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NAIMOS arrests suspected illegal miners at Subin Akwaboaso

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested some suspected illegal miners at Subin Akwaboaso in the Central Region following an enforcement operation on Sunday, November 1. In a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, the Secretariat said its personnel, working alongside members of the Special Boat Squadron (SBS), encountered considerable resistance from a group of individuals during the operation, some of whom were wielding cutlasses, firearms and other offensive weapons.

After Theni jailbreak, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay constitutes high-level committee to strengthen prison security

Besides inquiring into the security lapses that led to the Theni prison escape, the committee will examine security infrastructure, standard operating procedures (SOPs), technological gaps and manpower deployment in prisons across Tamil Nadu, and submit recommendations to the government

Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told

Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial continues Russell Brand is not a “psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal” and is respectful when women say no, a court has heard. Brand’s barrister, Ian Winter KC, said allegations about the comedian’s sexual conduct in 2023 had “poisoned the wells” of justice.

NACOC explains why it allowed suspected cocaine trafficker to leave Ghana for Lebanon

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) says it monitored a Syrian national suspected of trafficking approximately 40 kilogrammes of cocaine from Ghana before allowing him to travel to Lebanon as part of an operation targeting a wider international drug network. Mr Amoah said NACOC had monitored the suspect throughout his stay in Ghana and had information about his movements, including his arrival in the country, hotel accommodation and departure.

Police arrest man for allegedly pushing teenager from two-storey building in Imo

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Ifeanyichukwu Joseph, for allegedly attempting to kill his girlfriend’s 17-year-old niece, Chiamaka Chukwuokorie, by pushing her from a two-storey building in Owerri. The incident reportedly occurred on November 1, 2026, at about 1pm, following an alleged altercation between the suspect and the teenager at Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikenegbu, Owerri.

Ishaku’s Trial: Taraba cashier describes funds disbursements through his private account as official payments

Taraba cashier describes funds disbursements through his private account as official payments. The Taraba State Government cashier detailed how he received funds from Taraba State local governments into the bank account of his company for onward disbursements to various beneficiaries following the instructions of his superiors.

Bengaluru Central Prison declared ‘prohibited items-free’; six inmates get 30-day remission

The six convicted prisoners participated in Raja Satyavrata or Shani Prabhava, a three-hour play staged inside the prison; it was written, directed and enacted entirely by prisoners

Man booked for attempted murder after deliberately ramming car into vehicles in Keralam

The accident occurred near Mundakkayam around 8 a.m. on November 1 when the car driven by Sharon rammed into an oncoming car before hitting three other cars, a motorcycle and an autorickshaw; nine people, including a pedestrian, sustained injuries

Man found dead after he kills his wife, two children in Raichur

Regina Re, relatives detained following murder of mother, 86

Regina is widely known for hosting popular game show "Who's Smarter Now?".

CM Vijay constitutes high-level committee to strengthen prison security

Besides inquiring into the security lapses that led to the Theni prison escape, the committee will examine security infrastructure, standard operating procedures (SOPs), technological gaps and manpower deployment in prisons across Tamil Nadu, and submit recommendations to the government

2027: Don’t attack opposition parties – Otti warns supporters

The governor disclosed that he had directed security agencies to arrest and deal decisively with anyone attempting to obstruct any political group from conducting legitimate activities, including Labour Party members.

Prisoners’ escape from Theni jail: TNSLSA orders inquiry into alleged torture of inmates

Justice S.M. Subramaniam, the seniormost judge of Madras High Court, has ordered the inquiry in his capacity as the Executive Chairman of Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority

61 illegal immigrants, mostly Bangladeshis, detained in Ahmedabad ahead of Diwali: Police

Legal procedures for the deportation of the detained persons were underway, the Crime Branch said in a press note

Jordan’s King Abdullah promises to confront ‘terrorists’ after Karak attack

King tells parliament attackers ‘are not of us’ and warns that Israeli expansionism is greatest threat to the region.

Court delivers judgment in alleged terrorism financing case against Tukur Mamu

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed Jan. 27, 2027, for judgment in a charge filed by the Federal Government against Tukur Mamu, alleged terrorists’ negotiator during the Abuja-Kaduna train attack hostages in 2022. Justice Mohammed Umar fixed the date after the Federal Government’s lawyer, David Kaswe, and Mamu’s counsel, Johnson Usman, SAN, adopted their final written addresses and presented their arguments for and against the case.

Constitution amendment must protect IGP, CPs from abuse — Okiro

Former Inspector-General of Police and one-time Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Sir Mike Okiro, in this interview, speaks on the proposed establishment of state police, funding, training and safeguards against possible abuse by state governors. As a Commissioner of Police in Lagos and Benue states, and later as the IGP, I can attest to the operational and funding support given to the police by state governments.

Doctor On Trial Over Sexual Abuse Of Over 70 Children In Germany

A paediatrician in eastern Germany went on trial Monday accused of sexually abusing more than 70 children over more than a decade. The 46-year-old doctor is charged with more than 130 criminal offences over the abuse of children while working at clinics in the eastern German towns of Nauen and Rathenow between 2013 and 2025.

Delhi court reserves order on CBI's plea seeking transit remand of Sourabh Chandrakar

The Central Bureau of Investigation sought his transit remand to produce the accused before a special court in Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Supermarket freezers in Belgium and Sweden hit by suspected cyber-attack

One store in Sweden says temperatures for its freezers were set to 50 C (122F).

Supermarket freezers across Europe hit by second suspected cyber-attack

Chains in Sweden, Belgium and Luxembourg say fridge temperatures rose overnight, similar to hack of French stores Supermarket chains in Sweden, Belgium and Luxembourg have said the temperatures of their refrigerators and freezers in dozens of stores rose overnight, prompting fears of a cyber-attack similar to one that caused millions of euros of food losses in France. Sweden’s Coop chain told the daily Aftonbladet on Monday that six of ​its stores ‌had been ​affected, while ICA said it was “aware that a limited ​number of stores were affected by an incident overnight which impacted their refri

Motorists caught speeding above 130km/h where 50km/h is permitted as Traffitech begins operation

The Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has recorded thousands of speeding offences on the first day of the implementation of its Traffitech system, with some motorists caught travelling above 130km/h on roads with a 50km/h speed limit. “Some were doing above 130km/h on Mahama Road from Boundary Road,” he disclosed.

TraffiTech-GH: Police expect automated traffic enforcement to reduce road crashes

Police expect automated traffic enforcement to reduce road crashes. The cameras are being deployed in Accra and other major urban centres, including Takoradi, Kumasi, Sunyani, Tamale, Koforidua, Tema and Ho.

Former Kiambu governor Waititu fined Sh21 million, faces 13 Years in jail over money laundering

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 2 – Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been fined KSh21 million following his conviction in a money laundering case, with the court imposing a total of 13 years in alternative prison sentences should he fail to pay the fines. The case also involves Waititu’s wife, Susan Wangari Ndung’u, former Kiambu County Chief Officer for Roads Luka Mwangi Wahinya and businessman Charles Chege Mbuthia, whose company, Testimony Enterprises Limited, was linked to the road construction contract.