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Police conduct raid at Bengaluru central prison

48 terrorists, one soldier killed in foiled attacks on OPHK troops’ locations in Borno, Yobe

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Barely 24 hours when scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were killed in separate encounter in communities of Kukawa and Marte local government areas of Borno state, about 48 terrorists were neutralised by Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI while attempting to infiltrate military positions in Bitta Gwoza LGA of Borno State and North East Theatre Training School (NETTS), Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA of Yobe State between 29 and 30 October 2026. He said: “Troops of OPHK have dealt a major blow to Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province…

29-year-old Nigerian man killed as tree crushes car in London

By Adegboyega Adeleye A 29-year-old Nigerian man, James Abiwon, has died after a tree fell on his car during Storm Boelo in Mill Hill, north London. According to Metro UK, Abiwon was driving along Dollis Road at about 12.30pm on Sunday when the tree came down in strong winds.

EFCC Establishes Directorate To Monitor State Government Funds

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has established a directorate to monitor the inflow and outflow of state government funds as part of efforts to prevent corruption and financial crimes. The Commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyode, disclosed this while delivering a special lecture to mark the 30th anniversary of Zamfara State in Gusau.

Drone Strikes Kill At Least 14, Including Children, At Ethiopia Displacement Camp

At least 14 people, including children, were killed in several drone strikes on Thursday at a camp for displaced people in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, three witnesses told AFP on Friday. Forces from Addis Ababa have carried out numerous drone strikes in Amhara, Ethiopia’s second most populous region with more than 20 million inhabitants and where nearly half a million people are displaced, according to figures published by the United Nations in July.

Russia back in ice hockey world championships after sport court ruling

Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned IIHF decisions that excluded Russia from events in the 2026-27 season.

Pedro Sánchez says people of 27 nationalities may be among those killed or injured in Spanish train crash – Europe live

69 people have been confirmed dead but the toll may rise further, with at least 70 people reported missing Peunte begins by paying tribute to all affected by the incident. He says that “at present, evidence points to a failure within Adif’s command and control centre,” but adds that investigators are still looking “to clarify what exactly happened.”

Man who ran over cyclist and dragged him under car for a mile convicted of murder

Simon Richardson knew headteacher Michael Mullins was under his 4×4 as he kept driving in Manchester, jury heard A motorist who mowed down a cyclist and dragged him under his car for more than a mile has been found guilty of murder. Headteacher Michael Mullins, 56, was travelling home from Stretford grammar school in Manchester in the early evening of 20 April this year when he was struck by a Volvo XC90 driven by Simon Richardson.

Theni jailbreak: all secured escapee prisoners to be shifted to different places

The secured persons had been detained in Thekkampatti jail and soon they would be moved to central prisons in Palayamkottai (4), Coimbatore (4), Cuddalore (3) and Salem (6).

Anant Singh says will surrender by December 1 in murder case, alleges conspiracy by JD(U) MLC

Anant Singh, who was arrested earlier in the case for allegedly orchestrating the murder in October last year, said he had faith in the judiciary

Soldiers kill 48 terrorists, repel Borno, Yobe attacks

Nigerian Army troops have killed 48 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists while repelling coordinated attacks in Bitta, Borno State, and Buni Yadi, Yobe State.

Police probe Andrew's stay with Epstein at king's castle

Police in Scotland are conducting inquiries into the time former prince Andrew spent at Balmoral Castle with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Man held for altering Aadhaar, PAN card details; charged ₹300 to change date of birth

His customers used the altered documents to obtain SIM cards, for government schemes and bag jobs at private factories

Troops Repel ISWAP Attacks In Borno, Kill 48 Terrorists

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled attacks by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on Yadi and Bitta in Borno State. The source also disclosed that troops repelled another ISWAP attack on their camp in Bitta, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, on the night of October 29.

Badenoch condemns racist attacks after ‘Nigerian scammer’ remark

British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has condemned what she described as racist attacks against her after a former aide to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called her a “Nigerian scammer”. The controversy also drew attention to the response of Reform UK’s Treasury spokesman, Robert Jenrick, who declined to condemn Kassam’s comments.

Madras High Court rules Podhu Dikshidars maladministered Chidambaram Sabanayagar Temple; appoints Board of Management

Justices G. Jayachandran and E. Manoharan order that retired High Court judges V. Bharathidasan and R. Suresh Kumar shall be the chair and co-chair of the Board of Management

Cyber fraud: EFCC returns recovered N114m to microfinance bank

The EFCC has returned N114 million recovered from a cyber fraud case to a microfinance bank after a customer’s account was hacked and funds withdrawn.

Police Commission heads to Supreme Court over police recruitment ruling

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has filed a notice of appeal at the Supreme Court challenging a Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the Inspector-General’s independent command over police officers, including recruitment and promotions. NPSC Chairperson Amani Yuda Komora said in a statement on Friday the commission was seeking the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the constitutional provisions governing the respective mandates of the commission and the Inspector General.

Sowore Writes Court, Seeks Adjournment In Cyberbullying Trial

The trial of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged cyberbullying was stalled on Thursday after he was absent from court and wrote to seek an adjournment. Defence counsel, T. O. Etonyeaku, who said she was holding the brief of Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), told the court that Sowore had travelled to Ekiti State for his presidential campaign activities.

12-year-old girl kills four-year-old boy in Madhya Pradesh over chocolate dispute, say police

Police say the girl pushed the child into a water tank after being scolded by his mother over a chocolate

Police Scotland says it has received information on Jeffrey Epstein visit to Balmoral with Andrew

Force says ‘inquiries ongoing’ into visit to royal estate in Scotland, when Ghislaine Maxwell was also present Police Scotland has received “information” and has “active inquiries ongoing” regarding time spent by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at Balmoral, the king’s private estate in Scotland, the force has said. More details soon … Continue reading...

Sharp-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 in WNBA Finals

Atlanta Dream made sure the series went the distance with an 80-69 victory over the visiting Golden State Valkyries.

Courtney Barnett's songs aren't just about Courtney Barnett

The details in Courtney Barnett's songs often belong to her. The feelings somehow belong to everybody.

Queensland Land Court approves proposed $1b coal mine

The Queensland Land Court approves a proposed $1 billion coalmine despite a conservation group's challenge.