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Nicki Minaj's ex-lawyers seek $295,605 over unpaid fees
Former legal representatives of American rapper Nicki Minaj have renewed their request for a $295,605 default judgment in a Los Angeles court over unpaid legal fees. The law firm, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, filed the application on November 3 after Minaj and her company failed to respond to the lawsuit.
2Baba announces first album in six years
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, known as 2Baba, has announced November 27, 2026, as the official release date for his forthcoming album, Oldest Young Man. The Instagram announcement signals his return to the album market after a six-year break, with the star describing the project as a continuation of his legacy.
Peller questions Flamingos’ two-per-room accommodation in Morocco
Popular Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, raised questions about the Flamingos' accommodation during a visit to the U-17 women's team in Morocco. In a viral video, Peller expressed surprise when team captain Harmony Chidi revealed that two players were paired per room at their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup camp.
Ajayi, Lookman, and Aina Face Tough European Clashes
Five Nigerian football stars prepare for crucial weekend matches across the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A.
Flamingos chase historic U-17 World Cup title against Japan
The Flamingos have registered 113 total attempts on goal during the tournament with eight different goalscorers, led by semi-final hero Awawu Bashiru alongside Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Oluebube Umejiaku, and Kanyinsola Yusuf (2 goals each).
J30 Tennis: Ogunsakin, Edwards reach final as Atilola stuns Indian opponent
Ogunsakin defeated compatriot Elisha Kwange 6-4, 6-1 in Friday’s semi-final at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja.
Miss Globe 2026: Nigeria’s Tracy Richards finishes 11th, wins head-to-head challenge
Nigeria's Tracy Richards achieved a landmark performance at the 2026 Miss Globe pageant in Phuket, Thailand, securing a finish among the top 11 contestants. Concluding on Friday, the 23rd edition of the international competition also saw the Nigerian beauty queen win the Head-to-Head Challenge and place in the top 25 of the talent segment.
Lagos offers ₦2m prize at 2026 Gele Festival
Lagos State is leveraging the 2026 Gele Festival to create employment and tourism opportunities for young creatives through skills training and event industry linkages. Scheduled for Sunday, November 8, the festival will feature a ₦2 million prize for the top headtie stylist alongside mentorship for aspiring artists.
President Ruto escorts daughter Charlene down aisle at Tanzania wedding
Kenyan President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto joined family and political associates in Mwanza, Tanzania, for the wedding of their daughter Charlene Chelagat to entrepreneur Isaya Yunge. The high-profile ceremony drew widespread attention across the region, with prominent allies including Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi present for the celebrations.
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Bauchi LG chief in tears as he succeeds late chairman
Chiroma struggled to recite the oath as tears filled his eyes during the low-key swearing-in ceremony held on Friday night at the Deputy Governor’s mini conference room.
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash claims passenger’s life in hospital
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency confirmed the death in an update on Saturday, following a post-crash visit to the hospital.
Lagos police detain officer for shooting of 2 girls in Ajegunle
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the incident in which its personnel, ASP Omotayo Olajide, discharged his firearm, resulting in the death of a little girl, Omole Taiwo, and injured another girl in the Nosamu area of Ajegunle on Thursday, November 5, 2026, between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Trump reaffirms male, female gender policy
The White House restated via X that official US policy recognises only two genders: male and female. The statement follows votes in Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, and Washington backing restrictions on transgender athletes in female school sports.
COP31: UNHCR warns 90m displaced people face severe climate risks
UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has called for urgent action to protect nearly 90 million refugees and other forcibly displaced people increasingly exposed to devastating climate impacts.
Fenerbahçe says indictment filed over 2015 team bus attack
In a statement marking 11 years since the attack, the club said the indictment seeks to punish the suspects for attempted premeditated murder targeting the 39 people on board and for property damage to the bus. The investigation followed new evidence, according to the Trabzon Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Hamzat inaugurates Renewed Hope Ambassadors building in Badagry
He said the inauguration of the building and the ward coordinators would provide a solid foundation for the party to win the 2027 elections.
Osimhen to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery
In a terse statement, the Turkish side said an MRI scan revealed a loose fragment. The club announced that Arthroscopic knee surgery is scheduled to be performed on him tomorrow at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital by their doctor, Yener İnce.
Flutterwave wins Africa’s top payments infrastructure award
The Nigerian-founded payments technology firm was named Africa’s Best Payments Infrastructure Provider at the Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2026, a recognition coming as the company marks 10 years of operations.
Arthritis: Doctors warn Nigerians against ignoring joint pain
Persistent joint pain, stiffness and swelling should not be dismissed as signs of ageing, Nigerian doctors have warned, noting that arthritis can affect people of all ages and may extend beyond the joints. As World Arthritis Day 2026 focuses on “Achieve Your Dreams”, the experts have called for early diagnosis, proper treatment and greater support for people living with the condition.
Sightsavers urges regular sanitation to curb tropical diseases
Ms Grace Ajege, the Technical Manager, Surgery Antibiotics Facial Cleanliness and Environment Improvement (SAFE) of the organisation, made the call at the ongoing two-day meeting with media partners on Friday in Keffi.
NAFDAC warns Imo patent medicine dealers against fake, expired drugs
NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, issued the warning in Owerri during a sensitisation workshop on pharmacovigilance and drug distribution safety.
FG cancels 2026 NTI’s NCE, degree admissions, ends varsity affiliations
The Federal Government has ordered the cancellation of all 2026 admissions into the National Teachers’ Institute’s National Certificate in Education and degree programmes, warning prospective students against enrolling in courses the institute is not authorised to offer.
SSANU gives Kefas 14 days to implement allowance, threatens strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Taraba State University branch, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Agbu Kefas over the non-implementation of the Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance. The union threatened to embark on an indefinite strike, accusing the state government of failing to honor existing federal agreements despite repeated commitments.
ASUP gives Ogun govt 6-day ultimatum over welfare demands
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) in Ogun State also wants the government to increase the monthly subvention to each of the state-owned polytechnics from the current N5m to N100m, citing rising operational costs and inadequate funding.
Power minister gives reasons for outages in Lagos, FCT
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has said he is aware of the strain that the current outages have placed on households and businesses in four affected states, including Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory.
TCN rejects IKEDC's attribution of Band A outages to grid instability
In a statement responding to IKEDC’s public notice, published on November 5, TCN said the attribution was inaccurate and misleading. It argued that, under Section 67 of the Electricity Act 2023, determining the causes of disturbances and interruptions on the national grid is the responsibility of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), not distribution companies.
FG targets 500 new CNG facilities as 160 stations operate
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 500 additional Compressed Natural Gas facilities nationwide as private sector investment in Nigeria's alternative fuel sector hits $2.6 billion. Program chief Ismaeel Ahmed confirmed that 160 CNG refuelling stations are currently operational across the country, with another 170 facilities under active development or awaiting final regulatory clearance.
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?
Why Tinubu’s 2027 march started in Kaduna
History has a way of choosing its own geography. When President Bola Tinubu chose Kaduna to flag off his 2027 re-election campaign on Saturday, October 24, 2026, he chose more than a location. He was sending a historic message.
Peter Obi Obi urges Tinubu to account for ₦15.8trn in subsidy savings
According to him, Nigerians deserve to know how many were pulled out of poverty within this period, how many out-of-school children were returned to school, and how many functional primary healthcare centres his administration has built.
Buhari promised me APC presidential ticket before 2022 primary — Amaechi
Amaechi claimed former President Muhammadu Buhari assured him in writing that he would be endorsed as the APC candidate, advising him not to campaign or negotiate alliances
Makinde flags off 2027 campaign in Bauchi, hits APC
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement presidential candidate Seyi Makinde has accused the ruling APC of undermining opposition parties and threatening Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking in Bauchi ahead of his campaign flag-off, he called on President Bola Tinubu to allow opposition parties to operate freely.
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.
NECA empowers 100 youths with advanced digital skills
Director-General of NECA, Mr Adewale-Smart Oyerinde, disclosed this at the graduation ceremony of the second cohort of the Technical Skill Development Project (TSDP) of the association’s ICT Academy on Thursday in Abuja.
AI must be governed before it governs us — Onanuga
He offered the counsel on Thursday in a paper delivered at the 7th World Media Summit in Beijing, China, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja.
Energy
Lagos’ Ekore community counts losses as erratic power supply hits businesses
The residents lamented that many traders and business owners now spend heavily on generator fuel to keep their operations running, leaving little room to make profits.
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
Osun govt, Oyetola allies, Tompolo join cross-party push for Tinubu re-election bid
INEC completes nine of 14 activities for 2027 elections
Anyim seeks better funding for colleges of education
El-Amin wins 17th Georgian Cup in Kaduna
Bandit alleges soldier sells guns to gang for ₦1m each
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