Court of appeal is set to rule on the two appeals from 10am in the high profile Australian mushroom triple-murder case Erin Patterson to learn if she could face retrial or longer jail term A note on the proceedings today The court of appeal is due to make its decision at 10am today. Our reporter, Nino Bucci, will be there and we’ll bring you updates as soon as they happen.
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two Ekpo masquerade participants over allegations of extortion and assault against members of the public in Ikot Ekpene Area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement made available by the state police spokesperson, Timfom John, on Thursday.
Erin Patterson awaits appeal decision on mushroom murder convictions. Three judges from Victoria's Court of Appeal will hand down their judgment on Erin Patterson's appeal against her murder convictions and on the prosecution's appeal over her sentence.
Russell Brand’s wife Laura has told a court her husband is “caring, kind and a wonderful father to our children”. Laura Brand is the daughter of former golfer Bernard Gallacher and sister of TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher.
Mr Eselebor, who worked in the FCDA’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning, allegedly presented the plots as genuine properties despite having no valid title to transfer to the buyer.
The Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent (C/Supt) Vitus Napen, made the disclosure at a press briefing in Asankragwa. He said Wassa Dunkwa recorded six cases, Asankragwa two cases, Aboi Nkwanta one case and Breman one case.
A doctor serving Odisha’s tribal heartland was arrested for allegedly supporting the resistance against bauxite mining. Satyasundar Barik speaks to Adivasi and Dalit communities, which allege the police are using the legal process for intimidation
However, State Public Prosecutor R. John Sathyan denies the allegation and says the police were actually invited into the office but they did not arrest the accused inside the lawyer’s office
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 29 – Kenya has made its final diplomatic appeal to United Nations member states to support Professor Phoebe Okowa’s candidature for a judgeship at the International Court of Justice. Okowa is seeking a position on the world court for the 2027–2036 term, as Kenya pursues greater representation in international judicial institutions.
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The troops of Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have killed 15 Boko Haram terrorists, including two (2) prominent ISWAP Qayids, Abu Musanna and Hassan Abu Huraira in Kerenoa, Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The COAS was represented at the ceremony by the Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Ibikunle Ajose, on Thursday, 29 October 2026, at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri.
The three were among 47 French "Islamic State" suspects transferred from Syrian detention. So far, ten French nationals have received prison terms after being convicted of belonging to the group.
The UK's Metropolitan Police has referred itself to a watchdog after failing to tell overseas authorities about child abuse image accusations against Thomas Markle, father of the Duchess of Sussex.
The nation's envoy for combating antisemitism has outlined a raft of proposals 10 months after 15 people during the Bondi Beach terror attack targeting a Jewish holiday event.
President John Dramani Mahama has approved the promotion of 15 officers of the Ghana Prisons Service, including seven Deputy Directors of Prisons elevated to Directors of Prisons and eight Assistant Directors of Prisons promoted to Deputy Directors of Prisons. Eight officers promoted to Deputy Directors of Prisons The eight Assistant Directors of Prisons promoted to Deputy Directors of Prisons are: Joseph Aggrey-Graham Gandaa Bekanuo Zunuo Aaron Agbenyegah Agbo (Dr. Eng.)
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Department of State Services (DSS) in Ogun State has reportedly invited three leaders of the Fusengbuwa ruling house over the alleged sale of expression-of-interest forms to princes seeking to become the next Awujale of Ijebuland. A letter circulating online, purportedly signed by one Yemi Oloto, directed the three ruling house leaders to appear before the State Director of Security at the DSS office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 4 p.m. The letter, which indicated that the meeting was connected with an investigation into the sale of…
YouTuber Khader Karippodi is an accused in a case involving the alleged attempt to murder Abdul Ahad, a native of Uduma and an expatriate
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Adedeji Benjamin, over an alleged case of abduction, rape and armed robbery in Benin City. The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the incident was reported on October 17, 2026.
The Central police registered a case against him following his suspension based on a Special Branch report
The EFCC said it began investigating the matter after receiving a petition from Abraham Song in 2024 over the teachers’ unpaid entitlements.
The J&K government in 2010 passed the J&K Water Resources (Regulation and Management) Act “to generate revenue on water resources by charging for its usage from private and public units, which will include companies generating electricity in the State”
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has condemned the reported xenophobic attacks against African nationals in South Africa, describing them as distressing and regrettable. Anyaoku said de Klerk initially questioned how the Commonwealth could assist South Africa, given its support for sanctions against the apartheid government.
The list of government agencies caught up in potential data breaches involving embattled transcription company VIQ Solutions is growing, with FOI documents revealing both the ATO and ASIC conducted investigations after fears data had been sent offshore in 2025.
Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested two Ekpo masquerade participants over allegations of extorting money from residents and assaulting members of the public in Ikot Ekpene. The state police spokesperson, Timfom John, identified the suspects in a statement on Thursday as Ine Isong, 29, of Ukana Ikot Esoh Village, and Emmanuel Ekpenyong, 20, from Ikono Local Government Area.