded the UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Oesophageal Health in 2019 The irony, as Kim described it, is that she never imagined she would one day need treatment at the very center they helped build. "Because of my dad's experience, my sisters and I have opened the Rober...

DAKOTA JOHNSON AND MACHINE GUN KELLY SPARK MORE DATING RUMORS AFTER ANOTHER NIGHT OUT TOGETHER. (PHOTO).

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 Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly Spark More Dating Rumors After Another Night Out Together! Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly are keeping fans guessing about their relationship after stepping out for another dinner date in Los Angeles. According to E! News, the two were spotted at a restaurant in Calabasas, California, on November 3. They reportedly looked happy and were all smiles as they waited for their car at the valet. Dakota kept things stylish in a black leather jacket with a fur collar, light-wash jeans and an animal-print handbag, while MGK went for a more casual look in pink sweatpants, a dark shirt and a black bomber jacket. This is not the first time the pair have been spotted together. Dating rumors first started circulating in September after they were seen together in New York City. Dakota was also spotted supporting MGK during his runway appearance at Milan Fashion Week in September, and they later enjoyed another outing in Hollywood in October. Neither Dako...

BLESSING CEO ANNOUNCES BREAKUP WITH IVD. (PHOTO)

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 “I No Fit Dey Relationship Wey Go Take My Life” – Blessing CEO Announces Breakup With IVD Relationship expert Blessing CEO has officially announced that she is no longer in a relationship with businessman IVD. The controversial relationship commentator made the announcement in a video on Wednesday, November 4, while responding to questions from fans about her relationship status. Confirming the breakup, Blessing said: “Trust me, I have left him. Let me pick up the pieces of my life.” She also gave a glimpse into why she decided to walk away, saying she was no longer willing to remain in a relationship she feared could put her life at risk. In her words: “I no fit dey relationship wey go take my life.” Blessing also declared herself single and invited interested men to send applications to her DM. However, she made one condition clear, saying: “Please feel free to apply in my DM, please, and make sure you have money.” She also added that anyone interested in dating IVD was free to ...

KYLIE JENNER FACES BACKLASH AFTER SHARING PLAYFUL KISS WITH SISTER KENDALL AT BIRTHDAY PARTY. (PHOTO).

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Kylie Jenner Faces Backlash After Sharing Playful Kiss With Sister Kendall at Birthday Party Kylie Jenner has found herself at the centre of an online debate after a video showed her sharing a playful kiss on the lips with her older sister, Kendall Jenner. The moment happened during Kendall’s 31st birthday celebrations. In a video shared by their older sister, Khloé Kardashian, Kendall appeared to ask Kylie for a kiss before the two shared a quick kiss and burst into laughter. However, not everyone found the moment amusing. The video quickly went viral, with some social media users questioning why the sisters would kiss on the lips. Others, however, rushed to defend Kylie and Kendall, saying it was simply a harmless family moment and that people were making something innocent look inappropriate. The debate has since divided fans, with some insisting there is nothing unusual about siblings showing affection this way, while others remain uncomfortable with it. Kylie and Kendall have alwa...

END OF AN ERA - CRISTIANO RONALDO RETIRES FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL AT 41.(PHOTO).

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 End Of An Era - Cristiano Ronaldo Retires From International Football At 41 Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football at age 41, ending a record-breaking 23-year career with Portugal. Ronaldo made the announcement on November 5, 2026, in an emotional video shared on Instagram, saying it was time to hand back the iconic number 7 shirt. "To the Portuguese people, the day has come for me to hand back the number 7 shirt of our national team. A journey that began in August 2003 and changed my life forever has come to an end," he said. The 41-year-old leaves as the all-time record holder in men's international football with 234 appearances and 146 goals. He captained Portugal to Euro 2016 glory and Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025, and played in a record six World Cups, scoring in each tournament. His decision comes weeks after he left the national team camp last month following a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus, whi...

AKWANDO ATTACK: KUTURMI ASSOCIATION RAISES ALARM OVER KILLINGS, ABDUCTIONS, DISPLACEMENT, DEMANDS URGENT GOVERNMENT ACTION. (PHOTO).

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 Akwando Attack: Kuturmi Association Raises Alarm Over Killings, Abductions, Displacement, Demands Urgent Government Action The Kuturmi Unity Development Association (KUDA) has expressed deep concern over recurring killings, abductions and displacement in Kuturmi communities of Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, calling on the Federal and Kaduna State Governments to urgently intervene. The association made the call in a press statement dated November 5, 2026, following a reported attack on Akwando community, which allegedly claimed the lives of two young persons and led to the abduction of 20 residents. KUDA described the incident as another disturbing development in the persistent security challenges confronting Kuturmi communities, noting that residents were still struggling with the consequences of previous attacks on Ariko and Awon communities. According to the association, the Easter Sunday attack on Ariko reportedly resulted in the death of five persons at the scen...

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES FLAMINGOS ON HISTORIC QUALIFICATION FOR U-17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP FINAL. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES FLAMINGOS ON HISTORIC QUALIFICATION FOR U-17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP FINAL   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, on their impressive victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.   The President describes the team’s qualification for the final as a remarkable achievement that has brought immense pride and joy to millions of Nigerians at home and abroad.   He also applauds the coaching crew and all those whose hard work and support contributed to the team’s successful campaign.   As the Flamingos prepare to face Japan in the final, the President urges the players to remain focused, confident, and determined, assuring them of the prayers, goodwill, and unflinching support of the Nigerian nation.   “I encourage you to approach the final with the same fighting spirit and belief that have broug...

COURT NULLIFIES ATIKU'S EMERGENCE AS ADC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, SACKS DAVID MARK, AREGBESOLA’S LEADERSHIP. (PHOTO).

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 COURT NULLIFIES ATIKU'S EMERGENCE AS ADC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, SACKS DAVID MARK, AREGBESOLA’S LEADERSHIP. The Federal High Court Abuja division has nullified all the processes of the African Democratic Congress ADC  leading  to the emergence of Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party's candidate for the 2027 election.  Justice Peter Odo Lifu in a verdict  equally nullified the emergence of the Former Senate President, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola and others as national officers of ADC. All candidates nominated for the 2027 general elections also have their nominations cancelled on account of emerging from illegal and unlawful leadership of ADC.  Justice Lifu upheld the case of Nafiu Bala Gombe, a Deputy National Chairman of ADC that David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola emerged leaders of the party in an unlawful and illegal ways.  The Court declared all actions taken by David Mark leadership in the name of ADC as  unlawful and thereby nullif...

FILICIDE IS ARGUABLY ONE OF THE MOST SHOCKING AND TABOO CRIMES ONE CAN COMMIT. 42-YEAR-OLD PATRICK LYNCH DID IT TWICE, TAKING THE IIVES OF HIS TWO BEAUTIFUL YOUNG CHILDREN, BEFORE ENDING HIS OWN.(PHOTO).

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 As he jumped from the roof after throwing his children to their deaths, were his last thoughts, "what have I done," as the pavement rushed towards him.  Filicide is arguably one of the most shocking and taboo crimes one can commit. 42-year-old Patrick Lynch did it twice, taking the Iives of his two beautiful young children, before ending his own. Yesterday, police were called to the sidewalk near the foot of a parking garage in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania at 4:15 p.m on Tuesday, November 3rd. There is no amount of training that could prepare officers for what they were about to discover. Lying broken, battered and lifeless on the pavement were the bodies of two small children. Alongside them was the  man they believe is responsible for this nightmare. Officers discovered 6-year-old little Caroline who was lying lifeless and broken next to her big brother, 8-year-old James. Both children had been robbed of not only their future, their right to live, but also their dignity....

NJC SUSPENDS 3 JUDICIAL OFFICERS, WARNING LETTERS TO 3, CAUTIONS 8 OTHERS. (PHOTO).

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 NJC SUSPENDS 3 JUDICIAL OFFICERS, WARNING LETTERS TO 3, CAUTIONS 8 OTHERS The National Judicial Council has suspended three judicial officers for one year without pay. The council took the decision at its 112th meeting held in Abuja. The suspended judicial officers are, justice Hannatu Mohammed Kabir of high court of Nasarawa state, Grand Kadi Mohammed Sani Salihu of Jigawa state sharia court of appeal and justice Sobere Biambo of high court of Rivers state. The NJC barred justice Hannatu Mohammed Kabir from elevation for three years and placed  a three-year restriction on elevation on justice Sobere Biambo over issuance of bench warrants and imposition of fines on litigants in a civil dispute without due process. The council also issued warning letters to three  judicial officers, cautioned  eight others. It directed IMO judicial service commission to include Acting Chief Judge justice Ijeoma Agugua  in the  list of candidates for interview for the substa...

APC-PCC SHOWCASES TINUBU’S EDUCATION REFORMS: N372B STUDENTS LOAN, 160,000 TVET ENROLLEES. (PHOTO).

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 APC-PCC SHOWCASES TINUBU’S EDUCATION REFORMS:  N372B STUDENTS LOAN, 160,000 TVET ENROLLEES  The All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council says, President Bola Tinubu's  reforms in the education sector since he assumed office has expanded access to learning, improved teachers'  welfare, and stabilised academic calendar across higher institutions in the country.  A statement by its spokesperson Dele Alake indictates that the Federal Ministry of Education through its Nigerian Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) 2026 report, the government's interventions cover basic and secondary education, technical and vocational training, and tertiary education. The reforms focus on six priority areas: technical and vocational education, science and medical sciences, out-of-school children, girl-child education, digitalisation and education quality assurance. It's further explains that going by NESRI report, the Federal Government allocated a reco...

EDO COURT JAILS MAN FOR FRAUD. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Edo Court Jails Man for Fraud The Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, secured the conviction of Samuel Akove Adavize before Justice E.G. Adekambi of Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City. Samuel was arraigned on a two-count charge of impersonation, Obtaining by false pretence and possession of fraudulent documents. Justice Adekambi convicted and sentenced the defendant to two years imprisonment. Aside the prison sentence, the court ordered the forfeiture of Four Hundred Thousand Naira (N400,000) being proceeds of crime and iPhone 12 being instrument of crime, recovered from the convict to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The court further ordered that his Opay account and Sparkle MFB account be permanent closed.