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   Bishop David Oakley Seeks Dismissal Of Rape And Indecent Assault Charges Involving Teenager Former Bishop of Northampton, David Oakley, has asked the court to dismiss charges of rape and indecent assault brought against him over alleged offences involving a teenage girl. Oakley, 70, is facing two counts of rape and one count of indecent assault relating to allegations dating back to the early 2000s, when he was serving as a Catholic priest. The allegations involve a girl who was 15 at the time. Prosecutors allege that Oakley sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions, including at a presbytery and on a canal boat. The case also includes an allegation that Oakley kissed the teenager during a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. Oakley was charged in June following an investigation by Staffordshire Police’s rape and serious sexual offences team. He was subsequently withdrawn from public ministry and remains on conditional bail. The bishop appeared at the Old Bailey on Thursday as...

 MEIRAN RESIDENT FOUND DUMPING IN DRAIN SENTENCED TO ONE MONTH IN PRISON Nelly Monday, 53, who was arrested in Meiran on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 for dumping in the drains during the rain has been convicted of the offence. She was arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, where she pleaded guilty to the offence and was sentenced to one month in prison. LAWMA warns residents against indiscriminate waste disposal, particularly dumping refuse in drainage channels and other unauthorised locations as such acts are environmental offences that attract sanctions under the law. The Authority will continue to work with relevant enforcement agencies to identify and sanction environmental offenders across Lagos. Residents are urged to dispose of their waste responsibly and through approved channels.

  School Fire Turns Deadly As At Least 20 Students Die In Stampede At least 20 students were killed and several others seriously injured after a fire broke out at two primary schools in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at Ujamaa and Furaha primary schools in the Chimpunda district of South Kivu’s provincial capital at around 8 a.m. local time. According to local authorities, some of the students died in a stampede as they attempted to escape the flames. Several others reportedly suffered serious burns and smoke inhalation and were taken to nearby health facilities in critical condition. The fire was said to have started at a nearby building before spreading to the schools, although authorities had yet to establish the cause of the blaze. The destruction reportedly extended beyond the schools, with nearly 500 homes and a clinic also affected by the fire. Bukavu is currently under the control of the AFC/M23 rebel group. Authorit...

 An officer operating a drone, miles away, allowed a fellow officer to rescue a 5-year-old child who was literally seconds from drowning. A 5-year-old boy in St. Paul, Minnesota, had wandered away from his home on Monday. The child, whose parents say is on the spectrum, like many others who face his special challenges, had wandered into a nearby body of water. In a stroke of luck, a passerby spotted the child struggling in the water. For reasons undisclosed, the witness dialed 911 rather than attempting to rescue the child.  Understanding the gravity of the situation, officers were immediately dispatched. However, Sergeant Matt St. Sauver stayed behind at the station and utilized a drone to reconnaissance the area.  The drone was able to arrive on the scene two minutes ahead of officers and pinpoint the child's exact location. The video feed from the drone captured the young boy desending into a clear state of panic as he struggled in the murky water.  Sergeant St. S...

 Popular Creator Carter Efe Faces Permanent TikTok Ban Over Repeated Policy Violations Nigerian internet sensation and content creator Carter Efe has been permanently banned from TikTok, the popular short-form video platform that served as his primary stage. The ban, which took effect on Wednesday, was issued due to persistent violations of the platform's community guidelines. This decisive action by TikTok effectively shuts down Efe's main digital hub, where he cultivated a massive following. His presence on the platform was multifaceted, encompassing viral music promotion, engaging comedy skits, and interactive live broadcasts that endeared him to millions of users. A statement from TikTok confirmed the development, stating, "your account was permanently banned because of multiple policy violations." This reiterates the platform's unwavering commitment to upholding its community standards and policies.  Carter Efe's journey to fame largely commenced on TikTo...

 'Forget Love': Adekunle Gold Reveals Why He Wouldn't Have Married Simi If She Had AS or SS Genotype Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has opened up about his marital journey, revealing that genotype compatibility was his absolute top priority before marrying his wife, Simi. The artist, who lives with the sickle cell condition (SS genotype), emphasized that romantic feelings alone were not enough to influence his decision. Genotype Over Romantic Feelings Speaking in a recent episode of the One54 Podcast, the hitmaker explained that he could not justify bringing children into the world only for them to face chronic health challenges. He stressed that understanding a partner's genetic makeup is a crucial step that should never be overlooked in modern relationships. "I wouldn’t have married my wife if she were SS or AS," Adekunle Gold shared candidly during the podcast. "Forget love. I don’t think it makes sense to bring a child into this ...

Lady arrested over fake OPay post says she deleted it, apologised Hafsat Abubakar, the woman arrested over the alleged creation and circulation of a forged document falsely suggesting that fintech company OPay was shutting down its operations, has said she deleted the post and publicly apologised after the company issued a notice describing it as fake. Abubakar disclosed this while speaking to journalists while being paraded at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, saying she was arrested five days after apologising following a petition by OPay. She said, “When I saw the notice immediately after they made it, I deleted the post immediately and rendered an apology on the same day. They gave me an hour to take it down and apologise before 11:59pm on August 31, and I did. I took the post down around 8pm and made an apology before 11pm. “After I apologised, about five days later, which was on September 4, I was arrested by the Nigeria Police at home. When I asked what my offence was...