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The Lagos State Government has unveiled a new communication framework aimed at strengthening public information management, improving collaboration among government-owned media organisations and ensuring effective dissemination of government policies, programmes and achievements. The initiative, championed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, is anchored on the philosophy of “One Information Family,” which seeks to create a unified communication platform through which government activities can be consistently projected to residents. The framework was unveiled during a solidarity visit by the management teams of Lagos Television (LTV), Lagos Traffic Radio and Radio Lagos/Eko FM to…

A private Learjet 60 aircraft crashed into a residential neighbourhood in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday, November 1, killing all nine people on board. The aircraft departed Austin, Texas, and was heading to the Bahamas when it plunged rapidly towards the ground, erupting into a massive fireball and leaving a crater near a busy roadway. The crash occurred near Cresthaven, less than seven miles (11 kilometres) from US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. According to US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, all nine occupants were killed in the incident. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis described the crash as catastrophic, adding that…

The Lagos State Government has warned residents to prepare for possible extreme heat as the strengthening El Niño climate pattern and the transition into the dry season raise concerns about rising temperatures, dry spells, dust and deteriorating air quality across Nigeria. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, issued the advisory on Friday, urging residents to take preventive measures to protect their health and prepare for potential environmental challenges. Wahab explained that Lagos, as a densely populated coastal city, could experience intensified heat due to buildings, roads, limited green spaces and poor ventilation in some neighbourhoods, particularly…

Adeyemo Busayo Victoria of Lanre Awolokun High School, Gbagada, Lagos State, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, taking home a ₦10 million cash prize and a brand-new Honda HR-V. She was announced as the overall winner at the grand finale held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, on Friday, October 30, 2026. In addition to her personal rewards, her school will receive a ₦30 million infrastructure development package, a one-year supply of Maltina and an opportunity for international capacity-building training. This year’s edition marks the first time the competition’s overall winner has…

Nigerian pastor and Nollywood actor Jimmy Odukoya has sparked speculation about his marital status after sharing a photograph of what appeared to be a pair of wedding rings on social media. The senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church posted the picture on Instagram on Friday, October 30, 2026, with the caption, “To New Beginnings ❤️,” prompting reactions and questions from fans and followers. Several celebrities, including actress Adesua Etomi and actor Deyemi Okanlawon, congratulated him in the comment section, while other social media users expressed confusion about the post. Some followers questioned whether the pastor was getting married…

A 46-year-old Ondo State businessman, Kayode Akinbolusere, popularly known as Tolufe, has reportedly died in a suspected suicide incident at his office in Igba town. The businessman, who owned Esther Estate, was found dead on Thursday, October 29, 2026, around 3 p.m., near BOVAS Petrol Station. The Ondo State Police Command confirmed that officers from the Bolorunduro Division visited the scene after receiving a report. Two empty bottles suspected to have contained Sniper insecticide were reportedly recovered from a nearby bush. Before his death, Akinbolusere allegedly recorded a video that later circulated on social media, in which he spoke about…

The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed that African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, sustained injuries during a confrontation with some individuals at a restaurant in Ado-Ekiti on Friday, October 30, 2026. The incident occurred around the Dalimore area of the state capital, following which police operatives were alerted and moved to the scene to rescue the politician. He was subsequently taken to the Police Hospital in Ado-Ekiti, where he is receiving medical attention for what the police described as minor injuries. The development followed a post on Sowore’s X account alleging that armed, government-sponsored thugs had attacked…

Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted the greatest Ballon d’Or winner of all time after his 2008 award-winning season topped a public poll organised by France Football to celebrate the prestigious award’s 70th anniversary. The Portuguese football star emerged victorious ahead of his long-time rival, Lionel Messi, whose 2012 season finished second. Ronaldo’s 2017 campaign came third, Messi’s 2023 season placed fourth, while Ronaldo’s 2016 campaign completed the top five. Ronaldo’s winning season came during the 2007/08 campaign at Manchester United, where he scored 42 goals across all competitions, including 31 in the Premier League and seven in the UEFA Champions…

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has partnered with Facebook to promote her forthcoming film, The Four: No One Fights Alone, as she seeks to expand its reach to a global audience. Akindele announced the partnership on Thursday, October 29, 2026, through her verified Instagram page, expressing appreciation to her fans for their continued support and describing the collaboration as a new chapter in her filmmaking journey. Under the partnership, fans will gain access to exclusive content, including preparations for the film, premiere fashion looks, behind-the-scenes footage and firsthand updates. She encouraged fans to follow her Facebook pages, FUNKE AKINDELE,…

Five people, including four students of the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna), have died in a fatal road accident involving a vehicle in the convoy of Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago. The crash occurred on Monday at Gidan Mangoro, near Gidan Kwanu, along the Minna–Bida Road. It involved a Toyota Hilux conveying the Director-General of the Government House, Dauda Chikuba, and a vehicle carrying the students. Reports indicate that the students and the Government House driver died at the scene, while Chikuba sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. The accident happened as the…