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  Death Toll From Saudi Attack In Yemen Rises To 44 The death toll from recent Saudi airstrikes in Yemen's Sanaa province has risen to 44, according to statements broadcast by the Houthi movement's Almasirah TV on Monday. The strikes, which targeted the Alshariyah area in the Bani Hushaysh district east of Sanaa, left a total of 84 casualties, including 44 dead and 40 wounded. Local health authorities reported that 21 children and 10 women were among those killed, while rescue teams continue to search through rubble for missing individuals. The escalation follows the collapse in July of a 2022 truce that had previously quieted Yemen's protracted conflict, reigniting hostilities between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed government. In retaliation, the Houthis have launched strikes targeting Saudi infrastructure, including a reported attack over the weekend on the financial district of Riyadh that caused visible damage near an Aramco facility. United Nations estimates indicate...

 Suspected Terrorist Arrested At Kaduna Hospital While Receiving Treatment For Gunshot Wound Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Auta Maikyala, at a hospital in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where he reportedly went to seek medical attention for a gunshot wound. The suspect was arrested on Thursday, November 5, during an intelligence-led operation conducted by troops of Sector 1, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). In a statement issued on Friday, November 6, the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Captain Tamuno Sinivie, confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect was receiving treatment when security operatives apprehended him. According to the military, preliminary investigations revealed that Maikyala was allegedly involved in several criminal activities, including attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling...

 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE POLICE RESCUE 17 MINORS, ARREST TWO SUSPECTED DRUG DEALERS AND RECOVER 12 PACKS OF RUBBER SOLUTION IN BAUCHI METROPOLIS The Bauchi State Police Command remains resolute in its commitment to protecting our children, dismantling drug supply networks, and making our communities safe for all. In line with this commitment, and following the timely intervention of a concerned member of the public, the Violent Crimes Response Unit of the Command have rescued seventeen (17) minors found abusing rubber solution, and arrested two suspected suppliers of the substance within Bauchi metropolis. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS On 5th November, 2026, at about 10:00pm, a good Samaritan apprehended eight (8) minors at Adamu Jumba Street, Bauchi, while they were taking rubber solution, and promptly handed them over to the Police. Subsequently, in a follow-up operation on the same night, operatives arrested another nine (9) minors at Wunti Flyover Area for the same act, ...

 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...

 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...

 AGOA: Trump to suspend South Africa, Rwanda from crucial trade pact US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that Washington intends to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free access to the US market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. "President Trump found that the governments of Rwanda and South Africa are engaging in practices that are inconsistent with AGOA’s eligibility criteria,” Greer said in a statement, Reuters reported. AGOA gives eligible African countries duty-free access to the US market for thousands of products. South Africa has benefited from it for years. AGOA beneficiaries are expected to adhere to eligibility requirements around maintaining market-based economies and good governance as well as eliminating barriers to US investments and trade, with Washington carrying out regular reviews. President Donald Trump's administration has cracked down on South Africa for what Trump claims is its persecution of white people - which South Africa...

 Sudan files complaint with UN Security Council over Ethiopia allegations Sudan has filed complaints with the UN Security Council and African Union, accusing Addis Ababa of allowing drone strikes by the Rapid Support Forces against civilian facilities from its territory. Sudan’s military has repeatedly accused Ethiopia of aiding the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which it has been fighting since April 2023, including through drone attacks allegedly launched from Ethiopian territory. Ethiopia, which denies the accusations, has in turn accused the Sudanese army of backing rebels linked to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), an allegation Khartoum rejects. In a statement, Sudan’s foreign ministry accused Ethiopia of “blatant aggression” in its formal complaints to the Security Council and the African Union’s Peace and Security Council. “The use of Ethiopian territory by the terrorist militia (RSF) to target Sudanese territory is considered a hostile act that places ...

 “I'm not proud to be from Delta State. We have a culture of sexual assault, and our leaders are doing nothing” – TikTok user alleges A Nigerian woman identified as Ogeneru Kewe has expressed outrage over alleged incidents of sexual assault in Delta State, accusing the authorities of failing to protect women. In a video shared on TikTok, Ogeneru claimed that an incident involving the sexual assault of women occurred in Ozoro a few months ago, with another similar incident allegedly taking place in the Ekpan and Effurun area last week. According to her, those involved in the latest incident avoided publicising their actions because of the backlash that followed the previous one. She claimed that some of the affected women have been speaking out about their experiences but have yet to receive justice. Ogeneru also expressed concern about women's safety while travelling within the state, questioning whether they could move around without fear of being assaulted. She criticised the...

 KADUNA STRENGTHENS PREPAREDNESS AGAINST EMERGING DISEASES The Kaduna State Ministry of Health says it has intensified efforts to strengthen preparedness and response to emerging and re-emerging diseases through a Rapid Response Team meeting involving relevant ministries, agencies and development partners. The meeting focused on improving collaboration, coordination and timely response to potential public health threats, with all response pillars activated. The State Epidemiologist, Dr Jeremiah Daikwo, urged pillar leaders to remain on standby and maintain high alertness through proactive planning, effective communication and swift action in the event of an outbreak. The meeting reaffirmed the state's commitment to coordinated disease surveillance, prevention, preparedness and response to protect public health.

 Late Taiwo Hassan Ogogo's Daughters Announce Nollywood Entry to Uphold Father's Enduring Legacy The daughters of the revered Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, have publicly broken their silence following the immense outpouring of grief surrounding their father's passing. Lima Olamide Taiwo, known as Lima Ogogo, and her sister Shakira Taiwo, popularly called Kira Ogogo, have announced their firm intention to carry on his remarkable legacy within the Nigerian film industry. In a heartfelt video address shared recently, the sisters expressed profound gratitude to fans and well-wishers who rallied around their family during a period of profound sadness. Speaking from what appeared to be a home setting, Lima conveyed the incredible love and support shown to their late father, highlighting messages of solidarity that came from prominent figures. Among those acknowledged for their support were Honourable Tayo Ayinde, the First Lady of Nigeria, the Governor of Ogun State, Senat...

 Alleged $6.23m Fraud :  EFCC Opposes Emefiele’s No-Case Submission   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, urged Justice Hamza Mu’azu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court,  Maitama, Abuja, to dismiss the no-case submission filed by a  former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele, insisting that the evidence presented by the prosecution established a prima facie case requiring him to enter his defence.   Emefiele is facing an amended 20-count charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse of office, conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretence, including allegations relating to the withdrawal of $6.23 million and the conferment of corrupt advantage in the award of CBN contracts.   Prosecution counsel, Director, Public Prosecution of the Federation,   Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, argued that the purpose of a no-case submission was to determine whether ...

  Chita Agwu announces end of 11-year marriage, asks for privacy Nollywood actress Chita Agwu has announced that her marriage to Johnson Maduabuchi has ended after 11 years. In an Instagram statement shared on Monday, October 19, and reported by PUNCH, she said a court had legally dissolved the marriage. Agwu asked the public to respect her privacy and her former partner’s. She said she would not discuss the private circumstances surrounding the divorce. The actress also appealed against judging or humiliating people whose marriages do not work out, describing her next chapter as a time for healing and personal growth. “My marriage has ended, but my life continues,” she wrote, thanking those who had supported her.

 SUSPENDED NSCD COMMANDANT NIGER STATE SIAKA ANIVIYE APOLOGISES TO FAMILIES OF DECEASED MINERS IN COURT The suspended Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, Siaka Suberu Aniviye, has apologised to the families of detained miners who died in custody. The suspended Commandant tendered the apology while testifying before the Justice Mohammed Mohammed Commission of Inquiry set up by the Niger State Government, which is sitting in Minna. The Commission, mandated to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody, heard the testimony of the suspended former Commandant during its second sitting. During his testimony, Aniviye admitted that the incident could have been avoided, describing it as a costly mistake, and appealed to the bereaved families for forgiveness. The NSCDC State Legal Officer, ACC Stephen Tsado, and the Command Nurse, Maryam Etang, also testified before the Commission. ...

 PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES CHIEF DOTUN SANUSI, PHILANTHROPIST, APC LOYALIST AND MOBILISER IN OYO  President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dotun Jubril Sanusi, a businessman and philanthropist, on his birthday.    A statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President, Information  and Strategy, says Chief Sanusi is a loyal member of All Progressives Congress, APC, and has been mobilising to ensure victory for the party in the forthcoming general elections.   It notes the Ibadan-born Sanusi had a successful career in the oil industry, working with multinationals such as Halliburton, Saipem, Hanover, Beckfield, and others. After retiring from his roles in other enterprises, he founded TNL Drilling Services, which has grown rapidly. He also chairs Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort in Ibadan, Oyo State.   “Chief Sanusi, as a businessman of note, you have demonstrated compassion, generosity and an unwavering commitment to humanity, giving back to your ...

Scarlett Johansson shows off her dramatic back tattoos in a red-hot strapless dress Scarlett in scarlet! Scarlett Johansson just delivered one of her most memorable red carpet moments yet at the London Film Festival on October 10th. The actress was there for a special screening of her new animated film Ray Gunn, and her look was both striking and deeply personal. The 41-year-old star stunned in a bright scarlet red strapless dress from Hermès. The dress featured a beautifully gathered bust, a sculptural ballooning midi skirt, and even pockets a perfect red carpet detail!  She kept the styling simple and elegant, pairing the dress with matching red strappy sandal heels and a bold gold pendant collar necklace. Her blonde blunt bob was styled in soft, effortless waves with a center part, letting the dress and her meaningful ink be the stars of the show.  The open back of the gown showed off her large back tattoos, including a delicate vine of roses and a sweet little lamb.  ...

 LSWMO INTENSIFIES COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES, SEALS 14 PROPERTIES OVER ILLEGAL SEWAGE DISCHARGE The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has intensified its monitoring and compliance activities against the indiscriminate discharge of untreated wastewater, sealing 14 properties across Ikotun, Ikoyi, Isheri-Osun, Lagos Island, Ikorodu and Amuwo-Odofin for violations ranging from illegal sewage discharge to unauthorised connections to public drainage infrastructure. The operations, carried out in response to public complaints and findings from routine monitoring and investigations, underscore the Office’s renewed drive to protect public health, safeguard the environment and ensure compliance with Lagos State wastewater management regulations. Commenting on the exercise, the General Manager of LSWMO, Engr. Adefemi Afolabi, explained that the affected properties were found to have been discharging untreated sewage from septic tanks and other wastewater systems directly into publ...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS NAF PERSONNEL IN ONDO JET CRASH, ORDERS THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE MISHAP   President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the crash on Monday morning of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 jet near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.   The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred.   The President extends his deepest condolences to the family of the 25 passengers and seven crew members involved, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and all officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force.   "This is a painful moment for our Armed Forces and for the entire nation. Our Air Force personnel put their lives on the line every day to secure Nigeria. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten."   “The Chief of Air Staff has briefed me, and I have directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately commence a thorough investigation in...

 PRESIDENT NAOWA EXTENDS HOPE, SUPPORT TO TEACHERS, WIDOWS OF FALLEN HEROES AND MILITARY SPOUSES IN KADUNA The President, Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Dr Safiyyah Hassan Shaibu has extended welfare, humanitarian and morale-boosting interventions to members of the military community in Kaduna State. During her engagements in the state last week, Dr Shaibu toured various NAOWA facilities, including NAOWA schools and the NAOWA Skills Acquisition Centre, where she interacted with teachers and staff and commended them for their dedication, commitment and contributions to the education, development and empowerment of military families. In recognition of their efforts and sacrifices, the President NAOWA appreciated the teachers with cash rewards and relief materials. The gesture reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to recognising and supporting those who contribute to building a stronger and more empowered military family. Dr Shaibu also held a special engageme...

 Nollywood Star Bimbo Afolayan's Striking Appearance Ignites Social Media Buzz Nollywood actress Bimbo Afolayan has become the talk of the town after her recent appearance at a high-profile industry event sent social media users into a frenzy. The star's radiant look, particularly her noticeably fuller figure, sparked a wave of commentary and admiration online. Afolayan attended the AFRIMEK event on October 1, 2026, to support her husband, fellow actor Okiki Afolayan. The gathering was held to honor Femi Adebayo, who was being celebrated as the group's Mayor. Bimbo Afolayan's dazzling ensemble and confident presence quickly made her a focal point, drawing eyes both at the event and across digital platforms. Following the outing, the actress shared a video on her Instagram page, showcasing her stunning outfit and captivating aura. It was this viral clip that truly ignited the online conversation. Fans and followers were quick to point out a significant change in her phys...

 DSS, MILITARY FOIL ANOTHER MASS ABDUCTION ATTEMPT IN KATSINA Security forces have foiled another mass abduction attempt by armed bandits in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, rescuing 18 victims. The victims—14 females and four males, including children and toddlers—were reportedly abandoned by the bandits after security operatives blocked their escape route. Traditional rulers in Bakori, in a statement, commended the military, DSS and local vigilantes for acting on intelligence to disrupt the planned attack. The statement adds that at least seven fleeing bandits were reportedly injured, while a 14-year-old rescued victim sustained a gunshot wound and is receiving treatment. It further notes that the operation comes less than two weeks after security forces foiled another mass abduction attempt in Gidan Iyado, also in Bakori, where 18 bandits were reportedly killed.