Bishop John Perumbalath faces allegations of sexual assault and harassment, raising concerns over leadership accountability within the Church of England. A senior Church of England bishop responsible for overseeing discipline has been accused of sexually assaulting and harassing two women, with claims of a cover-up reaching the church’s leadership. John Perumbalath, the Bishop of Liverpool, …
Nigerian Army Arrests Boko Haram Suspect in Taraba State, Strengthening Security Efforts
The Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, alongside Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), made significant strides in securing Taraba State by apprehending a suspected Boko Haram member. The arrest took place on January 26, 2025, in Mai-Hula town, Bali Local Government Area, following credible intelligence. The suspect, identified as Gambo Grema (also known as Gamboi), …
Gunmen kidnap couple, son, others in Abuja community
Gunmen numbering 30 and armed with AK-47 rifles have abducted a man, his wife, son, and two others in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT around 12:00 am on Monday morning. They also moved to another building housing a poultry farm and kidnapped a man and injured his wife. However, FCT …
Police arrest three suspected kidnappers for killing Gombe ex-permanent secretary after collecting N10m ransom
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the abduction and m8rder of a retired Permanent Secretary and former Chairman of the Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue Service, Alhaji Atiku Mu’azu. Muwas azu was kidnapped and killed in Kano State, where he had been residing following his …
South Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree
South Korean prosecutors on Sunday indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of leading an insurrection by declaring martial law on December 3, 2024. The decision comes a week after anti-corruption investigators recommended that Yoon be formally charged. “The prosecution has decided to indict Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing charges of being a …
What Bandits Did To Zainab Auwalu After Collecting 8m Ransom
Suspected bandits on Sunday carried out a midnight raid on Garo, a town in the Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State, and abducted a young woman, Zainab Auwalu. Residents said the bandits took Miss Auwalu away despite collecting N8 million from her family. She was said to have just completed secondary school. According to …
Two Arrested As NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drug Consignment In Duvet At Lagos Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have intercepted a consignment of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, concealed in a duvet, packaged for export to the United Kingdom through the cargo shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos. The NDLEA said that two suspects—Adakole Sunday and Austin Balogun—were …
Police Arrest 30 Year Old Man Who Stabbed His Father To Death In His Home
A 75-year-old architect who was allegedly stabbed to death by his son at his £3.5million home in Putney has been pictured for the first time. Rory Talbot, 30, of Wandsworth, was charged on Saturday with the murder of his father Mark Talbot. Rory is remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Police were …
Anambra government demolishes kidnappers’ den disguised as hotel; uncover over 30 graves
The Anambra State Government has demolished a hotel that served as a front for a kidnappers’ den. This was disclosed on X by the official account of the Anambra State New Media office. The hotel, known as Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, aka La Cruise Hotel, is situated along Onitsha Owerri road in Oba, …
Osun State: Nigerian lady fines 150k for failing to visit her boyfriend
A Magistrate Court in Ilesa, Osun State, ordered Rhoda Adu to pay N150,000 as damages for failing to visit her boyfriend, Olapitan Sola, after receiving N3,000 for transportation. Ms Rhoda switched off her phone and failed to show up after Mr Olapitan sent her transport fare to visit him. Unable to contact Ms Adu after …