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Costa Rica’s mega-prison receives first inmates

President Laura Fernandez inaugurated the $35m mega-prison built to house up to 5,100 inmates near San Jose.

Chris Okafor: Doris Ogala remanded in Ikoyi Prison

“I want to say something: a court is a commoner's place to talk, and my boyfriend wants to weaponise the law against me, and you said I shouldn't talk…”

Defence questions EFCC witness’ evidence on N1.5bn airport contract in ex-minister Sirika’s trial

The defence questioned the thoroughness of EFCC’s investigation into the case, embodied by a star prosecution witness.

Trial starts for man accused of murdering Victorian woman Carlee Smith

A jury hears that the accused had heated arguments with Carlee Smith in the lead-up to her death in May 2025.

All 17 escapees from Theni district jail apprehended in less than 40 hours: IGP South Zone

On the night of their escape, the remand prisoners claimed that one of the inmates suffered epileptic seizures and required assistance. When a jail warder opened the cell, they overpowered him and escaped.

Gunmen kill 36-year-old man, injure pastor in fresh Plateau attack

By Golok Nanmwa Gunmen have killed a 36-year-old man, injured a pastor and left another person missing in an attack on Lamor community in Pushit District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Bulus said the incident occurred in “Lamor, Pushit District, Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State.”

Breaking: Man arrested after woman dies in Armidale stabbing

A man has been arrested after a woman died from stab wounds in Armidale, in the NSW New England region, in the early hours of the morning.

Knifeman on LNER train ‘caused terror and fear on unimaginable scale’, court hears

Anthony Williams is accused of attempting to murder passengers and staff on board a London-bound train last November A knifeman “caused terror and fear on an unimaginable scale” to passengers when he stabbed 10 people on board a London-bound train, a court has heard. Anthony Williams, 33, is accused of attempting to murder 10 passengers and staff on board an LNER train on 1 November last year and stabbing four people in the 24 hours before.

NTK’s ‘Saattai’ Duraimurugan moves Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail

An FIR had been registered against him for his alleged derogatory YouTube video against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Minister Aadhav Arjuna

Breaking: Police fatally shoot woman allegedly armed with axe in Adelaide's east

A woman has been shot dead during a confrontation with police at Firle in Adelaide's eastern suburbs.

Helen Haines's offices reopen after attack that shocked nation

Helen Haines's staff, some of whom rushed to her aid after witnessing the incident that cost her both her legs, say they want to ensure the community is supported.

MIDS professor alleges police harassment over fake Instagram account

In a complaint to the DGP, Prof. Kalaiyarasan said the police told him he was required for an inquiry at T4 Sankar Nagar police station in Pammal over an allegedly abusive comment targeting Pallavaram TVK MLA J. Kamatchi.

Child rescued in Ranipet; four persons held

Arrested persons told the police that they had kidnapped the baby past midnight on September 23

Tiger Shroff firing case: 11 accused re-arrested under MCOCA after court grants permission

The accused were produced before the special MCOCA court on October 28, a day after the Mumbai Crime Branch invoked provisions of the Act against them

Spiritual Science Society donates supplies to Koforidua Prison

The Director-General of the Spiritual Science Society and SS Consultancy Services, Lord Ackkham Rebakham, has donated foodstuffs, toiletries and drinking water to support the welfare of inmates at the Koforidua Prison. Receiving the items on behalf of the prison’s management and inmates, Deputy Superintendent of Prisons (DSP) Tweneboah Frank Gyimah expressed gratitude to Lord Rebakham and the Spiritual Science Society for the gesture.

Victim-survivors tell of 'devastating' impact of court delays

Three victim-survivors of child sexual abuse by the same Hobart teacher had to wait years for the criminal trial to conclude. Now, they face more delays for justice in a civil court.

Niger State Assembly Commends Army For Foiling Attack By Bandits

‎ ‎The Niger State House of Assembly has commended troops of the Nigerian Army for repelling a major attack by bandits on communities in Rafi Local Government Area of the state, which left one soldier dead and three others injured. Niger State is in North-Central Nigeria ‎ About two weeks ago, more than 100 suspected bandits reportedly invaded communities along the Zungeru-Tegina Road but were met with stiff resistance from the Army, which successfully repelled the attack.

Missing manhood scare: Police dismiss 10 cases, condemn mob attack on patrol vehicle

The Asankragwa Divisional Police Command has dismissed 10 reported cases of suspected missing manhood in its operational area as false, following medical examinations that confirmed the alleged victims’ genitalia were intact and medically normal. The Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Vitus Napen, disclosed this at a press briefing in Asankragwa on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Ensuring prisoners can’t refuse to attend court

One prison officer says existing rules on offenders making court appearances should be enforced rather than introducing fresh sanctions The report on judges being given powers to punish prisoners who refuse to attend court raises a question about why we appear to have abandoned a straightforward approach that once worked (Criminals who refuse to attend sentencing face losing prison privileges under new rules, 22 October). When I joined the Prison Service as an officer more than 30 years ago, prisoners were not permitted to decide whether they would attend court.

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing journalists

Tommy Robinson was charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence, relating to messages and calls to two Daily Mail journalists in 2024. He was convicted on Wednesday.

Reps summon navy, police, customs over recovered assets

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has summoned the Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) over the management of seized, forfeited and recovered assets. “Motion has been moved and motion has been supported, so we expect all these agencies: Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Nigeria Police and NMDPRA, and see them here on the 2nd of November,” he said.

BBC allegations cost Tory and Reform donor a peerage, defamation trial told

Mohamed Amersi is suing over Panorama episode that made claims of his suspected involvement in corruption A Conservative and Reform UK donor lost out on a knighthood and a peerage amid claims of his involvement in corruption, the high court has heard at the start of his defamation case against the BBC. An episode of Panorama in 2021 and a BBC article caused “very serious harm” to Mohamed Amersi, his barrister, Oliver Powell, said on Wednesday.

Alleged $2.1m land deal: Lawyers bicker over case against Wike’s son

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Two senior lawyers have engaged in a war of words over the ongoing case concerning an alleged $2.1m Abuja land transaction involving Jordan Nyesom-Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The rejoinder read in part: “Having perused the statement signed by Dr. Onoja, SAN, for and on behalf of Jordan Nyesom-Wike, we found it necessary to respond, thus: “All that was stated during the interview granted by I.G. Waru Esq. was drawn from the hard record of proceedings and processes issued in suit No. FCT/HC/CV/008/2026, just like the signature…

Two more suspects in espionage-honey trap case sent to 14-day judicial custody in Vijayawada