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INDONESIAN FORCES RECOVER BODY OF AMERICAN PILOT KILLED IN SEPARATIST ATTACK IN PAPUA REGION. (PHOTO).

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 Indonesian forces recover body of American pilot killed in separatist attack in Papua region Indonesian security forces have recovered the body of an American pilot killed after armed separatists attacked and set fire to a small aircraft in Indonesia’s remote Papua Highlands region, military officials said. The pilot, identified as Nicholas F. Goselin, was working for Indonesian airline PT AMA when he was shot dead on Thursday shortly after landing at the Ipdeheik airstrip in Yahukimo regency. Authorities said the aircraft came under attack at the remote mountain airstrip, triggering a security response that later secured the area for recovery operations. A military commander said a 10-person evacuation team from the Habema Operations Command retrieved the body after securing the site. The airstrip is in a rugged, difficult-to-access area of the Papua Highlands, where communications and transportation links are limited. The West Papua Liberation Army, the armed wing of the Free Pa...

MAN DIES AFTER SELF-IMMOLATION OUTSIDE UN HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK WITH TIBETAN FLAG PRESENT, OFFICIALS SAY. (PHOTO).

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Man dies after self-immolation outside UN headquarters in New York with Tibetan flag present, officials say     A 52-year-old man died Thursday after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York, according to police. Authorities said the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. when emergency responders were called to the area and found the man suffering from severe burn injuries. He was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His name has not been released pending notification of family members. Police said an investigation is ongoing, and the circumstances leading up to the act remain unclear. Officials noted that a Tibetan flag was present at the scene, though they have not confirmed a motive. A United Nations spokesperson said the incident took place after all scheduled meetings had concluded for the day and did not disrupt U.N. operations. The case comes amid a long history of self-immolations linked to Tibet-related politic...

COUPLE CHARGED AFTER ALLEGED OVERNIGHT BREAK-IN AND EMPIRE STATE BUILDING ANTENNA CLIMB, OFFICIALS SAY. (PHOTO).

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Couple charged after alleged overnight break-in and Empire State Building antenna climb, officials say   A daredevil couple who scaled the Empire State Building’s spire have been charged with multiple felonies after prosecutors allege they secretly entered the landmark, spent the night inside, and breached secured areas to reach the antenna, officials said. Angelina Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, were taken into custody following Wednesday’s climb and charged in Manhattan Criminal Court with burglary, reckless endangerment and other offenses. The pair did not enter pleas and were released on supervised conditions. They are due back in court in August. Investigators allege the couple entered the building on Tuesday using tickets, then remained inside overnight before accessing restricted upper levels early Wednesday morning. Security footage reportedly showed them moving through a hatch on the 102nd floor before reaching higher sections of the structure. Authorities said acces...

IGP DISU PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA, SEEKS DEEPER POLICE–JUDICIARY COLLABORATION ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 IGP DISU PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA, SEEKS DEEPER POLICE–JUDICIARY COLLABORATION ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on Thursday, 2nd July 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Judiciary in advancing effective criminal justice administration and the rule of law. During the visit, the Inspector-General commended the leadership of the Judiciary in promoting judicial integrity, constitutional governance, and the administration of justice. He emphasized that the Police and the Judiciary remain indispensable partners in the criminal justice system and stressed the need for sustained collaboration to improve the quality of investigations, strengthen prosecution support, and promote the timely dispensation of justice.  He also unde...

DISCLAIMER: NDLEA ALERTS PUBLIC ON FRAUDULENT AUCTION OFFERS IMPERSONATING OFFICIALS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Disclaimer: NDLEA alerts public on fraudulent auction offers impersonating officials The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has drawn attention to a fraudulent scheme orchestrated by criminal elements and scammers targeting unsuspecting members of the public. The fraudsters have been found using the names of top NDLEA officials, most notably the Secretary to the Agency, Barrister Shadrach Haruna, to issue fake private letters and messages offering cheap forfeited vehicles for sale on auction. The public is hereby notified that these offers are a complete scam. The Agency wishes to categorically state that these fraudulent offers are a malicious gimmick designed solely to defraud targeted individuals of their hard-earned money. No official of the Agency has the mandate to privately offer, allocate, or sell forfeited vehicles or any other seized assets to individuals. Vehicles and other assets forfeited as proceeds of drug crimes are strictly auctioned through public proce...

EFCC ARRAIGNS TWO BROTHERS FOR ALLEGED LAND FRAUD IN PORT HARCOURT. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 EFCC Arraigns Two Brothers for Alleged Land Fraud in Port Harcourt   The Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, July 2, 2026 arraigned two brothers, Cypril Nwalaezi and Smart Chinedu Nwalaezi before Justice S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt for property fraud. The duo was arraigned on amended five-count charge, bordering on conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of N3,200,000.00 (Three Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira).   Counts two reads: "That you, Cypril Nwalaezi on or about the 17th October, 2022 at Port Harcourt, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud and by false pretence that you had valid and subsisting title to a parcel of land, situated at Umuasukpo Farm Road, in Igbo-Etche in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, measuring 1150.805 and 1295.771 square meters induced Mr. Franklin Nwachukwu to purchase the same and ob...

NORWEGIAN COURT ACQUITS NIGERIAN MIDFIELDER DANIEL DAGA OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES. (PHOTO).

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 Norwegian Court Acquits Nigerian Midfielder Daniel Daga of Sexual Assault Charges Former Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been cleared of sexual assault charges by Norway’s Frostating Court of Appeal, paving the way for his return to first-team action with Molde FK. The club announced the unanimous acquittal on Thursday, noting that while the judgment is not yet legally binding, Daga is now available for selection. In March 2026, the 19-year-old was convicted and sentenced to six months in prison for committing a sexual act without consent. The incident was alleged to have occurred in April 2025, with Daga formally charged on December 19, 2025. Following the initial conviction, Molde FK suspended him indefinitely from first-team duties. The Court of Appeal has now overturned the lower court’s verdict. Daga’s lawyer, Astrid Bolstad, who consistently maintained the player’s innocence after the March sentencing, successfully filed the appeal. In a statement posted on its webs...