…comments made by some men after the arrest of a 49-year-old man over alleged s3xual abuse of his wife's teenage niece in Imo State have left many shocked. Imo journalist, Chidiebube Okeoma said the incident happened in Egbu community, Owerri North Local Government Area. According to Okeoma, the suspect was caught by th…

…“manufacture” a crisis ahead of his martial law bid. In January, a lower court said Yoon abused his power by turning officials of the Presidential Security Service against the state, by using them to block investigators from detaining him. The top court said Thursday that measures by Yoon’s presidential security team,…

…attempt to delay paying the former magazine columnist whom a jury found he sexually abused and defamed. The ruling from federal Judge Lewis Kaplan came after Trump had asked him not to release the money until the Supreme Court decides whether it will reconsider his petition to challenge the jury's finding. With accumul…

…impeding relief supplies, and shelling food production systems. The RSF has denied such abuses throughout the civil war, claiming the accounts are manufactured by adversaries. The U.N. human rights chief warned that a similar catastrophe is unfolding around another large city, al-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan st…

...Marwa seeks national action plan to tackle substance abuse By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating illicit drug use by dismantling drug trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and promoting the wellbeing of Nigerians. Secretary to the Gove…

The Federal Government has warned that drug abuse and illicit trafficking pose a direct threat to Nigeria's national development, describing the fight against the menace as a shared responsibility that cannot be left to any single agency or sector. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, repres…

…- Wike's media aide, Lere Olayinka In the wake of the recent reports of children being abused by their guardians, media aide to FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, says parents of children who are less than 15 years that give them out as househelps should be arrested and prosecuted. by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 12:37 PM | Sha…

…"with patience, professionalism and courtesy," but alleged that such goodwill had been abused. "The ICPC will bring to the attention of the courts the flagrant disobedience of court orders by the defendant. The professional and humane nature of the ICPC should not be taken for granted," it added. The commission further…

GistReel FIFA has launched an investigation into allegations of racist abuse involving American content creator IShowSpeed during Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The incident allegedly took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 3, where the popular streamer, whose r…

…institutions of the Federal Government must be protected against impersonation, forgery, abuse of official identity and the exploitation of weaknesses in the public service," the statement stated. The President also directed "that all persons found culpable be treated strictly in accordance with applicable law." Recall…

Wigan say they are "appalled" by racist abuse aimed at Junior Nsemba after their narrow victory over St Helens at Magic Weekend in Liverpool on Sunday.

…that has long plagued Nigeria’s leadership. From the misuse of public funds to the abuse of power, he paints a picture of a system where those entrusted to serve the people often become the ones exploiting them. Beyond government corruption, Falz also addresses issues like electoral manipulation and voter suppression,…

…and few if any rights. Even those deported to stable democracies like Ghana have been abused, dumped without papers by security forces in neighbouring Togo. Two-thirds of the 39 countries hit by the Trump administration’s full or partial travel bans are in Africa — as are nearly half of nations that have struck murky d…

…N400 million through proxies in connection with appointments into the organisation; abused his office to intimidate individuals and media organisations; participated in fraudulent budget processes; manipulated security agencies; acted under the influence of intoxicating substances while performing official duties; enga…

…in your country without necessarily needing someone to tell you who to follow, who to abuse, or who to vote for or not,” he said. Segalink stressed that lasting national development begins with citizens taking responsibility for their communities, arguing that genuine leadership is demonstrated through sustained servic…

…plaintiff sought an order to compel the NJC to investigate allegations of corruption, abuse of judicial powers, and bias levelled against the two judges. He specifically queried the reassignment of the suit challenging the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the ADC - which was previously being heard by Justice Emeka…

Paraguay’s government on Monday condemned remarks made by a senator who racially abused France star Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay was eliminated from the World Cup over the weekend. “The remarks made by Senator Celeste Amarilla, directed at the captain of the French national team, Kylian Mbappe, are contrary to the valu…

…Uyo, which had been identified as a hideout for cult-related activities and illicit drug abuse. "The suspects, identified as Dick Udofia, Emem Charles and Ubong Matthew, were apprehended. During the raid, officers recovered substances suspected to be methamphetamine (Ice), cannabis, commonly referred to as Indian hemp,…

…can also undermine it when misapplied. The distinction between the use, misuse and abuse of AI is therefore essential if research is to retain its credibility and intellectual integrity. The legitimate use of AI lies in its ability to support-not replace-the researcher. AI excels at automating repetitive and time-consu…

…to sub-national governments, they demanded guardrails that will no doubt prevent the abuse of police powers at the sub-national levels. We duly appreciate such honest demands, and we can never do less. We truly recognize the strategic national significance of building accountability and oversight mechanisms that can pr…

…to enforcing accountability, combating corruption, and ensuring that those who abuse public trust are brought to justice, irrespective of status or position. Between January and June 2026, the ICPC received 271 petitions from citizens, investigated 234 cases, filed 25 cases before the courts, and secured 20 convictions…

…violations and threats to national security, dismissing concerns that governors could abuse the proposed policing system for political purposes. The upper chamber also defended the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, revealing that 84 of the 109 senator…

…lives and property. The Senate Leader said the bill also provides safeguards to prevent abuse of state police by governors. He explained that while governors may nominate commissioners of police, appointments would be subject to recommendations by the National Police Council and approval by a two-thirds majority of the…

…an overriding public interest in the disclosure of information concerning corruption, abuse of public office and the use of public funds." "The Nigerian Constitution, the Freedom of Information Act and Nigeria’s international legal obligations rest upon the fundamental principle that public institutions are accountable…

…will continue to stand with students who report any form of harassment, assault or abuse. It explained that the Vice-Chancellor's earlier comments were not intended to prejudge the outcome of any investigation or sensationalise the matter but were made in fulfilment of the University's responsibility to respond to conc…