A British actress, who appeared in an EastEnders spin-off and a Jason Statham movie, has been charged with allegedly trying to smuggle more than 300kg of meth into Australia from West Africa. Emaa Hussen, 34, appeared in a Sydney court on Thursday after she was charged with attempting to import a commercial quantity of methamphetamine…
JusticeJude Obiora of an Anambra state High Court has granted embattled Nnewi-based native doctor, Ikechukwu JohnPaul Ezenagu, popularly known as “Mmuo Mmili Afuluanya” N50 million bail with one surety. Other bail conditions include the deposit of the title document to his home; which would be forfeited if the defendant jumps bail, and an order…
A tricycle (Keke) ticket seller, Iboro Sunday Akpan, has been sentenced to d3ath by hanging for armed robbery and life imprisonment for attempted m8rder. The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Ikot Ekpene sentenced the accused to d3ath on the basis that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and convicted the defendant on…
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has arrested a mother for physically ab#sing her 8-year-old male child in the Alakuko area of Lagos State on Tuesday, 16th June 2026. Preliminary findings indicate that the child sustained physical inj#ries and was rescued by concerned community members, who ensured he received urgent medical…
The High Court of Sierra Leone presided by Justice Andrew S.C. Johnson, has sentenced a 37-year-old South African woman, Asandra Denise, to 130 years’ imprisonment for offences relating to the unlawful possession, transportation, and importation of cocaine. The convict, a resident of Nenvonds in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, was arraigned before…
The Iranian Football Federation has announced plans to file a formal complaint with FIFA, alleging that its national team is facing travel restrictions during the ongoing FIFA World Cup in North America. The federation said it had requested permission for the team to travel from its base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to Los Angeles two…
A former juvenile probation officer in Florida has been arrested and charged with more than 100 felony counts after authorities accused her of leaking confidential law enforcement information to members of a drug trafficking organisation. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Crystal Lawson, a former employee of the Florida Department of Juvenile…
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that she “begged” him for a photograph during the recent G7 summit, describing the remarks as completely fabricated and damaging to relations between allies. The dispute erupted after Trump, speaking during an interview with Italian television network La7, claimed Meloni was…
A group of England supporters attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been told they cannot display their flag inside stadiums because it features the silhouette of a submarine, with FIFA classifying the image as military-related. The supporters, who are from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, had submitted their St George’s Cross for approval ahead of England’s upcoming…
Senior pastor Poju Oyemade has addressed growing calls for religious leaders to become more involved in Nigeria’s political and social challenges, saying pastors have already played their part and should not be expected to do everything. Speaking during a sermon, Oyemade recalled a conversation with a prominent politician who was surprised to see influential…
