The death of a police corporal, Amos Yusuf, who allegedly shot dead his female colleague, Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi, before shooting himself at the Ajaokuta ASCO Camp in Kogi State, has been flagged for investigation by police authorities.
A no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the alleged unlawful interception of telephone conversations involving the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has been dismissed by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
On the international scene, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said six of its most-wanted fraudsters have been captured across four continents, while its global crackdown on scam networks has resulted in the seizure of about $17bn.
Also, the countdown to the announcement of the winners of the Men’s and Women’s 2026 Ballon d’Or is currently underway at the London Palladium in England.
The recap in full:
1. Probe begins after Kogi policeman kills female colleague, self
The Kogi State Police Command has commenced an investigation after a police corporal, Amos Yusuf, allegedly shot dead his female colleague, Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi, before shooting himself at the Ajaokuta ASCO Camp in the state.
A statement issued on Sunday by the Kogi State Police Command’s spokesperson, ASP Salisu Oyiza Afusat, stated that the incident was reported at 11:04 pm by the Divisional Police Officer, Ajaokuta.
“Preliminary findings indicate that Corporal Amos Yusuf, who was on night duty, shot Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi and thereafter shot himself. Both officers were taken to separate medical facilities, where they were confirmed dead by medical personnel.
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2. Court orders El-Rufai to enter defence in wiretapping trial
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed a no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the alleged unlawful interception of telephone conversations involving the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a ruling, held that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to require El-Rufai to enter his defence in the five-count amended charge filed against him by the Department of State Services.
The judge consequently ordered the former governor to open his defence and adjourned the case until November 25, 2026, for him to do so.
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3. FULL LIST: FBI says six most-wanted fraudsters captured, $17bn seized
The Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel, says six of the bureau’s most-wanted fraudsters have been captured across four continents, while its global crackdown on scam networks has resulted in the seizure of about $17bn.
Patel disclosed this in separate posts on his official X account on Sunday, highlighting the reported achievements of the FBI’s international fugitive-hunting efforts and Operation Blackout, its campaign against global scam centres.
According to Patel, the “six fugitives collectively spent more than 4,000 days on the run,” while fraud cases linked to the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list involved more than $2bn.
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4. FULL LIST: Last 10 rankings for 2026 Ballon d’Or revealed
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is underway at the London Palladium in England.
Footballers from different clubs, as well as journalists, are all gathered at the venue for the 70th edition of the award on Monday.
This year’s edition marks the first time the gala has been staged outside Paris, with popular sports broadcaster Kate Scott and French football legend Thierry Henry as hosts.
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