Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Today’s Football Fixtures: Key Matches Across The Premier League. Football fans are in for an exciting lineup of fixtures today, with a mix of Premier League and Championship action to look forward to. Here’s the schedule (all kick-offs in GMT): Newcastle United v Arsenal– 12:30pm Bournemouth v Manchester City– 15:00pm Ipswich Town v Leicester City– 15:00pm Liverpool v Brighton & Hove Albion – 15:00pm Nottingham Forest v West Ham United– 15:00pm Southampton v Everton– 15:00pm Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace– 17:30pm The matches promise plenty of drama, with Arsenal and Newcastle facing off in a lunchtime showdown and…

Floods Submerge Homes In Anambra State Communities. Rising water levels from the River Niger have led to severe flooding across five local government areas in Anambra State, submerging homes, markets, schools, and other vital facilities. The affected regions include Anambra West, Anambra East, Ogbaru, Awka North, and Ayamelum, where residents are now navigating submerged streets in canoes and wading through floodwaters. Images and videos circulating on social media show the dire conditions, with local residents, including children, paddling canoes and swimming in the floodwaters. In one of the worst-hit areas, Mmiata-Anam in Anambra West, locals like Nnoru Anaekwe recount how…

Police Arrest Teen Accused In Deadly Halloween Shooting In Orlando. A teenager has been apprehended following a tragic Halloween shooting in Orlando, Florida, that left two people dead and six others injured. Video footage captured the moment a police officer tackled the 17-year-old suspect, who is now in custody. The incident occurred on a crowded street where people were out celebrating Halloween. Authorities reported responding to initial gunfire, only to witness a second shooting moments later a short distance away. Police have confirmed that the six individuals injured in the attack are in a stable condition. The arrest…

ICPC Arraigns NSITF Staff Member For Forgery And Fraud. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Tiemo Joy Alabogha, an employee of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), on six charges related to forgery, fraudulent intent, and making false statements. Alabogha appeared before Justice Ogbonaya at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Zuba. According to court documents, she allegedly presented a forged Bachelor of Education certificate from the University of Calabar (UNICAL) to NSITF, despite knowing it was not authentic. This action reportedly contravenes Section 364 of the Penal Code, Laws…

Dangote Refinery Denies Receiving Payments From IPMAN For Petroleum Products. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has clarified that it has not received any payments from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) for the purchase of refined petroleum products. The statement, released by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, addressed concerns over claims of IPMAN experiencing loading difficulties at the refinery. According to Chiejina, “although discussions are ongoing with IPMAN, it is misleading to suggest that IPMAN members are facing difficulties loading refined products from our refinery, as we currently have no direct business dealings with them.” The…

Twente Ordered To Close Part Of Stadium Over Racist Abuse By Supporters. Twente have been ordered by Uefa to partially close their stadium for their upcoming European match, following racist abuse directed at Lazio winger Loum Tchaouna by some of the Dutch club’s fans. The incident took place on 24 October during Twente’s Europa League clash against Lazio, held at De Grolsch Veste stadium in the Netherlands. Tchaouna, visibly disturbed by the abuse, reportedly mimicked monkey noises to highlight the actions to both the referee, Nikola Dabanovic, and the Lazio bench. As a consequence, Twente will be required…

Manchester United Appoint Ruben Amorim As New Head Coach. Manchester United have announced the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new head coach, marking an exciting new chapter for the club. The 39-year-old Portuguese manager will officially take charge at Old Trafford from 11 November, following his departure from Sporting Lisbon. Amorim has signed a contract with United that will see him at the helm until June 2027. Following the recent dismissal of Erik ten Hag, former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy stepped in as interim manager and will continue to lead the team for the next three matches.…

Drama In Abuja Court As Malnourished Underage Protesters Collapse During Arraignment. A scene of mild drama unfolded at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, 1 November, when several teenagers, arraigned by the Nigeria Police in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protests, fainted in the courtroom, reportedly due to hunger and malnutrition. The young defendants face serious charges, including terrorism, an alleged attempt to overthrow the government, and mutiny, following their involvement in protests held between 1 and 10 August. According to defence lawyer Marshall Abubakar, the group has been charged in two separate batches—76 in the first batch and…

Impersonation: VDM To Appear In Court Today, FCT Command Leading Prosecution. Mr Martins Otse, known as VDM, is scheduled to appear in court today to face charges of impersonation linked to the unauthorised use of Nigeria Police Force uniforms in a viral social media video. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command is leading the prosecution, signalling the force’s dedication to safeguarding the integrity of its uniforms and symbols. The incident, which gained considerable attention online, prompted swift action from the FCT Command, which emphasised its zero-tolerance policy towards impersonation and misuse of police identifiers. Officials are encouraging the…

Advocacy Group Applauds House Of Representatives For Passing Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill. The Gender Mobile Initiative, a prominent social advocacy group, has praised the House of Representatives for passing the Anti-Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Educational Institutions Bill, marking a pivotal step toward ensuring safe learning environments across Nigeria. The bill, passed on Wednesday, aims to establish stricter accountability and ethical standards within tertiary institutions, protecting students from harassment by educators. Omowumi Ogunrotimi, Executive Director of Gender Mobile, commended the House’s decision, stating that the bill’s enactment results from years of collaborative advocacy involving civil society organisations, educators, legal experts, and…

Osun Truck Driver Remanded Over Alleged Manslaughter. An Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of a truck driver, Adebayo Olayinka, at the Ilesa Correctional Centre following allegations of manslaughter and dangerous driving, which reportedly led to the death of one Adebayo Tajudeen. The ruling was made by Magistrate Dr Olusegun Ayilara on Thursday, who cited the severity of the alleged offence in his decision to deny bail. Ayilara dismissed the bail application submitted by the defendant’s counsel, Mr Oladipupo Olatunbosun, and adjourned the case until 23 December for further mention. The incident reportedly took place on…

Botswana’s President Concedes Defeat As Opposition Secures Victory. Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat, marking an end to nearly six decades of rule by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Preliminary results show the opposition gaining a decisive lead in Wednesday’s parliamentary elections, with Masisi’s party trailing in fourth place. In a press conference on Friday, Masisi congratulated the opposition on their win, stating, “I wish to congratulate the opposition on their victory and concede the election.” He has confirmed he will “step aside” as soon as the electoral commission finalises the results, which are expected later today. As…