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  Four rapes rock California college in the first three weeks of semester Four rapes have been reported at Cal State San Marcos since the start of September, with each incident involving people who knew one another, according to the university. The reports were made on four separate dates and involved three locations: The Quad on Sept. 5 and Sept. 18, University Village Apartments on Sept. 6 and Black Oak Hall on Sept. 13. Jerry McCormick, a spokesperson for Cal State San Marcos, confirmed the reports to the California Post and said the four incidents are not believed to be connected. In each case, McCormick said, the individuals involved knew one another. “Sexual assault is never acceptable and is never the survivor’s fault. Consent must be affirmative, voluntary and ongoing,” McCormick said in a statement. “It cannot be assumed because people know one another or have an existing relationship, and a person who is incapacitated cannot consent.” The university notified students, fac...

 ‘The View’ host Sunny Hostin claims her children experienced racism at ‘predominantly white’ private schools “The View” co-host Sunny Hostin suggested Monday that her children faced racism while attending “predominantly White” private schools. Hostin brought up the topic while discussing 1619 Project founder and The New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones, who recently admitted she regretted aspects of her decision to send her daughter to predominantly Black, high-poverty public schools in Brooklyn in an effort to challenge educational inequality. Hostin empathized with Hannah-Jones’ situation but suggested there were additional problems with sending Black children to “predominantly White” private schools. “I think that this is a decision broadly that all parents make when it comes to educating their kids, but … this is a very difficult decision for Black parents, in particular, because I made a very different decision,” Hostin said. “I sent my children to private sch...

 North Korea touts new weapons system it says will give foes ‘incurable headache’ North Korea said Tuesday its latest missile tests involved a new weapons system of “great significance,” with photos indicating it launched a missile previously described as hypersonic. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the weapon’s development would strengthen the country’s war readiness and give its enemies an “incurable headache,” the North’s official Korean Central News Agency said. He did not describe what the weapon was. Kim observed Sunday’s tests with his teenage daughter, widely seen as a potential successor. South Korea’s military detected North Korea firing two short-range missiles three hours apart from the eastern coastal Wonsan area Sunday. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles flew about 280 miles and 370 miles toward the sea, while Japan’s military said they landed in waters outside the country’s exclusive economic zone. The launches extended a recent run in military...

 Georgia’s youngest mayor blasts city after being ousted over sexting and spending scandals A Georgia city’s youngest-ever mayor lashed out at officials as he broke his silence after being ousted from his role in light of the sexting and spending scandals that had recently engulfed him. Jayden Williams – who served as mayor of Stockbridge for 10 months before being impeached — was removed from office earlier this month after being found to have sent suggestive messages to an 18-year-old male high school student on his mentoring scheme as well as spending $4,000 on a city credit card. Some of the expenses Williams, 23, racked up included a $200 purchase at an Academy Sports + Outdoors store and a $63 purchase at a Polo Factory outlet – spending which the shamed pol fessed up to, WSB reported Monday. But the investigation found he also spent $322 at a restaurant for Father’s Day – which he initially claimed was for gift cards, when receipts showed he splurged on food and sodas. Willi...

 Turkish high school student injures 11 pupils in shooting: report  A student opened fire in front of their high school in Turkey’s western province of Manisa early on Tuesday, wounding at least 11 other pupils, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said. Two of the wounded were in a critical condition, Gurlek said.  The assailant was caught and their mother, father, and grandfather — who owned the weapon used in the attack —have been detained, the minister added. “When the security of our children is the issue, it is not possible for any negligence, any irresponsibility to be overlooked,” the minister said on X. “The circumstances under which the child obtained the gun used in the attack, the conditions of the weapon’s storage, the parents’ obligations regarding care and supervision, and allegations of bullying prior to the incident are being investigated thoroughly and from multiple angles,” Gurlek added. Images and video posted online showed a male figure walking on a street ne...

 7 Iranians, Hezbollah official to stand trial for 1994 Jewish community center bombing that killed 85 An Argentine court has formally charged seven Iranians and one Lebanese national with involvement in the 1994 bombing of the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, in a historic legal advancement of the Latin American country’s deadliest terror case, Argentina’s Justice Minister announced on Monday. The ruling, issued by Federal Judge Daniel Rafecas, targets the prime suspects who remain at large three decades after the attack on the AMIA Jewish community center, which killed 85 people and injured more than 300. The Argentinian court found that the attack, which it described as “a crime against humanity,” was ordered by the highest echelons of the Iranian regime and was carried out by the Lebanese Hezbollah terrorist group, which serves as the Islamic Republic’s proxy. The eight suspects ordered to stand trial include former Iranian Intelligence Minister Ali Fallahijan, former I...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU HAILS KING SUNNY ADE AT 80; YOU EXEMPLIFY A LIFE OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE, CULTURAL AMBASSADORSHIP   Today, I warmly celebrate Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, the legendary King Sunny Ade and an icon of Nigerian and African music, on his 80th birthday.   For eight decades, you have exemplified musical excellence and cultural ambassadorship, enriching our nation and bringing joy to millions across generations. Through your extraordinary talent, creativity, discipline and enduring passion, you transformed juju music into a globally recognised Nigerian cultural treasure.   As one of Africa’s most celebrated entertainers, you have brought the richness of our culture to audiences worldwide. Your distinctive sound, masterful blend of guitar, talking drums and other traditional instruments, mesmerising dance steps, and innovative approach to music have earned you a distinguished place in the history of African arts and entertainment. ...

 UNGA 81: Iran Is The Number One Sponsor Of Terror — Trump Iran is the number one sponsor of terror. Fifty-one years of ruling by bloodshed and mass murder. I will never let Iran have a nuclear weapon. Iran made a missile capable of hitting Europe. The Iranian leader celebrates 9/11, the attack that took so many lives. It is a vile regime, and I had to confront reality. After giving Iran every chance to reach a deal, I took action. As a result of Operation Epic Fury, 159 of their ships are at the bottom of the sea. Their economy and weapons are gone, and the only thing left is inflation. Donald Trump President of the United States

2027: Obi will restore fuel subsidy in ‘different form’ — Kwankwaso The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said a government led by the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would reintroduce fuel subsidy, but through a different approach. Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor, said this during an interview with Arise while discussing fuel pricing and the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He said the NDC would seek ways to reduce the cost of petrol for Nigerians, including increased investment in domestic refining. “No, no, no, look. We are bringing subsidy in our own way,” Kwankwaso said when asked whether the party’s position on subsidy would affect its campaign in the North-West. Explaining the proposed approach, he said government could establish more refineries to boost local production and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products. According to him, the expansion of domestic refining ...

 Sam Vanderpump reveals mum and brother can’t donate livers to him Made In Chelsea star Sam Vanderpump has shared that his mum and brother are unable to be live donors for him. The 29-year-old, who was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease in October last year, had hoped a family member could donate part of their liver.  Last month, however, he was told that was not possible, which means he will need to remain on the NHS transplant waiting list. Sam was born with a congenital liver and kidney condition and was hospitalised in December 2024.  Earlier this year, his mum Simone and brother Jack were assessed to see if they could donate a portion of their liver, which is able to regrow over time.  He told Metro that learning they were not suitable was a difficult moment for the family. He said he now feels in a waiting period, as he is not currently considered a high-priority case and will need to wait longer for a transplant. His story comes as NHS Blood and Transplant...

 Sara Foster says her date with George Clooney was “depressing” and admits she thought he was “so old” Sara Foster shared a story about a date from around 30 years ago when she was set up with George Clooney. On a recent episode of The World's First Podcast, which she hosts with her sister Erin Foster, she said the setup was arranged by her close friends Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber.  She described the experience as awkward and not a good match, saying the age difference stood out to her at the time and made her feel uncomfortable sitting together as a group of four. She explained that she was also going through a difficult time after a recent breakup, which added to the awkward mood of the evening. She noted that she was surprised by the setup and that she has generally never been comfortable with large age-gap dating.  She also joked that the feeling was likely mutual and that Clooney probably was not enthusiastic about the arrangement either, especially since she be...

 Shemar Moore says it was 'hard to say goodbye' to SWAT cast after 8 years. Shemar Moore says S.W.A.T. Exiles brings a darker and grittier version of Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson Jr. as the character starts over with a new team. After eight seasons on the CBS procedural S.W.A.T., which ran from 2017 to 2025, Moore is continuing Hondo's story on Starz with the new series premiering Friday, Sept. 25.  Speaking to PEOPLE, the 56-year-old actor said saying goodbye to his longtime cast was not easy and that while nothing lasts forever in Hollywood, spending eight years together made the transition bittersweet. Moore said he wanted to make sure the new series felt different, and Exiles keeps the core identity of S.W.A.T. while pushing the tone in a heavier direction. He explained that the show looks and feels darker and grittier, but it is still S.W.A.T. at its heart.  The story picks up after a two-year time jump and finds Hondo in a very different place in life divorced, ...

Princess Diana's brother issues groveling apology to Piers Morgan over book claims Charles, Earl Spencer has issued a formal apology to Piers Morgan over an error included in his new book about his late sister, Diana, Princess of Wales.  His new publication, titled Swan Song, has attracted significant attention for its claims about members of the Royal Family. A representative for the Earl confirmed that he contacted Morgan personally to address the mistake. According to the statement, the book had suggested that Morgan reacted in a surly and annoyed manner when told he was not welcome at the funeral, and linked that reaction to gym photographs that were published at the time.  The representative clarified that Morgan did not join the Mirror Group until two years after those photographs were published, and therefore the assumption was incorrect. The statement noted that as a historian, accuracy is important to Earl Spencer, and he apologizes for the error.  Following the ...

 CARSPO 2026: DAY TWO FEATURES STRATEGIC SESSIONS ON SMART POLICING, ELECTION SECURITY The second day of the sixth edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers, CARSPO 2026, holding in Owerri, Imo State, has featured strategic lectures, discussions and an interactive session on Tuesday, 22nd September 2026. The sessions have focused on contemporary policing issues, strategic communication, operational preparedness and election-security management. The programme has also featured an interactive session with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, as senior police officers and resource persons continue deliberations on strengthening policing practice and security preparations for the 2027 General Elections. More photos below. 

 A West Virginia woman ran into the woods to escape a DUI accident, leaving her young child behind in the crashed vehicle. 31-year-old Sydni Healy is being charged with child neglect, creating a substantial risk of injury or death. These charges are in connection to a single vehicle crash in Clarksburg, West Virginia.  As deputies were responding to the reported accident, Sydni fled from the scene on foot. She ran to a nearby patch of woods and attempted to hide from authorities. Deputies immediately checked on her child that was left in the crashed vehicle. Thankfully, the child was unharmed despite not wearing a seat belt, and being in a vehicle with severe roof damage.  When questioned on how the accident occurred, the child could not provide information due to being preoccupied with a device (a phone).  Deputies then began to search for the driver. They soon discovered Sydni Healy hiding in the nearby woods. She was administered field sobriety tests, which she fa...

 ANAMBRA POLICE ACKNOWLEDGE AWKA SOUTH LGA CHAIRMAN’S ASSISTANCE IN RESCUE OF NINE PERSONS FOLLOWING FLOOD INCIDENT ON NIBO–ISIAGU ROAD, AWKA; SEARCH CONTINUES FOR ONE MISSING PERSON The Anambra State Police Command has acknowledged and appreciated the timely intervention and assistance of the Chairman of Awka South Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Chinedu Okafor in the ongoing rescue and search operations following a flood incident along the Nibo–Isiagu Road, Awka. So far, nine persons have been rescued alive, while search and rescue operations are still ongoing for one person who is currently unaccounted for. The Command particularly appreciates the heroic intervention of the Chairman of Awka South Local Government Area for providing necessary support to the rescue efforts and working with the Police and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of affected persons. The CP has further directed that the search operation should continue until every possible effort has been exhauste...

 PRESS BRIEFING BY THE POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, ON BEHALF OF THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE EDO STATE COMMAND Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press.  It is with great pleasure that the Command wishes to inform the general public of its latest achievement over the immediate past week arising from ongoing intelligence- led operations: Within the past week, the command have arrested a total of 10 suspects for violent crimes, neutralized 1 suspected kidnapper, recovered 1 AK 47 Rifle, 10 7.62 mm live ammunitions, 1 barrette pistol with 14 live ammunition. 1. ARREST OF SUSPECT IN ABDUCTION AND SEXUAL ABUSE OF FIVE FEMALE CHILDREN. On 12th September 2026, the Command received information on the alleged abduction of five female children from the ibillo/ Imoga axis of Akoko - Edo LGA. A 50 year-old suspect, Nicholas Nusa, was arrested following police intervention.  Preliminary investigation revealed the children were sexually abuse, he impregnated one of them who...

COURT FIXES OCTOBER 26 TO RULE ON EL-RUFAI'S NO-CASE SUBMISSION The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, has reserved ruling on the no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in his ongoing trial over alleged unlawful wire tapping. El-Rufai, as the defendant in the matter, is being tried for wire tapping thetelephone conversations of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. At the resumed hearing, the prosecution and defence counsels  adopted their written addresses on El-Rufai's no-case submission. the prosecution counsel prayed the court to overrule the no-case submission and order the defendant to enter his defence. Justice Abdulmalik subsequently adjourned the matter until October 26, 2026, for ruling.

 SUPER EAGLES BEGIN AFCON QUALIFIERS PREPARATIONS IN UYO Ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers, activities are gaining momentum with the Super Eagles holding their first training session under coach Eric Chelle at the team's camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The Super Eagles' first match is against Madagascar on Friday, September 25, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, and will later take on familiar foes Guinea-Bissau on September 29.

 HANDBALL: NIGERIA EDGE CÔTE D’IVOIRE, CLOSE IN ON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TICKET Nigeria's Under-18 men's handball team moved a step closer to qualifying for the 2027 IHF Men's Under-19 Handball World Championship after defeating hosts Côte d’Ivoire 31-26 in the fifth-to-eighth placement match of the 22nd Africa Men's Youth Handball Championship in Abidjan. Nigeria will now face the winner of the other fifth-to-eighth placement match between Cameroon and Rwanda in a decisive encounter. Victory in that match will see Nigeria finish fifth at the continental championship and earn one of Africa's five qualification tickets to the 2027 IHF Men's Under-19 Handball World Championship.    . NIGERIA SUFFER SETBACK IN ROUND SIX OF FIDE CHESS OLYMPIAD In chess, Team Nigeria recorded a difficult outing in round six of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, with the men suffering a heavy defeat to Vietnam, while the women also fell to Austria. The result ended Nigeria's ...

 7 School Children, 2 Adults Rescued, One Person Missing After Flood Incident On Nibo–Isiagu Road, Awka, Anambra State The Anambra State Police Command’s Safe School Operatives working with community members have rescued nine persons—seven school children and two adults— after a flood incident on Nibo–Isiagu Road, Awka, on September 22, 2026. A statement from the office of the police public relations officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga states that One child remains missing, prompting the Command to sustain and expand search and rescue operations in collaboration with community members and relevant stakeholders. It adds that the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, have urged residents to provide useful information and advised parents, schools, guardians and motorists to exercise extreme caution around flooded roads, bridges and waterways.

 Enyimba training disrupted as power struggle intensifies after third straight defeat The internal power struggle at nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba deepened on Monday when sporting director Daniel Eke, accompanied by officers of the Nigerian Police Force, disrupted the club’s training session following a home defeat to Inter Lagos. Inter Lagos claimed their first league win of the season on Sunday, edging Enyimba 1-0 at the Enyimba Stadium. Ezekiel Moses scored the decisive goal in the 18th minute, rising to meet a pinpoint cross with a header. The result left Enyimba without a point after three matches at the start of the 2026/27 season and marked their third consecutive defeat amid ongoing problems both on and off the pitch. When the squad returned to training on Monday, the session was cut short after Eke allegedly arrived with officers from the Abia State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad. Some club officials were taken away. Videos and photogra...

 A dispatch rider has reportedly been caught in Anambra State after allegedly failing to deliver an expensive wig to a customer since Friday. According to the lady, the rider blocked both her number and that of the vendor despite their repeated attempts to reach him using different phone numbers. She said she later contacted her friend, who lives in a different location, to pretend she had an order to be delivered. The rider reportedly showed up for the delivery, where he was eventually caught. Watch video below. 

 Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover “very dangerous” pistols and machetes in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered two locally made pistols and two machetes in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The arrest followed a distress call received by police operatives in the early hours of September 14, 2026, after a reported violent attack in Ikot Ekweng village. Police Public Relations Officer DSP Timfon John disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday and made available to journalists in Uyo. According to John, operatives on vehicular patrol received an emergency alert from the Command Control Room directing them to the village following a report of an attack at about 5 a.m. The patrol team met an Inspector Henry, who alleged that he had been attacked by one Ini Mfon. The suspect reportedly attacked the police officer with a machete while attempting to dispossess him of his tricycle, leaving him with an injury to h...

 Melissa McCarthy reveals if she believes a family member killed JonBenét Ramsey Netflix is releasing a new limited series, The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey, starring Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as Patsy and John Ramsey. The series focuses on one of the most well-known unsolved cases in American history and looks at both the personal impact on the family and the intense public attention that followed the death of JonBenét Ramsey on Christmas night in 1996. Speaking to Variety about taking on the role, McCarthy shared that she approached the project with a lot of compassion for the family. She said that while she initially hesitated to get involved, she decided to look deeper into the case after spending time researching it.  She reflected on how public perception was shaped in 1996 and admitted that she, like many others at the time, had formed judgments based on tabloid coverage without fully understanding the situation. McCarthy said she developed a strong sense of empathy ...

 Barbra Streisand's Kennedy Center remarks target Trump as naming fight deepens across Washington, DC Barbra Streisand shared her perspective on the ongoing dispute over the Kennedy Center in a statement published Thursday, Sept. 17.  The singer and actress, who received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2008, described the situation as difficult to watch and said the center should remain connected to President John F. Kennedy's legacy and the role of the arts in public life.  Her comments came as the institution faces a prolonged closure and a legal debate over proposals to add President Donald Trump's name to the building. The center was renamed the National Cultural Center for Kennedy in January 1964 after his assassination and was designated as a national memorial. Streisand referenced that history in her objection to adding another name, describing the dispute as being about personal recognition.  She also questioned the timing of the closure, while Kennedy Center le...

 Trump aide Natalie Harp showed unflattering news clips that led to purge of unfriendly media outlets President Donald Trump's decision to remove three news organizations from the White House reportedly came shortly after aide Natalie Harp showed him clips of television anchors criticizing his administration.  According to people familiar with the matter cited by the Wall Street Journal, Harp showed Trump footage from MS NOW on Friday as his frustration over negative coverage had been building.  Within hours, Trump announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico were banned from the White House effective immediately, a move that reportedly surprised some officials inside the administration. By Saturday morning, journalists from the three outlets said they were stopped at the gates and told their credentials had been disabled or taken. MS NOW correspondent Akayla Gardner and a cameraman, along with CNN teams, were seen broadcasting from outside the White House gates.  Trump l...

 “The money was for the artistes” — Peter Okoye admits receiving about $800k in royalties, says Jude got nothing Singer Peter Okoye has admitted receiving about $800,000 in royalties from SACEM for P-Square’s musical works but said his elder brother, Jude Okoye, did not receive any share of the money. According to the Guardian, Peter made the disclosure while testifying virtually before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos during cross-examination by Jude’s lawyer, Clement Onwuewunor, SAN. Jude and his company, Northside Music Limited, are facing a seven-count charge brought by the EFCC over alleged ₦1.3 billion and $1 million fraud. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. During Tuesday’s proceedings, Peter was questioned about his claim that Jude took more than three months to provide P-Square’s backend royalty records after he requested them in 2022. When told that the request was made on October 16 and the records were provided six days later, Peter insiste...

 Man allegedly kills woman and stays for days with her b0dy in his house in Enugu A man called Abobby has been accused of k!lling a woman in Enugu State. A video shows the moment locals confronted the man after they found the n@k£d b0dy of a woman on the floor of his bathroom (swipe). The man, while being questioned in another video, pleaded and claimed that the woman had threatened to infect him with HIV. Another video shows him claiming that the woman used a stick to h!t him several times while he was sleeping and he woke up and saw that she wanted to k!ll him. When asked why he killed her, he claimed it was HIV that killed her, not him.  This angered the men questioning him and they told him that HIV does not kill a person suddenly.

 Congolese Legend Awilo Longomba and Afrobeats Star Ayra Starr Share Heartwarming First Meeting in Zambia The worlds of classic Soukous and modern Afrobeats collided in a beautiful moment as legendary Congolese musician Awilo Longomba came face-to-face with Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr for the very first time. The emotional encounter, which took place during the Africa Connect concert weekend in Lusaka, Zambia, has quickly captured the hearts of music fans across the continent. When the veteran singer met the Mavin Records star, he was visibly moved by her presence. In a video that has since gone viral, Awilo can be seen warmly embracing Ayra Starr and referring to her affectionately as his daughter, showcasing the deep mutual respect between the two generations of African music royalty. The significance of their meeting goes back to 2023, when Ayra Starr released her chart-topping single "Sability." The hit track relied heavily on a sample and interpolation of Awilo Longomb...

 Viral Road Drama: Minibus Driver Prostrates After Lamborghini Collision A dramatic scene unfolded on a local thoroughfare recently, capturing widespread attention after a commercial minibus, commonly referred to as a "korope" in some regions, was involved in a collision with a high-end Lamborghini. The incident quickly escalated into a viral spectacle when footage emerged of the minibus driver prostrating on the ground, seemingly pleading with the luxury car's owner. The video, which rapidly circulated across social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), shows the driver in a state of visible distress. His earnest prostration, a gesture often associated with profound respect or desperate supplication in various cultures, underscored the perceived financial burden and severity of the damage to the expensive vehicle. The stark contrast between the humble minibus and the opulent Lamborghini, a vehicle that can cost millions, immediately struck a chord with onli...