Murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna sparks nationwide protests in France

Public anger is growing after authorities failed to question a suspect previously accused of child sexual abuse. France is facing mounting public outrage following the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose alleged killer had reportedly been the subject of multiple sexual abuse complaints that were never fully investigated. More than 60,000 people joined protests across France…

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Rachael Alamu

‘Our abductors only want their members released’ — kidnapped Oyo principal clarifies terrorists’ demands

Rachael Alamu, one of the teachers abducted alongside schoolchildren in Oriire LGA of Oyo state, has denied reports that their captors demanded N1 billion ransom, weapons, or the imposition of Sharia law in south-west Nigeria. In a viral video seen by ALO 360, the school principal appealed to Nigerians to disregard what she described as…

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West Ham co-owner David Sullivan faces sexual misconduct allegations

A joint investigation has uncovered allegations from multiple women accusing David Sullivan of using his position to pressure young models into sexual relationships. Seven women have accused West Ham co-owner and businessman David Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour spanning several decades, according to a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and The Times. The…

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Soldiers rescue 10 kidnap victims, foil abductions in Plateau and Kaduna

Troops have rescued 10 victims and disrupted several kidnapping operations in Plateau and Kaduna states. Troops of Operation Enduring Peace rescued 10 kidnapped victims and foiled multiple abduction attempts during security operations conducted across Plateau and Kaduna states within the last 48 hours. According to military authorities, six passengers were rescued along the Hawan Kibo–Rafin…

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Boko Haram

Kidnapping industry now Nigeria’s second biggest informal employer, says SBM CEO

Cheta Nwanze, the chief executive officer of SBM Intelligence, says kidnapping has evolved into one of Nigeria’s largest informal industries, warning that it may now be the second-highest employer of labour in the country’s informal economy. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Saturday, Nwanze said the scale and sophistication of kidnapping operations across…

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Five soldiers, three CJTF members killed repelling terrorist attack in Borno

Troops successfully defended a military base in Borno despite suffering casualties during a pre-dawn terrorist assault. Five soldiers and three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were killed after terrorists attacked a military base in Borno State, according to Operation HADIN KAI. The military said the terrorists launched the attack around 3:00 a.m.,…

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