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 Dr. Phil considers appeal after losing bankruptcy case over Christian network deal A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Dr. Phil cannot wipe out the debts of his now-defunct Merit Street Media through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, stemming from his multi-million-dollar deal with Trinity Broadcasting Network. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Scott Everett ordered that the proceedings be converted to a Chapter 7, with the company’s assets sold to repay creditors. Judge Everett criticized McGraw for a lack of transparency during the trial and noted erased communications and preferential payments to certain creditors. He described Merit Street Media as “as dead as a doornail” at the time the bankruptcy was filed, suggesting that McGraw had been using one business to fund another. The ruling follows a trial over the failed $500 million deal between Dr. Phil and TBN. Merit Street Media filed for Chapter 11 in July, while TBN countersued in August, accusing McGraw of misconduct and attempting to evade finan...

 Google Chrome to default to secure HTTPS connections beginning in April  Google is taking a major step to make web browsing safer by default. While the use of HTTPS—a more secure web protocol—has plateaued, with 95–99% of Chrome navigations already using it as of 2020, the company plans to enable a new setting called Always Use Secure Connections for all public websites by default. This change will roll out in October 2026 with Chrome 154. Users who already have Enhanced Safe Browsing turned on will see the feature earlier, starting in April with Chrome 147. Once activated, Chrome will request user permission before connecting to any public site that does not use HTTPS. Google has been gradually pushing this shift for years. Chrome first warned users about insecure HTTP websites in 2018, defaulted to HTTPS in April 2021, and began offering Always Use Secure Connections as an opt-in in 2022. The move aims to prevent attacks where hackers intercept or reroute connections to del...

 Jeremy Allen White, Emmy-winning actor, earns high school diploma at 34 Jeremy Allen White, known for his Emmy-winning roles, has officially earned his high school diploma at age 34. The “Shameless” star shared the story during an Oct. 23 appearance on “Live With Kelly and Mark,” explaining that he struggled in high school. Attending a Manhattan drama school, White admitted he often skipped class and didn’t pay much attention in school. “We would have lunch, and we could leave the school at lunch and go eat wherever we’d like. But oftentimes, I would just leave at lunch and never come back,” he said. He added that he would spend time in Central Park or hang out in Brooklyn when his parents weren’t home. Because of his frequent absences, White didn’t have enough credits to graduate. However, after inviting his former drama teacher, Greg Parente, to the New York Film Festival premiere of his latest film, “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,” he received a surprise. Parente, a big ...

 California deputy dies in line of duty before high-speed chase and crash A San Bernardino County deputy was shot and killed Monday while responding to a domestic violence call in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Deputy Andrew Nunez, 6 years into his career with the Sheriff’s Department, was struck in the head by a suspect who allegedly opened fire as deputies arrived at the 12300 block of Hollyhock Drive around 12:40 p.m. Paramedics airlifted Nunez to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, where he was pronounced dead. He leaves behind a wife, a 2-year-old daughter, and was expecting a second child. Following the shooting, the suspect fled on a motorcycle, leading authorities on a high-speed chase along the 210 Freeway. Speeds reportedly exceeded 120 mph, with the suspect weaving on and off the freeway and narrowly avoiding collisions. The pursuit ended near Claremont when a black sedan, driven by an off-duty deputy who intervened, struck the motorcycle, sending the suspect air...

 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry jeered by fans at Dodger Stadium during World Series  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle faced an awkward moment Tuesday night when they were booed after appearing on the Jumbotron during Game 4 of the World Series. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared visibly uncomfortable as the crowd’s jeers began, with Harry eventually forcing a smile. Despite the reaction, they enjoyed prime field-level seats, far from the nosebleed sections. Harry wore a black blazer over a white T-shirt and dark pants, while Meghan sported dark pants with an oversized white button-up, both topping off their outfits with Dodger blue caps. Their support couldn’t change the outcome, as the Dodgers fell 6-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays, tying the series at two games apiece.

 25 killed in southern Haiti after river overflow from Hurricane Melissa, mayor says At least 25 people have died in southern Haiti after a river overflowed, flooding homes in the coastal town of Petit-Goâve, officials said. Dozens of houses collapsed, and residents were still trapped under rubble as of Wednesday morning, according to Mayor Jean Bertrand Subrème, who appealed for government assistance to help rescue survivors. Only one official from Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency was on site, leaving locals to navigate the floodwaters caused by Hurricane Melissa on their own. The hurricane has also battered other parts of the Caribbean. In Jamaica, Melissa made landfall on Tuesday with sustained winds of 185 mph, killing at least one person when a tree fell on a baby in the island’s west. Extensive flooding and landslides were reported across southwest and northwest parishes, and over half a million customers lost power. In Cuba, the Category 2 storm brought up to 15 inches of rai...

 Florida executes man convicted of 1998 neighbor murder A Florida man convicted of raping and murdering his next-door neighbor was executed Tuesday evening, marking the state’s fifteenth execution this year—the highest number of executions carried out by any state in 2025. Only Texas and Alabama follow, each with five executions. Norman Mearle Grim Jr., 65, was pronounced dead by lethal injection at Florida State Prison in Starke at 6:14 p.m. He had been sentenced to death for the brutal 1998 murder of his neighbor, Cynthia Campbell. Campbell was reported missing that year, and her body was later discovered near the Pensacola Bay Bridge by a fisherman. Investigators said she had suffered multiple blunt-force injuries and eleven stab wounds, seven of which penetrated her heart. DNA evidence and other forensic findings linked Grim to the crime, leading to his conviction in 2000. Grim declined to pursue any final appeals before his execution, a right typically available to inmates aft...

 Tanzania declares curfew after election day protests Tanzanian police declared an evening curfew in the country's largest city after hundreds protested on Wednesday, AFP reported. Despite heavy security in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, with tanks stationed around key junctions, hundreds of young people took to the streets during the day, expressing their grievances over the general election held on Wednesday. A group burned down a police station along Nelson Mandela Road, the main road from the city's port, the journalist said. Internet watchdog NetBlocks reported a "nationwide disruption to internet connectivity" in a statement on X. Curfew imposed Police chief Camillus Wambura declared a curfew on national broadcaster TBC, warning people "should be at home from six in the evening" and that military and police officers would patrol Dar es Salaam's streets. The situation was much calmer on the semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar, AFP journalists ...

 Two friends identified as Junior Clifford and Mbika, have been confirmed d3ad after a Toyota Camry they were riding in veered off the road and crashed into a ditch at the Osisioma flyover in Aba, Abia State.    It was gathered that the impact of the crash trapped the victims inside the car in the water- logged ditch, resulting in their d3ath before help could arrive.   The body of a third victim, said to be a female, is yet to be recovered at the time of filing this report.      The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Abia State Sector Command, Ngozi Ezeoma, who confirmed the development said the accident happened at 1:00 am on Tuesday, October 28.   Ezeoma noted that FRSC brought out the bodies of two male victims who were trapped.   “Their bodies have been deposited in the mortuary. FRSC recovered the vehicle from a ditch with a crane. The vehicle is a Toyota Camry. Preliminary investigation revealed excessive speed which made the...

 A 26-year-old former marketing executive was arrested in India for killing his girlfriend’s 7-year-old daughter because she was becoming a “disturbance” to his private time with her mother. According to Times of India, the accused, Darshan Kumar Yadav, was arrested by police in Kumbalagudu, Bengaluru on Monday evening, October 27, 2025. The victim is Siri S, a class 2 student at a govt school in Ramasandra village near Kengeri and daughter of Shilpa S K.  The accused was absconding before his arrest near Tumakuru Road.  According to police, Darshan, who earlier worked for a paints company, was in a relationship with Shilpa, a business development officer at a private firm.  Shilpa, separated from her husband Balaji, lived with Siri and her foster mother.  After the foster mother’s d3ath in August, Darshan began pressuring Shilpa to admit Siri to a hostel, claiming she was interrupting their intimacy.  When Shilpa refused, Darshan frequently fought with her...

 EFCC Arraigns One for  Alleged N4m  Property Fraud in Maiduguri The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Muhammad Umar before Justice Aisha Ibrahim of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri. He was arraigned on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, on a two count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence and misappropriation to the tune of N4,200,000.00 (Four Million Two Hundred Thousand Naira Only) Count one reads: “That you, Muhammad Umar with the bank verification number: 22530268934, sometimes in March, 2025 in Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud obtained the sum of N4,200,000 (Four Million Two Hundred Thousand Naira) from one Abubakar Kaumi under the false pretense that same is meant for the purchase of a property situated and lying at Bolori Ward Maiduguri, Borno State, a representation which you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence con...

 CBN denies disbursing $1.25bn to oil firms for importation of petrol The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied disbursing $1.25 billion to major oil sector operators for the importation of refined petroleum products and related items. On Monday, reports circulated that CBN disbursed $1.25 billion for oil and gas imports in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, CBN described the reports as “entirely inaccurate and misleading”. The apex bank explained that the figure of $1.25 billion, cited in its Q1 2025 Sectoral Utilisation of Foreign Exchange report, does not represent direct disbursements from the CBN. According to the apex bank, the figure reflects the total value of foreign exchange (FX) transactions conducted by participants in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) under the willing buyer, willing seller framework. Hakama Sidi-Ali, CBN’s spokesperson, clarified that the bank no longer allocates foreign exchange since the unification of exchange r...

 Obaseki not on the run, says PDP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has dismissed insinuations that former Governor Godwin Obaseki was on the run. It said the presence of the former Governor in Edo State would make the incumbent Governor very uncomfortable. The Edo PDP said Obaseki would appear before any panel or the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) if invited. It said Obaseki was not interested in running for any senatorial elections having ruled the state for eight years. Former spokesman of the party and immediate past Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said it was laughable for the incumbent administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo to accuse Obaseki of doing nothing. Nehikhare said Obaseki constructed 1300 kilometres of road across the state and built institutions across the state. According to him: “Obaseki is not on the run from anywhere. He is on a fellowship in a university in the United Kingdom. In any case, his ...

 Soyinka reacts as U.S revokes his visa permanently Nobel Laureate and world-renowned writer, Professor Wole Soyinka, has disclosed that his United States visa was recently revoked permanently by American authorities. Speaking during a media parley held at Freedom Park in Lagos on Tuesday, the literary icon explained that the decision followed his refusal to attend a reinterview requested by the U.S. Consulate. Soyinka revealed that he had torn his American green card shortly after the emergence of former President Donald Trump in his first term, describing it as a personal protest against what he saw as divisive and discriminatory leadership. Following that act, he resorted to travelling to the U.S. with a B1/B2 visa. According to him, the consulate later invited him for a visa revalidation interview, which he ignored. Then, on October 23, 2025, he received another letter asking him to visit the consulate so that his visa could be officially stamped as “cancelled permanently.” The...

 Without Davido, Afrobeats is a bastard! – Cubana Chiefpriest Celebrity barman and socialite, Okechukwu Pascal, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has stirred controversy online after mocking Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy while praising superstar Davido. The nightlife mogul made the remarks following his appearance at Davido’s sold-out show at the Uyo Stadium in Akwa Ibom State. In a celebratory post shared on Instagram, Cubana Chiefpriest expressed gratitude to Davido for allowing him to perform on stage and went on to hail the singer as the undisputed pioneer of Afrobeats. “Chief Priest Don Do Stadium. Dem sabi my gbedu well well for Uyo. From today onwards, Akwa Ibom has my fat heart. @davido without you Afrobeats is a bastard. 001 for a reason, the Papa of Afrobeats,” he wrote. However, drama escalated when a fan referenced Burna Boy in the comments, prompting a sharp response from Chiefpriest. Reacting to the comment, he wrote: “The bingo go cry.”

 Nigeria needs leaders who think before talking – APC knocks Peter Obi over ports comment ‎The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday said Nigeria needs leaders who think before they speak and not those who confuse populist soundbites for policy discourse. ‎Reacting to Peter Obi’s remark on the need to diversify port development in Nigeria, the party said lack of constructive intellectual engagement is the former Labour Party presidential candidate’s major weakness. ‎In a statement signed by its spokesman, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC said President Bola Tinubu’s administration does not specialize in propaganda unlike the opposition. “Although it is widely acknowledged that constructive intellectual engagement remains the major weak point of Mr. Peter Obi, he will do well to carry out in-depth research into any issue he wishes to put in the public domain. ‎”This will help him avoid the legacy of generational embarrassment that comes from shallow...

 Crisis rocks Adamawa ADC as Babachir Lawal, Binani loyalists fight for chairmanship A leadership crisis has broken out in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa over who should serve as the party’s state chairman. The crisis, which began shortly after the party’s formation in the state, has led to the emergence of two factions, led by Sadiq Dasin and Saidu Komsiri. Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) and ADC national vice-chairman, said his faction, which is chaired by Dasin, remains the authentic leadership of the party in the state. Lawal said any other group claiming to lead the ADC in Adamawa is “null and void”. In Lawal’s camp are Bindow Jibrilla, former governor of the state; Abdul-Aziz Nyako, former senator representing Adamawa central; and Elisha Abbo, former senator representing Adamawa north. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has declared his support for the Dasin-led group. “It is my hope and prayer that their inaugura...

 Actor Alapini meets Seyi Tinubu after allegations of not being compensated in 2023 Nollywood actor, Ganiyu Nafiu, professionally known as Alapini Oosa, has met with President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu. This came a few months after the veteran actor expressed regret campaigning for president Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, during the 2023 general election. He had lamented not being recognised or compensated for his efforts after two years of Tinubu in office. Five months after calling out the president, Alapini finally had a close door meeting with Seyi Tinubu alongside actress Fathia Balogun Williams. Photos from the meeting have continued to spark controversy on social media. DAILY POST reports that neither party has disclosed details or the purpose of their discussion as of the time of this report.

 Oyebanji: The man with magic wand By Ifedayo Sayo Many times in Nigeria, elections are often seen as war that must be won at all cost. This accounted for thuggery and all forms of malpractices that accompanied elections in the country resulting in acrimonious legal tussles. But this is about to change with the coming governorship election in Ekiti State. This is not to say that there will not be competition but it is almost a settled election, as there is unanimity among the people that the incumbent, Biodun Oyebanji should be allowed to spend eight years at a stretch for the first time in the history of the state. Almost all the segments of the state, including opposition leaders who could have provided the most needed opposition are lined up behind the governor to help him realise his second term ambition. To these political gladiators the incumbent governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has lived up to expectation, particularly in the area of infrastructural development, prudent ma...

 Maryam Sanda removed from Tinubu’s pardon list The name of Maryam Sanda sentenced to death in 2020 for the culpable homicide of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, has been removed from the pardon list by President Bola Tinubu. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday. Onanuga noted that President Tinubu was exercising his constitutional powers of prerogative of mercy as captured under Section 175(1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). He stressed that the new list came about after consultations with the Council of State and the public opinion and signing of all relevant instruments necessary to formalise the updated list of beneficiaries. According to the statement, Tinubu ordered the removal of individuals convicted of severe crimes, including kidnapping, drug offenses, human trafficking, fraud, and illegal firearms possession or trafficking, from the list. Also, those who were p...

 Press Release   Nigeria is not a violator of religious freedom – Information Minister Clarifies on CNN    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that there is a renewed focus by the Tinubu administration towards addressing Nigeria’s security challenges to guarantee the safety and well-being of all citizens.    Speaking on CNN on Tuesday night, Idris dismissed claims by some foreign officials suggesting that terrorists in Nigeria target only Christians, describing such assertions as misleading and not reflective of the country’s complex security realities, and the fact that the right to freedom of religion is enshrined in the nation’s constitution.    "Some of the claims made by some officials of the United States are based on faulty data and some assumptions that the victims of this violence are largely Christians. Yes! There are Christians being attacked, but these criminals do not just target one religion...

 Hurricane Melissa downgrades to Category 2 as it moves across Cuba  SANTIAGO DE CUBA, CUBA - Hurricane Melissa was moving across Cuba on Wednesday as a Category 2 storm after striking Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. In Jamaica, at least one death was reported when a tree fell on a baby in the island’s west, officials said. The hardest-hit areas were concentrated in the southwest and northwest, with widespread damage including downed trees, power lines, and flooding. More than half a million customers were without electricity, and several hospitals were damaged, forcing the evacuation of patients. Officials are working to restore airport operations to distribute emergency aid. Melissa had sustained winds of 105 mph (165 kph) and was moving north-northeast at 14 mph (22 kph), centered about 45 miles northwest of Guantánamo, Cuba, and 205 miles south of the central Bahamas. Hurricane warnings were in...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS INSTRUMENT OF CLEMENCY AND PARDONS, MOVES SECRETARIAT OF PREROGATIVE OF MERCY COMMITTEE TO JUSTICE MINISTRY President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has executed the relevant instruments of release to complete the process of formally exercising his constitutional power of prerogative of mercy to grant pardon and clemency to specific individuals who were earlier convicted for various offences. Following consultations with the Council of State and public opinion on the matter, the President directed a further review of the initially approved list for consideration in furtherance of the President's discretionary powers under Section 175(1)(&(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Consequently, certain persons convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug-related offences, human trafficking, fraud, unlawful possession of firearms/arms dealing, etc, were deleted from the list. Others who had been hitherto pardoned in the old list ...

 EFCC Arraigns Three, Vessel for Alleged 25m Oil Theft in Lagos The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  on Wednesday October 29, 2025 arraigned a vessel, MT Ostria, and three individuals before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over allegations of petroleum theft involving over 25 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) belonging to NNPC Retail Limited. The defendants, Captain Raymundo A. Panaligam, Chief Officer Roneno Villarin, and Mr. Vincent Wayas, were charged alongside the vessel on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing. According to the charge, the defendants conspired to steal 25,354,000 (Twenty Five Million, Three Hundred and Fifty Four thousand) litres of Premium Motor Spirit,  PMS, offences said to be contrary to Sections 411 and 280 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, and punishable under Section 287 of the same law. One of the counts reads: “MT Ostria, Captain Raymundo A. Pa...

 Tanzania election: Voting begins with incumbent Samia tipped to win Tanzanians went to the polls on Wednesday in an election that President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win after candidates from the two leading opposition parties were barred from standing. In addition to the presidential election, voters will choose members of the country's 400-seat parliament and a president and lawmakers in the semi-autonomous Zanzibar archipelago. Tanzania's presidential vote is being held without the leading opposition party, Chadema, whose leader Tundu Lissu is on trial for treason, charges he denies. The electoral commission disqualified Chadema in April after it refused to sign an electoral code of conduct, Reuters reported. The commission also disqualified Luhaga Mpina, the candidate for the second largest opposition party, ACT-Wazalendo, after an objection from the Attorney General, leaving only candidates from minor parties taking on Hassan. CCM dominance Hassan's CCM, whos...

 African Union congratulates Cameroon's Biya on 8th term win The African Union congratulated 92-year-old President Paul Biya on winning an eighth term in Cameroon’s October 12 elections, though it condemned the response to protests against the results that left at least four people dead. AU chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf "is gravely concerned about the reported violence, repression and arrests of protesters and political actors in connection with the election results", the organisation said in a statement on social media, TRT Afrika reported. “He urges the Cameroonian authorities to accord topmost priority to inclusive national dialogue and consultation with all political stakeholders in order to reach consensus in the spirit of national unity, peace and collective security,” it added. Cameroon's government on Tuesday acknowledged that people had died during the protests but blamed the opposition leader for the deaths. Four people have been reported killed in the central ...

 Drama at Ex-Deputy Governors’ Forum as Shaibu, Omobayo Clash Over Edo Representation Mild chaos erupted at the fourth annual national conference of the Former Deputy Governors’ Forum on Tuesday when reinstated Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu publicly challenged the introduction of his successor, Omobayo Godwins, as the state’s representative. The tension flared immediately after Omobayo was announced as Edo’s “former deputy governor” at the Abuja event, prompting Shaibu to interrupt and object vehemently. Both men briefly argued over legitimacy, turning the gathering into a momentary spectacle. Speaking afterward, Shaibu branded the introduction “improper,” insisting Omobayo was “never elected but brought in through the backdoor.” He cited a recent court judgment declaring his April 2024 impeachment illegal and affirming that the office was never vacant. Omobayo, in response, denied self-appointment and called the clash “almost a national disgrace,” adding that he had strived to...

 Italy Crushes Nigeria 4-0 to End Flamingos’ U-17 World Cup Dream Nigeria’s Flamingos crashed out of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, suffering a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Italy in the Round of 16 at the Mohammed VI Football Academy. The Azzurrine dominated from the start, breaking the deadlock in the 45th minute through Anna Copelli’s clinical finish just before halftime. Italy doubled their advantage early in the second half when Caterina Venturelli struck in the 58th minute. Giulia Robino piled on the misery five minutes later with a 63rd-minute goal that effectively ended Nigeria’s hopes. Rachele Giudici sealed the rout in stoppage time, scoring in the 92nd minute to complete a comprehensive victory. The heavy loss ends Nigeria’s campaign in the knockout stage, as Italy advances to the quarterfinals.

 Senate Screens Newly Appointed Service Chiefs in Expedited Session Nigeria's newly appointed service chiefs appeared before the Senate on Wednesday for screening at the National Assembly Complex, arriving around 10 a.m. accompanied by several senior military officers. The screening, originally scheduled for an earlier date, was moved to October 29 following a request from President Bola Tinubu. During Tuesday's plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President's letter, which urged the upper chamber to expedite the confirmation process to allow the appointees to assume their roles without delay. Tinubu specifically sought the Senate's confirmation of General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, alongside the other nominated service chiefs. Akpabio explained that the rescheduling was essential to ensure prompt assumption of duties and maintain continuity in the nation's security framework. The President's letter emphasised the need for swift ac...

 PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF WOMEN IN POLICING  The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, is set to celebrate 70 years of women in policing, marking seven decades of courage, resilience, and dedicated service since the first set of policewomen were enlisted in 1955. This milestone underscores the vital role of women in strengthening law enforcement and fostering community trust across the nation.  The Inspector-General of Police will join serving and retired female officers to mark this historic occasion scheduled to hold from 3rd to 4th of December, 2025. The IGP commends the invaluable contributions of these officers to the operational effectiveness and public image of the Force, noting that their dedication and compassion have continued to be integral to the foundation of policing in Nigeria.  In the past seven decades, women of the Nigeria Police Force ...

Kotex tampons face lawsuit over alleged lead contamination A proposed class action lawsuit filed in federal court in Illinois accuses Kimberly-Clark of selling “U by Kotex Click” tampons containing undisclosed levels of lead. According to the complaint, lab testing found that some tampons exceeded California’s Proposition 65 limit for reproductive toxicity of 0.5 micrograms per day, with certain sizes measuring between 0.437 and 0.560 micrograms per tampon. The plaintiffs argue that because tampons are used vaginally, the lead could enter the bloodstream directly, raising particular health concerns. The lawsuit seeks to represent U.S. consumers outside California who purchased the tampons, claiming economic injury from the product’s diminished value due to the alleged contamination. Research from the University of California, Berkeley, cited in the suit, found that all 30 tampons tested across 14 brands contained lead or other metals, though regulators note there is no definitive evide...

 Israel launches strikes on Gaza, citing Hamas breach of US-brokered ceasefire Israeli warplanes struck targets across Gaza on Tuesday after Israel accused Hamas of violating a ceasefire, marking the latest test of a U.S.-brokered agreement that took effect earlier this month. Local health officials reported at least 26 people killed, including five in a home in the Bureij refugee camp, four in a building in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood, and five in a vehicle in Khan Younis. The airstrikes continued into early Wednesday, witnesses said. Israeli authorities said the strikes were in response to Hamas attacks against Israeli forces in areas under Israeli control, calling the actions a “blatant violation of the ceasefire.” The deal, mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump and enacted on October 10, ended two years of fighting triggered by a Hamas-led assault on Israel on October 7, 2023. Both sides have accused the other of breaches since the truce began. U.S. Vice President JD Vance...

 White House removes arts commissioners tied to ballroom and arch projects The White House on Tuesday dismissed all members of the Commission of Fine Arts, the federal body that advises on architecture and public space projects in Washington, D.C. A White House official said the move is intended to bring in a new set of commissioners “more aligned with President Trump’s America First policies.” The shake-up comes as Trump advances plans for a White House ballroom, which required the demolition of the East Wing, and discusses building an arch near the District’s entrance across from Arlington National Cemetery. The six commissioners removed had been appointed by former President Biden, with terms originally set to run through 2028. The commission’s role includes reviewing proposals for monuments, statues, and other structures on federal lands in the capital, and it was expected to assess Trump’s arch and potentially the ballroom. Last week, construction crews tore down the East Wing...

 Teen undergoes surgery after swallowing more than 80 magnets A teenage boy in New Zealand required emergency surgery and had part of his bowel removed after swallowing more than 80 high-powered magnets, according to a recent case report in the New Zealand Medical Journal. The boy ingested between 80 and 100 small neodymium magnets, each only a few millimeters wide. Inside his digestive tract, the magnets clumped together, pulling sections of his bowel toward one another and causing serious internal damage. After enduring four days of severe abdominal pain, he sought medical attention. Scans revealed four chains of magnets inside his abdomen, binding portions of the bowel together. Surgeons performed an emergency operation to remove both the magnets and the damaged tissue. The teen spent eight days in the hospital recovering before being discharged. Although New Zealand and Australia have banned the sale of high-powered magnets, experts say they remain easily accessible online, oft...