A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies in a building is asking for leniency when she is sentenced Monday, saying she was a “scared and desperate mother” who was manipulated to keep the family business operating. Carie Hallford, 48, faces up to 20 years in prison for taking over $130,000 from families for funeral services, including cremations, and often giving them urns full of concrete mix instead. In two cases, investigators found the wrong body was buried. In August, she pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and...
Brazil Ex-President Bolsonaro’s Kidney Function Improves But He Remains In Intensive Care
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ’s kidney function has improved but he will remain in an intensive care unit because of pneumonia, a hospital in the capital, Brasilia, said on Sunday. The 70-year-old former leader has also been given more antibiotics since Saturday, according to a statement by his doctors. Bolsonaro, who governed between 2019 and 2022, was taken to DF Star Hospital on Friday from the prison where he is serving a 27-year sentence for leading a coup attempt in 2023. The embattled ex-leader was transferred from the local federal police headquarters to a larger cell in January. His...
Armed Group Killed Security Personnel In An Ambush In North-Central Nigeria, Authorities Say
Gunmen ambushed and killed security personnel who were on patrol in communities in Nigeria ‘s Plateau state, according to the state government. The government did not specify the number of casualties, but the Kanam Development Association (KADA), a local group, claimed 20 personnel, including two senior military officers and eight local security operatives, were killed in the ambush. The ambush happened on Friday around Wanka, Kyaram and Gyambau communities located in the Kanam area of Plateau state. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks. The state government on Sunday condemned the attack and said the security agencies are implementing...
NDLEA Arrests 74-Year-Old Nigerian Man Caught with 11kg Cocaine at Abuja International Airport
operatives OF The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency—NDLEA—arrested 74-year-old Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka from Imo State, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, on Saturday while he tried to board a flight to London Heathrow, claiming a vacation trip. A search found 11.02 kilograms of cocaine wrapped in foil and balloons inside ground dry pepper and other foods. However online reactions expressed shock, particularly at his age, with some claiming he was duped and others sharing travel caution stories.
Breaking News: Lagos Court Stops Kosofe Council from Disciplining Councillor Who Exposed Alleged Financial Misconduct Against Chairman Moyosore Ogunlewe
–Lagos Reporters A Lagos State High Court sitting in Yaba has restrained the Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Moyosore Ogunlewe, and the leadership of the council’s legislative arm from taking disciplinary action against a councillor representing Anthony Village, David Samuel, over his alleged role in exposing financial impropriety within the council. Justice Olufunke Sule-Amzat granted the order on March 10, 2026, while ruling on an ex parte application filed by the councillor in a suit marked LD/21415MFHR/2026. Listed as respondents in the suit are the Leader of the Legislative Council, Isiwu Charity; the council chairman, Moyosore Ogunlewe; Oyedile Olufemi; the...
FC Barcelona Announce The Death Of Its Former President Enric Reyna.
FC Barcelona: “FC Barcelona is sorry to announce the death of former president Enric Reyna, who led the club between February and May 2003. “We would like to extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends, and to the whole Barça community.”
Canada To Reinvest In Its Armed Forces, Prime Minister Carney Declares
Mark Carney: “We’re rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces. “From making sure they have the equipment they need, to giving service members the biggest pay raise in a generation — we’re reinforcing our capacity to protect our country, our allies, and our values.”
