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Karnataka High Court initiates suo motu PIL on violence against advocates

The High Court of Karnataka initiated a suo motu PIL petition on the spate of violence against advocates in the State

Egya Tur: The camera is watching

There is an old Fante joke about prisoners left sitting before a cannon. Egya Tur has gone digital.

DSS DG frees four suspected IPOB members, pays N20m compensation

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DGSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi has set free and approved an initial payment of N20 million to four suspects, out of which, each suspect is to receive five million Naira as compensation after being cleared of alleged membership of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). He reiterated his earlier public statement that President Tinubu made the right choice in appointing Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi as DSS DG.

Tarun Tejpal case: Supreme Court to hear interim bail plea for Deepavali on November 5

A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale defers the hearing after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Goa government, sought an adjournment in the case involving the Tehelka editor

Ondo Amotekun arrests 301 suspects, deploys 1,200 officers

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, says it arrested 301 suspected kidnappers and other criminals between August and October 2026. The State Commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this while parading 15 suspects, including those allegedly involved in the abduction of a poultry farmer, Afolabi Ajayi, in Imafon community, Akure North Local Government Area, and the killing of a woman.

Darfur survivors vow to tell story of those killed after Sudan camp attacks

Survivors of attacks on displacement camps in Darfur recall the lives they built, and violence that forced them to flee.

Insecurity: Borno Police nab 103 suspected criminals

The statement reads partly: “In a sustained effort to rid Maiduguri metropolis of criminal elements and combat substance abuse, violence, thuggery and other social vices, the Borno State Police Command, through its Rapid Response Squad (RRS) – Social Vices Unit, has recorded a major operational breakthrough with the arrest of 103 suspects during a week-long township patrol and coordinated raid operations conducted between 29th October and 2nd November 2026. “The joint operations focused on identified crime-prone areas and security hotspots across the metropolis, including Gwange, Santiago,…

Second female body recovered from Eastleigh building collapse rubble

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 3 — Rescue teams have recovered a second female body from the rubble of the collapsed multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as the search for people trapped beneath the debris continues. The latest recovery follows the retrieval of the first body, also that of a woman, announced by Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan on October 30.

Opposition party organiser killed before South Africa elections

Police are investigating the motive in murder of MKP coordinator as political killings rise during municipal elections.

Two NYSC kidnap victims testify against suspects

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — Two victims of the abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have testified for the prosecution in the ongoing trial of three men accused of involvement in the kidnapping. The victims, identified in court only as Miss A and Miss B for security reasons, testified as the fourth and fifth prosecution witnesses in suit number HOU/22c/2026 against Usman Aliyu, Babangida Aliyu and Mohamed Ali.

Jantar Mantar is a road, not a site, says Delhi Police chief

In an affidavit in the Supreme Court, Delhi Police Commissioner says none can insist on a right to protest only at a specific site and the State has power to change venue

Jury in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial retires to consider verdicts

Judge tells jurors he will be able to accept only a unanimous decision on seven charges against the comedian The jury in Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial has retired to consider its verdicts. Brand, 51, has been described as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator during the three-week trial at Southwark crown court.

Public office not a consolation prize for defeated politicians: Karnataka High Court

Court quashes appointment of ex-MLA to land regularisation panel on his own recommendation

Abhiram murder case: three arrested, fourth person taken into custody as police unravel circumstances behind crime

The 17-year-old prime accused was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board and placed in an Observation Home until November 10, subject to further orders

EFCC uncovers illegal Chinese-run oil refinery in Ogun

By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered an illegal refinery in Ogere, Ogun State, where Chinese nationals allegedly processed sludge oil into diesel for sale in the Nigerian market. Preliminary investigations showed that the operators sourced sludge oil, also known as black sludge, from Warri, Delta State, and Port Harcourt, Rivers State, before transporting it to the facility in Ogere for processing.

Telangana High Court extends stay on single-judge order to relieve Ranganath as HYDRAA Commissioner

Oachira religious school in Keralam’s Kollam sealed following arrest in minor abuse case

Its director was arrested for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl under the pretext of exorcism

Woman murdered in Gokak

State Police: 28 state assemblies approve constitutional amendment, NASS says

The approval of the state police amendment by 28 state legislatures has satisfied the constitutional requirement for state-level endorsement, bringing Nigeria closer to decentralising its policing system.

Mining giant joins fight to stop killer toad march across Australia

Rio Tinto is jointly funding a A$28m "toad containment zoe" to protect the Pilbara region.

Conrad electrocution case: Reverse current flow through pool railing suspected

‘Well-known individual’ fails in bid for injunction against Guardian and ITN

Person’s anonymity remains in place subject to any appeal against high court decision A “well-known individual” has failed in his bid to stop two media organisations from publishing allegations of inappropriate sexual activities, the high court has ruled. The legal team for the anonymous individual, known in court only as PPT, claimed he was “highly likely” to attempt suicide if the allegations were published by the Guardian and ITN.

Mysuru: PU student killed in road mishap

The key takeaways from Russell Brand's trial as jurors consider their verdict

The jury in the Russell Brand rape trial begins its deliberations in London after more than three weeks of evidence. Here is what the jurors will be weighing up.