A 31-year-old Alfa, identified as Jubril Dalamun, has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl (name withheld) in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police, Omolola Odutola, told the DAILY POST on Thursday that the arrest followed a report from the mother of the child.

According to Odutola, the victim’s mother, Kehinde Kafayat, a resident of Adekoja Street in Abobi, Ago Iwoye, reported that Dalamun had forcibly assaulted and defiled her daughter.

She said, “On October 22, 2024, the Divisional Police Officer received a report of a sexual assault involving a minor at 9:40 a.m.

“One Mrs. Kehinde Kafayat, a resident of Adekoja Street in Abobi, Ago Iwoye, accompanied her 12-year-old daughter to report at the station.

“She reported that on Saturday, October 19, 2024, around 1:00 p.m., a 31-year-old man, Alfa Jubril Dalamun, residing at No. 8 Imososi Street in Ago Iwoye, had forcibly assaulted and defiled her daughter.”

The PRO stated that the suspect had been arrested, and the victim was taken to Love and Care Hospital in Ago Iwoye for medical examination and treatment.

Odutola noted that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and likely prosecution.

A federal judge has ordered former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani to surrender his Manhattan apartment and other personal assets for his false claims about the 2020 election.

The former President Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer was also ordered to hand over sports memorabilia and luxury watches to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.

The order comes as part of a $140 million (£106 million) defamation lawsuit the two women won against Mr Giuliani last year.

The lawsuit stemmed from Mr Giuliani’s false accusations that Freeman and Moss tampered with votes during the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

These claims led to widespread harassment and threats against the two women, ultimately resulting in their successful lawsuit.

As part of the ruling, Mr Giuliani must also hand over additional valuables, including his vintage Mercedes-Benz and a jersey signed by baseball legend Joe DiMaggio.

However, the judge deferred a decision on some of Mr Giuliani’s prized possessions, such as three New York Yankees World Series rings, while his son, Andrew Giuliani, claims they were gifted to him.

In addition, the judge ruled that Mses Freeman and Moss are entitled to the $2 million that Mr Giuliani claimed Mr Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign still owes him for legal services.

Should they succeed in collecting these assets, they will begin to recover some of the damages awarded in their defamation case.

The 80-year-old, stripped of his legal credentials and filing for bankruptcy after the case, remains embroiled in a separate trial concerning a “fake elector scheme” in Arizona.

Though Mr Giuliani’s legal team has indicated they plan to appeal the defamation ruling, it is unlikely to alter the outcome unless they can reduce the damages to less than $10 million, approximately the value of his reported assets.

Until then, Mses Freeman and Moss will begin selling the assets to compensate for the damage done to their reputations.

The chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has expressed the forum’s support to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in its anti-corruption crusade.

This is coming as the Supreme Court reserved a ruling on the suit against the EFCC by 19 governors over the constitutionality of its establishment.

The NGF chairman expressed this commitment at the 2024 National Cybercrime Summit held in Abuja.

The NGF chairman called for synergy on cyber-security in the country to enhance national development.

”You have our full support in this endeavour,” he said.

Mr Abdulrazaq emphasised the need for a shift in the public perception of crimes.

He expressed delight at the efforts of the EFCC, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and the National Orientation Agency in educating young Nigerians on issues related to crime, drug abuse, and patriotism.

Governor Dauda Lawal, in a chat with journalists, expressed readiness to support the commission in its anti-corruption crusade in Zamfara and the country as a whole.

Mr Lawal said that he was not afraid of the EFCC’s investigation, and would give the commission the required assistance.

According to him, people elected to leadership positions should be accountable and transparent.

“I am not scared of the EFCC. Why would I be scared of the EFCC? We are here to serve, and this is the way forward. People should be accountable. People should be transparent. That is leadership.

“My coming here is also to give my support to the commission, especially at a time like this when Nigeria is facing many negative challenges related to cybercrime. So, this is a very good opportunity, and I believe this is the way forward so that we can redeem the image of Nigeria in the comity of nations,” he said.

The governor said he was unaware of the suit brought by some of his colleagues against the EFCC.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya emphasised the importance of collaboration in combating the growing threat of cybercrime. The Yahaya commended the EFCC for organising the national cybercrime summit.

Mr Yahaya said the event was a timely initiative toward addressing the growing challenge of cybercrime. He emphasised the importance of multi-level cooperation, including leveraging technology and youth involvement, to promote positive alternatives to cyber activities.

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four persons in connection with the sudden disappearance of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member.

A corps member serving in Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers, Yahaya Faruq, mysteriously went missing after reporting for work at his part-time job at LDM Chinese Mining Company in the area.

The State Police Spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the corps member’s disappearance in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.

“Yes, I am aware of it (Faruq’s disappearance).

“No fewer than four persons have been arrested and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a discreet investigation,” she said.

Some concerned Nigerians had earlier asked the security agencies to determine the whereabouts of Faruq, who was declared missing on October 14.

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), a student union based in Edo, had released an unsigned statement drawing the attention of Nigerians to his disappearance.

The group urged the police to carry out a thorough investigation to ascertain Faruq’s whereabouts.

It stated that Faruq was a dedicated corps member serving at Mixed Secondary School, Ikuru Town, and also worked part-time at LDM Chinese Milling Company in the area.

“The alarming fact is that he (Faruq) signed in for his shift (at LDM) but did not sign out, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions.

“Surprisingly, while Faruq’s family, friends, and colleagues were confused and worried over his mysterious disappearance, LDM returned his bag and phone.

“Faruq’s properties were returned to his place of primary assignment, Mixed Secondary School, which further fueled our fears and deepened the mystery of his disappearance,” the MSSN stated.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the principle of regionalism has continued to plague the country, describing it as the root of Nigeria’s problems.

Obasanjo stated this on Tuesday in Abeokuta when the League of Northern Democrats paid him a courtesy visit.

He noted that the principle of regionalism, which was adopted at Nigeria’s independence in 1960, is still being craved today.

Speaking to the group led by former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, the ex-president said where a leader hails from does not matter, but what he brings to the table in terms of development and governance.

Obasanjo, who faulted the name of the group, advised it to become a national league rather than a sectarian group, noting that the group was right to be concerned about Nigeria.

“One of the things that led us to where we are today, and we haven’t gotten out of, is regionalism.

“Whenever I hear ‘North,’ ‘East,’ or ‘West,’ I get frightened.

“Your name would have been ‘National League of Democrats’ instead of ‘Northern League of Democrats.’ But you must start somewhere,” he said.

Earlier in his remarks, Shekarau had explained that the group was an amalgamation of like minds of Northern extraction.

He disclosed that the group, which has a membership of 400, came into existence three months ago as a result of various consultations and discussions.

The former state governor said the group seeks to influence political decisions and the process of recruiting leaders at all levels in Nigeria.

Vice President Kamala Harris of the United States has said that America is absolutely ready to elect its first woman president.

This is as she downplayed her historic bid, saying she simply wanted to turn the page for a nation exhausted by Donald Trump.

With few days to Election Day, Harris and Trump are saturating swing states with rallies and taking to the airwaves and podcasts on the hunt for an advantage in a race that polls suggest is effectively tied.

When asked if America was ready to elect its first woman, Harris responded, “absolutely”, noting that her candidacy was about turning the page.

“People are exhausted with Donald Trump and his approach, because it’s all about himself,” she said.

Trump, while speaking to supporters in North Carolina, had pitched a very different message.

“This election is a choice between whether we will have four more years of incompetence, failure and disaster, or whether we’ll begin the four greatest years in the history of our country,” he said.

He repeatedly called Harris and her running mate Tim Walz stupid during the rally.

Kano Pillars Football Club on Tuesday confirmed that the bus conveying players to Plateau State for their Matchday 5 fixture in the inaugural U-19 Youth League against Plateau United was involved in an accident.

The Sai Masu Gida disclosed this in a series of tweets via their official X account today.

The NPFL club noted that the driver and several players sustained injuries as a result of the accident.

This is coming just less than three days after Kano Pillars’ first-team played a 1-1 draw with Kwara United in the NPFL.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce that the Kano Pillars FC U-19 team bus was involved in a road accident earlier today while en route to the New Jos Stadium for their Matchday 5 fixture in the inaugural U-19 Youth League against Plateau United U-19,” Kano Pillars tweeted.

“We extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to everyone affected and will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

“Thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time.

“Several players and the driver sustained injuries in the unfortunate incident and have been promptly taken to the hospital for medical attention. Thankfully, no fatalities have been reported at this time, and the medical team is closely monitoring the situation.”

The Kogi State Police Command has banned the use of vehicles with covered number plates, as well as unregistered vehicles and motorcycles across the state.

According to a statement on Tuesday by the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) SP William Ovye Aya, the Commissioner of Police Bethrand Onuoha stated that the order became necessary following intelligence that criminals hide under covered plate numbers to carry out criminal activities in the state.

“It has become an obstacle in checkmating crime and criminality in the state by the law enforcement agents,” the statement noted.

The Commissioner of Police advised owners of vehicles with covered number plates to remove them and those without registration number to register or have their vehicles impounded.

“It is illegal for vehicle owners and drivers to cover their number plates or drive without registration number. The Commissioner of Police urged the general public to comply with this order as the Police will commence the clamp down and impounding of vehicles and prosecution of offenders

“The Commissioner of Police advised members of the public to register their vehicles, remove covered number plates and replace the defaced number plates, among others,” the statement said.

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist negotiating to buy an AK-47 rifle for N1.3 million.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

The Police image maker said the suspect, who is a member of the Vikings Confraternity, has confessed to the crime.

Edafe said, “He said he belong to Vikings Confraternity and was vying for number 1 position and the condition to get the position is to own an AK-47 rifle.

“He was arrested while negotiating to buy the AK-47 rifle for N1,300,000.”

The Kano State Hisbah Board has declared the suspended Jigawa Commissioner of Special Duties, Auwal Sankara, wanted for failing to honour an invitation for reconciliation on Monday.

Commander General of the Board, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, announced this while addressing journalists, stating that Sankara violated his bail conditions by not showing up after being invited.

“Sankara was granted bail on the condition that he would appear before the board whenever requested.

“However, despite being invited today, he refused to comply,” he said

Daurawa explained that the board’s intent was to mediate a reconciliation between Sankara and the complainant, Nasiru Bulama, due to their shared responsibility for two children.

“We had agreed on reconciliation, and if he had appeared today, there would have been no need to take him to court.

“But by all indications, he has no interest in resolving this matter, so we will proceed with legal action,” he added.

The Hisbah boss disclosed that Sankara and a woman were arrested together in a controversial incident where she injured five Hisbah personnel while trying to flee in her car.

“We have videos and other evidence of the incident. I personally called him several times today, and he promised to come. But later, he switched off his phone. He is now declared wanted, and our operatives will arrest him wherever he is found,” Daurawa said.

Following the press briefing, Bulama said he had agreed to the reconciliation for the sake of his two male children with the woman involved. However, with Sankara’s refusal to attend, he said the matter would now be resolved in court.

The poverty rate across the Palestinian territories will almost double this year to 74.3 per cent after months of fighting in Gaza, according to a report by the UN Development Programme released Tuesday.

“The immediate consequence of the war, not just in physical infrastructure destruction, but also in terms of poverty, livelihoods and loss of livelihoods, is enormous,” Achim Steiner, head of the UNDP, told AFP.

The poverty rate had been 38.8 percent at the end of 2023 but another 2.61 million Palestinians fell into poverty this year, bringing the total to 4.1 million.

“It’s quite clear from this socio-economic assessment, that the level of destruction has set back the state of Palestine by years, if not decades, in terms of its development pathway,” Steiner said.

The study estimates that this year unemployment in the Palestinian territories could rise to 49.9 percent and that GDP will be 35.1 percent lower than without the war in Gaza.

He said that even if humanitarian aid is delivered each year, the Palestinian economy will not return to its pre-crisis levels for a decade or more.

Recovery will also require support to rebuild destroyed capital and the lifting of “stifling economic conditions”.

The study says Israel’s bombing campaign created 42 million tonnes of rubble in Gaza, creating major health risks. The destruction of solar panels is particularly dangerous given the lead and other heavy metals they release.

The war in Gaza was sparked by Hamas’s unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7 last year which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures.

Israel’s bombing and ground offensives in Gaza have killed 42,603 people, a majority of civilians, according to data from the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory, figures the UN considers reliable.

The Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, says it is educating its members about the benefits and dangers of using Compressed Natural Gas.

Its Zonal Chairman, Alhaji Azeez Istijabah, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos, said this would help members take precautionary measures during their operations.

NAN reports that the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State chapter, on October 16, unveiled its first 3,000 CNG commercial tricycles worth N10.2 billion to ease transport challenges.

Istijabah said: “Though there are economic advantages in converting petrol tricycles to gas, there are precautionary measures needed to be put in place to operate effectively.

“At first instance, operators must not smoke or operate in a naked fire environment.

“Smoking is highly prohibited while operating CNG tricycles because anything gas is highly inflammable.”

The union leader also urged members to avoid overloading their tricycles, urging them to always maintain three passengers at a trip.

“Operators should not allow passengers in the front seat.

“Overloading the tricycles is very dangerous, operators need to be very careful and take cognisance of various precautionary measures,” he added.

The association’s branch chairman in Abule-Egba, Mr AbdulAkeem Sabiu, also told NAN that the new development would improve and encourage the operators in the transport business.

According to him, many of the operators are lamenting the high cost of petrol.

He said that the new cheaper CNG initiatives by the Federal Government would bring succour to the transporters and commuters.

Sabiu urged the Federal government and Lagos State government to create easy access refilling depots for commercial tricycles using CNG.

He said that tricycles were prohibited from operating in the Agidingbi area of the state where the CNG refilling station is situated.

He said, “We want the government to create easy access for us to enable us to refill our tricycles with ease.”

The Ondo State Police Command on Monday warned residents of the state against spreading fake news ahead of the November 16 governorship election.

The command, in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, stated that it had observed a trend of old videos with misleading content being shared, allegedly with the intent to incite unrest within the communities in the state.

The command cited some recent viral videos, which were found to be fake, saying such acts were risky, particularly during election periods.

The statement read, “Recently, a video depicting flooding in Ore from August 2013 was irresponsibly circulated by individuals whose motives remain unclear. Such actions are not only misleading but also pose significant risks, especially during this crucial electoral period, as the spread of misinformation can undermine public trust, incite violence, jeopardise public safety, and threaten the integrity of our democracy —ultimately depriving the people of a level playing field for the exercise of their civic rights and responsibilities.

“In a similar incident, a story alleging the amputation of fingers from a corpse at a mortuary in Ajowa-Akoko was found to be false, as confirmed by the Divisional Police Officer who visited the morgue.”

The command stressed the importance of verifying information before sharing or reposting, stating that constructive engagement was essential for fostering a peaceful environment during this pivotal time in the history of the state.

While assuring citizens of the command’s readiness, in collaboration with sister security agencies, to ensure a free, fair, and safe election, the command stated that it would not hesitate to deal with anyone caught in any act capable of causing a disruption of peace before, during, and after the election.

“The command will not hesitate to respond appropriately and within the law to any kinetic or non-kinetic threats to the peace of the elections,” the statement stated.

A married man from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Moses Remayi, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after violently assaulting his girlfriend, leading to her death.

The attack, triggered by Remayi’s suspicion of infidelity over a missed phone call, left the victim suffering for days before she succumbed to her injuries.

The tragic incident unfolded when Remayi became enraged after his girlfriend refused to answer a call from an unknown number. He believed the call was from another man, sparking an argument that quickly turned violent. Testifying in court, Remayi admitted his anger intensified when he dialed the number and a man answered.

“I dialled the number using my phone, and a man answered. This made me angry, as I suspected she was cheating on me,” Remayi told the court.

Remayi’s brutal assault on his girlfriend included beating her with a steel chair, fists, and feet. According to witnesses, he locked the door and continued the attack for nearly an hour. A co-tenant, Evidence Denhere, testified that despite hearing the victim’s screams and attempting to intervene, Remayi refused to stop.

“No one could stop him as he had locked the door,” Denhere said.

After the attack, a neighbor, Cynthia Chaleka, found the woman severely injured and half-naked. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the victim succumbed to her injuries days later.

Remayi was arrested by the police, who recovered the iron bar used in the attack. In his defense, Remayi claimed that the violence began after his girlfriend bit him during their argument. However, the court rejected his explanation, finding him guilty of murder.

Appearing before Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Evangelista Kabasa, Remayi was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the crime, despite pleading not guilty.

The senseless killing has shocked the local community, with many expressing outrage over the brutality of the attack. Remayi now faces nearly two decades in prison for his actions.

In a shocking incident at Masvingo in Zimbabwe, an 18-year-old student has been arrested for kidnapping his 10-year-old neighbour with the intention of using him for a money ritual.

The young boy, named Tawana, disappeared for three days, only to be found after a police investigation led to the arrest of the suspect, a Form 4 student at Vision Academy, identified as Peter.

Peter admitted during a police interrogation that he had planned to take Tawana to clients in Chipinge, who had requested the child’s head for ritual purposes.

In a disturbing confession, Peter said; “When I took this child, they had told me to find a head and bring it.”

The confession, recorded on video, shows Tawana’s grandmother wailing in the background as the child’s mother, filled with shock and rage, confronts the suspect. She demands answers from Peter, questioning his motives.

“So, you wanted to sacrifice my child? Peter, did you really plan to do this? What did Tawana do to you? What did we do to deserve this? You have no shame!”

In the same video, Tawana’s mother also reprimands her son for ignoring warnings about befriending older individuals like Peter,”Tawana, you hear what your friend was up to? We always warned you not to play with this older guy. Look what he wanted to do—he wanted to get you killed.” she said

The video ends abruptly, but the incident has left the local community in shock, raising concerns about the safety of children and the people parents trust with their well-being.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has said that the country supplies 24-hour electricity to neighbouring countries such as Niger, Togo and Benin Republic.

TCN said electricity supplies are consistent and stable in those countriesdespite the fact that Nigeria could not boast of constant supply of power.

TCN Chief executive officer, Sule Abdulaziz, who appeared on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, said that Nigerians know there’s improvement in power supply now.

“We suply power to Togo, Benin and Niger. We supply them power consistently. They get power from Nigeria on 24-hour basis and they’re paying.

“Nigerians are getting 24-hour electricity supply. Not everybody. Those people in Band A. You’ll see that they get 20-22 hours.

“Some Nigerians are getting 24 hours. Every distribution company has Band A and that is their priority.”

The electricity sector in Nigeria generates, transmits and distributes megawatts(MW) of electric power that is significantly less than what is needed to meet basic household and industrial needs of the country.

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called on Nigerian youths to join politics to decide their fate and make a difference.

Otti made this call during Church Service at The Transforming Church, TTC, on Sunday in Abuja.

He pointed out that every society needs the leadership it deserves, sitting back with the notion that politics is for politicians, the politicians will decide everything for the people.

Quoting Psalms 62:11, the governor said that power belongs to God and advised the youths against shying away from power

“I am challenging all the young people here. Don’t shy away from politics. That is where decisions about your future are made.”

“You can make a lot of changes if you have power, and that is what politics will give you to create the changes you want to see in the lives of your people.

“This is because, holding a political office affords people the opportunity to affect the lives of more people than one can imagine,” he said.

Otti said that he left the banking sector in 2014 and joined politics to make a difference by doing things differently.

According to him, as the governor of Abia, he could affect the entire population of the state by just one action, urging Christians not to pray alone but compliment it with hard work, which would bring their dreams and aspirations to come through.

Russian strikes late Sunday on the northeast Ukrainian city of Kharkiv wounded at least 12 people and cut power to part of the city, local officials and police said.

The latest barrage came as Ukrainian officials prepare for a new wave of bombardments they think will target the country’s energy network ahead of winter, as Moscow has done the last two years.

Russia has targeted the country’s power supplies to make the harsh winter harder to endure for the country’s civilian population in an effort to put more pressure on the authorities.

Police said in a statement on Telegram that Russia had launched strikes on three districts of Kharkiv at around 10:00 pm. (1900 GMT), injuring seven women and five men.

Among the buildings hit were residential buildings, garages, service stations, houses, and cars, the statement added.
Medical services were mobilised to help the injured, but the strikes cut power to parts of the city, said police.

Regional governor Oleg Synegubov and Kharkiv mayor Igor Terekhov confirmed on Telegram that parts of the city were without power.

The two officials did not detail the exact extent of the damage or specify what power infrastructure had been affected.

Kharkiv, the main city of the northeast region of the same name, is a regular target of Russian strikes. It lies less than 30 kilometres (19 miles) from the Russian border.

In May, Russia’s army tried to push forward in this border region, officially to create a buffer zone to limit Ukrainian attacks against military and industrial targets on Russian soil.

But the offensive has not succeeded in stopping Kyiv from targeting Russian territory on a daily basis.

In Kryvyi Rig, the southern hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky, an overnight missile strike also wounded three people and damaged homes, according to city mayor Oleksandr Vilkul.

On the other side of the front, two people were wounded in Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s Belgorod region, according to governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, who also reported damage to civilian infrastructure