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 TESCOM PRESENTS APPOINTMENT LETTERS TO NEWLY RECRUITED TEACHERS As part of the efforts of the Lagos State Government to meet the demands of a rapidly growing student population, bridge staffing gaps, especially in core science and technical subjects, as well as improve educational standards, the State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) presented letters of appointment to 992 successful applicants who applied for teaching jobs as education officers.  Congratulating the successful applicants for scaling the rigorous and detailed recruitment exercises, the Chairman of TESCOM, Mrs. Victoria Mopelola Peregrino, charged them to adhere strictly to the ethics and ethos of the teaching profession and be good ambassadors of the state government. Peregrino disclosed that the recruitment exercise, which is a continuous one, is to ensure that public secondary schools do not lack qualified teachers and instructors. She noted that Lagos, which is one of the fastest-growing populations in ...

 Paris Jackson asks court to recover nearly $3 million she says was improperly spent by Michael Jackson estate Paris Jackson has asked a court to order the managers of her late father Michael Jackson's estate to repay millions of dollars, arguing that estate funds were improperly used during an ongoing legal dispute. According to a court filing obtained by Us Weekly, Paris is seeking to recover about $3 million. She is asking that estate executor John Branca repay the $1.1 million she says she spent on legal fees after he allegedly "over-litigated" their dispute. Paris also claims Branca authorized $2.85 million in gifts using estate funds without approval and has requested that those funds be returned for the benefit of Michael Jackson's beneficiaries. "All Paris has ever wanted is fair treatment for her family, but the Estate has tried to block her at every turn," a source close to Paris' legal team told Us Weekly. The source further alleged that Branc...

 Enugu Court Jails Fake Prophet for N136.4m Fraud   The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of one Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya (a.k.a Prophet Sunday Koboko) before Justice H. O. Eya of the Enugu State High Court, sitting in Independence Layout. The convict was prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N136, 436, 000. 00 (One Hundred and Thirty-six Million, Four Hundred and Thirty-six Thousand Naira). Count one of the charges read: “Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya, sometimes between 2023 to February 2025 in Enugu, Enugu State within the jurisdiction of the Enugu State High Court with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of N136, 436, 000. 00 (One Hundred and Thirty-six Million, Four Hundred and Thirty-six Thousand Naira) from unsuspecting members of your church under the false pretence that you have won N30, 000, 000, 000. 00 (Thirty Bi...

 Emefiele:  Supreme Court Affirms Final Forfeiture of  Properties,  $2 Million, Share Certificates to Government The Supreme Court on Friday, July 17, 2026 affirmed the final forfeiture of seven landed properties, the sum of $2,045,000 (Two Million, Forty-Five Thousand United States Dollars) and share certificates linked to a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government of Nigeria. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a five-member panel of the apex court led by Justice Ibrahim Mohammed Saulawa, the court set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal and affirmed the decision of the Federal High Court, Lagos, which had ordered the final forfeiture of the assets on the grounds that they were reasonably suspected to have been acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities.  Following the final forfeiture order made by the Federal High Court, Emefiele challenged the decision before the Court of Appeal, which reversed the...

 U.N sanctions armed groups' leaders in eastern Congo The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on leaders of armed groups operating in eastern Congo including Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 ‌rebels and the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), which fights alongside the Congolese army, Reuters reported. The conflict ​in eastern Congo is rooted in the ​fallout from neighbouring Rwanda's 1994 genocide. Fighting in ⁠eastern Congo intensified last year when the ​AFC/M23 rebel group, which the United Nations and ​Western governments say is backed by Rwanda, seized large swathes of eastern Congo. Rwanda denies backing the rebels. The U.N. Security ​Council said on Thursday a committee that ​oversees an arms embargo on Democratic Republic of the ‌Congo ⁠added six individuals and two entities to its sanctions list. Among them were Corneille Nangaa, leader of the AFC rebel alliance that also includes M23, ​John Imani ​Nzenze, M23 ⁠chief of intelligence, and Gus...

 ANAMBRA SAFE SCHOOL INITIATIVE OPERATIVES LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR A TEACHER WHO ALLEGEDLY FLOGGED A 12-YEAR-OLD BOY RESULTING IN HIS DEATH AT ADAZI-ANI The Anambra State Police Command has activated its Safe School initiative Operations led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operation, ACP Harrison Oruruo. The team will, amongst others, commence a manhunt for a teacher that allegedly flogged a 12-year-old student resulting in the victim's death at a school, in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of the State. On receipt of the report in the evening of 16th July 2026, Police Operatives attached to Neni Division responded promptly and rushed the victim to a Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor while receiving treatment. The body has been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy. Photographs of the deceased were taken, and preliminary observations revealed visible marks of violence on different parts of the victim’s body. Th...

 Heartbroken woman sobs as she reveals her husband welcomed a baby with his side chick  An American woman, Gee Gee Wong, has been left devastated after learning that her husband welcomed a baby with his side chick. She broke down in tears during a live Facebook video on Thursday, July 16, as she shared her heartbreak after the discovery.  In another post, she wished the new parents well and even told her husband to let his side chick move into their apartment with him and wear her clothes.  “When I tell y’all God is so good to me...Congratulations to My husband and his side bish..they just welcomed their baby boy!! Shat just got real,” she wrote in a post. “Folks asked me what would I do when the baby got here. I am crying real tears of joy because I am 3000 miles away,  in Los Angeles California, from that bullshat!! God is so good. “The Word says that if it’s something not of God He makes a way of escape.  I am praising Him & Thanking Him for His Grac...

 Late Mary Habila’s family petitions IGP, demands release of body for burial Tanko Habila, father of the late Miss Mary Habila, the nurse who died at the Ebonyi residence of the Minister of Works, on June 27, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), demanding the release of her remains for burial. Mr Habila, who was accompanied by his wife, other family members and their lawyers, addressed the press shortly after submitting the petition at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Friday, July 17.  The father of the deceased who spoke through his lawyer, expressed sadness that almost two weeks after his daughter’s demise, the Ebonyi State Police Command had refused to release her body for burial. According to him, the family was not interested in an autopsy and demand her body be released to them for burial. “As we are standing here, somebody can fall and d!e. It has happened. All we want is her body to be buried.” Meanwhile, the Minister has petitioned the Ebonyi state p...

 FG files charges against abductors of Oyo students and teachers The Federal Government has charged three men identified as Abdulrazak Umar (a.k.a. Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (a.k.a. Yunusa bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (a.k.a. Abu Itisar), for the recent k!dnapping of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo state. The 10-count charges filed before the Federal High Court, Abuja, border on terrorism, kidnapping, concealment, incitement and illegal mining. The defendants, all of Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, are alleged to have conspired with one Muhammad Sani, Jibril Mohammed and Ibrahim Khabab between January and May 2026 to k!dnap school children and teachers in Oyo State. They are further alleged to have aided the k!dnap of the school children and teachers, and to have concealed information regarding the identities and activities of the alleged masterminds despite knowledge of the plot, offences said to contravene Sections 26...

  OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA TROOPS RESCUE NINE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER 56 RUSTLED LIVESTOCK, ARREST SUSPECTED TERRORIST IN KATSINA Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded significant operational successes in Katsina State, rescuing nine kidnapped victims, recovering 56 rustled livestock, and arrested a suspected terrorist during separate intelligence-driven operations conducted across the theatre. In one of the operations, troops of Sector 2 on fighting patrol rescued nine kidnapped victims, comprising three women, four men, and two children, in Faskari Local Government Area. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were abducted by terrorists on 9 July 2026 along the Tsafe–Kuchere Road in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The victims disclosed that they escaped from the terrorists' enclave after their captors fell asleep, before being intercepted and rescued by the troops. The rescued victims are currently i...

 FRSC Urges Motorists to Observe Safety Measures as Rainy Season Intensifies By Ruth Orji  The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has called on motorists to exercise greater caution and strictly observe all safety measures while driving as the rainy season intensifies across the country. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhanuo on July 14,  gave the advice in a statement issued by the Sector Public Education Officer, SRC Margaret Onabe, noting that the warning became necessary following forecasts of heavier rainfall and the increased risk of road traffic crashes associated with adverse weather conditions. She urged motorists to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before embarking on any journey, with particular attention to the condition of their tyres. According to her, tyres should have adequate tread depth and proper traction to maintain effective grip on wet road surfaces. Asekhanuo described tyres as one of the most critic...

Trump administration revives 'public charge' rule for green card applicants     The Trump administration is reinstating its "public charge" policy, a rule that could allow immigration officials to deny green cards to applicants who are deemed likely to rely on certain public assistance programs, including food stamps, Medicaid and housing assistance. The rule was posted in the Federal Register on Thursday, is scheduled for formal publication on July 20, and will take effect Sept. 18. It revives a policy first implemented in February 2020 during President Donald Trump's first term before it was rescinded under President Joe Biden. Federal law already requires applicants for permanent residency to demonstrate they are not likely to become a public charge, but the updated policy expands the factors immigration officers may consider when making those determinations. Rather than listing specific benefits that automatically trigger disqualification, the rule directs off...

 SpaceX Starship launch aborted seconds before liftoff after engine failures triggered shutdown SpaceX’s Starship rocket launch was halted just seconds before liftoff Thursday after several engines failed to ignite, forcing the company to abort the test flight. The massive rocket was nearly cleared for launch when the ignition sequence began, but four of its engines did not fire as expected. The remaining engines automatically shut down, preventing the vehicle from leaving the launch pad at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas. The company’s founder and CEO, Elon Musk, said two engines will be replaced before another launch attempt is made. He said the next possible launch window could come as early as the following week. The aborted launch marked the first time a full-scale Starship experienced a last-second shutdown during the countdown. The rocket’s automated safety systems worked as designed by stopping the launch after detecting a problem that could have jeopardized the mission...

  Senate President Akpabio Raises Alarm Over Lack of Transparency in National Assembly Budget Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed serious concern over the lack of transparency in the National Assembly’s budgeting process, revealing that he has personally never seen the legislature’s budget. Akpabio made the disclosure on the floor of the Senate during the presentation of a motion seeking to establish an Internal Tender Board for the National Assembly. The motion, sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi (APC, Kogi West), was titled “Review of the Internal Procurement Process of the National Assembly.” Emphasizing the need for openness in financial management, Akpabio insisted that greater transparency in the legislature’s budgeting must precede any procurement reforms. “Personally, I have not seen the budget of the National Assembly,” Akpabio stated. “Senator Tambuwal, you were a Speaker, I don’t know, maybe in the House of Representatives, they showed you.” Supporting this p...

 The Yobe State Government has approved the sum of N460.83 million to support female small business owners, including akara sellers, across the state with essential materials to boost their livelihoods. The approval was among key resolutions reached at the State Executive Council meeting held on Thursday at the Government House, Damaturu, under the chairmanship of Governor Mai Mala Buni. Briefing journalists after the meeting, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Abdullahi Bego, explained that the intervention targets women engaged in small-scale businesses.  “The State Executive Council has approved the sum of N460,828,450.00 for the procurement of beans for distribution to female small business owners as empowerment support,” Bego said. He added that the beans will be distributed alongside cooking oil, smokeless stoves, cooking utensils, and kitchenware, which have already been procured and are currently stored by the Ministry of Wealth Creation, Empowerme...

 Former Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Students’ Union Government President, James Adio, has revealed that singer Tiwa Savage’s resilience after her own leaked private tape inspired him to stay strong when his explicit video surfaced online. Speaking in an interview with Tiamiyu Adebayo TV on Thursday, conducted in Yoruba and translated by our correspondent, Adio said he refused to give up despite the backlash that followed the viral video. Drawing a comparison with the Afrobeats star, whose private tape leaked in 2021, Adio said he believed he could overcome the ordeal just as she did. “Tiwa Savage, the popular musician, faced something like this… in fact, I am not half of where she was… but she overcame.” He added, “I have not come this far to give up.” Adio said he was initially unaware of the online reactions until he checked his phone later that day. “Going through my phone that day when it happened, I was not even aware of what people were saying online. But when I came online...

 A Texas dentist was arrested after she administered lethal doses of Demerol to a 4-year-old little girl who was just there for a simple visit.    48-year-old Chrishelle Hemphill was taken into custody outside of Cuddle Kids Dental Care on Wednesday, July 15th. She is being charged with felony injury to a child. Aithana Arriaga passed away on April 1st of 2026 when a visit to her dentist, Dr. Chrishelle Hemphill, went fatally wrong.  Aithana's parents had brought her in to Cuddle Kids Dental Care in Fort Worth, Texas, for a simple tongue-tie procedure. After some final reassurances that everything would be easy and pain-free, they sent their daughter to her appointment and would never see her alive again. Aithana would ultimately pass away from Meperidine (Demerol) toxicity. Post mortem testing would show that this young girl had 793 nanograms per millimeter of the drug in her system. The normal adult range is 200 to 500 nanograms per millimeter. The investigation in...

 A Louisville, Kentucky jury, awarded a grieving mother a historic settlement after her 18-year-old son ended his life with a 'ghost gun' he purchased online. The family of Henry Willis was awarded 104 million dollars by a Louisville, Kentucky jury on Wednesday, July 15th. The lawsuit had been brought again Husky Armory LLC and its parent company by  Henry's mother, Laura Herp. The suit alleged the company had not verified her son Henry Willis's age, or did any kind of background check before selling him a 'ghost gun kit' online. These weapons are made at home and are untraceable due to lacking any sort of serial number.  Henry had been living with mental struggles leading up to the purchase. After receiving the kit through the mail on July 24th, 2023, Henry assembled it and used it to end his life just 6 days later.  This  verdict is the largest awarded against a firearm company to date.   Laura hopes that her son's story and the ultimate verdict in t...

 EDO POLICE COLLABORATES AND DELIVER ON RESCUE PLEDGE SECURE FREEDOM OF ABDUCTED CATTLE DEALER DURING INTENSIVE FOREST OPERATION It will be recalled that in a press release dated 9th July, 2026, the Command informed members of the public that an intensive rescue operation had been launched following the abduction of Mr. Peter Balogun, popularly known as "Oga Peter," a cattle dealer who was kidnapped on 7th July, 2026, along the Igarra-Auchi Expressway. The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, had assured residents that every available operational asset had been deployed to secure the victim's safe rescue and ensure the arrest of the perpetrators. In fulfilment of that commitment, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, ACP Innocent Nkeamatara to lead a reinforcement team from the State Headquarters consisting of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), and the Police...

 NIGERIA SEEKS STRATEGIC AFRICA-EUROPE PARTNERSHIP IN PORTUGAL The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has called for a more strategic, equitable and resilient partnership between Africa and Europe. Speaking at the 2026 EurAfrican Forum in Lisbon, she said the growing global challenges of armed conflict, terrorism, climate change, food insecurity and disruptions to supply chains demand stronger cooperation built on mutual respect. Bianca Ojukwu stressed that Africa should no longer be viewed only through the prism of humanitarian crises or resource extraction, but as a strategic partner with human capital, natural resources and innovation potential. The statement lists four priorities: economic resilience through industrialization and technology, collaboration on peace and security, fair climate action with financing and tech transfer, and reform of global institutions including a permanent seat for Africa on the UN Security Council. It notes that Nigeria’s foreign...

 Lavrov outlines priorities for Russia-Africa summit Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday the upcoming Russia-Africa Summit in October will focus on expanding economic cooperation, digital technologies, and alternative financial mechanisms. Speaking at a news conference after talks with Guinea-Bissau's Foreign Minister Fatumata Djau Balde in Moscow, Lavrov said it was too early to speak about potential breakthroughs at the summit, which will be held in Moscow in October. "We will judge the breakthroughs after the summit takes place. We are working not for external effect, but to ensure that our relations become more sustainable and produce concrete results, primarily in the material sphere and humanitarian cooperation," he said. Lavrov added that the summit's priorities would include information and communication technologies, artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and expanding settlements in currencies other than major Western reserve ...

A crocodile dragged a 12-year-old boy into the Ghaghra River in Bahraich as his uncle tried to save him.  The body was recovered later in the evening, deepening concern among residents living along the river. The incident took place on Tuesday when the victim had accompanied his uncle, Udayraj Singh, to work on their agricultural field near the Ghaghra River.    While at the site, the boy went to the riverbank to relieve himself when a crocodile lying in wait attacked him. Eyewitnesses said the boy struggled desperately to free himself while his uncle raised an alarm. Hearing the cries, nearby farmers and villagers rushed to the spot and hurled stones and bricks at the crocodile in an attempt to force it to release the child.         However, the reptile reportedly tossed the boy several times in the water before pulling him into deeper waters. Please Note: To avoida crocodile attack, always assume any body of water in crocodile territory is inhab...

A 43-year-old Ghanaian TikTok user has been sentenced to prison for publishing videos falsely claiming that former President John Mahama buried 32 cows alive as part of a ritual to win the 2024 presidential elections.  The Accra Circuit Court handed down a one-year imprisonment sentence after the TikTok user, Camilla, pleaded guilty to charges of publishing false news and engaging in offensive conduct related to the unsubstantiated videos about President Mahama.  When asked by the court to provide the location of the alleged sacrifice, Camilla was unable to furnish any evidence to support her claims. The court did not offer an option for bail or a fine.

A rescued Oriire teacher, Zachery Olatunde, has revealed that his abductors occasionally washed the captives’ clothes during the 56 days they held him and 43 others in the Old Oyo National Park. He said the disclosure was meant to counter online claims that the freed pupils and teachers looked too neat to have genuinely endured weeks in a kidnappers’ camp. Olatunde spoke in a video shared by Oyo Matters on Thursday, days after he and other victims abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area regained their freedom following a security operation. Speaking in Yoruba which was translated to English by our correspondent, he explained that the abductors took charge of laundering the captives’ clothes once the smell from their bodies became noticeable. According to him, this detail has been misread by social media critics as evidence that the abduction was staged. “The abductors are the ones that wash the clothes for us a few times while we were in captivity, when they notice ...

 Kaduna Commissioner Mourns Death Of Aide Ibrahim Tissan Bossan The Commissioner for Business Innovation and Technology in Kaduna State, Hon. Patience Fakai, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of her Technical Assistant, Ibrahim Tissan Bossan, describing him as a dedicated, loyal, and selfless public servant whose death is a significant loss to the ministry. In a heartfelt tribute, the commissioner said Bossan, fondly called "Tissan," was the backbone of her office, known for his unwavering commitment, reliability, humility, and positive spirit. She noted that his dedication helped ensure the smooth running of official activities and brought warmth and unity to the workplace. According to Fakai, Bossan carried out his responsibilities with exceptional discipline and professionalism, always willing to assist regardless of the time or nature of the task. She described him as a dependable aide who never sought recognition despite his immense contributions. Beyond the off...

 NDLEA declares drug kingpin, 3 associates wanted, blocks N9.8billion in accounts - Secures forfeiture of multi-billion-naira fuel station, buildings, SUVs, as Marwa vows to disrupt the financial architecture that sustains drug cartels  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna (a.k.a Odogwu) and three of his associates: Emmanuella Chinonso Iroka; Nnamuka Ifeanyi Kingsley and Ekechi Franklin Chijioke (a.k.a Ekene Okwunaga) wanted over their involvement in the establishment of a clandestine laboratory, production of methamphetamine and drug money laundering. The suspects were declared wanted based on the order of Justice Iniekenimi Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court, Owerri, Imno state, following an application by NDLEA in suit number FHC/Ow/cs/22/2026 filed before the court on 3d July 2026. This followed the discovery of a methamphetamine producing clandestine laboratory where 18.4 kilograms of the illicit subst...

SALE OF ENERGY DRINKS TO  KIDS UNDER 16 BANNED IN ENGLAND The sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 is to be banned in England from April next year in a bid to cut childhood obesity rates. Under the new rules, it will be illegal to sell drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre to anyone under 16. The ban will apply across all retailers, including online, in shops, restaurants, and cafes. Vending machines will also face a total ban on the drinks to prevent under-16s from circumventing the restrictions. Drinks that breach the limit and will be included in the ban include Red Bull, Monster, Relentless, and Prime.  These products already carry manufacturer warnings stating they are not recommended for children. Tea, coffee, and lower-caffeine soft drinks such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi will be exempt from the new restrictions. Up to a third of children in the UK consume at least one energy drink every week, with boys being particularly high consumers....

 TOP SOUTH AFRICAN ACTOR SEPUTLA SEBOGODI DIES Veteran South African actor, director and theatre-maker Seputla Sebogodi has died following complications related to diabetes. His family confirmed that he passed away on the evening of 15 July 2026. In a statement, the family described Sebogodi, who was 62, as a gifted creative whose influence extended far beyond the stage and screen. "His legacy will live on through his remarkable body of work and the many lives he touched," the statement read. Sebogodi built a career that stretched across acting, directing, writing, singing and facilitating, becoming one of the country's most respected performers. While many audiences knew him through television roles, he remained deeply committed to theatre throughout his life, continually creating work that engaged with South Africa's social and political realities. Just a week before his passing, Sebogodi presented _Black Moon_ at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda. The producti...

 FIRED ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS APPEAL TO VATICAN The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has filed an appeal with the Vatican against the decree that declared the traditionalist group in schism with the Catholic Church for consecrating four bishops without papal authorization. According to a statement from the society — whose members are known as Lefebvrists — the appeal was submitted to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on July 11, nine days after the group was declared to be in schism.    The SSPX statement, published July 13, says that “through this appeal, the society wishes to exercise the right that the Church recognizes for any person who considers himself harmed by an administrative act to request its rectification, in a spirit of respect toward ecclesiastical authority and of faithful adherence to justice, truth, and the good of the Church.” It adds that the appeal is "the prior requirement before the eventual filing of a hierarchical recourse" and "has the ef...

TWO ZIMBABWEAN TRUCK DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR AIDING ILLEGAL MIGRATION, NINE ETHIOPIANS INTERCEPTED IN KAZUNGULA The Department of Immigration in Kazungula District of Southern Province has arrested two Zimbabwean truck drivers, Joel Mhenyu (53) and Pfidzai Chipuriro (36), for aiding and abetting the illegal entry of nine Ethiopian nationals into Zambia. The two drivers were intercepted while attempting to exit Zambia through Kazungula en route to South Africa. During the operation, Immigration Officers discovered nine Ethiopian males aged between 20 and 33 concealed within compartments in the chassis of two Volvo trucks bearing registration numbers KFW 830 MP and KFW 827 MP. The Ethiopian nationals were subsequently apprehended for failure to appear before the nearest Immigration Officer when exiting Zambia, contrary to the provisions of the Immigration and Deportation Act, Chapter 123 of the Laws of Zambia. Preliminary investigations indicate that the Ethiopian nationals had been hidden ...

Phone box-swapping hang nabbed and handed over to police A woman and two men were caught allegedly after almost succeeding in their attempt to steal a phone from a shop. CCTV footage has been going viral since last week showing how young men keep phone boxes in their bags and head over to phone stores then request to buy a phone. When they store attendant gives them a phone box with a new phone to inspect, they bring out the phone box in their bag and swap it before handing over the empty phone box to the unsuspecting attendant before walking away after claiming they are no longer interested in buying. Many phone sellers in Abuja have been complaining of being victims.  Now, a trio has been nabbed in Heart Plaza after they allegedly attempted using the same tactics on a vendor. The vendor succeeded in nabbing the group before they could escape and raised alarm. During questioning, the woman in the team broke down in tears. Other business owners in the plaza gathered to embarrass th...

 Kim Kardashian shared about 19 photos with the caption:  "My sweet Grandma MJ, my best friend, my gossip buddy, my forever twin.. You taught all of us the importance of family, and those values are something we'll carry with us forever!!! You were the woman who showed me what it meant to be a hardworking businesswoman. You gave me my very first job at your store in San Diego and taught me lessons about work ethic, strength, and confidence that I've carried with me ever since. You always believed in me, championed me, and were my safe place. You truly were the matriarch of our family, and your love is woven into all of us. I know you're at peace now. Give Papa Harry, Aunt Karen, and my dad a hug for me. You will always be a part of me, I love you so00000 much and I will miss you forever and ever. YOU ARE THE BEST OF US!! I know you are up in heaven, looking at all of our Instagram posts of you from your sneaky finsta account you would always use lol ". One more ph...