…the Brinkley Police Department Jail in Monroe County.According to authorities, Smith attacked two members of the department's personnel and took an officer's Taser before fleeing. He was later reportedly seen walking along nearby railway tracks. Smith was wearing a white T-shirt, yellow jumpsuit trousers and white sock…

…45, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday, October 29, where he admitted to fatally attacking Jennifer Symonds, 44, in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, on March 6. Gouveia, of Henley-on-Thames, was remanded in custody by Judge Ian Pringle and will next appear at Oxford Crown Court for sentencing on November 20.Judge…

…has called for urgent security and humanitarian intervention following a bandit attack on Binnari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, which reportedly left between 57 and 60 people dead. The attack occurred on October 23, 2026, when residents and traders gathered at the community market, ac…

A California husband allegedly fatally attacked his wife's lover in a fit of rage after coming home early from work and finding the man in his underwear in bed with her, alongside their two young children. Ismael Pinedalopez, 34, is accused of fatally stabbing Nicholas Garcia, 28, "multiple times" with a pocketknife in…

…to save the youngster and his wife. The child and her mum were treated for a panic attack. A police investigation into the tragedy was ongoing last night and officers will send a report to a local court.

Suspected thugs on Wednesday, October 28, attacked APC members holding a campaign rally in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, leaving several people with minor injuries and damaging vehicles.Party members had gathered to campaign for their candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Things, however,…

…market in Karim- Lamido local government council.The petition further alleged that the attackers took away the victim’s motorcycle, telephone and money after shooting him. It stated that he died at the scene from gunshot injuries.Tata, who said he was acting on behalf of the victim’s family and the Salakan community ac…

…claim the state government denied. The ADC also alleged that some of its supporters were attacked during a rally in the state capital. Read here: https://punchng.com/adc-shifts-sokoto-campaign-kick-off-amid-hotel-booking-row/ FAAC nine-month revenue surpasses four years’ full collections Gross revenue shared by the thr…

…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. A member of the community, Nehemiah Bulus, who confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos on Wednesday night, said the attack occurred at…

…women. Disturbing videos shared online showed multiple ladies being assaulted by men who attacked them during a local festival. According to reports, the community holds an annual festival in March during which ladies are barred from being seen in public, and any woman who fails to remain indoors is harassed by the men…

…included overseeing the civil cases arising from Al-Qaeda’s September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, often rejecting deals he saw as unfair to complainants. His death was confirmed to AFP by an official at the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, where he presided. Heller…

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 14 suspects following an attack on a police station and a rescue team by an angry mob over the death of a farmer in Ala, Akure North Local Government Area of the state The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, Octob…

…safely returned to the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Port Harcourt, following an attack on their transport vehicle along Aba Road in Rivers State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in the Oil Mill Market area, when the vehicle conveying inmates and correctional personnel reportedly encountered a…

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Wednesday that any Israeli-instigated attack in the Gulf region would have a “devastating impact” on global markets. “Devastating impact on int’l markets of any Israel-instigated military misadventure in Persian Gulf region remains major concern for both gas suppliers an…

…operation along Lemna Road, Calabar, on Monday. The agency said its personnel came under attack from a mob at the scene.Alobi, a broadcast journalist with Radio Nigeria’s Canaan City FM 99.5, said he was assaulted after stepping out of his nearby office to cover the incident at Parliamentary Extension, near Northwest F…

…Paul Danladi, said the division received a distress call on Tuesday morning over a mob attack on the two suspects. He said a police patrol team immediately rushed to the scene and rescued them. One of the victims, Lovett Nehemiah, said she discovered around 4am that her phone and purse had been stolen from her home. Ne…

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two suspects over an alleged attack on members of a vigilante group and the burning of their office in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspects, identified as Musa Iniwa Umar, 37, and Zaharadeen Abubakar, 32, were arrested at about 1:40 a.m.…

…taking eight people from two neighbouring housesTwo elderly women were let go by the attackers, but six people including two teenage secondary school students remained in captivitySecurity forces launched a pursuit after the attack, while a senior officer confirmed an investigation had begun and police visited the comm…

…spoke with journalists at their residence in Dutsin-Ma on Tuesday, said the assailants attacked shortly after her husband left home to attend a teaching session with his Almajirai (Islamic pupils). According to her, she had accompanied her husband outside their residence as he prepared to leave for the teaching session…

…Ugonwa stressed that CCGG is not a political party and would not be used to promote or attack political personalities. According to him, the initiative is non-partisan and committed to truth, responsible citizenship and the common good. In his remarks, the Chairman of Enugu East LGA, Pastor Dan Anike, commended the Chu…

…a manhunt for a suspected Fulani herder, identified as Abdulrahman Dahiru, for allegedly attacking a farmer, Mr Dauda Ngyang, and his son with a machete in Ganawuri community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on October 26, 2026, when the vict…

…along the Zungeru-Tegina road.The Assembly commended the military for repelling the attackers and preventing what lawmakers described as a potential massacre of innocent residents in Rafi Local Government Area, although one soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries during the gun battle.The resolution foll…

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of six persons after gunmen attacked Gero community in Jos South Local Government Area of the state. The command, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, said the incident occurred in the early hours of October 27, 202…

Seven people have lost their lives after gunmen attacked Gyero community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The assailants reportedly stormed the community at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026 and opened fire on unsuspecting residents at relaxation spots and nearby shops. The National Public…

…Yahaya Masussuka and his associate outside his residence in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateThe attack happened around 9 pm on Monday, and both victims died at Dutsin-Ma Hospital despite emergency treatmentThe Katsina State Police Command confirmed the deaths but had not announced any arrests or disclosed a motive as of press…