The Bishop of Liverpool, John Perumbalath, announced his resignation on Thursday following allegations of sexual assault and harassment aired by a British broadcaster. The claims were reported by Channel 4 News, where two women accused the bishop of “inappropriate behaviour.” In a statement, Perumbalath denied any wrongdoing but described the “rush to judgement” and “trial …
Mohbad’s father urges police to summon the late singer’s wife and brother
Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has called on the Nigeria Police to summon the deceased’s wife Omowunmi and his brother, Adura to provide insights into the circumstances surrounding the late singer’s death. In a recent press conference organised by actor Yomi Fabiyi regarding justice for Mohbad, a video …
Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery and Corruption
Former US Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted on bribery and corruption charges. In July, a jury found Menendez guilty on 16 counts, including accepting gold bars, cash, and a luxury Mercedes-Benz in exchange for assisting foreign governments. Prosecutors had sought at least a 15-year sentence, emphasizing …
EFCC nabs ex-NHIS boss, Usman Yusuf, over alleged fraud involving inflated budgets and nepotism.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), over allegations of financial misconduct. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrest during a phone interview with Channels Television. According to him, operatives raided Yusuf’s residence on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and …
Senior Church of England Bishop Faces Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Cover-Up Accusations
Bishop John Perumbalath faces allegations of sexual assault and harassment, raising concerns over leadership accountability within the Church of England. A senior Church of England bishop responsible for overseeing discipline has been accused of sexually assaulting and harassing two women, with claims of a cover-up reaching the church’s leadership. John Perumbalath, the Bishop of Liverpool, …
Nigerian Army Arrests Boko Haram Suspect in Taraba State, Strengthening Security Efforts
The Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, alongside Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), made significant strides in securing Taraba State by apprehending a suspected Boko Haram member. The arrest took place on January 26, 2025, in Mai-Hula town, Bali Local Government Area, following credible intelligence. The suspect, identified as Gambo Grema (also known as Gamboi), …
Gunmen kidnap couple, son, others in Abuja community
Gunmen numbering 30 and armed with AK-47 rifles have abducted a man, his wife, son, and two others in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT around 12:00 am on Monday morning. They also moved to another building housing a poultry farm and kidnapped a man and injured his wife. However, FCT …
Police arrest three suspected kidnappers for killing Gombe ex-permanent secretary after collecting N10m ransom
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the abduction and m8rder of a retired Permanent Secretary and former Chairman of the Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue Service, Alhaji Atiku Mu’azu. Muwas azu was kidnapped and killed in Kano State, where he had been residing following his …
South Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree
South Korean prosecutors on Sunday indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of leading an insurrection by declaring martial law on December 3, 2024. The decision comes a week after anti-corruption investigators recommended that Yoon be formally charged. “The prosecution has decided to indict Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing charges of being a …
What Bandits Did To Zainab Auwalu After Collecting 8m Ransom
Suspected bandits on Sunday carried out a midnight raid on Garo, a town in the Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State, and abducted a young woman, Zainab Auwalu. Residents said the bandits took Miss Auwalu away despite collecting N8 million from her family. She was said to have just completed secondary school. According to …