Crime
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Italy Recovers Priceless Etruscan Treasures Looted by Amateur Tomb Raiders
Italian authorities have recovered rare Etruscan treasures dating back to the 3rd century B.C., stolen from an Etruscan necropolis in Umbria.
The haul, valued at over €8 million ($8.5 million), includes eight urns, two sarcophagi, and personal items such as … Continue Reading
Tinubu Dissolves UNIZIK Governing Council, Sacks VC and Registrar Over Appointment Scandal
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, and the removal of its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, along with the Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike.
The move … Continue Reading
UK man charged with murder and Rape Of woman In 1967
92-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder and Rape in Decades-Old Cold Case
A 92-year-old man has been charged with the murder and rape of a woman in the UK nearly six decades after the crime took place, according to British police … Continue Reading
Four UK-Based Nigerian Students Jailed for Violent Street Fight in Leicester
The convicted Nigerian students—Destiny Ojo, Habib Lawal, Ridwanulahi Raheem, and Joshua Davies-Ero—are all in their early 20s.
Leicester, UK – Four Nigerian students studying in the United Kingdom have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a brutal street … Continue Reading
Haiti Police and Civilians Kill 28 Gang Members in Major Crackdown
In a coordinated overnight operation, Haiti police and civilian self-defense groups killed 28 gang members in Port-au-Prince, authorities announced Tuesday. The raids, part of intensified efforts to curb gang violence, unfolded in two high-stakes encounters in the city.
Deadly Confrontations … Continue Reading
Gunmen Attack Convoy of Reps Member Onwusibe in Abia, Police Inspector Killed
The officers, identified as Inspector Dunna Jatau and Inspector Bala Mohammed, were attached to Onwusibe from the Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 4, Makurdi. Fortunately, the lawmaker himself was not present in the convoy at the time of the attack.
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Court Orders Release of Lebanese Militant After 40 Years in Prison
Lebanese Militant Convicted of Diplomat Killings Granted Conditional Release By French Court Amid Controversy and Prosecutor’s Appeal
PARIS, FRANCE– A French court has ruled that pro-Palestinian Lebanese militant Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, who has been imprisoned for 40 years, will … Continue Reading
Archbishop Justin Welby Resigns Over Report Of Multiple Child Abuse Scandal Cover-up
Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion steps down after investigation finds he failed to report decades of abuse Linked to Church Lawyer John Smyth
LONDON, ENGLAND — Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and … Continue Reading
Man Dies in Explosive Attack Attempt on Brazil’s Supreme Court Just Days Before G20 Summit
Explosions at Brazil’s Supreme Court Spark Security Concerns Ahead of High-Stakes G20 Summit
A man carrying explosives died on Wednesday while trying to force his way into Brazil’s Supreme Court in Brasilia, only days before the G20 summit is set … Continue Reading
Duo Arraigned in Court For Impersonating EFCC Chairman
Two Suspects Charged with Blackmailing EFCC Chairman
Abuja, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially charged two individuals, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, for allegedly impersonating and attempting to extort the agency’s Executive Chairman, … Continue Reading