Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The world’s longest-serving death row prisoner has been acquitted after a court in Japan ruled he wasn’t behind a 1966 multiple murder. Iwao Hakamada, 88, had spent 48 years behind bars, more than 45 of them on death row, longer than any other inmate. The ex-boxer was sentenced to death in 1968 for killing his former boss, his wife, and two of their children and setting fire to their home. He was acquitted on Thursday by a court in Shizuoka in central Japan, after the presiding judge, Koshi Kunii, said he wasn’t guilty and evidence used against him had been…

Barbara Bush, one of Republican former US president George W. Bush’s daughters, has endorsed Democrat candidate, Kamala Harris in the razor-thin White House race and campaigned for her over the weekend, she told People magazine. Bush, 42, spent part of the weekend knocking on doors for the vice president’s campaign in Pennsylvania, considered one of the most crucial swing states that will decide the November election between Harris and Republican Donald Trump. “It was inspiring to join friends and meet voters with the Harris-Walz campaign in Pennsylvania this weekend,” she told People magazine. “I’m hopeful they’ll move our country forward…

The Metropolitan Police Service in the United Kingdom has dismissed a Nigerian-British officer, Shola Balogun, from Bromley Police Station for allegedly biting a colleague during a birthday party in Bexleyheath, Kent. The disciplinary hearing, held from October 21-23, 2024, was chaired by senior officer Christopher McKay, with IPM Amanda Harvey and Assessor-Detective Superintendent Kirsty Mead on the panel. The incident occurred on April 22, 2022, during a 40th birthday celebration attended by around 70 people at Goals Sports Bar. According to the hearing document, Balogun and the victim, both based at Bromley Police Station, had previously engaged in light-hearted horseplay…

At least 51 people have died, according to the regional government in Valencia. The leader of the Valencia region has told reporters a number of bodies had been found. Shocking video shows brown floodwater gushing through Chiva – around 20 miles inland from the city of Valencia – turning streets into churning, fast-flowing rivers and sweeping away cars and vans. Torrential rain has led to floods in the Valencia region in southeastern Spain, resulting in cars being swept through streets, a train being derailed, and damaged houses and buildings – with forecasters warning of more storms.Authorities in the worst-hit areas,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of four suspected bank hackers in Abuja.The spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, in a statement Tuesday said they were arrested for alleged conspiracy, unauthorised access to banks’ computer systems and fraudulent withdrawal of depositors’ funds.Oyewale named the suspects as Chima Anthony Nwigwe, alleged leader of banks’ hacking syndicate; Mohammed Bello Mahmud; Effiong Victor Emmanuel; The managing director, Downstone Ultimate Limited, Daminan Ali.The EFCC spokesperson said the suspects were arrested in a sting operation in Abuja following actionable intelligence.Ojewale said the suspects have been allegedly involved in hacking…

A South African-based activist, Boniface Okonkwo, was on Tuesday sentenced to 18 months in prison for defaming a popular politician and businessman, Sir Emeka Offor.Justice Vincent Agbata of Anambra State High Court sitting in Nnewi found Okonkwo guilty of posting defamatory content on the “Oraifite WhatsApp platform”, describing Offor’s meter manufacturing company as an “empty warehouse.”In his judgment, Agbata, stated that the evidence presented was sufficient to convict the defendant.The judge, however, offered Okonkwo an option of a N500,000 fine.The activist was arrested in January 2024 and detained following the complaint by Offor.The prosecution presented evidence, including a phone call,…

A 41-year-old car cleaner, Ezekiel Udoh, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling and impregnating his neighbour’s 12-year-old granddaughter. The sentence was handed down by Justice Rahman Oshodi at the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court. Rahman while imposing his sentence, said, “A child was forced to bear a child, forever altering the course of her life.”He further disclosed that Ezekiel took advantage of the young girl under the pretence of running errands and exploited her vulnerability and proximity. The judge said, “Evidence before this court reveals a disturbing pattern of predatory behaviour. “You deliberately lured this girl…

President Bola Tinubu inaugurated Nigeria’s 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, expressing gratitude to the military for their role in defending the nation. Addressing attendees, Tinubu highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting and honoring military personnel, especially those who sacrificed their lives for the country’s peace and unity. The event saw significant donations to the Armed Forces Remembrance Appeal Fund as the Federal Executive Council, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, pledged N500 million. Also, Senate President Godswill Akpabio contributed N200 million on behalf of the National…

Controversial crssdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, who has been offline since the reports of his arrest by Nigerian Immigration Service while attempting to cross to the Benin Republic through the Seme border, shared new photos of him in female attire. Sharing the photos on Instagram, Bobrisky also dropped a message about strong women not needing pity. He wrote in the caption of the photos, “Strong women don’t play the victim. Don’t make themselves look pitiful and don’t point fingers. They stand and they deal.”

Indian business mogul, Ratan Tata, who recently passed away at 86, has left £91 million to his German shepherd, Tito, in his will.The man who is well respected in the business world for his role in transforming Tata Group into a global powerhouse, demonstrated his profound attachment to his pet and the loyalty of his longtime aides as his final wishes reflect.Instead of bequeathing the majority of his wealth to his siblings, Jimmy Tata and half-sisters, Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy, Tata ensured “unlimited care” for Tito, alongside considerable financial provisions for his former butler, Konar Subbiah, and cook, Rajan Shaw,…