Actress Selma Blair has entered a not guilty plea to assault charges stemming from an inflight altercation on a journey to New York. Her publicist and legal representatives stated that she suffered an acute medical emergency linked to her chronic neurological conditions.
Pepsi has officially unveiled its nationwide consumer reward campaign featuring ₦800 million in total cash prizes. The launch explains weeks of market intrigue surrounding bright yellow caps appearing on bottles across Nigeria.
Donald Trump has canceled scheduled in-person rallies in Kansas and Iowa, shifting instead to virtual campaigning. The Republican National Committee announced the pivot to phone rallies across 19 states as both parties make their final push.
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A 31-year-old man was arrested after spraying red paint across bronze panels bearing victims' names at the National September 11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan. Security teams quickly apprehended the suspect and restored the North Pool parapets without permanent structural damage, drawing wide condemnation from public officials.
Binance confirmed that an unauthorized security breach impacted an estimated $6.3 billion in digital assets, marking the largest cyber heist in cryptocurrency history. The exchange froze roughly $3 billion with help from industry partners and pledged to cover all customer losses.
Two helicopters collided midair on Thursday afternoon near McMinnville Municipal Airport in northwest Oregon, leaving three people dead. Federal aviation authorities have launched a formal investigation into the crash involving a training flight and an Airbus utility helicopter.
German sportswear manufacturer Adidas forecasts high single-digit revenue expansion in Europe during the fourth quarter following temporary retail shipment delays. The projected regional rebound comes as strong performances in North America and Greater China propelled global quarterly operating profit to a record €1 billion.
The United States has imposed financial sanctions on Rwanda's Ministry of Defence and a military lender over alleged operational backing for M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo. The measures freeze US assets and demand full troop withdrawals to enforce compliance with regional peace agreements signed in Washington.
Enugu witnessed three major political gatherings on Thursday, October 29, as Peter Mbah, Seyi Makinde and Peter Obi engaged different audiences in separate events, highlighting the growing political activity ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Acclaimed British actor Sir Patrick Stewart, beloved for his commanding portrayals of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, has died at 86. His family and representatives confirmed he passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home following a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
Trump Media has signed agreements allowing financial data provider Bloomberg and algorithmic trading firms to receive real-time social posts ahead of regular users. Subscribers pay up to $100,000 monthly for direct data access, prompting ethics criticism over monetised early access to market-moving presidential statements.
Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly praised SpaceX founder Elon Musk during an official summit in Moscow, calling him a genuine talent in aerospace engineering. The Russian leader revealed that his government maintains communication with Musk to coordinate satellite traffic as Moscow develops its own orbital broadband system.
Sportswear powerhouse Nike has launched the Vegam Run, its first performance running silhouette engineered specifically for Indian consumers. Priced at ₹3,795, the design merges responsive foam cushioning with durable all-day construction for daily road training.
Actress Selma Blair has entered a not guilty plea to assault charges stemming from an inflight altercation on a journey to New York. Her publicist and legal representatives stated that she suffered an acute medical emergency linked to her chronic neurological conditions.
Fidelity Bank Plc has completed the full redemption of its 400 million dollar five-year Eurobond at maturity. The tier-two commercial lender settled the entire principal and final coupon payments using internally generated liquidity.
The financial services group has rolled out Google Pay across both consumer banking and merchant acquiring channels in Nigeria. Cardholders can now make tokenised online purchases, while registered web merchants can receive payments from buyers worldwide.
German tennis standout Alexander Zverev has officially locked in the ATP Tour's top ranking after claiming a second-round victory at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. The milestone makes him the thirtieth man in history to lead the global rankings and the first German to reach the summit since Boris Becker in 1991.
Final results confirm neither political bloc won a governing majority, leaving Israel in post-election deadlock. Benjamin Netanyahu has challenged the outcome with allegations of voter fraud, drawing pushback from law enforcement and opposition leaders.
A 31-year-old man was arrested after spraying red paint across bronze panels bearing victims' names at the National September 11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan. Security teams quickly apprehended the suspect and restored the North Pool parapets without permanent structural damage, drawing wide condemnation from public officials.
Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly praised SpaceX founder Elon Musk during an official summit in Moscow, calling him a genuine talent in aerospace engineering. The Russian leader revealed that his government maintains communication with Musk to coordinate satellite traffic as Moscow develops its own orbital broadband system.
President Bola Tinubu travels to Saudi Arabia on Thursday to perform the lesser Hajj pilgrimage and seek divine guidance for the nation. Before leaving the capital, the Nigerian leader will commission newly acquired military assets for the Nigerian Air Force.
