Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo state, has asked Daniel Okungbowa, the state’s chief judge, to establish a special court for the speedy trial of kidnapping and cultism cases. The request comes days after the governor vowed to intensify the fight against violent crime in the state. On Thursday, Okpebholo said his administration would create a…
The two women pleaded guilty to terrorism-related offences linked to a notorious bandit leader. A court has sentenced the mother and sister of a suspected terrorist to 40 years imprisonment after both women admitted to supporting and concealing terrorist activities. The court delivered the judgment after the two defendants pleaded guilty to multiple counts in…
Police have detained a couple in Anambra State following allegations of severe child abuse that sparked public outrage. The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a woman, Chisom Chukwukere, and her husband, Chukwudi, over the alleged abuse of a 10-year-old boy in Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area. The arrest followed the circulation of…
Security forces have reportedly regained control after an early morning attack near Niger’s main international airport. Gunfire and explosions were heard on Thursday morning at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Residents said the shooting began around 6:00 a.m. local time and lasted for about two hours. Witnesses told local media…
A prosecution witness has told the court that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello was not involved in the property deals under investigation. An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness on Tuesday testified that Yahaya Bello had no role in the property transactions linked to the ongoing alleged money laundering case against the former…
Olatuji Disu, inspector-general of police (IGP), has assured personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) that the proposed creation of state police will not affect their jobs, ranks, pensions, or career progression. Disu gave the assurance while addressing concerns among officers over ongoing discussions on state policing and its implications for the future of the…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says his administration would be willing to engage in dialogue with individuals or groups genuinely committed to peace, while taking decisive action against those determined to continue criminal activities. Obi spoke during an interview with Rufai Oseni of Arise Television while outlining his approach to…
Polish authorities have launched a murder investigation after a Russian dissident artist was gunned down near the Belarusian border. A Russian artist and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin has been shot dead in eastern Poland in what investigators describe as an execution-style killing. The victim, identified as Robert Kuzovkov, was widely known by his…
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies says security operatives swiftly contained the incident. The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has confirmed an attack by gunmen on its premises, assuring the public that the situation was promptly brought under control. In a statement, the institute said investigations into the incident are…
A verdict that shook a palace and scarred a family — delivered on a Monday morning in Oslo. Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced to four years in prison by Oslo District Court. He was not present in the…
