investigation
Beirut Port Blast Victims Say Justice Feels Closer Five Years Later
As the fifth anniversary of the devastating Beirut port explosion approaches, victims’ families and activists are cautiously optimistic about the prospect of justice being served. The blast, which killed over 218 people, including three-year-old Alexandra Naggear, injured thousands, and left a large portion of the city in ruins, has been marred by political interference and […]
Police, FBI, SWAT Launch Manhunt for Lawmaker Killer
A manhunt is underway in Minnesota after two state lawmakers were targeted in what Governor Tim Walz described as an “act of targeted political violence”. Melissa Hortman, 55, a Democrat and House Speaker, and her husband were killed in Brooklyn Park, a city near Minneapolis. John Hoffman, 60, also a Democrat and a state senator, […]
JAMB Engages IT Experts to Investigate Alleged UTME Glitches
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has engaged a team of Information Technology (IT) experts and educational assessment professionals to investigate the alleged technical glitches that marred the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This action comes after widespread complaints from candidates and stakeholders about issues with the exam system, which have raised concerns […]
EFCC Arrests 40 Suspected Internet Fraudsters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Niger State, following a series of raids conducted by its Kaduna Zonal Directorate. The arrests were made across the Bida and Minna Local Government Areas of the state, with the suspects linked to a syndicate involved in cybercrime activities. The operation, […]
French Court Allows Telegram’s Durov to Leave Country Temporarily
In a recent development, Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has been granted permission to leave France temporarily. This decision comes after Telegram founder Durov was previously barred from leaving the country due to an ongoing investigation into his company’s activities. The investigation into Telegram’s activities in France began in 2022, […]
Police Arrest Suspect in Gruesome Murder of Fashion Designer
A 43-year-old fashion designer, Lawrence Edobor, was brutally murdered and beheaded by suspected ritualists in Evbuotubu, Benin City. The incident occurred on Friday at about 2 am, leaving the community in shock. The police have arrested one suspect, Uwadiae Airebiuwa, 27, in connection with the crime. Edobor was said to be returning home from a […]