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 Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP Over Alleged Defamation by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has filed a petition with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) against suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of making defamatory statements during a political rally. The petition, drafted by Bello's solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar Esq., demands the senator substantiate her claims or face arrest and prosecution for criminal defamation and incitement. Bello alleges that Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, falsely accused him of plotting her assassination and conspiring with Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a "Homecoming Rally" in Okehi LGA on April 1, 2025. The senator's statements, which claimed Bello was instructed to fund her recall and orchestrate her murder outside Abuja, were widely circulated online, according to the petition. Bello's legal team argues that these remarks are "f...

 A hero ranch dog surprised his owner when he brought home a new friend... A MISSING CHILD! When 2-year-old Boden Allen went missing in Yavapai County, Arizona it seemed like the only outcome would be the worst possible one. The area where Boden went missing in northern Arizona is considered high desert and is particularly unforgiving. Night time is even more dangerous with freezing temps and predators on the prowl, hunting for prey.  This is why when Boden walked away from his home everyone involved was holding their breath and praying for a huge miracle. Over 40 volunteers searched the desert all evening and throughout the night. During the search the pressure to find Boden reached a fevered pitch after volunteers stumbled across two separate adult mountain lions hunting for prey. Then, 16 hours into the search, their miracle happened. Officials received a call from local rancher Scotty Dunton. He had an incredible story. He informed the investigators his dog Buford was out ...

 Fairfield, Illinois- A former Fairfield Community High School volunteer tennis coach has been arrested for Aggravated S*xual Assault with a student. 38-year-old Joshua Rockett was arrested on April 14th by the Fairfield Police. According to reports, Rockett is being charged in connection to allegations of S*xual Assault to a student under his care and trust.  The minor, who is a student at Fairfield High School, is over 13 years of age but under 17. Rockett is being charged with Aggravated Criminal S*xual Abuse (class 1 felony) to a child under 18 while under his trust, Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of a person under 18 with the assaulter being over 5 years older than the victim (class 2 felony) and Criminal S*xual Abuse/Unable to Consent (class 4 felony).  Joshua Rockett is currently being held in White County Jail with no bond for the three felonies. According to reports, Rockett was moved to the White County Jail due to a conflict of interest with the jail administ...

 PRESS RELEASE IGP CONDEMNS PLATEAU KILLINGS, DESCRIBES KILLINGS AS SENSELESS.  As Police Confirms Arrest of Suspects, Additional Deployment to Restore Normalcy The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has again issued a strong condemnation on the recent senseless killings in Plateau State after his visit to the state on Tuesday 15th April, 2025. Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives, the IGP described the acts as utterly reprehensible and a grave assault on the peace and security of the nation. Preliminary investigations and operations in response to these attacks have led to the arrest of two suspects in connection with the killings in Bokkos, who are currently assisting with the ongoing investigation. The Nigeria Police Force is diligently working to uncover the motives behind these attacks, identify and apprehend other suspects involved in the killings.  As a follow-up to the visit of the Inspector-General of Police to the state...

 In a shocking incident, all 72 students from Bidyapara Girls High School in Dhubri failed the 2025 High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination.  The headmaster and academic in-charge, Mohammad Ikbal Zulfikar Khandakar, confirmed the news and expressed deep concern over the results. This has caused disappointment among parents, local residents, and education officials. The complete failure has raised serious questions about the quality of education at the school. People are now demanding answers about the school’s teaching methods, infrastructure, and student support systems. “This is a moment of deep shock and reflection. We must immediately assess what went wrong,” said Headmaster Khandakar. He also asked the education department to step in and improve the school’s academic standards. Parents and locals are worried about the future of the students. Such a poor result not only affects the students’ confidence but also points to bigger problems in the education system. ...

 Sudan: Rapid Support Forces leader announces rival government The commander of the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group fighting the Sudanese government armed forces for two years, has declared that he would establish an alternative government, two years after war broke out in Sudan in April 2023. “On this anniversary, we proudly declare the establishment of the Government of Peace and Unity,” Dagalo said in a recorded speech, adding that other groups have joined the RSF-led administration, including a faction of the Sudan’s Liberation Movement, which controls parts of Kordofan region, AP reported. The RSF government will rule over parts of the country, including the western Darfur region where the United Nations says recent attacks by the group have killed over 400 people. Sudan was plunged into chaos on April 15, 2023 when simmering tensions between the military and the RSF exploded into open warfare across the country. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed, ...