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 Chadwick Boseman’s family members sue widow Taylor Simone Ledward over control of actor’s estate and alleged unpaid distributions Chadwick Boseman’s family has filed a legal challenge over the management of the late actor’s estate, with his parents seeking changes to how his assets are handled. Court documents obtained by Page Six show that Boseman’s brothers, Derrick and Kevin Boseman, filed a lawsuit on behalf of their parents, Leroy and Carolyn Boseman, asking a Los Angeles court to remove Chadwick’s widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, as administrator of the estate. The filing claims Ledward, who inherited 50% of Boseman’s estate, has not distributed the remaining share to his parents as required under a 2022 court order. According to the documents, Leroy and Carolyn were each entitled to 25% of the estate. “Nearly four years later, [Taylor] has still not distributed the estate,” the filing states. The family alleges the estate includes more than $3.8 million in assets and cash, and...

 NIGERIA, GERMANY TO DEEPEN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP The Federal Government says it will implement the outcomes of the 2025 Nigeria-Germany Bi-national Commission to strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, investment and other key sectors. Nigeria and Germany are taking steps to deepen their longstanding relationship through renewed bilateral engagements aimed at expanding economic cooperation and strategic partnerships. At bilateral talks in Abuja, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, welcomed Germany's Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, describing the visit as another milestone in strengthening ties between both countries. The Minister said Nigeria remains committed to implementing the resolutions of the 2025 Nigeria-Germany Bi-national Commission, noting that the platform provides the framework for reviewing progress, addressing outstanding issues and identifying new areas of cooperation in line with the evolving priorities of both nations. Germany's Foreign Mi...

 DSS RESCUES REMAINING FOUR KIDNAPPED KAURA NAMODA FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS The Department of State Services (DSS) has rescued the four remaining students of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, abducted by bandits in Zamfara State. A statement by the DSS says the students regain their freedom during a coordinated intelligence-led operation carried out without the payment of ransom. One suspected kidnapper is arrested, while others are neutralised. The students are among six abducted from their off-campus hostel in Kaura Namoda on June 3. Two regain freedom earlier, while sustained security operations secure the safe rescue of the remaining four. The latest breakthrough comes days after the DSS rescued a professor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, reinforcing the agency's sustained offensive against kidnapping and its commitment to protecting lives and improving public safety.

  CORPS MARSHAL LAUNCHES  OPERATION CRACKDOWN ON PATROL OFFICERS' MISCONDUCTS The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has launched a nationwide operations aimed at stamping out unprofessional conduct, indiscipline, extortion, abuse of authority and every form of misconduct during patrol operations, reaffirming that integrity, discipline and respect for human dignity remain the bedrock of the Corps' operational philosophy. In a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, the directive, which takes immediate effect, follows the Corps Marshal's resolve to continually strengthen public confidence in FRSC by ensuring that every patrol operation reflects the highest standards of professionalism, transparency and accountability.  Under the new directive, all Commanding Officers across the country have been mandated to intensify supervision of patrol teams, strengthen ethical reorientation through regular lectures, parade se...

 More than 100 people hospitalised, 150 homes damaged in Algeria fires More than 100 people were hospitalised after wildfires reached nearly 150 homes in a small town in north-eastern Algeria, the country's interior minister said. The fires broke out on Tuesday in Seraidi, a town west of the city of Annaba surrounded by forests. Interior Minister Said Sayoud told reporters at a local hospital that most of the hospitalised people were in a "stable and reassuring" condition, adding that more than 150 homes had been affected by the fires. Algeria has been grappling with hundreds of wildfires for days, with at least six people dead in several provinces, according to the interior ministry. A court in Algiers said on Wednesday that four people had been placed in pre-trial detention for "setting fires within forest areas" around northeastern Algeria's Constantine province.

 POLICE RECOVER 120 SUSPECTED STOLEN iPHONES, ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS Police at Katwe have recovered 120 suspected stolen iPhones and arrested four suspects in connection with the possession and dealing of the suspected stolen devices. The investigation stems from an incident that occurred on 16th July 2026, when a police officer's mobile phone was stolen while he was deployed on duty at Top City Plaza in Kisenyi Cell, Kampala Following investigations, one suspect, Mugabi Richard, was arrested on 18th July 2026 at about 3:00 a.m. at his residence in Kakajo, Kisenyi Cell. During interrogation, the suspect admitted to stealing the police officer's phone while the officer was resting in a vehicle. He further disclosed that he handed the phone to an accomplice, who later sold it for UGX 900,000 to Mugerwa Juma, the proprietor of a mobile phone retail shop at Cooper Complex in Kampala. The stolen phone has subsequently been recovered . Acting on this information, police conducted an op...

 ARREST OF THREE (3) SUSPECTED CULTISTS, RECOVERY OF FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists during an intelligence-led operation in Imota, recovering firearms, ammunition, and other dangerous weapons. The operation followed credible information from members of the public on the activities of suspected cultists in Imota. Acting on the credible intelligence, operatives of the Command stormed the location and arrested Jelili Adeyemo ‘m’,  37 years; alleged to be the armourer of the group, Bisoye Adewale ‘m’ 42 years, and John Okeafo ‘m’ 60 years. Recovered exhibits include one Beretta pistol, one locally made pistol, seven (7) Dane guns, ten (10) live cartridges, seven (7) expended cartridges, one stun gun, two (2) handcuffs, and four (4) cutlasses and other exhibits.  Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are members of the Aiye Confraternity, while the recovered Beretta pistol allegedly belongs to ...