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 GUINEA-BISSAU BOILS, GOODLUCK JONATHAN TRAPPED AS SOLDIERS SWEEP AWAY DEMOCRACY Former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan is reported safe but unable to leave Guinea-Bissau after the military seized power, shut the borders, and halted the country’s election process. Jonathan, who led the West African Elders Forum observer mission, is stranded alongside hundreds of foreign monitors. The coup unfolded as results from Sunday’s polls were still being compiled. Soldiers claiming to represent the “High Military Command for the Restoration of Order” announced they had taken control of the state, suspended the vote, imposed a curfew, and sealed all land, air, and sea borders. Their intervention followed duelling claims of victory by incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and opposition candidate Fernando Dias. Embalo, speaking with France24, declared, “I have been deposed,” alleging he was being held at military headquarters. Opposition figure Domingos Simoes Pereira was also reported...

 FRESH VIOLENCE IN BENUE, ARMED ATTACKERS KILL 3 FARMERS IN GWER WEST Tension has flared again in Benue State after armed attackers struck farmlands in Gwer West Local Government Area, killing three farmers behind Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Naka. The victims Mr. Ioryer Kwaghkaha OLS, Ayila Atsar, and another yet-to-be-identified individual were reportedly shot and later brutally attacked on their farms in Gilim Ashi village, a settlement along the Naka–Agagbe road. Their bodies have been evacuated and deposited at the Naka morgue. This incident comes barely 24 hours after a traveler was ambushed and killed on the Naka–Makurdi road near Kula village. Troops of the Nigerian Army repelled that attack, but the assailants returned today to target farmers in the area. May their souls rest in peace.

 BENUE GROOM DEFIES ACCIDENT TO MARRY HIS BRIDE 27th November, 2025 In Benue State, a moving tale of resilience and devotion is warming hearts across the region. It’s the story of Mr. Terseer Jeremiah a man whose path to the altar became a powerful reminder that true love doesn’t collapse under pressure. Just days before his traditional wedding, Terseer was travelling to Naka in Gwer-West to complete essential rites and bring home his bride-to-be. But fate intervened. A sudden, serious accident left him injured and confined to a wheelchair, the kind of moment that could shatter the strongest plans. But not this one. Rather than postpone the ceremony, Terseer chose courage. He showed up on his wedding day seated in a wheelchair, determined to honour his commitment and celebrate the woman he loves. His strength stirred emotions among guests, many of whom described the moment as a testament to divine grace and unwavering faith. For Terseer and his bride, the wedding became more than a...

 Joan Templeman, wife of Virgin Records founder Richard Branson, dies at 80 Joan Templeman, the wife of billionaire Virgin Records founder Richard Branson, has passed away at the age of 80. Branson, 75, shared the news on Instagram Tuesday, describing Templeman as his "wife and partner for 50 years." No cause of death was disclosed. The couple met in early 1976 at a live-in recording studio built for Virgin and married in 1989. They had two children together, Holly and Sam. In a tribute, Sam Branson called his mother the "kindest, most loving, warm, and abundantly generous woman to walk this Earth," adding he was grateful to have had the privilege of calling her his mother. Richard Branson described Templeman as the "most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for," and added, "She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world. Love you forever, Joan x."

 Virginia brothers arrested for alleged plan to attack police and ICE  Federal authorities announced Wednesday the arrest of two Virginia brothers, including a high school assistant principal, accused of plotting attacks on police and immigration officers. John Bennett, 44, who worked at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach, and his brother Mark Bennett, 48, were taken into custody Nov. 19—John in Virginia Beach and Mark at Norfolk International Airport, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The investigation began Nov. 17 after an off-duty Norfolk police officer reportedly overheard the brothers discussing plans to kill law enforcement officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Authorities said Mark Bennett was overheard planning to meet like-minded individuals in Las Vegas to acquire firearms with explosive rounds. He was arrested while attempting to board a flight to Charlotte, N.C., a stop en route to the alleged Las Vegas meeting. DHS ...

 Kevin Spacey to face three additional sexual assault claims in London civil court Kevin Spacey is set to face three new civil claims of sexual assault in London next year, according to court reports. The allegations come from three separate men who say the actor assaulted them between 2000 and 2013. A judge has suggested a provisional trial date of Oct. 12, 2026, though it has not yet been decided whether the cases will be heard together or separately. The Oscar-winning actor, who served as artistic director of the Old Vic from 2004 to 2013, has denied two of the three claims and has yet to file a defense in the third. One man alleges Spacey “deliberately assaulted” him on 12 occasions between 2000 and 2005, while another claims an assault in 2008 caused psychiatric harm and financial loss. That second case was originally filed in 2022 but was paused when Spacey faced criminal charges; he was acquitted of nine sexual offense charges at a London trial in July 2023. The third claima...

 Trump rescinds South Africa’s invitation to 2026 G20 summit President Donald Trump has withdrawn South Africa’s invitation to next year’s G20 summit in Miami, intensifying tensions between Washington and Johannesburg. The announcement came on Wednesday on Trump’s Truth Social platform as the current G20 summit in South Africa concluded without U.S. participation. Trump said in his statement that South Africa “has demonstrated to the world they are not a country worthy of membership anywhere” and that all U.S. payments and subsidies to the country would be halted immediately. Trump’s criticisms of South Africa have escalated since he returned to the White House. In February, he threatened to cut U.S. funding over a new South African law allowing land expropriation in certain cases to address inequalities stemming from apartheid. Trump claimed the law enabled the “confiscation” of land in violation of White South Africans’ human rights. He has also alleged that White South Africans ...

 South Korea confirms successful fourth Nuri rocket launch; primary satellite makes contact South Korea on Thursday successfully launched its homegrown Nuri rocket from the Naro Space Center, placing 13 satellites into orbit, including its main unit, CAS500-3, which established communication with King Sejong Station in Antarctica. The 200-ton rocket lifted off at 1:13 a.m. local time from Goheung, slightly later than the planned 12:55 a.m. launch due to a sensor issue. Contact with the primary satellite was confirmed at 1:55 a.m., allowing experts to check its condition. Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon hailed the launch as a milestone, emphasizing that it marks a shift in South Korea’s space program from a government-led approach to one increasingly led by the private sector. “This was an important turning point in which the focus of the space ecosystem shifted to the private sector,” he said, adding that the government aims to make South Korea one of the world’s top five space pow...

 Russia convicts eight over attack on key Crimea bridge A Russian court on Thursday sentenced eight people to life in prison on terrorism charges for an attack on the bridge connecting Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea, a critical supply route for Russian forces engaged in the war in Ukraine. The attack occurred in October 2022, when a truck bomb destroyed two sections of the 19-kilometer bridge over the Kerch Strait, killing the truck driver and four people in a nearby car. The explosion required months of repairs. Moscow labeled the attack an act of terrorism and retaliated by targeting Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, including its power grid. Ukraine’s Security Service, the SBU, later claimed responsibility. The eight convicted include Russian, Ukrainian, and Armenian citizens: Artyom and Georgy Azatyan, Oleg Antipov, Alexander Bylin, Vladimir Zloba, Dmitry Tyazhelykh, Roman Solomko, and Artur Terchanyan. They were charged with carrying out a terrorist attack and illegal arms t...

  Dancing with the Stars finale earns highest ratings since 2016 “Dancing with the Stars” has wrapped up a standout season, delivering its biggest finale audience in nine years. The ABC series, based on the BBC format Strictly Come Dancing, saw Robert Irwin and Witney Carson claim the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. The finale drew 9.24 million total viewers and earned a 2.15 rating among adults 18-49, marking the show’s highest demo numbers since Nyle DiMarco and Peta Murgatroyd won in 2015. The ratings represent a significant jump from last season, which had 6.37 million viewers and a 1.14 rating in the 18-49 demo. ABC highlighted the achievement, noting that the finale delivered more adult 18-49 viewers in a single night than CBS’s entire primetime entertainment schedule for the previous week, and more than double the combined primetime entertainment on NBC. The network also posted its strongest numbers among adults 18-34 since 2011, capturing a 53% share in that demo—the largest...

Johnny Cash estate files lawsuit against Coca-Cola over ad Johnny Cash’s estate has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola, alleging the company used a pirated version of the late singer’s iconic voice in a national advertising campaign. The lawsuit claims Cash “has one of the most legendary and distinctive voices in the history of music” and that Coca-Cola exploited it in its “Fan Work Is Thirsty Work” campaign for the 2025 NCAA college football season to boost sales. According to the estate, the ad featured a vocal track that sounded “remarkably like the Voice of Johnny Cash,” despite the singer having passed away in 2003. The estate invokes the recently passed ELVIS Act, which protects artists from unauthorized commercial use of their voice and AI-generated recreations. Since Cash’s death, his voice has only been licensed twice, both times for Super Bowl advertisements. The lawsuit alleges that Coca-Cola hired an advertising agency, which in turn used a tribute singer to mimic Cash’s bas...

 Cynthia Erivo headlines start of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade  “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo kicked off the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City Thursday morning with a performance of Nina Simone’s iconic “Feeling Good.” The parade, broadcast on NBC and Peacock, is being hosted by “Today” anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker. Manhattan is expected to reach a high of 45 degrees during the festivities. This year’s event features 28 floats, 34 giant balloons, four balloonicles, marching bands, clowns, and, of course, an appearance by Santa Claus. Performers include country star Lainey Wilson, fresh off her Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year win, as well as EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, who performed songs for KPop Demon Hunters’ fictional band Huntr/x. Celebrity appearances will also include Drew Baldridge, Matteo Bocelli, Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Meg Donnelly, Mr. Fantasy, Foreigner, Debbie Gibson, Mickey Guyton, Christopher Ja...

 Putin speaks on Ukraine peace plan, says Moscow open to ‘serious’ talks Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly addressed a U.S.-backed peace plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, stating that Moscow is ready for “serious” discussions on the proposals. Speaking Thursday during a visit to Kyrgyzstan, Putin said the draft framework could serve as the basis for a deal to resolve the nearly four-year conflict. “In general, we agree that this can be the basis for future agreements,” he said, adding that the U.S. appears to be taking Russia’s position into account. Putin noted that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to travel to Moscow next week for further talks. Putin’s remarks mark his first public acknowledgment of the plan since U.S.-Ukraine diplomacy intensified in recent days. Reports indicate the peace plan, initially a 28-point draft seen as favoring Russia, was revised to 19 key proposals, with Ukraine tentatively backing the framework. While Russian offici...

 Indonesia steps up search for victims after floods and landslides claim 69 lives MEDAN, INDONESIA - Rescuers continued searching Thursday through rivers and village debris for bodies and possible survivors after flash floods and landslides devastated parts of Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving at least 69 people dead and 59 missing. Monsoon rains over the past week caused rivers in North Sumatra province to overflow on Tuesday, sweeping through mountainside villages, submerging more than 2,000 homes and buildings, and forcing nearly 5,000 residents to flee to government shelters. Provincial police spokesperson Ferry Walintukan said the death toll in North Sumatra had reached 37 as more bodies were recovered, while rescue efforts for 52 missing residents were hampered by mudslides, blackouts, and disrupted communications. Among the fatalities, 17 bodies were recovered in South Tapanuli district, eight in Sibolga city, and at least five in Central Tapanuli, including a family of fo...

Burt Meyer, inventor of Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots and Lite-Brite, dies at 99 Burt Meyer, the inventive toymaker behind iconic creations such as Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, Lite-Brite, and Mouse Trap, has died at 99. His designs, first appearing in the 1960s, became staples of childhood for generations and helped shape the modern toy industry during the postwar era of plastic molding and mass production. Meyer passed away on Oct. 30 at King-Bruwaert House, a retirement community in Burr Ridge, Illinois, where he had lived. Known for combining a vivid imagination with a practical understanding of mechanics, Meyer turned everyday observations into playful, enduring creations. Lite-Brite, inspired by a display of colored lights he noticed while walking in Manhattan in 1966 with toy designer Marvin Glass, allowed children to create illuminated designs on black paper using a small backlit box. The toy went on to earn a place on Time Magazine’s list of 100 greatest toys and is st...

 Oklahoma college basketball player dies following in-game injury in Texas  Ethan Dietz, a sophomore basketball player at Connors State College in Oklahoma, has died following an injury sustained during a game in Texas, the school announced. Dietz was injured in the second half of a Saturday game against Grayson College and passed away on Tuesday, according to a statement posted on the college’s Facebook page. College spokesperson Shannon Rigsby said initial reports suggest Dietz suffered a head injury, though further details were not available. “Ethan exemplified what it means to be a Cowboy, to value hard work and being part of a team,” the statement read. “While the team and the Cowboy community are processing our own grief, our hearts go out to his family and friends.” In his final game, Dietz scored six points and recorded four rebounds. The 6-foot-8 forward from Vilonia, Arkansas, had been averaging 11 points per game this season. Following his death, several men’s and w...

 Louisiana death row inmate freed on bail after conviction in child’s death overturned nearly 30 years later A Louisiana man who spent nearly 30 years on death row has been released on bail after his 1998 conviction for the death of a 23-month-old child was overturned earlier this year. Jimmie Duncan had been convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Haley Oliveaux, the daughter of his then-girlfriend, Allison Layton Statham. Prosecutors had alleged that Duncan had raped and drowned the toddler. In April, Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Alvin Sharp vacated the conviction after expert testimony revealed that the forensic evidence relied on at trial—particularly bite mark analysis—was scientifically unreliable, and that Oliveaux’s death appeared consistent with an accidental drowning. Judge Sharp cited Duncan’s lack of prior criminal history and the new evidence in granting him bail. Duncan’s attorneys described the ruling as “clear and convincing evidence” of his factual...

 Shark attack kills woman, seriously injures man at Australian beach A shark attack on Australia’s east coast Thursday morning killed a woman and seriously injured a man while they were swimming together at Crowdy Bay National Park, police said. The park, located 224 miles north of Sydney, is popular for beach camping, fishing, and hiking. Experts noted that attacks involving more than one person are extremely rare. The incident occurred at Kylies Beach around 6:30 a.m., prompting emergency services to respond. A bystander helped the victims onto the shore before paramedics arrived. The woman, in her mid-20s, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the man was airlifted to a hospital in serious but stable condition. Paramedics praised the bystander for applying a makeshift tourniquet that may have prevented another fatality. Authorities said the couple were Swiss nationals, and the Swiss Consulate General in Sydney is assisting their families. State scientists later confirmed the a...

 U.S will not observe World AIDS Day this year, State Department says The federal government will not take part in this year’s World AIDS Day, an annual observance held every Dec. 1 since 1988 to honor those who have died from the disease and raise awareness. The State Department has instructed employees and grant recipients not to use federal funds to commemorate the day. While staff may continue to highlight work on AIDS and other diseases, they are directed to avoid publicly promoting World AIDS Day in any official messaging. A department spokesperson said the focus is on working directly with foreign governments to save lives and increase shared responsibility, rather than symbolic awareness events. World AIDS Day has long been recognized by U.S. presidents, with President Bill Clinton issuing the first federal proclamation in 1993. Despite this year’s federal non-participation, other commemorative days, including those for autism, organ donation, and cancer, have continued to ...

 Texas A&M nears historic season with undefeated record and SEC title hopes  No. 3 Texas A&M is on the cusp of achieving milestones long sought but rarely reached by the Aggies. The team remains undefeated, with a chance to reach the Southeastern Conference title game and make the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history. Quarterback Marcel Reed, a Heisman Trophy contender, has helped fuel the team’s success, and head coach Mike Elko has been rewarded with a major contract extension. Reed expressed excitement about giving back to fans who have waited years for such success. The rapid rise comes just two years after the firing of Jimbo Fisher, who fell short of delivering the school’s first national championship since 1939. Elko, who took over after a 16-9 record in two years at Duke, told fans at his introductory event that the era of talking about national titles was over: “We are not going to talk about it anymore. We are gonna be about it.” He ...

 ‎Nasir El-Rufai officially joins ADC ‎ ‎Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress, months after leaving the All Progressives Congress. ‎ ‎It was gathered that the former governor registered with the ADC and collected his membership card at the party office in U/Sarki Ward, Kaduna State. ‎The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory cited a widening disconnect between his personal values and the current direction of the APC as the primary reason for his defection. ‎ ‎In his resignation letter, El-Rufai openly criticised the APC’s leadership, accusing the party of abandoning the progressive ideals upon which it was founded. ‎El-Rufai, who was instrumental in the 2013 merger of opposition parties that led to the formation of the APC, lamented that the APC had lost its original vision.

Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured. “I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said  The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown. According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform. He also confi...

 French president launches new military program for 18- and 19-year-old volunteers VARCES, FRANCE - President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced a new program designed to strengthen France’s armed forces by training thousands of 18- and 19-year-old volunteers starting next year, a move framed as part of a broader response to perceived threats from Russia in Europe. The volunteers will serve in uniform for 10 months within France’s mainland and overseas territories, but they will not be deployed in military operations abroad, Macron said during a speech at the Varces military base in the French Alps. The program will begin next summer with 3,000 selected participants and gradually expand to 10,000 annually by 2030, with ambitions to reach 50,000 per year by 2035, depending on global security conditions. Volunteers will receive military status, training, wages, and equipment. After one month of basic instruction, they will join a unit for nine months, performing missions similar t...

 Tinubu Laying Strong Foundation For Nigeria’s Future - Information Minister  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, fnipr, has maintained that the policies and programs of the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government have begun to deliver dividends of democracy to the people. He made the statement earlier today during an interaction with support groups of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), at Radio House, Abuja. “We have fulfilled many of our campaign promises. Students' loans have been achieved, and we have put an end to fuel subsidy corruption. Our states are receiving more money, local government autonomy has come to stay, and every region now has its development commission.  “Our economy has rebounded, our foreign reserve is growing, inflation is dropping. We have embarked on massive infrastructure development across all sectors of the economy in all the six geo-political zones,” he added. On fresh directives of ...

 Construction of Somalia's new port in Mogadishu to begin next year Somalia will launch construction of a new international-standard port in Mogadishu next year, Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport Abdulkadir Muhammed Nur announced during the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 34th General Assembly in London. Nur said the facility will be fully integrated into global transit networks and include both a regional transit hub and a free zone. “It will be a very large port, designed to connect Somalia not only regionally but internationally,” Nur told Anadolu Agency. The minister noted that Mogadishu’s existing port—currently the country’s largest—is primarily used for local logistics and remains limited in its links to global shipping routes. First in East Africa Despite this, Nur highlighted that Mogadishu Port recently ranked first in East Africa in an index evaluating 407 ports worldwide, an achievement he credited to government-backed modernisation and technical upgrad...

 Ramaphosa slams Trump’s intention to ban South Africa from attending G20 South Africa’s presidency has hit back at United States President Donald Trump’s intention to bar South Africa from attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit in America next year. US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that South Africa would not be invited to next year's G20 summit in Miami, escalating his diplomatic offensive against the country to a new level. Ramaphosa, however, issued a strong statement in response. “South Africa is a member of the G20 in its own name and right. Its G20 membership is at the behest of all other members. South Africa is a sovereign constitutional democratic country and does not appreciate insults from another country about its membership and worth in participating in global platforms,” said Ramaphosa, TRT Afrika reported. Unfounded allegations Trump's government snubbed this year's G20 summit, which recently concluded in Johannesburg, stating that South Africa...

 LASG URGES MANAGEMENT OF TRADE FAIR COMPLEX TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PLANNING PERMIT AMNESTY The Lagos State Government has urged the management of Trade Fair Complex to emulate other Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and take advantage of the ongoing Planning Permit Amnesty for existing buildings without approval. The State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, gave the advice on Tuesday at Alausa, Ikeja, stressing that many Federal Government Agencies, including the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), have come forward and commenced the process of regularising their buildings under the current Amnesty Programme. He enjoined the management of the International Trade Fair Complex to take a cue from other Government Agencies and hasten up to obtain Planning Permits for structures in the complex during the Amnesty window that was graciously approved by the Governor of Lagos Sta...

 Court Dismisses Ex-Binance Chief’s  Claims of Unlawful Detention against EFCC A Federal High Court sitting  in Abuja on Thursday,  November 27, 2025  dismissed a suit  filed by former Binance Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, claiming unlawful and prolonged detention. Justice Umar Mohammed dismissed the case, ruling that the court would not, under the guise of Gambaryan’s fundamental rights claims, “interfere” with the prosecutorial role of the Nigerian authorities in investigating suspected foreign exchange violations and alleged money laundering involving the Binance platform.  Gambaryan filed the suit against the EFCC and the office of the National Security Adviser, NSA,  seeking compensation and costs over his purported  prolonged detention by security operatives in connection with the Federal Government’s money laundering and foreign exchange contravention a...

 Court Awaits Appeal Court’s Decision on EFCC’s Witnesses Justice Hamza  Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory,  FCT,  High Court  Thursday,  November 27, 2025  ruled that  the decision of the Court of Appeal about three witnesses   in the ongoing trial of a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria,  CBN,  Godwin Emefiele should be awaited before being allowed to testify against the former governor. Emefiele is facing a 20-count amended charge filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF), including allegations of abuse of office, criminal breach of trust, corruption, and fraud. At Thursday’s proceedings,  prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), sought to call three subpoenaed witnesses. However, Justice Muazu ruled that the prosecution should rather await the decision of the appellate court to determine the witness’s eligibility. The judge noted that their names were part of the additional...

 ANAMBRA POLICE ARRESTS TWO KIDNAPPING SYNDICATE MEMBERS ALLEGEDLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ABDUCTION OF THREE CAMEROONIAN WOMEN IN THE STATE Anambra State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of the arrest of two suspects one Nonso Augustine Akpeh ‘M’ aged 37 years and Kingsley Akpeh ‘M’ aged 44 years allegedly involved in the kidnapping of three Cameroonian nationals abducted on 10th November 2025 in Onitsha, Anambra State. The Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu also recovered one (1) Pump Action gun, one (1) locally fabricated double-barrel gun and ten (10) live cartridges. Preliminary information by the relative of the victims on 13th November 2025 revealed that the victims were kidnapped while on a business trip to purchase goods in Onitsha. Furthermore, it was revealed that the abductors refused to release the victims after Two Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira was paid from the initial demand of Fifty Million Naira by the armed criminals.  Du...

 ANAMBRA POLICE RECOVER SUSPECTED SNATCHED VEHICLE USED BY ARMED CRIMINALS TO ATTACK POLICE CONVOY IN UMUOJI Steps Up Coordinated State-Wide Manhunt for the Fleeing Armed Hoodlums The Anambra State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that a white Mercedes-Benz SUV, earlier snatched by armed criminals, has been successfully recovered following a coordinated police response during a pursuit operation. A combined team of Police Tactical Operatives from the Operations Department Awka, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Akwuzu, and the Special Anti-Cultism Unit (SPACS) Enugu-Ukwu, while in hot pursuit of armed criminals who attacked a police patrol team at Eziowelle along Umuoji Road, encountered a Police Convoy that promptly joined in the engagement. The convoy swiftly aligned with the pursuing operatives and engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel, forcing the criminals to abandon the snatched white Mercedes-Benz SUV and flee the scene under intense pressure. Meanwhile, one poli...

 African Union  Strongly Condemns Military Coup in Guinea-Bissau  The Chairperson of the African Union Commission,  Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has unequivocally condemned in the strongest terms the military coup d’état that occurred in Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, during which President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, senior government officials and political leaders were arrested. In a statement issued from AU headquarters, Mr Youssouf reiterated the African Union’s “zero tolerance” policy towards any unconstitutional change of government, citing the AU Constitutive Act, the 2000 Lomé Declaration, the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, and the Ezulwini Framework. The Chairperson noted the joint statement issued earlier the same day by the heads of the African Union, ECOWAS and West African Elders Forum election observation missions, and stressed that only the National Electoral Commission (CNE) has the legal authority to proclaim official results. He demanded the...

 Update- Shocking arrests have been made after authorities in Michigan find what they believe to be the deceased remains of Rebecca Park (first picture), who went missing while she was 38 weeks pregnant.  Rebecca's fiancée, 43-year-old Richard Falor and her 21-year-old sister Kimberly Park (last picture) were both taken into custody in the hours following the discovery of a body that is believed to be Rebecca. This heartbreaking saga began back on November 4th when Rebecca (who was 38 weeks pregnant) went missing.  This led to a weeks-long desperate search for 22-year-old Rebecca, who was due to deliver her child on November 18th.  The only lead that authorities had to go on was information from Falor who told investigators that Rebecca had been "picked up from her mother's home in Wexford County by an unknown individual in a Cadillac on November 4th". Rebecca's cellphone was also found near her mother's home in the days following her disappearance.  In the we...

 Heroic navy sailor gives his own life to rescue two children struggling in rough waters.  Master-at-arms first class, Jeffery Diaz, showed the world what a true service man looks like when he made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of others. 47-year-old Jeremy Diaz was a full-time Navy sailor stationed at the Pacific Missle Range Facility in Barking Sands, Hawaii. On Saturday, November 22nd, Jeffrey was enjoying a day on the beach at Waiapua'a Bay when he noticed two children who were struggling in the high surf. Without a moment of hesitation, Jeffrey disregarded his own safety and plunged head first into the rough waters.  Thanks to the selfless efforts of Jeffrey, both children made it safely to shore. Sadly, Jeffrey did not. Jeffery began experiencing trouble while in the water and slipped from veiw in the blink of an eye.  Emergency personnel would pull Jeffrey from the water a short time later. Life saving measures were administered on scene. Jeffrey was r...

Nigeria condemns the military coup in Guinea-Bissau in the strongest terms The Federal Government of Nigeria has learned with profound dismay and deep concern the unfortunate military coup which has led to an unconstitutional change of government in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. The Federal Government of Nigeria, in the strongest possible terms, condemns this act of military insurrection which undermines the democratic progress, constitutional order, and stability not only of Guinea-Bissau but of the entire West African sub-region. This coup d'état represents a blatant violation of the fundamental principles of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance, which explicitly rejects any ascension to power through unconstitutional means. We stand in solidarity with the people of Guinea-Bissau and call for the immediate and unconditional restoration of constitutional order, the safety and security of all those detained and the full respect for the sanctity of democratic instit...