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 EFCC Commences Investigation of Suspect Arrested with $265,000 in Kano   The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  has commenced investigation of  a suspect arrested with the sum of US$265,000 at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA,  Kano State.  The suspect, Adam Musa Adam, a male passenger with a Nigerian passport arriving from New Delhi aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET941,  was intercepted  on Sunday, 26 September 2026 during routine screening operations by  officers of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS. His luggage was flagged for secondary examination using Non-Intrusive Inspection Technology, leading to the discovery of the undeclared currency concealed among his personal belongings. While handing over the suspect and exhibits to the EFCC, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs,  Usman Umar Adamu, reiterated that the movement of foreign currency...

  2027: Akpabio warns against AI-driven falsehoods Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has warned political actors against using artificial intelligence (AI) to spread falsehoods and deepen divisions in the country. Akpabio said politicians must ensure that the electoral contest did not become a platform for communal, religious or regional divisions, stressing that political differences should not destroy the bonds holding the country together. He spoke on Tuesday in his address of welcome as the Senate resumed plenary after its two-month annual recess, which began on July 23, 2026. The Senate President said campaigns for the 2027 elections had begun and political parties had chosen their candidates, urging those seeking elective offices to present their programmes with conviction and allow Nigerians to make their choices freely. “Those who seek office need not see eye to eye in order to walk hand in hand as Niger...

Man City must be relegated after guilty verdict, says club’s former chairman Manchester City must be expelled from the Premier League after being found guilty of breaching financial rules, according to the club’s former chairman David Bernstein. City were found to have arranged “sham” contracts with a number of commercial partners to artificially inflate the club’s revenues and reduce costs over a nine-season period between 2009 and 2018. The scheme concealed the true state of their finances and avoided breaches of Premier League and UEFA spending limits as a result. An independent commission also found the club guilty on the majority of charges in relation to their failure to co-operate with the league’s investigation. City could be relegated, hit with a points deduction or handed a huge fine. No sanction has yet been imposed and Abu Dhabi-backed City said they will appeal against the decision. But Bernstein, who served as City chairman from 1998 to 2003, believes the Etihad Stadium o...

 SANWO-OLU HOLDS SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING  Governor : We will continue to strengthen security  Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured Lagosians and visitors that the government will continue to strengthen security.  “We will not relent on our efforts to ensure that criminals don’t find a place for their evil activities in our state,” Sanwo-Olu  said.  The Governor met today September 29 with security chiefs  at the State House Marina. He was briefed on all security activities and plans to strengthen the system ahead of the end-of -year activities.  At the meeting were: Police Commissioner Tijani Fatai, Brig.Gen. A.O. Owolabi, Commander, 9 Brigade, Ikeja, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, NNS Beecroft Commander, Nigerian Navy, Air Commodore M.A. Imam , Commander 651 BSG , Ikeja and Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, Executive Secretary, Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LASTF).  Also there were Chief of Staff to the Governor Tayo Ayinde, Secretary to the ...

 MOROCCO GETS FIRST WOMAN PRIME MINISTER Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra El Mansourias the country’s first woman Prime Minister. The statement indicates that her appointment follows the September 23 parliamentary election, in which her Authenticity and Modernity Party emerged as the largest party, winning 97 of the 395 seats in parliament. El Mansouri, a former mayor of Marrakech and current Housing Minister, has now been tasked with forming a coalition government. It further notes that her appointment marks a historic milestone for women in Morocco’s political leadership.

 Trump unveils AI-powered America.gov website — a one-stop shop for these government services  President Trump launched a new America.gov website, a one-stop shop for government agencies, that uses artificial intelligence to streamline the process for seeking federal services. “Our goal is that anything you might need from the United States government will be accessible at your fingertips and very quickly at your command,” Trump said at the official launch event. “We’re making it dramatically easier, faster, and more convenient to get what you need exactly when you need it.” The new website is designed to unwind bureaucracy on a range of services, allowing Americans to use a single platform to perform a variety of government services, ranging from help on signing up for Social Security, renewing a passport or booking a campsite at a national park. Its central feature is an AI chat bot designed to answer questions in a conversational style, projecting a helpful tone as it direc...

 ‘American Idol’ alum Caleb Flynn ‘made a choice’ to kill wife, prosecutors argue in close of murder trial “American Idol” alum and ex-church pastor Caleb Flynn “made a choice” to murder his wife so he could start a new life with his mistress, prosecutors said in closing arguments Tuesday. “He made a choice. Ashley lost her life,” Ohio Prosecutor Paul Watkins told jurors, according to the Dayton Daily News. Watkins urged jurors to piece together a mountain of circumstantial evidence tying the 40-year-old husband and father of two to a phony break-in at their Tipp City home as a cover for killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, on Feb. 16 — after hinting about his diabolical plan to his 24-year-old mistress, Alleigha Botner. “The evidence never pointed to an intruder. The evidence pointed to the defendant,” Watkins implored. Prosecutors pointed to Caleb Flynn’s affair and a trove of disturbing text messages about wanting his wife dead, along with the mysterious disappearance of a handgun he...

 Passengers allegedly forced to sit in ‘wet seats’ on Emirates plane after water leaked from jet’s roof This is the shocking moment water appears to leak from the roof of a luxurious Emirates plane onto passengers below. Footage appears to show water dripping from the ceiling inside the Airbus A380 as distressed travellers were left with no choice but to remain in their seats. Flight EK123 was travelling for almost five hours from Dubai to Istanbul on September 17, when the incident occurred.  Some passengers were seen using large pieces of cloth to cover themselves as the water continued to pour mid-flight. Passenger Hsin Ying Chang said water began pouring from the ceiling shortly after takeoff, soaking her “like a waterfall.” “The cabin crew offered no explanation or apology,” Ms Chang claimed. “The foreign passenger sitting next to me was moved to a seat at the front, while we Taiwanese passengers were placed in row 52 near the galley. “There was no TV or other equipment, ...

 Dutch university suspends Palestinian student who claimed involvement in Oct. 7 terror attack Maastricht University in the Netherlands has suspended a Palestinian student who posted a video claiming involvement in the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, the university’s Observant Online outlet reported on Sunday. In the video, which went viral on social media last week, the student watches Qatar’s Al Jazeera outlet airing Hamas propaganda. He then points at the screen, gives a thumbs-up and shouts, “7 October. This is me.” Maastricht University decided to ban the student from entering university buildings, as well as bar him from attending classes or sitting for exams, Observant Online reported. A university spokesperson told the outlet it acted out of “concern for the safety of the student himself, fellow students and staff” and said the measure should not be construed as punishing the student. The university is not investigating the post or the student’s claim, but will talk with ...

 NASA mysteriously trying to pull world’s fastest plane, SR-71 Blackbird, out of retirement — and won’t say why NASA appears to be pulling the fastest plane ever produced —the SR-71 Blackbird — out of retirement as the Trump administration suggested it’s working on a new generation of hypersonic surveillance jets. Former NASA and Air Force engineers confirmed that they had been recently offered jobs to get an old Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird back in the air nearly 27-years after its last flight, Aviation Week reported. Mike Relja, a former test engineer for the Blackbird — which is capable of reaching speeds of Mach 3.3, 2,200 mph — said NASA reached out to him last month to get the neglected plane up and running, but added that he was now too old for such a massive undertaking. “I told the guy, ‘You know, I’m too old to be doing this,’” Relja told Aviation Week. “‘I wish you well. I’d like to see you make it. It would be interesting. But I just don’t think you can get there from here...

 Rihanna shares rare photos of daughter Rocki for her first birthday: “Who let me have a daughter, bro?” Rihanna gave fans a rare look at her daughter Rocki to celebrate her first birthday, sharing a carousel of 19 photos and home videos on Saturday.  Rocki Irish Mayers turned one on September 13, and Rihanna summed up motherhood in her caption writing, who let me have a daughter, bro. The posts show Rocki already acting like mom's closet is hers. In one video she plays with a designer bag in a tan onesie, cries when it is taken away, and stops the second it is returned after just a few seconds.  Other clips show her in pink rollers, playing with a beauty product, and trying on one of her mom's wigs that completely swallows her while family laughs off camera.  She even had a toy red carpet moment, posing in front of a playset backdrop with flashing bulbs in a furry yellow robe with pink lining and a tiara, plus moments of her as a newborn, lounging in a bikini, and w...

 President Tinubu returns home after working vacation in the UK and France INITIAL REPORT: STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Tinubu departs Paris for Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his working vacation and has already departed Paris, France, for the homeward journey to Nigeria. President Tinubu’s aircraft is expected to touch down at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, later this evening. The Nigerian leader chose to fly to Lagos first to honour the memory of Chief MKO Abiola, the martyr of Nigeria’s democratic struggle.  On Independence Day, the President will attend the premiere of a movie honouring Abiola, the winner of the June 1993 election, at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. While in Lagos, President Tinubu will also hold strategic meetings with political leaders and associates over several days in preparation for the 2027 elections. President Tinubu departed Abuja on August 30 for the working vacation. He spent one week in London before he...

 Congo to audit major miners annually from 2027 as part of local content drive, regulator says Democratic Republic of Congo will subject major mining companies ‌to annual audits of subcontracting practices and compliance with local-content requirements from 2027, as authorities step up efforts to increase business for Congolese-owned firms, the head of the country's subcontracting regulator told Reuters. The world's largest cobalt producer and Africa's top copper producer has tightened oversight of its mining sector as it seeks to channel more contracts and procurement spending to local companies.

 Burkina Faso's gold must be processed locally, Traore says during launch of first refinery Burkina Faso has opened its first gold refinery as the government seeks greater economic sovereignty. “From now on, gold from Burkina Faso must not only be extracted in Burkina Faso, it must be processed, controlled, valued and certified in Burkina Faso," President Ibrahim Traore said at the opening of the refinery, known as Raffinor-BF. Across West Africa, governments are taking steps to reclaim control over their natural resources by rewriting mining codes, banning exports of raw produce and boosting government ownership. Guinea and Ghana recently restricted gold exports. Mali said it was building a gold refinery together with a Russian company, and Côte d'Ivoire announced it would open one next year. “Natural resources belong to the people,” Traore said. “They must contribute to improve their living conditions, with respect for the environment, social justice and in the interest ...

La Liga President Demands 'Severe Sanctions' for Manchester City Amid Rule Breach Allegations La Liga president Javier Tebas has publicly called for the “most severe sanction” to be imposed on English champions Manchester City, should an independent panel's reported findings of financial rule breaches be officially confirmed. Tebas's strong comments underscore the escalating pressure and scrutiny facing the Abu Dhabi-backed club. Reports circulated on Friday indicating that an independent panel had found Manchester City guilty on all but one of 115 charges related to breaking Premier League financial regulations. However, the English top-flight has yet to make any official announcement regarding these findings or potential penalties. Manchester City has consistently and strenuously denied all charges, with chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak issuing a defiant statement asserting the club's eventual vindication. Tebas Emphasizes Integrity and Long-Term Breaches Speaking at ...

 Femi Otedola Limits X Comments After Backlash Over Praising Tinubu's Economic Policies Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has taken significant action on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), by restricting access to the comment section of a recent post. This move follows a wave of criticism from Nigerians who challenged his positive assessment of President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms. The controversy began after Otedola shared a photograph of himself with President Tinubu in Paris on Monday evening, September 28. In his accompanying message, the prominent investor lauded the administration's economic direction, citing several developments he viewed as indicators of progress. Otedola's post highlighted the inclusion of Nigerian companies in the FTSE Russell Frontier 50 Index, the commendable performance of the Nigerian Exchange, an increase in foreign direct investment, and a general improvement in economic confidence. He also referenced the foreign exc...

 Davido Praises Burkina Faso's President Traoré After Historic Gold Refinery Launch Afrobeats superstar Davido has openly commended Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the head of state of Burkina Faso, following the country's monumental opening of its first-ever gold refinery. The highly influential musician lauded Traoré as a "Leader" in a widely noticed social media post, drawing significant attention to this pivotal West African development. Davido took to Instagram on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, sharing the news and tagging President Traoré's official handle with the concise yet powerful caption: "Leader! @president_ibrahim_traore". His public admiration quickly resonated with his vast fanbase and followers, highlighting the global reach of the Afrobeats icon's voice. Burkina Faso's Economic Milestone The launch of Burkina Faso's inaugural gold refinery on Monday, September 28, represents a critical stride in the nation's ambitious quest for ec...

 Dangote Predicts African Fuel Self-Sufficiency by 2030 with Major Refinery Push Nairobi, Kenya Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has declared that Africa is poised to largely meet its own refined fuel needs by 2030, a transformative shift he aims to accelerate with the groundbreaking of a colossal $16 billion refinery project on Kenya's picturesque Indian Ocean coast. Dangote, Africa's wealthiest man, spoke to reporters in Nairobi, articulating a bold vision for the continent to cease exporting raw materials and instead focus on producing and selling high-value finished products domestically. The ambitious refinery in Lamu, with a planned capacity of 700,000 barrels per day, is expected to commence construction on Wednesday and reach completion within approximately 30 months. A Continental Vision for Economic Independence The 2030 target for fuel self-sufficiency is a cornerstone of Dangote's broader economic philosophy for Africa. He emphasized that the location of refin...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Tinubu departs Paris for Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his working vacation and has already departed Paris, France, for the homeward journey to Nigeria. President Tinubu’s aircraft is expected to touch down at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, later this evening. The Nigerian leader chose to fly to Lagos first to honour the memory of Chief MKO Abiola, the martyr of Nigeria’s democratic struggle.  On Independence Day, the President will attend the premiere of a movie honouring Abiola, the winner of the June 1993 election, at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. While in Lagos, President Tinubu will also hold strategic meetings with political leaders and associates over several days in preparation for the 2027 elections. President Tinubu departed Abuja on August 30 for the working vacation. He spent one week in London before heading for Paris. While in Paris, he attended a private dinner with President Emmanuel Macr...

 SENATE RECONVENES PLENARY AFTER RECESS The Senate has resumed plenary after its annual recess, with the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, listing insecurity, flooding and the high cost of living as pressing national concerns. He decried the abduction of Nigerians in Marisa and at Dekera Mosque, saying sympathy is not enough, and called on security agencies to rescue captives and protect vulnerable communities with renewed vigour. The Senate President also urged leaders to ensure that economic reforms reflect in the lives of ordinary Nigerians, and called for peaceful, issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that no electoral prize is worth a Nigerian life. Six communications from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, seeking confirmation of appointments, approval of the 2026 NDDC budget and passage of establishment bills, including the bill seeking to establish the National Research and Development Fund, were read and referred to the relevant c...

 COLLATION OF RESULTS IN PROGRESS AS GOMBE PDP CONDUCTS FRESH GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has conducted a fresh governorship primary in Gombe State, following a Federal High Court order directing the party to repeat the exercise. Three aspirants include ; Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Usman Aliyu Garry and Khamis Ahmad Mailantarki in  primary election, which was conducted peacefully. Attention is now on the collation of results at the PDP State Secretariat in Gombe.

 APPROPRIATION: HOUSE EXTENDS 2025 CAPITAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION TO DECEMBER 31, 2026 The House of Representatives has approved the extension of the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget to December 31, 2026. The extension follows consideration of a Bill to amend the Appropriation Repeal and Re-enactment Act 2025 by the House during resumed plenary after the annual parliamentary recess. Leading the debate, House Leader Julius Ihonvbere cited economic and fiscal challenges, as well as ongoing projects, as reasons for the fourth extension of the 2025 budget implementation. Three executive bills were also read at the plenary. They include a request from President Bola Tinubu for consideration and approval of the National Research and Development Fund Establishment Bill, which seeks to provide a framework for research financing across Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government. The President also transmitted the 2026 statutory budget of the Niger Delta Deve...

 Madonna, 68, is spotted partying with boyfriend Akeem Morris, 30, and daughter Lourdes Leon, 29, after VMAs. The VMAs turned into a family night out for Madonna as she celebrated her return to the show. The 68 year old singer was spotted leaving Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles after an after-party with her boyfriend Akeem Morris, 30, and her daughter Lourdes Leon, 29.  Photos showed her smiling in the back seat of an SUV while her boyfriend of two years was in the front seat, with her daughter leaving separately in another car with a friend. Earlier that evening, Madonna made her first VMAs performance in 23 years, joining Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX on stage.  She wore a black silk robe over a deep red corseted bodysuit with black knee high boots and deep red fingerless gloves, her first performance at the show since the 2003 moment with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. She skipped the red carpet but was seen posing for photos with Taylor Swift inside. She lat...

 NAF COMPLETES LOCAL REASSEMBLY OF FIRST TWO H125 HELICOPTERS IN LAGOS The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully completed the local reassembly of its first two H125 helicopters at NAF Base Ikeja, Lagos, following their delivery by Airbus. Conducted with the support of Airbus technical personnel, the exercise marks an important milestone in strengthening technical collaboration, facilitating knowledge transfer and enhancing NAF personnel’s practical exposure to the support and maintenance of modern rotary-wing platforms. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, described the development as a positive step towards strengthening the NAF’s technical and operational capacity. He stated, “Beyond acquiring modern platforms, we are committed to developing the knowledge, partnerships and support systems required to maximise their operational value and sustain them throughout their service life.” The H125 helicopters will provide valuable additional capability ...

 ‘Is This A Fight Against Corruption Or Political Battle?’ — Sanusi Questions El-Rufai’s Seven-Month Detention The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, has questioned the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, asking whether the case represents a genuine fight against corruption or has become a political battle. Sanusi raised the issue while speaking about the effectiveness of Nigeria’s anti-corruption institutions and the role of the judiciary in prosecuting corruption cases. In an interview published by Channels Television, the Emir said Nigeria has institutions and courts established to investigate, prosecute and punish people accused of corruption. However, he expressed concern that political influence could affect how some cases are handled. “You have institutions that are supposed to identify corrupt people and prosecute them. You have courts that are supposed to do it. We have seen in this country people who are facing corruption charges who basically ju...

 Gov. Uba Sani Appoints Hon. Vicky Boniface Special Assistant On Community Engagements Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has approved the appointment of Hon. Vicky Boniface as Special Assistant on Community Engagements. Boniface, who hails from Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, is a grassroots politician and mobiliser with experience in political and community engagements. She is a former APC aspirant for the Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency and former Labour Party Women Leader, Zone III. She also served as Women Leader of the Engr. Michael Ayuba Auta Campaign Organisation during the 2023 Southern Kaduna Senatorial election. According to a statement announcing the appointment, Boniface’s selection recognises her involvement in community development, women and youth inclusion, as well as grassroots political activities. The statement said she is expected to leverage her grassroots connections and experience to strengthen engagement between the Kaduna State Governm...

 UPDATE: I refer to my earlier post drawing attention to the statement issued by the Consul-General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, Ambassador Ninikanwa Okey-Uche. That statement remains the basis of Nigeria’s position.  Three Nigerian nationals died in South Africa between 18 and 21 September: Kenechukwu Christopher Igwemmadu in Bloemfontein; Olaniyi Olaleye Olatunde in Pretoria; and Christian Hillary Nnaemeka in Primrose.  Their families deserve answers. So does the Nigerian community. These deaths occurred in different circumstances. One followed an alleged encounter with police.  One was a shooting after a dispute in a nightclub.  One followed an alleged encounter with a private crew associated with Mr Xolani Khumalo.  They should not be treated as one incident. They should each be investigated to the end. I also renew our request for a progress report on the killing of Emeka Clement Uzor on 9 February, a case in which no arrest has been reported to our Mis...

 ANAMBRA EDUCATION MINISTRY MOURNS PUPIL SWEPT AWAY BY FLOOD, URGES VIGILANCE — OGUGUA The Anambra State Ministry of Education has expressed sadness over the death of Master Success Ezenwafor, a pupil of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Primary School, who was swept away by a flash flood along the Isiagu axis of Awka-Nibo Road on September 22, 2026. Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ekene Ogugua, described the incident as a painful loss to the family, the school community and the education sector. Dr. Ogugua condoled with the bereaved family and the management, teachers and pupils of the school, praying God to grant them the strength to bear the loss. The Commissioner urged parents and guardians to exercise greater vigilance during the rainy season and caution children against playing or passing through flooded areas, drainage channels and fast-flowing water. He also called on schools, families and communities to work together to keep children safe, stressing that protecting schoolchildren ...

  Anambra Attorney General Orders Probe, Prosecution of Those Denying Women Inheritance Rights The Anambra State Government has directed the police to investigate and prepare for prosecution cases in which women and girls are denied the right to inherit property on account of their gender. In a letter dated and released to journalists on September 26, 2026, Attorney General Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, instructed the Nigerian Police to thoroughly examine all such complaints and forward the case files to his office for further action. Nweke stated that denying females inheritance rights solely because of their gender constitutes an offence under Section 22 of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, 2017 of Anambra State, and carries a penalty of up to four years’ imprisonment. “In light of the foregoing, you are kindly requested to ensure that your office thoroughly investigates all reported cases of gender-based disinheritance and that the case files are transmitted to this Minis...

 PRESS STATEMENT (For Immediate Release) POLICE APPREHEND MAN IN CONNECTION WITH ALLEGED INCEST IN LUSAKA September 29, 2026 – The Zambia Police Service has apprehended a man in connection with an alleged case of incest involving his 18-year-old daughter in Lusaka. The apprehension follows a video that circulated on various social media platforms on September 24, 2026, in which the complainant alleged that her biological father had carnal knowledge of her. Following the circulation of the video, police instituted investigations and successfully established the identity and whereabouts of the suspect. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect allegedly had carnal knowledge of his daughter on several occasions between July and September 2026 in Lusaka District. Following these alleged incidents, the victim left home and began living on the streets. Officers from the Police Child Protection Unit, working with the victim’s family, later located her. The Department of Social ...

 RAINFALL; FEDERAL FIRE  SERVICE CAUTIONS FCT RESIDENTS ON FLOOD SAFETY The Federal Fire Service, FCT Command, has cautioned residents to take precautionary measures against flooding as rainfall intensifies across the Territory. The FCT Controller, Muhammed Anas, urges residents, particularly those in low-lying areas, riverbanks and communities with poor drainage, to remain vigilant and avoid activities that worsen flooding. These include dumping refuse in drains and waterways, building on floodplains or drainage channels, blocking drainage systems and indiscriminate excavation near rivers and streams. The Command advises Residents to clear drains regularly, monitor weather alerts, avoid crossing flooded roads and waterways, keep children away from floodwaters and switch off electricity in flooded areas. In the event of flooding, the Command urges residents to move to higher ground, avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, protect vulnerable persons and valuables, and con...

 Sudan tells UN that foreign interference must end, RSF must be disarmed “Foreign interference must end, and the terrorist militia (RSF) must be dismantled and disarmed to achieve stability in the country,” Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem said in a speech at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

 Police officer k!lled after being run over during a stop and search in Lagos A 20-year-old driver, Olumide Olusola, has allegedly k!lled a police Sergeant, Johnson Okediji, during a stop-and-search duty along Olugbede Street, Egbeda, Lagos. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, disclosed that the sad incident occurred on Saturday, 26th September 2026.  While briefing journalists about the activities of the Command in the month of September, CP Fatai said police officers had signalled a Lexus ES 350,with number plate FKJ 223 KX, driven by Olumide Olusola,.to stop. He explained that the driver initially stopped but suddenly sped off as Sergeant Okediji approached the driver’s side. The police boss added that the suspect knocked down Sergeant Okediji and dragged him underneath the vehicle for several metres despite repeated attempts by police officers and passers-by to stop him. He said the driver was eventually chased and arrested. However in the process,the ...

 Utah man, 71, released from death row after DNA evidence excludes him in 1985 killing A 71-year-old man who was convicted of killing a police chief’s aunt and spent decades on death row was released Monday after prosecutors said newly analyzed DNA evidence doesn’t link him to the crime. A Utah judge ordered Douglas Stewart Carter let out on bail late Monday over objections from the victim’s family. Carter is required to wear a GPS monitor while he awaits a new trial in the 1985 killing of Eva Olesen. The state Supreme Court ordered a new trial last year, citing misconduct by investigators. Carter has maintained his innocence and says a signed confession was coerced. No physical evidence linked him to the crime scene. But the jury convicted Carter, a Black man, based on the confession and the testimony of two witnesses who said he bragged about killing Olesen, who was white. Those witnesses later recanted. A DNA analysis received Sept. 22 excluded Carter as a possible match to bloo...