Prosecutors say Harvey Weinstein used his Hollywood status to exploit women, while the defense claims the relationship was consensual. Harvey Weinstein appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday as his third New York rape trial began with sharply opposing arguments from prosecutors and defense lawyers. The 74-year-old former movie producer has pleaded not guilty to…
The EFCC says criminals are using its identity to extort Nigerians and damage the agency’s image. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concern over a growing number of impersonation scams involving fraudsters posing as EFCC officers across Nigeria. In a statement released on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency said intelligence reports show organised…
Nigeria’s Air Force says fresh operations have dealt another blow to insurgents in Sambisa Forest. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that several terrorists were killed during targeted air strikes in the Yuwe axis of Sambisa Forest in Nigeria’s North-East region. According to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the operation followed sustained military pressure and…
Security forces have begun a major rescue operation after a deadly attack on the Lagos-Benin Expressway. Police in Edo State have launched an intensive manhunt after gunmen attacked a commercial bus along the Lagos-Benin Road, killing the driver and abducting three passengers. According to the Edo State Police Command, the incident happened on Saturday around…
Security forces have launched a joint operation after gunmen abducted 15 passengers during a ferry attack. Armed attackers kidnapped 15 boat passengers in Cross River State after intercepting a ferry travelling along the Calabar-Oron waterways. The victims were reportedly taken during a pirate-style assault on April 16, 2026. According to Police Zone 6 Command, the…
Security agencies have intensified operations in Kwara after the kidnapping of a traditional ruler triggered fresh concern over rural safety. The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 42 suspected illegal miners as investigations continue into the abduction of Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda in Olayinka community, Ifelodun Local Government Area. Police authorities linked the arrests to…
Fresh attacks in Plateau State have left families grieving and communities living in fear. At least six people were killed and several others injured after coordinated attacks on two communities in Plateau State. The incidents happened in Shonun community of Riyom Local Government Area and Hurum in Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area….
A major breakthrough has emerged after the abduction of passengers in Benue State earlier this week. The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that the remaining 13 passengers kidnapped on Wednesday night have been rescued by combined security operatives. The victims were reportedly freed during coordinated rescue efforts involving police and other security agencies. Police…
A major international crime suspect has been captured after years of evading authorities. Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of Ireland’s powerful Kinahan cartel, was arrested in Dubai in a covert operation involving Irish and United Arab Emirates authorities. The 48-year-old is expected to face organised crime charges in Ireland linked to a deadly gang feud…
Maxwell Opkara, a human rights lawyer, has threatened to take legal action against the Nigerian Army over its reintegration of former terrorists into society. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Friday, Opkara described the programme as illegal and vowed to approach a federal court to halt it. “I’m going to approach…
