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Death toll in Taraba terror attack rises to 40

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the police in the state confirmed that 10 locals were killed in the attack.

Real Madrid’s Courtois Out Of Clasico With Flu

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was ruled out of Sunday’s Clasico against La Liga leaders Barcelona because of illness, Los Blancos said a few hours before the game. Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid, third, trail leaders Barcelona by six points, and are also without suspended winger Vinicius Junior for the visit to Camp Nou.

Murder in Malaysia’s Beverly Hills | True Crime Reports

A young woman is abducted, shot twice, and blown up in the jungle. Who wanted Altantuya dead – and who covered it up?

Seven arrested on charge of stealing railway signal cable in Kasaragod

The operator of a scrap shop at Pariyaram, who allegedly purchased the copper extracted from the stolen cables, was also arrested.

Two killed after van hits median worker and collides with HMDA water tanker on Hyderabad’s ORR near

Gem Granites Veeramani case: Chennai Police issue LOC restraining five suspects from leaving India

One more POCSO Act case against ‘Gem Granites’ owner Veeramani

Two plantation workers killed after tree falls on them in Idukki

Everyone has a plan for Africa, but does Africa have the conviction to drive its own? (2), By Dipo Baruwa

Everyone has a plan for Africa, but does Africa have the conviction to drive its own? Africa Does Not Need Isolation; It Needs Agency Looking inward for capability does not mean turning inward from the world.

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.