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[Premium Times] When it comes to carbon dioxide emissions, sub-Saharan Africa is collectively responsible for barely half a per cent of all global emissions over time. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110310059.html

[Leadership] Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced the final 14-man squad that will be representing the country at the ICC T20 world Cup Africa Qualifier taking place from 15th t0 21st November 2021 in Rwanda. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110310057.html

[Daily Trust] Farmers in some states in the North have recorded low harvest on some grains due to early cessation of rainfall, a situation that has pushed up the prices of the grains compared to the same time last year. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110310055.html

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] A slew of national announcements just before the COP26 summit kicks off in Scotland has done little to advance efforts to meet global warming limits, analysts say source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110310061.html

[Leadership] Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced the final 14-man squad that will be representing the country at the ICC T20 world Cup Africa Qualifier taking place from 15th t0 21st November 2021 in Rwanda.

[Daily Trust] Farmers in some states in the North have recorded low harvest on some grains due to early cessation of rainfall, a situation that has pushed up the prices of the grains compared to the same time last year.

[Premium Times] SERAP says its suit is based on a report by Nigeria's auditor-general.

[Daily Trust] SUB: Amb. Umar Iliya Damagum has defeated a former Minister of Women Affairs and National Women's Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hajiya Inna...

[Vanguard] EXPECTATIONS are high for the return of a rare artefact identified as Okukor, a cockerel which was part of the about one thousand of such works taken away from the palace of the Oba of Benin in 1897.

[Leadership] Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced the final 14-man squad that will be representing the country at the ICC T20 world Cup Africa Qualifier taking place from 15th t0 21st November 2021 in Rwanda. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Daily Trust] Farmers in some states in the North have recorded low harvest on some grains due to early cessation of rainfall, a situation that has pushed up the prices of the grains compared to the same time last year. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] SERAP says its suit is based on a report by Nigeria's auditor-general. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Daily Trust] SUB: Amb. Umar Iliya Damagum has defeated a former Minister of Women Affairs and National Women's Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hajiya Inna... Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Vanguard] EXPECTATIONS are high for the return of a rare artefact identified as Okukor, a cockerel which was part of the about one thousand of such works taken away from the palace of the Oba of Benin in 1897. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Dalsan Radio] TukTuk drivers and ordinary Somalis decried the jump in fuel prices and voiced concern over the increase of fuel prices. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110310053.html

[Dalsan Radio] Al-Shabaab group has sentenced three people in Kuntunwarey district in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110310051.html

[Dalsan Radio] Jubaland state president Ahmed Islam Madobe appointed Kismayo governor who will also double up as the mayor of Kismayo. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110310049.html

[New Zimbabwe] An audio recording, in which a man who claims to be the whistle-blower in Doves Funeral Services (DFS) burial mix-up saga, has been leaked exposing an alleged ongoing rot at the funeral parlour. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110310048.html

[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF's 2023 presidential candidate Emmerson Mnangagwa has party members to gear for the coming elections to ensure the governing party retains its power. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110310047.html

[White House] Glascow -- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Chair of the African Union (AU) on the margins of the G20. The Leaders discussed the shared commitment of the U.S. and the AU to advance global health security and end the COVID-19 pandemic everywhere. They also discussed the recent U.S.-facilitated deal between Moderna and the AU to make up to 110 million vaccine doses available to the AU on an accelerated basis. This is in addition to the 63 source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110310046.html

[Daily Trust] Ilorin -- SUB: A female teacher was, on Thursday, shot by suspected kidnappers at Osi, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The woman and her colleagues,...

[Daily Trust] Eight persons kidnapped in Itapaji, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, on Sunday, have regained freedom.

[Daily Trust] Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso says during the eight years he spent in office as governor, he never borrowed one naira.

[Daily Trust] Veteran journalist/publisher of Ovation International, Bashorun Dele Momodu, has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

[Premium Times] The parent company of Nigeria's oldest bank has been embroiled in a tussle for control after billionaire Femi Otedola acquired 5.07 per cent of its shares.

[Daily Trust] Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has said he is not satisfied with the performance of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Daily Trust] Ilorin -- SUB: A female teacher was, on Thursday, shot by suspected kidnappers at Osi, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The woman and her colleagues,... Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Daily Trust] Eight persons kidnapped in Itapaji, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, on Sunday, have regained freedom. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Daily Trust] Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso says during the eight years he spent in office as governor, he never borrowed one naira. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Daily Trust] Veteran journalist/publisher of Ovation International, Bashorun Dele Momodu, has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] The parent company of Nigeria's oldest bank has been embroiled in a tussle for control after billionaire Femi Otedola acquired 5.07 per cent of its shares. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has reiterated its call to all registered South Africans to head to the polls in their numbers on Monday, 1 November, to elect councillors for all district, metropolitan and local municipalities in each of the country's nine provinces. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110290421.html

[Vanguard] Former President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will depart Abuja on Saturday for Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, to attend the 12th African Union (AU) High-Level Retreat on the promotion of peace, security and stability in Africa. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110290418.html

[This Day] Jos and Abuja -- Embattled Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Ayuba Abok, yesterday presided over a sitting of the legislature outside the assembly's complex, with the Mace in place after eight members of the 24 members had claimed to have impeached him at 6 am and replaced him with Yakubu Sanda (APC, Pengana Constituency). source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110290411.html

[This Day] Nigeria's senior national football team Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, has admitted that Al Shabab of Saudi Arabia forward, Odion Ighalo, is back in the Super Eagles and has been listed for action in next month's World Cup qualifiers. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110290410.html

[This Day] The Nigerian Army has taken 60 newly acquired Tracked Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) manufactured in China by NORINCO to be deployed to theatre of operations. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110290409.html

[SAnews.gov.za] The panel convened to evaluate the public nomination of candidates for South Africa's next Constitutional Court Chief Justice has handed its report to President Cyril Ramaphosa. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110290439.html

[Daily Trust] Several members of communities that line the over 100 kilometre stretch of the Calabar-Itu federal highway are hurrying to erect semblance of structures, supposed farms and economic trees as authorities have begun documenting and taking records for payment of compensation ahead of imminent demolition.

[Daily Trust] Several members of communities that line the over 100 kilometre stretch of the Calabar-Itu federal highway are hurrying to erect semblance of structures, supposed farms and economic trees as authorities have begun documenting and taking records for payment of compensation ahead of imminent demolition. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Govt of SA] Chief Justice shortlisting panel presents report to President source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110290451.html

[Daily Trust] The Minister of Defence Maj Gen. Bashir Salihu Magashi (rtd), has just arrived Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110290452.html

[Daily Trust] Amidst recent network expansion, end-to-end fibre network infrastructure and digital services provider Phase3 Telecom, has promised to boost network accessibility. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110290458.html

[Premium Times] The plaintiffs had told the court that poor people were being excluded from political participation through the imposition of outrageous costs of nomination and expression of interest forms on pollical aspirants by political parties.

[Vanguard] The N5 billion suit instituted by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, against the federal government; and the Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami as well as the Nigeria Arny has been slated for hearing on November 2 at the Abia State High Court.

[Vanguard] Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has called the Nigerian government to respect the universal principles of fundamental human rights by allowing the citizenry to exercise their freedom of movement as occasion demands.

[This Day] A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Thursday, issued a warrant for the arrest of an Irish, Neil Murray, over his involvement in the alleged Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID) scandal.

[This Day] The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has lamented that inequality in the availability of COVID-19 vaccine was hindering the global economy's growth.

[Daily Trust] An Appeal court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, reserved judgement in the case between Prince Uche Secondus, suspended National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and six members of the opposition party for Friday. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] DHQ says the 70 bandits were eliminated in various theatres of operation across the North-west and North-central zones of the country. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] A government analysis says companies failed to pay trillions in witholding and value added tax between 2010 and 2020. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Leadership] The United States Agency for International Development (USAID/Nigeria) has announced the selection of 32 winners of their COVID-19 Food Security Challenge. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] "Also making an appearance in the documentary is the show's infamous series producer, Kayode, who answers some of the most difficult questions that fans have asked over the years about the show". Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Daily Trust] An Appeal court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, reserved judgement in the case between Prince Uche Secondus, suspended National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and six members of the opposition party for Friday.

[Premium Times] DHQ says the 70 bandits were eliminated in various theatres of operation across the North-west and North-central zones of the country.

[Premium Times] A government analysis says companies failed to pay trillions in witholding and value added tax between 2010 and 2020.

[Leadership] The United States Agency for International Development (USAID/Nigeria) has announced the selection of 32 winners of their COVID-19 Food Security Challenge.

[Premium Times] "Also making an appearance in the documentary is the show's infamous series producer, Kayode, who answers some of the most difficult questions that fans have asked over the years about the show".

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Rising temperatures and a decline in rainfall across eight Southern and East African countries are set to slash the production of important food crops in the region by 2050, says a new study. And even when climate change produces improved rainfall, it will be too unpredictable to enable proper planning to take advantage of it. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110290019.html

[VOA] Mekekke, Ethiopia -- At least six people were killed and 21 injured in an Ethiopian army airstrike Thursday on the Tigray regional capital, Mekelle, hospital sources told VOA. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110290004.html

[DW] The UN Security Council expressed "serious concern" over Monday's power grab, urging the military to step aside. Russia and China were both influential in the watering down of the text, according to reports. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110290002.html

[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said a good number of Nigerians have taken over the role of God by failing to put their faith in him amid the crisis currently bedevilling the nation. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110290014.html

[DW] The South African cricket star had pulled out of a World Cup match against the West Indies after refusing to follow a team directive to make the anti-racism gesture. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110290001.html

[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) yesterday said the country is likely to experience drought - and with possible far-reaching adverse impact on eight economic sectors. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202110280690.html

Olivia Rodrigo reveals an unexpected presidential gift – Just Jared Jr Some Dune fans are mad about it – Celebitchy Twitter is currently investigating something awful – Popsugar Camila Cabello has an announcement – Just Jared Jr

Yasss Tabria! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tabria Majors (@tabriamajors) Emerging Queen of Halloween Tabria Majors returned with another EPIC tribute –this time, paying homage to Ciara with a spectacular series of baddie boomkacks, backbends and body rolls in the big budget production that immediately went viral across social media. “I want to wish an incredibly Happy Birthday to the one and only @ciara,” she captioned under the video. I hope you know how adored you are, how many people look up to you, the lives of those you’ve affected, the careers you’ve inspired, the hits that you’ve given us…I could go on and on about how incredible you are!” As promised in a teaser, Tabria blessed fans with a 15-minute “Cilloween” tribute where she recreated some of the choreo queen’s most iconic videos; “Ride,” “Promise,” “Goodies,” “1, 2 Step,” “Like A Boy,” “Body Party,” “Level Up,” and more. View this...

At this point, it’s easy to feel like Kenosha shooter  Kyle Rittenhouse is going to walk away scot-free after killing two people and injuring a third with an AK-47 he couldn’t legally carry. White America simply loves him too much to truly hold him accountable for his actions. Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty On Monday, Wisconsin Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder —the same judge who basically gave Rittenhouse a free white privilege pass after he violated the conditions of his bail —ruled that during the 18-year-old’s murder trial , prosecutors may not refer to Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber, who were killed, and Gaige Grosskreutz , who survived, as “victims” because the term is “loaded.” Schroeder also ruled, however, that the three VICTIMS could be referred to as “rioters,” “looters” and “arsonists,” because, apparently, he doesn’t think those terms are loaded at all. The Washington Post reported that Schroeder advised Rittenhouse’s defense team against using pejorative term...

Hilaria Baldwin ‘s podcast is going offline. Reports are surfacing that the wife of Alec Baldwin ‘s podcast, Mom Brain , was canceled amid new attention surrounding the family as they mourn the accidental fatal shooting on the set of Alec ‘s movie Rust , via The Sun . Click inside to read more… The podcast has not aired a new episode since back in December of 2020, when Hilaria was faced with a scandal regarding her Spanish accent and her heritage. The Sun reported that the trademark for Mom Brain is no longer active as of June of 2021, as Vaynerstudios, LLC and The Gallery Media Group “abandoned” the trademark. The office “did not receive a response to the previous Office action within the six-month response period,” via trademark paperwork. The podcast has also since been removed from Hilaria ‘s bio. At the same time as the podcast news was noticed, Hilaria Baldwin is speaking out for the first time about the shooting.

Nnamdi Kanu cannot stop Anambra election – Asari Dokubo group counters IPOB The de facto customary government of Biafra led by former militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has expressed its confidence that the Anambra state governorship election on November 6 would hold. The Dokubo-led customary government insisted the polls would go on, even if Nnamdi Kanu, […] The post Nnamdi Kanu cannot stop Anambra election – Asari Dokubo group counters IPOB appeared first on Kemi Filani News .

Popular singer and rapper, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz has blessed the internet with his photos while celebrating his 31st birthday, today, October 27th, 2021. Earlier today, the artiste took his social media page to celebrate his big day as fans and friends stormed his page with their heartfelt wishes. According to the Bop […] The post ‘Views from the third floor’ Falz celebrates as he clocks 31 appeared first on Kemi Filani News .

Road transport or road transportation is a type of transport by using roads. Road is the major mode of transport system in Nigeria. Other means of intra-urban and inter-urban transport system are the use of inland waterways, air and rail transport. Now let’s talk about types of people will definitely meet while traveling by road in Nigeria. 1. Seat Grabbers : This ones are not preachers of love and they came prepared to fight. After you’ve settled into your seat, they’d come and tell you to stand up for them. If you don’t, fight will start. 2. The Sleeping Machines : These ones cannot come and Kee themselves. The moment the car starts moving, they port to another universe. 3: The Where Are We Now Group : These ones behave like they’ve never travelled before, every five minutes they’re asking you: Brother, please wia we dey now? We don reach Kafanchan? Shebi after Zaria we go enter Lagos? 4. The Zealous Prayer Warriors : These ones don’t smile, they are ever ready to give it to Sa...

Hello Everyone, Thanks for participating in our Monday, 18th October 2021 Giveaway – We so much appreciate you all. We are pleased to announce the 3 Winners NOTE:- Join us on Telegram so you will know when we post a new Giveaway – CLICK HERE   1. Oba Ayodele  Who Among These Artistes Is The Overall Best Songwriter In Nigeria? 2. Solomon Solola  Between A Fake Life & Being Real, Which Is More Expensive? 3. Isah Sulyman Venza Collect 10million Naira And Stop Watching Football – Deal Or No Deal? CONGRATULATIONS If you’ve not won any of our giveaways before, don’t give up – it might be your turn tomorrow.     SERIOUS INFO TO ALL WINNERS!! Please, you are to send in your details immediately. Failure to send us your personal & bank details after 24hrs will make your winning invalid. HOW TO GET YOUR CASH WINNING Send us a mail to submit@naijaloaded.com with your Full Name , ID card , Bank details , Phone Number and the Date of the Giv...

Talented Gospel Artist, Esther Osaji released the amazing hit single titled “ Taimake Ni ” This single, produced by Gospel On The Beat is off her new album dropping on Friday, the 29th of October 2021 titled “ Pursue, Overtake & Recover ”. The Album list includes “ Love Of Jesus “, “ Crazy About You “, “ Pursue, Overtake & Recover All “, “ Kilo Wo Odi Jericho “, “ Praise You “… To mention but a few. When asked about what inspired “ Taimake Ni “, Esther Osaji said Sometimes, I get carried away by my perceived ability. I sometimes feel like I can accomplish my goals with just my strong will and efforts, but guess what? Most times, when I don’t acknowledge GOD as my help and provider, just as I am about to reap, I feel GOD telling me “madam, you didn’t recognize the OGA at the Top, so I will put a hold on this harvest until you recognize the Source of it all”. Let’s never allow our ingratitude to GOD and each other, take away our great potentials… The Psalmist said…. ...

Hwang Dong-hyuk is opening up about the financial success of Squid Game . The 50-year-old director spoke to The Guardian about the global success of his hit survival Netflix series, and got candid about pay. Click inside to read more… “I’m not that rich,” he said in the interview. “But I do have enough. I have enough to put food on the table. And it’s not like Netflix is paying me a bonus,” he revealed. “Netflix paid me according to the original contract.” He also reacted to a famous sports star’s dislike of the show’s ending. Find out what he had to say. As for a Season 2? The director is reportedly in conversations now with the streamer. Find out what’s being planned for the show so far. Find out how much money Netflix is said to be making in value from the series. Here are some clues within the show you may have missed!

  Well, this is interesting… Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty According to reports, Kevin Hunter, who is the ex-husband of famed media mogul Wendy Williams, recently popped the question to his longtime alleged mistress Sharina Hudson. The Wendy Williams Show producer and Hudson conceived a child together back in 2019 , during the time of Hunter’s infidelity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sharina Hudson (@sharina.nicola) The engagement ring allegedly wasn’t cheap either. Hunter reportedly proposed to the mother of his lovechild with a three-row pave, center stone diamond halo ring that he purchased back in April 2020 for a whopping $80,000. However, it’s unclear as to when he actually decided to make things official. Ajay Anand of Rare Carat  told The Sun that the precious ring was around four carats with a “round center diamond set in an intricate setting.” Take a look at Sharina’s shiny rock down below. ...