October 13, 2025

Lagos Re-arraigns Evans On Fresh Murder Charge

Lagos Re-arraigns Evans On Fresh Murder Charge

October 13, 2025 2:30 pm

The Lagos State Government on Monday re-arraigned convicted kidnapper Chukwudumeme “Evans” Onwuamadike along with co-defendant Joseph Emeka before the Lagos High Court in Ikeja on a five-count charge of murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy, in connection with the 2013 killing of two police officers. The defendants deny the charges. The hearing was adjourned to November 19, 2025.

In the new indictment, prosecutors accuse Evans and Emeka of killing police officers Peter Nweke and Chijioke Ngozi on August 27, 2013, around 10 p.m. at Festac Town, Lagos. The counts filed by the Lagos State Government allege violations of Section 221 of …

Brazil Supreme Court Keeps Bolsonaro Under House Arrest

Brazil Supreme Court Keeps Bolsonaro Under House Arrest

October 13, 2025 2:00 pm

Brazil’s Supreme Court has ruled to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest, weeks after his historic conviction for plotting a coup to stay in power following his 2022 election defeat. According to Reuters, Justice Alexandre de Moraes said the measure was necessary to guarantee public order and ensure the enforcement of criminal law.

‘’The guarantee of public order and the need to ensure the full application of criminal law justify the maintenance of house arrest and other precautionary measures,’’ Moraes wrote in his ruling.

Bolsonaro, 70, was sentenced in September to 27 years and three months in prison …

Millie Bright Retires From England After 88 Caps

Millie Bright Retires From England After 88 Caps

October 13, 2025 12:30 pm

Former England captain Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football, bringing an end to a distinguished nine-year career with the Lionesses. Bright, 32, confirmed her decision on Monday, saying she knew it was the right moment to “pass the baton on” after taking time to recover from injury and reflect on her journey.

Bright said no one could make such a decision for her, adding that although it might sound cliché, stepping away from international football “really is a feeling.” She explained that taking the summer off had given her time to reflect, clear her mind, and …

Trump Approves Hamas for Gaza Internal Security Operations

Trump Approves Hamas for Gaza Internal Security Operations

October 13, 2025 7:57 am

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly stated that Hamas was granted a temporary “green light” to conduct internal security operations within the Gaza Strip, saying the group “wants to stop the problems” and “we gave them approval for a period of time.” His comments came amid reports that the group is acting as a police force in Gaza following a ceasefire last week. 

Trump made the remarks while aboard Air Force One, when asked about reports that Hamas had begun instituting itself as a policing authority and clashing with rivals. “They do want to stop the problems, and they’ve been …

Madagascar President To Address Nation Amid Military Unrest

Madagascar President To Address Nation Amid Military Unrest

October 13, 2025 7:10 am

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina is set to address the nation on Monday evening, his office announced, following reports that officers supporting youth-led protests have seized control of the country’s paramilitary gendarmerie. The statement, posted on the presidency’s official Facebook page, comes amid the most serious challenge to his leadership since his re-election in 2023.

The president’s whereabouts remain unclear, even though he said he was still in the country. But he warned on Sunday of what he described as an “attempted power grab” after elements of the military began siding with demonstrators demanding political change. The planned address is expected …

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