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Viral posts falsely link Jaden Smith romantically to fashion figure Michèle Lamy
Johnny Depp returns to Hollywood after legal battles
Katy Perry’s ex-husband Russell Brand jailed for 10 years
BNXN, other artistes thrill fans at Lagos Mainland Block party
Nigerian singer Daniel Etiese Benson, popularly known as BNXN, headlined the latest edition of the Mainland Block Party, entertaining fans with performances of his top hits. The concert, held on November 7 at the Police College in Ikeja, Lagos, drew large crowds of music lovers for an evening of live Afrobeats entertainment.
Stephen King's 1408 gets sequel after 19 years
Hollywood is developing a sequel to Stephen King's supernatural horror film 1408, casting Stranger Things star Natalia Dyer alongside Elijah Wood nearly two decades after the original release. Scheduled to begin production in early 2027, the project is also in talks to bring back original stars John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson to reprise their roles.
Kim Kardashian’s fashion brand offers refunds after $148 advent calendar backlash
Kim Kardashian's fashion brand, SKIMS, has offered full refunds to customers following widespread backlash over its $148 12-day Accessories Advent Calendar. Buyers heavily criticized the holiday offering on social media, questioning whether the value and quality of the enclosed items justified the premium price tag.
U-17 WWC: Senate donates N100m to Flamingos, seeks FG rewards
The commendation followed a motion moved by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Abdul Ningi, during plenary on Tuesday.
Flamingos played to instruction — Coach Busari
Flamingos coach Hakeem Busari said his team became champions of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup because they followed instructions, speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during the team's media parley with journalists.
Five Nigerian youngsters making waves at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
Five Nigerian athletes have captured international attention at the ongoing Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games following a series of historic sprint victories and impressive field performances. The standout contingent includes gold medalists Tejiri Ugoh Praise, Gift Bright, and Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo, alongside rising stars Rita Chisom Ezeh and Obanla Ehuwa.
NLNG offers $20,000 prize for young Nigerian documentary filmmakers
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has announced a $20,000 prize for the 2027 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts, inviting young filmmakers to showcase lesser-known aspects of the nation. The competition, themed “Nigeria Unseen,” is open to Nigerian filmmakers aged 18 to 35 residing anywhere in the world.
Nigerian model Temitope Alex makes history at Caballero Universal 2026
Nigerian model Temitope Alex Adetuwo has made history as the first Nigerian candidate to compete in the Caballero Universal international male pageant following his arrival in Caracas, Venezuela. Alex confirmed his arrival in an Instagram post on Monday, November 9, sharing photos with members of Team Nigeria after a two-day journey to South America.
Lagos Gele Festival puts spotlight on artisans, offers N2m prize
But beyond the glamour and glitz, the festival carried a deeper message: the traditional Yoruba headtie could become more than a symbol of elegance and identity. It could also offer young people a path to skills development, employment and financial independence.
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We are with striking Osun workers – NLC
In a statement, NLC Acting General Secretary Comrade Benson Upah said the continued withholding of the funds had significantly affected governance at the local government level, with wider consequences.
Court jails one for N6.6m fraud in Maiduguri
Jampi was first arraigned on August 11, 2025, by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one-count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation to the tune of N6, 660,000.00 (Six Million Six Hundred and Sixty Thousand Naira).
Nigerian broadcasters hail minister over licence fee suspension
President of SNB, Prof. Umaru Pate, gave the commendation in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja.
Enyimba will rule Nigeria, Africa again – Supporters Club PG
Ukwueni gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Aba on Tuesday, while reacting to the club’s poor performance in the ongoing league season.
COP31: Delegates face three-hour journeys, transport chaos in Türkiye
The delays have disrupted participants' schedules, leaving government officials, climate negotiators, journalists and civil society representatives struggling to attend meetings, panel discussions and other activities at the conference venue.
Turkish troops to begin withdrawing from base in northern Nineveh
Sabah al-Numan, spokesman for the commander-in-chief of the Iraqi forces, said that the base is expected to be fully transferred to Iraqi security forces by the end of the year.
Stakeholders praise single-window project for streamlining cargo processing
The stakeholders, including members of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders and Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, gave the commendation on Tuesday at an engagement organised by the NSW project coordinator.
Tinubu supported Atiku’s presidential ambition in 2007 – Yari
He also challenged presidential candidates from the north to name any candidate they supported to become even a councillor in southern Nigeria.
Oba Market: Traders to enjoy free allocation, says Gov Okpebholo
Okpebholo made this known on Tuesday during an inspection of ongoing projects in the state with a group of editors.
Technology‘ll transform healthcare delivery in Kano – KSCHMA
The agency officials watched a demonstration of MedAccess360’s telemedicine and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) solutions as part of efforts to introduce technology-driven services into its healthcare system.
Adamawa records 232 diphtheria cases, 34 deaths
Dr Kadabiyu Jones, State Epidemiologist, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola on Tuesday.
Yobe enrols 400 vulnerable residents in health insurance scheme
The beneficiaries were enrolled in the informal sector programme of the Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency at a ceremony held at the NANNM Secretariat in Damaturu on Monday.
Alumni donates 1,000 chairs to Ajayi Crowther University
The association’s president, Mr Busoye Ogunlade, said in Oyo town on Tuesday that the desire to contribute meaningfully to the institution’s growth motivated the gesture.
OOU suspends lectures after 200-level student dies in road accident
The death of a 200-level student in a road accident has forced the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, to suspend lectures and other academic activities for two days. The university announced the suspension on Tuesday, saying the decision was taken as a mark of respect for the deceased and in solidarity with the bereaved family and the university community.
Bago receives IsDB delegation over $110m smart education project
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru-Bago on Monday received a delegation from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) on a fact-finding mission for a $110 million smart education transformation project. Delegation leader Mr. Imtiaz Alam disclosed that the multi-million dollar initiative will be implemented across Niger, Jigawa, and Yobe States.
We are monitoring drop in international oil prices – FCCPC
Mr Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, said in a statement, in Abuja on Tuesday, that FCCPC was closely monitoring the continued drop in crude prices at the international market.
FG targets 20,000MW, promises stable electricity
The Ministry of Power, in a statement, said the Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this during an interview on TVC on Tuesday.
NUPRC urges industry to unlock Nigeria's untapped oil basins
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged oil and gas operators to explore the nation's largely untapped sedimentary basins to drive new commercial discoveries. The commission emphasized that achieving Nigeria's target of producing three million barrels of oil per day by 2030 relies heavily on aggressive exploration and resource development.
US midterm elections offer lessons for Nigeria’s opposition
This is the significance of the fact that the president’s party has lost in 19 of the last 22 midterm elections. But so horrible has Mr Trump been in office that a different outcome would have been hard to explain. No surprise, then, that pollsters called the outcome of the elections right this time.
US midterms: What if Tinubu comes third in 2027?
One lesson from America’s November 3, 2026 midterms is that voters can surprise politicians, as the electorate was outraged by rising living costs, corruption allegations around Trump and allies, cruel immigration enforcement, and the war with Iran.
Betta Edu @40: Celebrating leadership, grit and public service
Birthday tributes are no lengthy religious sermons, but how does one describe in a few words a vibrant young woman who, despite her age, exudes the wisdom of a 90-year-old?
Tinubu reaffirms commitment to overcome insecurity
Addressing the mammoth crowd of party faithful at Dutse Township Stadium, the President said his administration is strengthening the security agencies to protect lives and property across the country.
2027: Tinubu recycling failed promises, resorting to name-calling – ADC-PCC
The Council said that, rather than present a comprehensive scorecard of his three-and-a-half years in office, Tinubu had resorted to political tantrums, name-calling and verbal attacks against opponents.
2027: Reject APC to unlock prosperity APC gov candidate tells Lagosians
He insisted that another administration under the same political structure would amount to deferred accountability rather than progress.
Ooni offers 1,000 scholarships through Ojaja University
A statement made available by the Media Unit of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Ojaja University, said the scholarship programme reflected the monarch's commitment to educational advancement, youth empowerment and societal transformation.
NITDA targets 70% digital literacy, seeks more investment
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said Nigeria is yet to achieve its 70 per cent digital literacy target, despite an increase in broadband penetration and internet access across the country.
Poor network: MTN, Airtel, Glo, others sue to halt Reps’ investigation
Major Nigerian telecommunications operators, alongside ALTON, have filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to stop a House of Representatives inquiry into poor network quality. The operators argue that regulatory oversight of telecom service quality falls exclusively within the statutory mandate of the Nigerian Communications Commission.
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Kyari appears before Senate over alleged N210tn NNPCL discrepancies
Kyari's appearance followed months of pressure from lawmakers, who had threatened to invoke their constitutional powers to compel him to honour invitations concerning unresolved audit queries covering the 2017 to 2023 financial years. The former NNPCL chief arrived at Hearing Room 4 of the National Assembly with a delegation of oil company officials.
U-17 WWC: Senate donates N100m to Flamingos, seeks FG rewards
SOKAPU sets 5 conditions for candidates seeking Southern Kaduna votes
Reps demand stronger corporate governance, accountability in oil sector
Nwankwo leads Nigeria’s sprint revival with Youth Olympic gold
Lagos’ Ekore community counts losses as erratic power supply hits businesses
Reps move to overhaul 69-year-old investment law
17 abducted Kaduna worshippers died in captivity, 4 still held – CSWN
Tinubu vows stronger commitment to Nigeria after Umrah
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