Month: June 2026
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Scott Phelan confirmed as permanent Everton Women manager
Scott Phelan has transitioned from his interim role to become the permanent head coach of Everton Women following a successful finish to the last season.
Conviction of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Shakes Northern Ireland Politics
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has begun a lengthy prison sentence following his conviction on 18 sexual abuse charges, an event that has profoundly unsettled the Northern Ireland political landscape.
Akpabio Requests Full Senate Presence for Crucial State Police Amendment Vote
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has mandated all senators to attend Wednesday's session for the vote on establishing state police, a move aimed at decentralizing security and improving local protection.
US Supreme Court blocks Rastafarian inmate’s lawsuit over shaved dreadlocks
The US Supreme Court ruled that a former inmate cannot seek damages from prison guards who cut his dreadlocks, finding that federal religious freedom laws do not allow for lawsuits against individual officials.
SEC Prohibits Unauthorized Dangote Refinery IPO Promotions
The SEC has issued a ban on the marketing of a purported Dangote Refinery IPO, stating that no such offering has been registered or approved by the regulator.
Police Chief Dispatches Senior Officers and Specialized Units to Plateau After Bokkos Raid
Inspector-General Olatunji Rilwan Disu has bolstered security in Plateau State by sending tactical units and senior officers to Bokkos following a violent attack on the Kawel community.
Former Kebbi APC official Muhammadu Besse passes away while held by bandits
Muhammadu Besse, the former APC chairman of Kebbi State, has died while in the custody of bandits in the Birnin Gwari forest.
FCT Police Commissioner Consults with Miyetti Allah Leaders Regarding Herder Security Concerns
Miyetti Allah leadership met with FCT Police Commissioner Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi to discuss safety issues, cattle poisoning, and the loss of grazing routes, while the police chief warned against dangerous urban grazing practices.
Osun Civil Society Groups Issue 72-Hour Deadline for Police Commissioner’s Removal
Civil society groups in Osun State have threatened mass protests if Inspector-General of Police does not replace Commissioner Ibrahim Gotan within 72 hours, citing concerns over political violence.
Uncertainty surrounds kidnapping of Kwara OPC official
Conflicting accounts have surfaced following the alleged kidnapping of a Kwara OPC leader during a ransom delivery mission.