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Court revokes bail of accused in POCSO case

The petition seeking cancellation of bail was filed by Koyilandy Circle Inspector. The accused is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode

Kerala High Court to consider appeal of Pinarayi Vijayan against registration of FIR in CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case on October 26, 2026

The former Keralam CM, others have secured a favourable order from the Supreme Court against an order of the Division Bench, which refused them leave to challenge the Single Judge’s order

Okpebolo To Sign Convicted Kidnappers’ Death Warrants If They Don’t Appeal In 30 Days

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has said he will sign the death warrants of four people convicted of kidnapping at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road, Benin City, if they fail to appeal their sentences within 30 days. Special Trial Justice Aigbona Momodu of the Edo State Special Criminal Court sentenced the four men — Marvellous Isaac, Wisdom Michael, Rufus Emete Michael and Gift Raphael — to death on multiple counts for their involvement in the kidnapping of the woman on June 14, 2026.

Police rescue kidnap victim in Oyo

The Police Command in Oyo State has neutralised a suspected kidnapper and rescued a 15-year-old kidnapped victim during a coordinated security operation along the Awe–Iwo Road area in the state. “Upon receipt of the intelligence, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga, directed operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section (AKS), working in close collaboration with Oyo Zone Vigilante Group of Nigeria, to move against the suspects and secure the victim’s release.

30 kg of ganja seized from bus at Ponkunnam, four arrested

NDLEA recovers tons of illicit drug consignments in nine states

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered tons of illicit drugs in Kano, Lagos, Bauchi, Niger, Edo, Ondo, Taraba, Oyo and Delta states. Buba Marwa, as commending the officers and men of Kano, Lagos, Bauchi, Niger, Edo, Ondo, Taraba, Oyo and Delta commands for their vigilance.

IGP Disu proposes 200% gratuity, pension for retired officers

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, has proposed a 200 per cent gratuity and pension for retired police officers as part of the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Police Force. Disu told newsmen on Sunday in Abuja that the proposal was before a Presidential Committee, set up to examine police concerns and recommend sustainable solutions.

Deadly road: One month, three accidents and 41 killed in Nairobi-Mombasa highway crashes

Fatal road crashes expose the dangers facing motorists on the busy transport corridor.

Portuguese police clear Lisbon housing protest camp, arrest 25

Officers baton-charge demonstrators in overnight operation as activists demand government action on housing crisis.

14 rice millers arrested over diversion of fine variety rice in Telangana

Former Old Mutual worker accused of stealing Sh89.5m while preaching motivation online

Former employee charged with siphoning millions of shillings in a fraud scheme that spanned...

Youth detained for issuing hoax threat against Keralam CM Satheesan

According to police, the youth sent a message to the police control room stating that there was a high likelihood of the Chief Minister being targeted and that security arrangements needed to be significantly stepped up with the deployment of additional personnel

Former Tory candidate suspended over contract killer claims was adviser in Kemi Badenoch’s office

Sources close to Tory leader say Jack Ross, who faces party investigation after undercover report, worked as social media consultant A former Conservative election candidate who was suspended after he was filmed discussing the cost of hiring contract killers worked as a consultant in Kemi Badenoch’s office as recently as last year. Jack Ross is facing an investigation by the Tories after he was filmed apparently asking an undercover reporter: “What do you want done?” and apparently offering to “broker” the services of an alleged far-right paramilitary group.

NDLEA arrests South African woman with 36.65kg cocaine, Lagos car dealer

The NDLEA said a search of her two bags uncovered 30 blocks of cocaine weighing 36.65kg.

Police arrest suspect over railway vandalism in Ogun, recover 16 iron rods

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man, Shobande Taofeek, over alleged vandalism and theft of railway infrastructure in the Arigbajo area of the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the operatives intensified surveillance and patrols in the affected area on Friday October 23, leading to the suspect’s arrest.

Real Madrid’s Courtois to miss El Classico due to illness

Real Madrid have suffered a major setback ahead of their El Clasico clash against Barcelona after goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was ruled out of Sunday’s La Liga encounter due to illness. The development comes at a crucial time for Real Madrid, who trail Barcelona by six points in the La Liga standings and need a positive result to strengthen their title challenge.

Taraba Govt mobilizes emergency relief, food supplies to Binnari after bandit attack

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Taraba State Government has deployed emergency relief materials to Binnari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area, less than 24 hours after a deadly bandit raid left more than forty residents dead and several households displaced. The assessment team included the members representing Karim Lamido Constituencies at the Taraba State House of Assembly, Hon.

Taraba Community Puts Death Toll From Binnari Attack at 50, Govt Delivers Relief Materials

The death toll from a suspected bandit attack on Binnari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State has risen from the 10 initially reported by the police to 50, according to community accounts. The member representing Karim II State Constituency in the Taraba State House of Assembly, Anas Shuaibu, described the attack as “one attack too many” and called on the neighbouring Plateau State Government to strengthen security along the border.

France: Hundreds arrested after nationwide protests

The French government says more than 1,000 people were arrested following nationwide protests on Saturday. Police and elite security forces were out in force across the country as clashes broke out.

Ex-Army captain arrested in Vellore over military intelligence leak

Police identified the arrested person as Babu, a resident of Keelavalam village on the outskirts of Vellore town; police said that investigations by central agencies found that a Pakistani agent got in touch with Babu through WhatsApp a year ago

Delhi court upholds cheating case against M3M, its promoters in ₹450-crore land dispute

The accused have been asked to appear before the Chief Judicial Magistrate on October 27, 2026

NDLEA arrests S’African with cocaine, grandma with cannabis

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 34-year-old South African woman, Qhina Beauty, with 36.65 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State. Beauty was arrested at the departure hall of the MMIA on October 7, 2026, on her way to South Africa.

Sheila 'Wegesha' Odoyo murder suspect Jackson Bambo arrested in Tanzania

The deceased’s husband and was arrested in Kirongwe, Shirati District, where he was reportedly...

1,314 protesters arrested in France over unrest

Police arrested 1,314 people in weekend protests across France, the interior ministry said Sunday, adding that 53 officers were hurt in clashes. Late Saturday, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez spoke of two serious injuries among protesters: one in Toulouse and one in Clermont-Ferrand. – Protesters hurt – The Toulouse prefecture, which reports to the interior ministry, told AFP that a 20-year-old man was seriously hurt with a wound to his hand.