The Plateau State Government has announced a further relaxation of the curfew in Jos North Local Government Area, following an improvement in the security situation. The update was contained in a statement issued in Jos by Joyce Ramnap, who said the decision followed consultations with security agencies and a review of recent developments in…
Nearly 200 prisoners were mistakenly released across England and Wales over the past year, according to new data from the Ministry of Justice. The figures show that 179 inmates were freed in error between April 2025 and March 2026, with officials citing causes such as misplaced warrants, miscalculated sentences, and administrative errors by courts and…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed setting up a mediation panel to handle loan-related disputes, with the aim of reducing dependence on courts in secured lending cases. The proposal was detailed in a circular signed by P. I. Oluikpe, Acting Director of the Development Finance Advisory Department, which invited stakeholders to…
A Kenyan court has sentenced a Chinese national, Zhang Kequn, to a fine of 1 million shillings (about $7,746) and a 12-month prison term for attempting to smuggle over 2,200 live garden ants out of the country. He was arrested last month at Nairobi’s main international airport after the insects were discovered in his luggage.…
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims following an intelligence-driven crackdown on criminal elements operating in Kyado, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation, carried out in the early hours of April 15, 2026, around 3:50 a.m., led to the safe rescue of Mr. Sylvester Micheal Ebuka and…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected cult members and recovered a firearm in Ondo town. Operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad in Akure carried out the arrest on April 11, 2026, following credible intelligence provided by the Ondo End Miscreant Group. Preliminary investigations by the police indicate that the suspects are affiliated…
