Gov Lawal summons security heads over abduction of students in Zamfara

Following the recent kidnapping of students from the Federal University in Gusau, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has called an urgent security meeting. Following the University students’ abduction from their off-campus housing in Sabo Gida hamlet in Bungudu Local Government Area last night, the Emergency Security Council met. Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor’s spokeswoman,... Read More

5 suspected Russian spies to face espionage charges in London

According to a report made public on Friday, five accused Russian spies – Orlin Roussev, Bizer Dzhambazov, Katrin Ivanova, Ivan Stoyanov, and Vanya Gaberova – are due to appear in court on espionage-related charges on Tuesday at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London, United Kingdom. Between August 2020 and February 2023, the five spies—all of... Read More

Giggs cleared over domestic violence charges

Former Manchester United player and current Wales manager Ryan Giggs has been cleared of all accusations that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend and her sister. The charges were dropped during a hearing at Manchester Crown Court, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The 48-year-old Giggs has repeatedly denied assaulting Kate Greville or acting in... Read More

We wanted to assassinate Apostle Suleman – Suspect confesses

Yusuf Ismael Isah, a suspect who was detained in connection with the attack on the vehicle of fiery priest Apostle Johnson Suleman, has admitted to the act. The suspect, who was among several alleged criminal elements displayed at the Force Headquarters on Thursday, claimed the attack was meant to assassinate the well-liked man of... Read More

Former gymnastics physician and convicted abuser Larry Nassar stabbed in prison.

In a fight with another prisoner at a federal prison in Florida, disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was stabbed numerous times. Nassar was found guilty of sexually assaulting female gymnasts, including Olympic medalists. According to the Associated Press, Nassar was involved in a fight with another prisoner on Sunday and suffered stab wounds to... Read More

3 children killed in a stabbing at kindergarten in China.

In China’s southern Guangdong province, a kindergarten stabbing has claimed the lives of six individuals, three of whom were children. In Lianjiang, according to the police, they have detained a 25-year-old guy with the last name Wu. Two parents and a teacher make up the remaining victims, according to AFP, which quoted a local... Read More

Owner of football club Fleetwood Town is jailed for 13 years for his role in £15m scam

The owner of Fleetwood Town, Andy Pilley, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for a sophisticated scam that persuaded unwary businesses to sign energy contracts. At Preston Crown Court, Pilley, 53, received his sentence for the scheme that preyed on tiny enterprises, including organizations that serve individuals with disabilities and children with cancer.... Read More

Nigerians lost N12.5bn to telecom-based financial crimes in 4 years – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that over the course of four years, financial crimes connected to the telecoms sector have cost Nigerians over N12.5 billion. At the 2nd quarter of the 2023 Open Forum of the Industry Consumer Advisory Forum, which was hosted by NCC in Lagos on Thursday, June 22, the... Read More

NDLEA apprehends 239 drug traffickers in Akwa Ibom

Between July 2022 and May 2023, 239 suspected drug traffickers were detained in Akwa Ibom State, according to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). In a press conference to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Uyo, Mrs. Obot Bassey, Commander of NDLEA in Akwa Ibom, said that there... Read More

Ex-Netherlands international, Quincy Promes sentenced to 18 months in prison for stabbing his cousin

For stabbing his cousin, Quincy Promes, a former international for the Netherlands, received an 18-month jail term. The 31-year-old forward who plays for Russian club Spartak Moscow was detained in December 2020 in connection with the incident that took place in July of that year. According to ESPN, the Dutch court determined that the... Read More