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Elephant herds terrorise rubber estate workers, ravage crops in Keralam’s Palappilly

More than 30 wild elephants roam Muply-Chokkana; farmers in Karikulamkadavu suffer repeated crop losses despite fencing

Ballon d'Or ceremony raises case of French sports journalist jailed in Algeria

He is in jail accused of supporting terrorism after travelling to the politically sensitive region Kabylie.

Take action against negligent prison officials: Anbumani

Scenes of prisoners escaping from jail, which were previously seen only in films, are now becoming a reality, says PMK leader

State closes case against Wontumi, two others over alleged illegal mining in Tano-Nimire Forest

The prosecution has closed its case in the trial of former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and two others over alleged illegal mining activities in the Tano-Nimire Forest Reserve. The prosecution said the accused persons had, during cross-examination, sought to distance themselves from mining activities in the Tano-Nimire Forest Reserve.

State closes case against Wontumi, two others over alleged illegal mining

The prosecution has closed its case in the trial of former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and two others over alleged illegal mining activities in the Tano-Nimire Forest Reserve. The Republic closed its case at the Accra Criminal Court after calling three witnesses, comprising two former employees of Akonta Mining Company Limited and a detective from the Ghana Police Service.

Police arrest alleged fake lawyer after 10 years of impersonation

The police said the arrest followed a discreet investigation by operatives of the command after receiving a petition that the suspect allegedly obtained money by false pretence.

Five-year-old girl of Anganwadi centre in Khammam dies after suspected insect bite

Ansaru claims responsibility for killing of Katsina cleric, Sheikh Masusuka

In a four-minute video exclusively obtained by PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, the terror group said its fighters killed Mr Masusuka around 8:30 p.m., citing his interfaith peaceful coexistence, among other things, as reasons for his killing.

Troops repel terrorists in Benue, recover two AK-47 rifles

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the Maritime Component of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke have recovered a cache of arms and other items following an intelligence-led operation in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State on 26 October 2026. Further exploitation of the area led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, four empty AK-47 magazines, eight calves, three mobile phones, a National Identification Number (NIN) document belonging to one Mr Umar Yusuf, and the sum of ₦20 The Force Commander, Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke and General Officer Commanding 5 Division, Nigerian…

Tinubu directs security agencies to arrest killers of Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigeria Police and other relevant security agencies to move swiftly and ensure that those behind the murder of prominent Islamic preacher Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka and his friend, Adamu Abubakar, in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, are apprehended and brought to justice. According to the statement: “The President has directed the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security agencies to move swiftly, intensify efforts already underway by the Katsina State Police Command, and ensure the perpetrators are tracked down,…

Charles Bissue: The man who wants a trial but challenges the trial

The suits include the following: Suit No. J5/8/2025: Republic vs. High Court, Accra Human Rights Division (Court 2); Ex Parte Charles Bissue – Applicant, Office of the Special Prosecutor and Attorney-General – Interested Parties. J8/08/2025: Republic vs. High Court, Accra Human Rights Division (Court 2); Ex Parte Charles Bissue – Applicant, Office of the Special Prosecutor and Attorney-General – Interested Parties.

Troops kill 8 terrorists, recover weapons in Kaduna, Zamfara

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) have neutralised 8 suspected armed terrorists and rescued 3 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations conducted in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara States. “In another incident on the same day, troops of Sector one, in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), foiled a terrorist ambush along Ungwan Iya, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, neutralising 6 suspected terrorists.

Police urge foreigner in robbery captured on CCTV video to come forward

Police have arrested two suspects and are pursuing a third one after reviewing the video footage.

Co-ordinated cattle raids kill at least 72 people in South Sudan

The cycle of revenge attacks continue as the country heads towards its first election since independence.

Delhi High Court refuses to stay probe against woman scribe in SC/ST Act case filed by ACP

Police called to Florida soccer game after parents say three-year-old benched for being too good

Organizer says parents were causing disturbance No one arrested or made to leave game in Florida Police were called after a dispute involving the parents of a three-year-old player at a soccer game in Florida over the weekend. However, an organizer at the game said Nevada had pushed other children and his parents had become argumentative when their son was taken out the game.

Court ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‌‍​⁠​​‌‌​adjourns El-Rufai’s N1bn rights suit against ICPC, AGF, IGP for judgment

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday fixed Dec. 2 for judgment in an N1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). NAN reports that the ex-governor had, earlier in the suit, sued the ICPC, the Chief Magistrate at the Magistrate’s Court of the FCT, Abuja; I-G and the AGF as 1st to 4th respondents, respectively.

Breaking: Probe panel blames miners’ deaths on overcrowding, extreme heat, dehydration

The independent ministerial committee investigating the recent deaths of 33 persons in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, has unravelled the cause of death of the suspects. In the Executive Summary by the chairman of the Committee, Jonathan Kure, on Tuesday in Abuja, when he presented the report to the Minister of Interior, Hon.

Court directs TikToker in extortion case to undergo mental assessment

Kihanya was arrested in Nakuru after jumping bail and failing to attend court proceedings in...

Cheetah cub dies during treatment in first suspected case of shooting in Madhya Pradesh

The 19-month-old male cheetah cub was found with suspected gunshot injuries outside the boundaries of Kuno National Park, the first such attack on a cheetah since the beginning of a reintroduction programme for the species in 2022

Alleged N582m Fraud: Judge Threatens Arrest Of NNPC Coop Society’s Ex-President, Ogunbayo Over Absence In Court

Justice Lesley Wike of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, has threatened to order the arrest of a former President of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Justice Wike issued the threat following complaints by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that Monday’s proceedings were the third time Ogunbayo refused to appear in court for arraignment on the alleged financial misappropriation of the society’s funds.

Former Kiambu governor Waititu, co-accused plead for leniency in sentencing

NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 27 – Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his co-accused have asked the court to impose lenient sentences, citing their family responsibilities, limited roles in the companies linked to the case and status as first-time offenders. Charles Chege, a director of Testimony Enterprises Limited, also appealed for leniency for his wife, arguing that her involvement in the company was minimal.

Rivers Police nab 5 kidnappers who lure victims through dating sites

Agabe stated that the victim, Chinyere, came in from Delta State for a visit and was kidnapped along Igwuruta-Etche Road in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. She said: “The Rivers State Police Command has arrested five suspected kidnappers allegedly involved in the abduction of a 24-year-old woman, one Chinyere, along the Igwuruta, Etche Road in Rivers State.

‘We no longer sleep with two eyes closed’ — Nasarawa lawmaker laments kidnappings

By Edwin Philip, Lafia Member representing the Lafia Central constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. “The resolution of the House is to the effect that we urge His Excellency, Gov. Abdullahi Sule, to direct all security agencies, the Commissioner of Police, and the DSS and NSCDC to beam their satellites across the state to curtail the rate of kidnapping.