…interview footage showing Russell Brand denying allegations against him before his conviction on Thursday, November 5, for defilement.The recordings, released on Thursday, November 5, cover police interviews conducted between 2023 and 2025. In them, Brand acknowledged having lived a "very promiscuous life" but insisted…

…would serve the remaining two months of the sentence for his first national security conviction concurrently with the new sentence. In a statement obtained by The Associated Press, Wong wrote in prison that his political participation was never driven by hatred and he bears no resentment toward the Chinese or Hong Kong…

…Governor James Ibori to reduce a £101.5 million confiscation order imposed after his conviction for fraud and money laundering.The court rejected Ibori's challenge on Tuesday, November 3, Reuters reported. He had sought to reduce the amount by about £4.3 million ($5.8 million). Southwark Crown Court issued the order in…

…seeking to stop the appointment of a new monarch. Oloyede, who was removed following his conviction in the United States over tax fraud and money laundering, filed a motion in suit number HIF/50/2026, asking the court to restrain Adeleke and other state officials from filling the stool until the substantive case is det…

…approved the deposition of Oba Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, following his conviction in the US on tax fraud and money laundering charges.

…I would come back to thank Him." The President said faith in Allah had strengthened his conviction that his emergence as Nigeria's leader was an extraordinary blessing that must be matched with dedicated service to the country. "I have faith in that, and I believe extremely well that He has done me and my country a gre…

…Christians to remain steadfast during difficult times instead of abandoning their convictions or seeking questionable spiritual alternatives for solutions. During the service, the Ogun State NUJ Chairman, Wale Olanrewaju, commended Achudume for his longstanding support for journalism and his contributions to society. O…

…reconciliation remains a work in progress. In supporting Obi, Adebanjo was acting on his conviction that political equity could help strengthen national unity. Paradoxically, however, the votes Obi attracted may also have benefited President Tinubu by dividing the opposition vote. In that sense, one could argue that Ad…

…dating back to 200-300 years ago. They were non-partisan; but they shared a common conviction – that Lagos Island had been neglected by all the governments of the Federation since the Federal Capital was moved to Abuja. They assumed that the end of neglect had come when Tinubu was elected President in 2023. But, almost…

…law, and no one should be denied the protection of the law because of their opinions or convictions," he added.Arrest, prosecute those behind Sowore's attack, abduction - Lawyer tells IGP Disu

…delay in the hearing of the appeal filed by IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to challenge his conviction, a lawyer has declared that the judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho is already dead on arrival at the appellate court.The lawyer, Christopher Chidera, a member of the Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Global Defence Consortium, al…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of Nwachi Chidozie Kingsley for obtaining $205,238 from an American woman, Nicole Kierulff Sayers, under false pretence. Justice U.P. Kekemeke of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, convicted Kingsley…

…National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has secured the conviction of a businessman in Aba, Abia State, for manufacturing and selling counterfeit Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil, sentencing him to five years’ imprisonment with an option of a ₦5 million fine. The conviction, which followed mont…

…torture, slavery, or any crime of serious international concern, even without a conviction.6. Poor past or present conduct — having a history of criminal or general behaviour that demonstrates a lack of good character.7. Suspected future risk — being reasonably suspected of posing a risk of engaging in criminal conduct…

…challenges facing Africans. She said the theme of this year’s conference, “Courage and Conviction: Building for a New World”, reflected the need for people to develop solutions to problems affecting their communities. Eboegbe said Moonshot was about finding the courage to build solutions using available technology and…

…root in congregations and communities across Nigeria. “Let us leave here with renewed conviction to declare Christ faithfully, display His love consistently and fulfil our calling together,” she said. In his remarks, the National Chairman of Lausanne Nigeria Christian Missions, Yunusa Nmadu, said the church bore not on…

…drug trafficking case linked to Maduro for over a decade, which has already seen the conviction of Venezuela’s former intelligence chief, Hugo Armando Carvajal. Maduro was seized by US forces in January in a military raid on his compound in Venezuela. A graduate of Columbia University law school, Hellerstein served as…

…Diocese of Enugu, Rev. Fr. Longinus Ugonwa, said the initiative was borne out of the conviction that faith must make a tangible difference in the lives of the people. He said, “What is the value of a faith that does not touch the lives of the people around us? Our faith must be seen in the way we care for one another,…

…effectiveness," the statement read. "The Unit has also successfully secured the conviction of all suspects arrested in the previous operations. "On 26th October, 2026 at about 1100hrs, operatives of the VCRU led by the Officer-in-Charge, while on routine patrol, intercepted one Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi 'M' 14 years old,…

…group also alleged that the Court of Appeal had yet to list an appeal challenging the conviction of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, despite the compilation and transmission of the record of appeal. IPOB made the allegations in its weekly address issued on Sunday by the Head of its Directorate of State, DOS, Mazi Chris Nw…

…of his innocence in a horrific act of sexual violence, has secured justice following the conviction of Juma. In a judgment delivered at the Msambweni Senior Principal Magistrate's Court, the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, bringing to a close a case that began with the abuse of a child in June 2025…

…evidence in trafficking investigations. The Northern Regional Police Command said the conviction demonstrated the importance of intelligence-led operations, thorough investigations and effective prosecution in tackling human trafficking. It urged members of the public to report suspected trafficking cases to the approp…

…According to him, 880 cases had been handled as of 12:15 pm on Friday, resulting in 653 convictions, seven acquittals and 27 discharges, adding that the final figures would be released after the conclusion of the exercise. “This is the third phase this year alone. But generally, this is the 11th phase. That is if you c…

…us to your Preferred Sources He said the response, “It is I,” strengthened his conviction that the institution was divinely ordained, adding that he subsequently committed its operations and future into God’s hands. Addressing students, popularly known as Covenant Eagles, the chancellor urged them to make spirituality…

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