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British comedian and TV star Russell Brand was Monday jailed for more than 10 years for a string of sex offences, including rape as the judge told him he had been a “sexual predator” whose fame had protected him.
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Alleged Cyberbullying: Court Rejects Sowore’s Bid To Subpoena DSS’ Lawyer
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has set aside the subpoena issued at the instance of activist Omoyele Sowore against the Department of State Service lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, in the alleged cyberbullying trial.
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The Federal Government has filed a fresh 36-count amended charge against the embattled Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeyemi Adeniyi, and four others over alleged forgery, false representation and fraud.
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Edo Govt Warns Against Medical Quackery After Newborn Left In Critical Condition
The Edo State Government has warned unqualified birth attendants and illegal maternity operators against endangering lives, following an alleged case of medical negligence that has left a newborn baby in critical condition.
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Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner, Kill Two Terrorists In Plateau
A statement by the Nigerian Army noted that the operational successes reinforce its resolve to dismantle the networks that sustain insecurity, deny criminal elements safe havens, and restore lasting peace and public confidence across the state.
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Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have apologised to Nigerians over persistent electricity shortages across the country, acknowledging the hardship caused by weeks of prolonged blackouts.
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CJN Kekere-Ekun Swears In 2027 Election Petition Judges In Abuja
In a decisive step toward safeguarding the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic process, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudira Kekere-Ekun, has officially sworn in the newly nominated members of the Election Petition Tribunals for the 2027 General Elections.
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Police Rescue Kano APC Chairman After 68 Days In Kidnappers’ Den
The Kano State Police Command has rescued the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rogo Local Government Area, Abdullahi Alasan Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka, after spending 68 days in the custody of kidnappers.
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Olympic Judo Champion Riner Joins Fight For French Presidency
France’s five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announced on Monday that he would run in the country’s high-stakes presidential election next year.
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Nigerian Army Moves To Digitise Administrative Systems, Strengthen Operational Efficiency
The Nigerian Army is stepping up efforts to modernise its administrative operations through the digitisation of service records, automation of salaries and allowances, and deployment of an integrated human resource management platform across its formations.
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World Entering ‘Age Of Climate Extremes,’ UN Chief Warns
The world is entering a new reality where climate extremes are the norm, the United Nations chief, Antonio Guterres, warned Monday, urging leaders at the COP31 climate conference in Turkey to “get serious”.
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FG Sets December For Kaduna-Kano Rail Project Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu is accelerating the completion of major railway projects in Northern Nigeria, with the Kaduna–Kano Standard Gauge Railway scheduled for inauguration on December 3, 2026.
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20 Migrants Die Trying To Reach Greece’s Crete
Twenty people have died over the weekend trying to reach Greece’s island of Crete, which has become a main destination for migrants headed for the European Union, authorities said on Monday.
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Brand’s conviction last week marked the final blow in a scandal-hit showbiz career that saw him embody the anything-goes culture of 2000s British TV and radio.
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Police Arrest Eight Suspects Over Alleged Vandalism Of Streetlights In Abuja
Operatives of the FCT Police Command attached to Central Police Station said they have arrested eight suspects for allegedly vandalising streetlights in Abuja.
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#PhotoStory: A 2022 truce that had paused fighting in Yemen’s long-running conflict fell apart in July, restarting fighting between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed government.
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Trump has threatened to resume strikes in recent weeks, with US media reports suggesting that hostilities could restart after last Tuesday’s midterm elections.
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