Asylum seeker who pretended to be 14 and r@ped girl, 13, twice after 'arriving in UK in back of a lorry' is sentenced An asylum seeker who masqueraded as a teenager on social media before grooming and r@ping a 13-year-old girl has been sentenced to nine and a half years in prison. Abdul Khan, believed to be 28, arrived…

…be revoked, unlike the status held by permanent residents, who can lose their residency under certain conditions.9. Eligible for scholarships and grantsThe list also highlights financial advantages. Many college scholarships and government grants are available exclusively to citizens, giving them broader access to fund…

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA under the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army have engaged more than 200 suspected bandits in a fierce battle along the Kebbi-Zamfara border. The bandits, who were reportedly mobilised on motorcycles, were allegedly advancing towards communities in Kebbi State when the troops moved to inter…

…for Responsive Governance, CRG, Ologun said no matter what happens, Nigerians must understand the truth, he said. Obasanjo, Atiku’s problem rooted in politics not personal – Olarewaju

…presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condemned comments attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, in support of the continued adoption of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing them as divisive and capable of unde…

…the European Golden Shoe ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal after finishing the Bundesliga campaign with 36 goals for Bayern Munich.The award marks Kane's second Golden Shoe, having also claimed the honour in 2024 with an identical tally of 36 league goals. Harry Kane has added another major individual honour to h…

…with operatives of the Department of State Services, have arrested a suspected commander of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of ammunition from a forest hideout in Enugu State. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Deputy Direct…

…and opportunities capable of translating into sustainable livelihoods and economic independence.” According to him, the combination of training and equipment would enable participants to improve their professional capacity, provide quality services and establish sustainable businesses. Halilu urged the beneficiaries to…

The Delta State Government has suspended the Commissioner for Works (Highway and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, indefinitely over allegations linking him to the assault of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Protocol, Mr Simon Mudi, popularly known as Temple.a The state government announced the suspension in a…

…universities for the domestication of the new salary package. The statement added, “Under the approved arrangement, the new remuneration package will take effect from January 2026, while payment will commence in September 2026.” It said the salary review would have a total monthly financial implication of ₦391,847,555.…

…military support. Iran’s relations with China and Russia lack NATO-style obligations, underscoring the growing importance of formal defence treaties.NATO strengthens global defence as members expand military spending and reinforce collective security commitments. Photo Gollnow/picture alliance via Getty ImagesImagesNAT…

He repeatedly described me as "lazy and useless" - Suspect reveals why he k!lled man in Ghana The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two brothers in connection with the k!lling of a 54-year-old man and the injury of his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba, near Weija, Ghana. The suspects, identified as Adams Adder…

…who was shot in the neck, later died in hospital. His driver was also wounded after being shot in the arm and hand. Chalong was arrested and later allowed to speak to reporters at a police station, where he attempted to explain the circumstances surrounding the shooting.He claimed Thongchai was angry with him but did n…

…that despite having security personnel with them, a group of young men allegedly surrounded the team and repeatedly demanded money, at one point threatening to disrupt the outreach. The doctor said one of the men eventually gave him an account number and pressured him to transfer money before receiving medical attentio…

…gunmen. "We found two cellphones in the grass around one of the buses; which was later handed over to the security operatives. The armed men left with all the occupants of the three buses . "First, a hummer bus was intercepted around 4pm. It carries the inscription of "Peace Mass Transit", with fleet number "2838". The…

…but acknowledged that his emotional pain became so overwhelming at one point that he understood how someone could see death as a form of relief. Pitt stressed that he never intended to act on those thoughts, saying his survival instincts eventually took over.When asked whether the period involved his children, the acto…

…children" - TikToker Shirin doubles down amid backlash Popular TikToker Shirin has defended her controversial comments about people living in financial hardship having children, after her earlier remarks sparked backlash online. Shirin had previously suggested that people who cannot financially provide for a child shou…

…governor, Nubia Carolina Cordoba-Curi. Several people are believed to have been trapped underneath huge concrete blocks in Quibdo, the worst affected area. Governor Cordoba-Curi wrote on X: "We have just experienced a severe seismic event in the department of Chocó. We are concerned about aftershocks. "Although the epi…

…with her explanation, which they took as a refusal, the two men allegedly descended on her in an attempt to compel payment. An eyewitness immediately reported the matter to the Special Adviser. Acting on the report, Dr. Har directed the arrest of the suspects. Operatives of the BSCPG promptly effected the arrest and bo…

…the d3ath of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Ajoke Alayande, who d!ed after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building at the institution's campus in Victoria Island, Lagos. LIB earlier reported that the deceased was found d3ad within the hostel premises on Friday, Augus…

…to the bottom,” Okpebholo added. Earlier, the APC state chairman, Jarret Tenebe, commended the governor for what he described as efforts to reposition and strengthen the party since assuming office. Tenebe said the APC had become more active and stable under Okpebholo’s administration, adding that the governor had crea…

…completed township roads constructed within Bauchi metropolis by the State Government under the leadership of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed. The projects, covering a total length of 49.7 kilometres, were executed at an estimated cost of ₦13.7 billion to improve connectivity, transportation, security and access to e…

…mechanisms to handle crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide, reducing dependence on external institutions that many across the continent regard as politically compromised.Call for Reform and Regional ActionThe organisation urged the African Union to step up efforts to empower continental judicial frameworks…

…he gifts her partner money at his wedding Media personality Daddy Freeze has responded to an X user who criticized popular TikToker Peller for gifting bundles of dollar bills to his family during his Lagos wedding last weekend. During the wedding reception, Peller brought out a box filled with dollar notes and began di…

…Infantino. UEFA has previously threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions, and PA understands that its decision to hold preliminary discussions with AFC and CONCACAF about coordinating their own tournaments is to make sure the players under their jurisdictions have meaningful opportunities to compete. UEFA runs football…