News from November 9, 2025

Technology

Aynadaki Yabancı 6. Bölüm İzle | Aynadaki Yabancı 7. Yeni Bölüm Fragmanı İzle

ATV ekranlarının sevilen dizisi Aynadaki Yabancı, heyecan dolu sahneleriyle izleyicileri ekran başına kilitlemeye devam ediyor. Aynadaki Yabancı 6. bölüm full izle tek parça seçeneği, son bölümü kaçıranlar tarafından yoğun şekilde araştırılıyor. Aynadaki Yabancı son bölüm izle aramaları ise dizinin yayın gününden sonra zirveye çıkıyor. ATV ekranlarında yayınlanan Aynadaki Yabancı dizisi, hem Türkiye'de hem de yurt dışında geniş bir hayran kitlesine sahip. İzleyiciler, yeni bölümü beklerken "Aynadaki Yabancı 5. bölümde neler olmuştu" sorusunun yan...

sporx 8 hours ago

Technology

Arrest warrant for street seller who attacked a German police officer in Mallorca

An arrest warrant has been issued for a 31-year-old Senegalese man who failed to appear in court in Palma on a charge of robbery with violence. On September 30 last year, he assaulted a German police officer who was on holiday and stole a chain. The incident occurred around 9.30pm in Arenal. The man approached the tourist and ripped the chain off his neck. When he was asked to give it back, he punched the police officer in the face, knocking him to the ground. The chain was only worth around 20 euros. The tourist needed stitches to a wound above his eye. The Prosecutor's Office is seeking a four-year sentence, which will be suspended and substituted by a deportation order and exclusion from Spanish territory for ten years. He is living illegally in Mallorca and has been working as a street seller in the Arenal area.

Andrew Ede 8 hours ago

Technology

Nearly a million evacuated as Super Typhoon Fung-wong approaches

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, the largest storm to threaten the Philippines this year, has started battering the country's northeastern coast, leading to the evacuation of nearly a million people. The typhoon, with winds up to 185kmph and gusts of 230kmph, is expected to make landfall in Aurora or Isabela province on Sunday, covering a vast area with its 1,600km-wide rain and wind band. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr declared a state of emergency, as the country is still recovering from Typhoon Kalmaegi, which caused 204 deaths. Over 916,860 people have been evacuated from high-risk areas, including Bicol, with storm alert signals, including the highest Signal No. 5, raised across large parts of the archipelago. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr urged residents to comply with evacuation orders due to the potentially catastrophic impact, with the US and Japan ready to offer assistance.

Jim Gomez 8 hours ago

Sports

Martin Keown says £60m Arsenal star is ‘as good as anything I’ve seen’

Arsenal legend Martin Keown (Picture: Getty) Martin Keown says Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have ‘never looked as strong as they do now’ and are benefitting from a strong summer transfer window. The Gunners, bidding to win their first Premier League title since 2004, are six points clear at the top of the table ahead of Sunday’s huge clash between Manchester City and Liverpool. Arsenal won ten games in a row – enjoying a perfect start to the Champions League – before Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Sunderland. Arteta said he had a ‘pain in his stomach’ after Sunderland’s injury-time equaliser but a point at the Stadium of Light is not a disaster given the Black Cats’ brilliant start to the season. Keown believes his former club have ‘sent a huge message’ out to their title rivals since the start of the season and says Arteta’s side are ‘reminding him’ of Arsene Wenger’s title-winning teams. While Arsenal’s absurdly tight defence has stolen headlines this season, Keown has been just as impressed with the midfield, comparing Declan Rice to a Manchester United legend and heaping praise on Martin Zubimendi. ‘The way Arsenal are behaving at the moment reminds me very much of the Arsene Wenger teams I won three Premier League titles with,’ Keown told BBC Sport. Arsenal have only lost once in the Premier League (Picture: Getty) ‘In those teams, it was done from a strong base and Mikel Arteta’s side has got a similar look about it, very similar characteristics, if not better in some ways. ‘The Gunners equalled a 122-year-old club record by keeping their eighth consecutive clean sheet in all competitions [against Slavia Prague last week]. ‘But you don’t want to be the best statistically, defensively, like we were in 1999 and still not be champions. You’ve got to be better in all areas. Mikel Arteta after Arsenal’s draw with Sunderland (Picture: Getty) ‘The back four takes a lot of strength from all the plaudits and the talk about how this team is so good defensively because as a defender, you don’t really grab the headlines. ‘In front of them, [Martin] Zubimendi is as good as anything I’ve seen in Europe. And then Declan Rice, he’s like the modern day [ex-Manchester United and England captain] Bryan Robson. ‘He’s up and down the pitch. The distance he’s covering is ridiculous, not to mention the quality on the delivery. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page ‘The only thing missing from their CV is trophies. We can see with our own eyes how good the defence is. ‘If they could be champions, they reach that elite level alongside these past title-winning teams.’ Zubimendi has quickly developed into one of the best midfielders in the Premier League since his £60m summer move to Arsenal. Arsenal summer signing Martin Zubimendi (Picture: Getty) Liverpool almost signed the Spain Euro 2024 winner 12 months prior to his move to north London, while Real Madrid rivalled Arsenal for a deal in the previous transfer window. Arteta’s side have finished as runners-up for the past three seasons but look well placed to lift the Premier League trophy for the first time since in 22 years. Club World Cup champions Chelsea are currently second but both Man City and Liverpool can leapfrog the Blues with a victory at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. ‘In the past, I’ve described it like a tug-of-war,’ Keown added on the title race. ‘When you win and they lose, the rope comes your way, and if they win and you lose, it goes the opposite way. ‘At the moment, Arsenal are pulling hard in that tug-of-war, and they’re toppling their opponents. Because when you win emphatically – like they’re doing in all competitions – everyone’s looking at their opponent. ‘That’s all Arsenal are doing at the moment, they’ve sent a huge message that they’re in the race here. They’re massively in this race. ‘Now you’re going to see the other teams wake up. So we’re in for a cracking rest of season.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Louis Sealey 8 hours ago

Science

DNA Co-discoverer, nobel laureate James Watson dies at 97

American scientist, James Watson, one of the co-discoverers of the structure of DNA, has died at the age of 97. Watson, alongside Francis Crick, identified the double-helix structure of DNA in 1953, a discovery that transformed biology and medicine. Their work, which revealed how genetic information is stored and transmitted, earned them and Maurice Wilkins the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. “We have discovered the secret of life,” they said at the time. His death was confirmed by the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) in New York, where he spent much of his career. Watson led the institution for decades before stepping down as chancellor following controversy over his remarks on race and sex. Watson’s reputation declined sharply after comments he made suggesting genetic differences in intelligence between races. In a 2007 interview with The Times, he said he was “inherently gloomy about the prospect of Africa”, adding that “all our social policies are based on the fact that their intelligence is the same as ours whereas all the testing says not really.” He later apologised “unreservedly”, but the remarks cost him his position at CSHL. In 2019, further comments linking race and intelligence prompted the lab to strip him of his remaining honorary titles. “Dr Watson’s statements are reprehensible, unsupported by science,” the laboratory said in a statement. DNA was first discovered in 1869, but its role as the genetic material in cells wasn’t confirmed until 1943. The molecule’s structure remained unknown until Watson and Crick built their model, using X-ray images produced by Rosalind Franklin at King’s College London images reportedly obtained without her consent. Though Franklin died in 1958, she is now widely credited for her crucial role in solving the DNA structure. At the time, however, her contributions were largely overlooked. Watson also drew criticism for sexist remarks in his 1968 memoir The Double Helix, where he commented on Franklin’s appearance. Despite this, some former colleagues noted that he supported women scientists at Harvard in the 1950s and 60s, when few others did. ALSO READ: We’ll fight it out if US invades Nigeria — Fani-Kayode warns Trump In 2014, feeling isolated from the scientific community, Watson sold his Nobel medal for $4.8 million. The Russian buyer later returned it to him. Born in Chicago in April 1928, Watson was the son of Jean and James Watson, descendants of English, Scottish, and Irish settlers. A gifted student, he entered the University of Chicago at 15, where he became interested in X-ray diffraction, a key technique in revealing atomic structures. Watson later studied at Cambridge University, where he met Crick and began building models of DNA. After their discovery, he joined Harvard University as a biology professor. He and his wife, Elizabeth, had two sons. One was diagnosed with schizophrenia, inspiring Watson to continue research into the genetic basis of mental illness. In 1968, he became director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, transforming it into a leading global centre for molecular biology research, the same institution that later confirmed his death. ALSO READ TOP STORIES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

Oluwabukola Adeogun 8 hours ago

Sports

Benjamin Sesko injury latest - Ruben Amorim verdict and Man United transfer plans concern

Manchester United head into the international break with contrasting feelings following their draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Benjamin Sesko became a worry for United during the match, with the forward forced off in the 85th minute despite only coming on around the hour mark. United head coach Ruben Amorim's immediate thoughts after the final whistle focused on Sesko potentially sustaining a knee problem. The Red Devils secured a point against Spurs after Matthijs de Ligt netted an equaliser in added time following Richarlison's earlier strike for the hosts in North London. United now face an anxious wait to learn the full severity of Sesko's possible injury', reports the Manchester Evening News . Here, Mirror Sport examines what has been discussed and reported regarding Sesko's potential injury for United. Reports from Slovenia have suggested that Sesko has already received initial examinations to assess the severity of a possible injury sustained during the draw at Tottenham. Sportklub have reported that the preliminary tests conducted on Sesko's potential injury did not reveal a "worrying condition" but noted that additional assessments are still required to establish a complete diagnosis for the problem, including an MRI scan. Whether Sesko will join up with his Slovenia squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Kosovo during the international break remains unclear. Amorim expressed his uncertainty about the severity of Sesko's potential injury after their draw with Tottenham. "We have to check. He had something in his knee, let's see," Amorim told reporters on Saturday. "I have no idea. Because it's the knee, we never know," Amorim went on, when asked if if had concerns that Sesko had picked up a serious injury. The United boss concluded: "I'm more concerned with an injury because it's in the knee and I don't know. We need Ben to be a better team." Amorim was also quizzed on whether United's January transfer window plans could be affected if Sesko suffered a serious injury. The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is expected to leave Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui unavailable for potentially several weeks, raising questions about potential transfer plans. "We have to check everything, we have to check what has happened with Ben," said Amorim. "Of course, we are going to have a problem there [with AFCON], but we already knew. Then you can prepare that in the summer, but then you have a lot of players in the summer who are not going to play because it's one game per week. So the management of that situation is going to be hard. "But let's see when the window is open, if we can improve the team and try to prepare something that happened. Until then, we have to take the chance." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us, and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.

Mark Wakefield 8 hours ago

Health

Dad paralysed from chest down after clipping car on school run

A dad-of-four will never walk again he was left paraylsed from the neck down in a devastating crash on the school run. Mat Holten was in the car with wife Kristina Holten after dropping off their twin 12-year-old boys at Wadebridge school, Cornwall. Dad Mat, 45, from Bodmin, tried to swerve to dodge a car that had pulled out into the main road. He then clipped the front of the car and struck a wall on the right-hand side of the road. The impact caused Mat's car to roll over, said Mat's brother Mark. Mat was stuck in the car upside down unable to feel his leg while Kristina managed to get herself out of the car. Emergency services made their way into the car accident where they assessed that Mat had injured his neck. He was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth and was told he sustained a level seven spinal injury, resulting in paralysis from the neck down. Wife Kristina, 41, said: "One day we were driving down the road and the next this car pulled out in front of us and we are going upside down in the car and it was very scary. I can't believe I managed to get out so well and what happened to Mat was so bad. "I managed to unstrap my seat belt and get out of the car and Mat was stuck in the car he couldn't get unstrapped and he said his arm was hurting and couldn't feel his legs. We have been married for 23 years. We used to do everything together. We are like soulmates. It is very difficult not having him around." The accident happened at around 8.40am when they were coming back from the school run. Kristina said: "I was just left there watching him and just felt helpless really sitting on the roadside. It has been very surreal. The beginning of the last month just seemed like a nightmare. I have slowly come to terms with it but it has turned my world upside down." Mat had 14 hours of surgery to fix his neck and has now been transferred to Truro in Cornwall. He will be transferred to Salisbury Rehabilitation Centre, where he’ll spend at least six months undergoing intensive therapy and rehabilitation. Mat was hoping to be a volunteer driver for the NHS before the accident happened. He has two twins, a 16-year-old daughter and a 19-year-old son. Brother Mark, 48, explained that he can only operate one hand and his speech is slurry and slow. He said: "He will never walk again. He can't feel anything from his nipples down. It is very traumatic for him. He has good days and bad days but it is the realisation of what to come that is the hard part." Wife Kristina added that this has taken a "big impact" in his mental health. She said: "He is so used to be independent and now he is laid up in hospital. It is horrible for him. My children are missing him a lot. My youngest 12-year-old twins see their dad at the weekend. She added: "He is the kindest person you'll ever meet. He even carries cat treats in his bag in case he sees a cat walking down the road - he is that kind of person." The family were already facing financial challenges before the accident, and now the added strain of travel costs, accommodation, and food expenses to be by Mat’s side during his long recovery is becoming "overwhelming". They are raising funds for the fuel costs and future travels to Salisbury which is 250 miles from where they live. Kristina added she is forever grateful for all the donations given to Mat's cause. To make a donation visit their GoFundMe page here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hope-for-mat-family-by-his-side-on-the-road-to-recovery

Neil Shaw 8 hours ago

Politics

Soludo Wins As INEC Declares Final Results

Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has been declared winner of the November 8 gubernatorial election in Anambra State. Soludo, who won in 19 out of the 21 Local Government Areas, polled a total of 422,664 votes to defeat his closest rivals, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 99,445 votes, and Paul Chukwuma of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), who garnered 37,753 votes. Other contenders included Kingsley Moghalu of the Labour Party (LP), who scored 10,576 votes, and Nwosu of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who got 8,208 votes. The State Collation Officer for the election, Professor Edoba B. Omoregie, SAN, Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, announced the results on behalf of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Awka. According to him, Anambra State had 2,788,864 registered voters, with 598,229 accredited voters participating in the election. He put the total valid votes at 584,054, rejected votes at 11,244, and total votes cast at 595,298. Omoregie added that about 10,481 voters were affected in areas where there were disturbances, but that the margin of lead between the top candidates was greater than the number of affected votes, making the result conclusive. “I hereby certify that I am the returning officer for the Anambra governorship election,” Omoregie declared. “Having satisfied the requirements of the law and scored the highest number of votes, I declare Charles Chukwuma Soludo duly elected.” He further confirmed that the APGA candidate met the constitutional requirement of scoring at least two-thirds of votes across the 21 local government areas of the state. Reacting to the victory, APGA National Chairman, Barr. Sylvester Ezeokenwa, thanked Anambra voters for re-electing Soludo, describing the outcome as “a well-deserved victory.” “This victory did not come as a surprise,” he said. “Governor Soludo has delivered on his campaign promises, and the people have reaffirmed their confidence in his leadership.” Ezeokenwa, however, expressed regret that the party fell short of its target of winning all 21 local government areas, but assured that Soludo’s second term would deliver even greater achievements. “This victory means more work ahead,” he added. “Anambra has not seen anything yet.”

Ayobamiji Komolafe,Okey Maduforo 8 hours ago

World

Remembrance Sunday 2025: Two-minute silence time and London road closures for Cenotaph service

Remembrance Sunday is taking place today (Picture: Ben Montgomery/Getty Images) Today, the country will come together to commemorate the men and women who sacrificed their lives in wars around the world. Remembrance Day is held on the eleventh day of the eleventh month each year to mark the end of the First World War. And Remembrance Sunday is held on the second Sunday of November and usually seen as the official day of commemoration. Thousands of people – from bereaved children to Second World War veterans – will participate in the March Past through central London. Thousands more members of the public are expected to line the streets to pay tribute and take part in the annual two-minute silence. This year marks 80 years since the Allied victory over Nazi Germany and Japan in the Second World War. Earlier this year in May the UK held celebrations for the anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day. Remembrance is a time of reflection for many who lost family members and friends during the First and Second World Wars – and a time for others to honour the sacrifice of the millions who died in these horrific conflicts. Remembrance is held to commemorate those who died in wars (Picture: Ben Montgomery/Getty Images) But it is also used to commemorate the war dead of conflicts since – including the Korean, Falklands, Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan wars. What time is the two-minute silence today? A national two-minute silence will be held at 11am. In London, it will be marked by the firing of guns from King’s Troop on Horse Guards Parade. Full Remembrance Sunday parade timings King Charles and Sir Keir Starmer will participate in the service (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire) Whitehall, near the Houses of Parliament, will be open to the public from 8am. From 10.30am the military will form up on the Cenotaph and participants will process out to the Cenotaph at 10.50am before the two-minute silence. At 11.25am, the Cenotaph service will conclude and the Royal British Legion detachments will disperse past the Cenotaph. Members of the Royal Family, including King Charles, and the Prime Minister will participate in the service as well as other politicians – such as Cabinet ministers and leaders of other political parties. London road closures Great George Street will be closed to the public on Remembrance Sunday. Access between Victoria Street and St James Park will be via Storey’s Gate. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page How to watch Remembrance Sunday on TV Remembrance Sunday 2025 will be available to watch on BBC One and iPlayer from 10.15am to 12.40pm. It is also being shown on Sky News – including its TV channel, website, app and Youtube channel – and the ITV News Youtube channel. Is Remembrance Sunday for WW1 or WW2? Remembrance Sunday began after the end of the First World War and is traditionally held to commemorate those who died in the First and Second World Wars. However it is also used to remember those who died in conflicts since – as British soldiers have been killed in wars around the world since 1945. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. For more stories like this, check our news page.

William Hallowell 8 hours ago

Sports

Pep Guardiola calls for patience at Man City amid latest Rodri injury woes

Pep Guardiola insists he is certain that Rodri will return to his best but said Manchester City have to be patient until the Ballon d’Or winner is ready to start every game again. The midfielder has only made one brief substitute appearance for City in the last month, against Bournemouth, and Guardiola is waiting to see if he will be able to face Liverpool on Sunday. Rodri has only started seven matches for City since suffering a cruciate ligament injury last September and Guardiola believes he will have to be cautious with his fellow Spaniard this season. “I am 100 percent convinced he will be back and will play - it will take a little bit of time to reach the level that he had. But we have to be sure he’s there [physically],” he said. Rodri last started at Brentford on 5 October when he limped off and Guardiola reflected on the busiest week of the midfielder’s season, when he began a Manchester derby and then against Napoli and Arsenal in swift succession. “Arsenal, three days before [that] Napoli, then United, so believe me Rodri can play one game a week but if we play Sunday then after Tuesday, Saturday after Wednesday - then go to national team - this is another kind of competition,” added the City manager. “To play at that level is another competition, it’s another way. You play one game a week you recover perfectly. The problem is every three days. When a long injury the history says the year after you have slight problems - we try to avoid it, we are desperate to avoid it, but it happens, the stats say that - for one year you stop [playing]. “Me as a manager, when I see Rodri and the doctors and physios say ‘Rodri is ready’, then he is going to play. We have to be careful from now on and be sure that there’s not a setback.” Guardiola praised Rodri for being the “best teacher” Nico Gonzalez could get as he has been operating as City’s defensive midfielder in the absence of the Champions League winner. He added: “All I want is Rodri to be happy, he starts to smile and enjoy again. It’s been tough. He’s one of the more competitive football players I’ve ever met in my career and how he pushes his mates is unbelievable. “I wanted him to even enjoy the process of being out for a while. The toughest period is gone, the third month, fourth month, fifth month, sixth month with a long injury. Now is the end, he has to try to stay ‘ok, I’ll be back around the corner and be with the team to do it’. “But being outside when he is involved and with us he’s always incredibly positive with Nico, helping him a lot. I think Nico had the best teacher in that position.”

Richard Jolly 8 hours ago

Sports

How Hugo Ekitike looks to Erling Haaland in mission to join attacking elite

For a footballer who was on loan at Vejle Boldklub as recently as 2021, Hugo Ekitike is accustomed to spending time with the world’s elite attackers. He will share a pitch with Erling Haaland on Sunday. He has shared a dressing room with Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Ousmane Dembele, Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak. It has served as an elite education, but Ekitike is still looking and learning. Even as Liverpool seek to overcome Manchester City, Haaland can provide an example for him. Ekitike has started well at Anfield but he has scored six goals for Liverpool. Haaland has 18 for City alone this season, 27 for club and country. “He’s on the list of best strikers in the world now for a few years, and definitely someone I’m looking at,” said the Frenchman. “I think if I can add a little bit in my game it would be from his game. He’s able to do things without touching the ball much during the game, and it’s really impressive. So he’s definitely someone I’m looking at.” There is an essential humility to Ekitike. He was flattered that Thierry Henry described him as the signing of the summer in the Premier League, but there was a self-deprecating caveat. Henry was manager of France’s Under-21 team but they did not work together. “No, no, no, he didn’t pick me,” he smiled. Nor did he get carried away with the praise. “He is an idol for us French players,” said a striker who shares certain similarities. “But I don’t want to be an exciting signing. I want to be a good player who has had a great season.” He has made a start, aided by his lessons from the superstar front trio who kept him out of the PSG team. “I really watched them a lot during my time in PSG,” he said. “I’m still watching them. I try to take things from the players I love. I like to watch and try to add to my game to make me more complete.” With Messi, it was “his vision. Sometimes I try to see things earlier, before I receive the ball. With Neymar, it was probably about some tricks, like some skill and control. I took the runs of Kylian, he could do great runs without the ball.” Yet, swift as Ekitike is, his own sprints are slightly slower. “He is quicker than me. I am fast, but he is one of the fastest in the world,” he said. “I hope one day I get there but we are a different type of player. He has a lot, a lot of speed, I am more like a player who is able to do things for the team.” His fondness for Mbappe owes something to his speed of thought, something to his presence of mind. Two years ago, he was marginalised at PSG, excluded by Luis Enrique from the Champions League squad. Mbappe proved an ally. “He saw me in a bad position at PSG so he is happy for me that now things are working out,” said Ekitike. “It was difficult at the end. I was just not playing. He was always good to me, always gave me advice.” His route to the top has been indirect, via a loan in Denmark and then, after leaving Paris, a restorative time with Eintracht Frankfurt before his £69m move to Liverpool. Two years after PSG did not register him for continental competition, Ekitike is not merely in a Champions League squad but was part of a Liverpool team that beat Mbappe and Real Madrid on Tuesday. They spent 20 minutes talking after the game. He has spent a little time with another elite striker, but not much. He and Isak have only teamed up for six minutes against Galatasaray, 10 against Manchester United, 45 against Frankfurt. They could be rivals or a double act. Ekitike sounded unworried by the prospect of competition. “I think I’m able to play with any player and we can definitely play together,” he said. “I think we only played once in one half, so obviously we can’t know yet.” With Isak nearing fitness again, the decision rests with Arne Slot. And he, Ekitike smiles, can be a demanding taskmaster. “I would say he’s on my back, but [it’s] not a bad thing. Maybe sometimes you feel like it’s a little bit too much and you want to complain, [but] it’s a good thing because I think if a coach doesn’t like you, he will not speak to you or not try to get the best of you. I take that in a good way. On a certain day, obviously, when I go, it’s a little bit annoying, but when I look back and watch the discussion we have, it’s only good things and it’s only me to improve. As a player, sometimes you’re pissed, it’s annoying. I know he wants the best for me and he wants the best for the team.” And Slot’s advice? Ekitike, remembering his red card against Southampton for an ill-advised celebration, smiled: “Obviously, to keep my shirt on.”

Richard Jolly 8 hours ago

Politics

NBA Seeks Judicial Autonomy, Laments Conflicting Judgments

The Akure Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the practice of the executive arm of government awarding contracts on behalf of the judiciary, describing it as a violation of judicial independence. Speaking at a press briefing to mark the 2025 Law Week of the association, the Chairman of the Akure Branch, Mr. Friday Umar, said it was inappropriate for governors to award contracts for the construction of court buildings or the purchase of vehicles for judges. Flanked by other executives of the branch, Umar disclosed that this year’s Law Week will focus on the theme: “Nigeria: Quest for a Utilitarian Judiciary and Roles for Stakeholders.” He said former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, would deliver the keynote address. According to him, the event will also feature a session on “Promoting Electoral Justice through Legislative and Judicial Systems”, to be led by Dr. Remi Olatubora (SAN), with Olumide Olujimi (SAN) and Adamson Adeboro (SAN) as discussants. “For democracy to thrive, there must be a judiciary that delivers justice without fear or favour,” Umar said. “Electoral justice is critical because when the process is defective, the product—the government—will also be defective. Our communiqué at the end of the Law Week will contain recommendations to strengthen the electoral and judicial systems.” He also called for reforms to streamline pre-election litigations, emphasizing that reckless political parties should face legal consequences for violating democratic principles. On the issue of conflicting judgments from courts of coordinate jurisdiction, Umar acknowledged that the National Judicial Council (NJC) was making efforts to curb the trend. “Sometimes, conflicting decisions arise from differences in judges’ perspectives,” he explained. “However, the NJC has introduced guidelines to prevent forum shopping—where litigants move cases from one jurisdiction to another in search of sympathetic judges.” Umar warned that cases should be filed where the cause of action occurred to preserve judicial integrity. While commending the Ondo State Government for constructing the new judicial complex named after the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Umar maintained that such projects should ideally be undertaken by the judiciary itself to preserve its independence. As part of activities for the Law Week, Umar announced that the association would honour several prominent Nigerians, including the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Attorney-General of Ondo State, Dr. Kayode Ajulo; Minister of Youth, Olawande Ayodele; Pioneer NECO Chairman, Dr. D.I. Kekemeke; and Mr. Sam Amuka-Pemu, Chairman of Vanguard Newspapers, who will be conferred with the title of Friend of the Bar.

Ayobamiji Komolafe,Babatope Okeowo 8 hours ago

Entertainment

Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown teases Ed Sheeran collaboration

Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown teases Ed Sheeran collaboration | PerthNow Camera IconBrendan B. Brown and Ed Sheeran Credit: BANG - Entertainment News Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown teases Ed Sheeran collaboration BANG - Entertainment NewsBang Showbiz 9 November 2025, 4:09pm You might like Sir Elton John pays tribute to Brian Wilson Olivia Rodrigo and Iggy Pop help induct White Stripes into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown teases Ed Sheeran collaboration News to your inbox Enter your email for the latest news and updates. By providing us with your details, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Statement.

BANG - Entertainment News 8 hours ago

Politics

45 Schools Benefit From Free School Bags Distribution In Anambra

Fifteen thousand pupils in 45 public schools across seven communities in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State have benefitted from the free school bags distribution initiative of the Hamilton & Thelma Ezeonu Foundation, a non-governmental organization known for its charitable activities. The exercise, which took place between Wednesday, November 5, and Friday, November 7, 2025, covered schools in Ojoto, Oba, Nnokwa, Nnobi, Akwukwu, Awka-Etiti, and Alor communities. Speaking during the distribution, the Foundation’s Co-founder, Mrs. Thelma Ezeonu, said the gesture was a way of giving back to society and supporting the Anambra State Government’s free education policy. “Our goal as a foundation is to help economically disadvantaged people by providing them with support that can improve their livelihoods,” she said. “During a recent visit to some schools, my husband, High Chief Hamilton Ezeonu (Ikemba Nnobi), noticed that many pupils used polythene bags to carry their books. This touched him deeply and inspired the ‘One Child, One School Bag’ initiative.” Mrs. Ezeonu explained that the foundation is starting with 15,000 pupils in 45 public schools across Idemili South, with plans to extend the initiative to other local governments across the state. She urged the pupils to make good use of the school bags and take their studies seriously. “Make sure you read your books. We can only support you—we cannot study for you. Next year, we will return to assess your academic performance. If you do well, we’ll continue to support you,” she told the pupils. The Supervisor for Education in Idemili South LGA, Hon. Chika Uche, commended the foundation for its contribution to the education sector, describing the gesture as impactful and aligned with Governor Charles Soludo’s education agenda. “This foundation has made a significant impact by reducing the burden on parents and inspiring children to take pride in their education,” she said, urging other organizations and individuals to emulate the initiative. Also speaking, the Councillor representing Nnokwa Ward and Chairman, House Committee on Education in the Idemili South Legislative Council, praised the foundation for setting a precedent worth replicating across the state. “This is unprecedented and impactful. I urge the pupils not to take this gesture for granted,” he stated. Similarly, Comrade Nweke Nnamdi, FCPA, Head of the Department of Education and Social Welfare, Idemili South LGA, described the initiative as a welcome development that complements the state’s free education policy. “Governor Soludo introduced free education to encourage school enrollment, and this foundation has further boosted that effort,” he said. Two beneficiaries, Miss Gold Chimezie of Migrant Farmers Primary School, Nnobi, and Master Uche Nnabife of Community Primary School, Akwukwu, expressed gratitude to the foundation and promised to work hard in their studies. Teachers and head teachers in the schools visited also commended the foundation for its generosity and pledged to continue providing quality education to the pupils.

Ayobamiji Komolafe,Echezona Okafor 8 hours ago

Sports

After 13 Years Of Hardship, WC-Winner Kranti Gaud's Father To Get Police Job Back

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that Munna Singh Gaud, father of India’s Women’s World Cup-winning bowler Kranti Gaud, will be reinstated as a police constable. Gaud was dismissed from service in 2012 following an alleged error during election duty, a setback that pushed his family into severe financial hardship. During Kranti’s felicitation ceremony in Bhopal, Yadav praised the bowler for bringing glory to both the state and the nation, saying it was only right that her father’s dignity be restored. He also revealed plans to build a world-class stadium in Kranti’s hometown of Chhatarpur to promote local sporting talent, as well as a ‘grand’ public event on November 15, Tribal Pride Day, to celebrate her achievements. Kranti, who became emotional while recalling her journey, said her family often relied on neighbours for food after her father’s dismissal. Her eldest brother had to quit his studies and take up a job to support the family. Kranti, who used to watch the boys in her neighborhood play cricket but would not indulge herself in any games that the girls would play, was enrolled in an academy in Chhatarpur. Her coaches supported her with equipment and eased her transition into Madhya Pradesh’s age-group teams. “Since I could find another job and my sons had started working, I used to travel with her to Chhatarpur. Her coach would take all the girls together for any tournaments, but still, we used to be nervous and scared whenever she travelled far. Roshni and I used to travel separately to watch her play. It’s only the start of her career, but we feel all our sacrifices have paid off,” Munna Singh earlier told The Indian Express. She only made her debut in May 2025, having impressed in the Women’s Premier League. Now, as a World Cup winner, who contributed with key wickets in the group stage, she’s a popular figure and an inspiration back home. Her coaches hope to see more girls enroll after seeing her achievements while her family’s life might also nudge others to dream big and support their daughters’ dreams.

News18,Rudransh Khurana 8 hours ago

Sports

Quinton De Kock Equals MS Dhoni's World Record Of Winning Most...

After coming out of international retirement, star South African batter Quinton de Kock played his first ODI series against Pakistan in Iqbal Stadium at Faisalabad. He opened the innings for the Proteas in all three matches and, with the help of one century and two half-centuries, amassed a total of 239 runs. He finished as the highest run getter in the series, and his superb show with the bat also helped him bag the Player of the Series award. The Player of the Series award in the away series against Pakistan is De Kock’s seventh such award in ODI cricket. By winning his seventh Player of the Series award in ODIs on Saturday (November 8), De Kock equalled MS Dhoni’s world record of winning the most Player of the Series awards by wicket-keeper batters in ODI history. Most Player of the Series awards in ODIs by wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock South Africa Mushfiqur Rahim West Indies Kumar Sangakkara During his 15-year-long ODI career from December 2004 to July 2019, Dhoni also won seven Player Of The Series awards for India. The overall record of winning the most Player of the Series awards in international cricket is in the name of former India batter Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar played a total of 108 series during his more than two-decade-long ODI career and won 15 Player of the Series awards. He is followed by Virat Kohli and Sanath Jayasuriya, who have won nine Player of the Series awards each. Most Player of the Series awards in ODIs Sachin Tendulkar Virat Kohli Sanath Jayasuriya Shaun Pollock South Africa Chris Gayle West Indies Viv Richards West Indies Quinton de Kock South Africa Hashim Amla South Africa Yuvraj Singh Shakib Al Hasan Sourav Ganguly Ricky Ponting In the third Pakistan-South Africa ODI, De Kock scored 53 runs from 70 balls for the visitors, but after his dismissal, South Africa suffered a shocking collapse and got all out for just 143 runs in 37.5 overs. During his stay at the crease in the series decider, De Kock also completed 7000 runs in ODIs for South Africa. He is the second-fastest batter in the world to reach the 7000-run mark in the 50-over format of the game.

Harshit Bisht,News18 8 hours ago

World

Hundreds expected to attend King Misuzulu’s wedding of Queen Myeni

People have started to arrive at the AmaZulu royal palace in KwaKhangelamankengane near Nongoma in northern KwaZulu-Natal ahead of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s traditional wedding. He is getting married to Queen Nomzamo kaMyeni later today. The Queen will be the monarch’s second wife after Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela.. Local women, dressed in their finest clothes, are singing and dancing outside the palace. Hundreds of people, including community members, relatives, friends of the Zulu Royal family, as well as foreign dignitaries, are expected to attend King Misuzulu‘s traditional wedding. The palace spokesperson Prince Gibizizwe Zulu, says, “This is the continuation of Friday’s event but today is the traditional wedding and we expect thousands of people from local and outside the country to attend the wedding. The King will be tying knot with Queen Nomzamo Myeni from Jozini and she will be brought by senior members of Myeni family as our culture.” King Misuzulu to marry Nomzamo Myeni today

Sipho Kekana 8 hours ago

Sports

It would be dereliction of Borthwick’s duty not to harness Arundell’s raw talent | Gerard Meagher

It is a test of Steve Borthwick’s coaching credentials to develop speedster Henry Arundell into the player he so obviously can become

Gerard Meagher at Allianz Stadium 8 hours ago

Sports

‘Never lose hope’: how a new Afghanistan women’s team helps refugees cope with trauma

Afghan Women United is comprised of players forced to flee their homeland and is another step in beating barriers

Suzanne Wrack 8 hours ago

Politics

Developers met ministers dozens of times over planning bill while ecologists were shut out

Exclusive: Leading ecologists say warnings over threat to wildlife have been ignored in drive to build 1.5m new homes

Sandra Laville and Helena Horton 8 hours ago