Jeffrey Donaldson removed from Privy Council

Noel Doran: The Donaldson I saw in south Down

The dark shadow of Jeffrey Donaldson will hang over both Stormont and Westminster for many years

Jeffrey Donaldson surrenders knighthood and quits Privy Council after sex trial disgrace

Disgraced former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has renounced his title – the knighthood – and his membership of the Privy Council after being convicted on historic sex abuse charges, the News Letter can reveal.

Lord Ranger sues Prime Minister over removal of CBE in free speech row

The Conservative peer Lord Ranger is suing the Prime Minister after the Forfeiture Committee — a shadowy Whitehall body — stripped him of his CBE following a House of Lords standards ruling that he had harassed journalist Poonam Joshi on X. His lawyers argue the removal was disproportionate and will chill free speech. The FSU, which has supported others who have lost honours through the same opaque process, warns that the Government's Removal of the Peerages Bill threatens to extend that chilling effect to the Lords itself.

Nicola Sturgeon humiliated as husband jailed over embezzlement scandal

Writer and Broadcaster Esther Krakue believes the conviction of Peter Murrell is an embarrassing chapter for Scotland’s former power couple and raises serious questions about concentrated political power. “This is a man who has been convicted and is going to prison for embezzling hundreds of thousands of pounds in public funds from the Scottish National Party,” Ms Krakue told Sky News host Jaimee Rogers. “She apparently had no recollection of any of this. None of his lavish expenses that popped up in the house … she just became blind for the last few months; it’s extremely embarrassing. “There’s so much of Scotland’s power was held in that one household from Nicola Sturgeon and her husband, and I think that’s the problem with concentrating power in the hands of so few.”

UK law enforcement destroyed my reputation and integrity, ex-Nigerian oil minister tells BBC

A former Nigerian oil minister cleared of taking bribes says the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that was painful and traumatic. Diezani Alison-Madueke said the 13-year investigation by the National Crime Agency (NCA) could have been handled a lot differently. Speaking exclusively to the BBC, she said: I've not been allowed to travel. I've not been allowed to work. They destroyed my reputation and my integrity.

Northern governors inaugurate security trust fund, appoint Agwai, Yayale Ahmed as co-chairmen

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has inaugurated the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NNSTF) and appointed former Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, and former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Martin Luther Agwai, as co-chairmen of its Board of Trustees. Other members of the board include former Chief of [] The post Northern governors inaugurate security trust fund, appoint Agwai, Yayale Ahmed as co-chairmen appeared first on Vanguard News.

From Queen's Honours list to sex offenders list: The fall of Jeffrey Donaldson

Less than a decade after being a Westminster power broker, Jeffrey Donaldson found himself being driven away to prison in a police van.

Senior Canadian Forces officer in Ottawa charged with sexual assault

A senior Canadian Forces officer at Ottawa headquarters has been charged with sexual assault. A court hearing for Lt.-Col. Andrew Mills will be held on July 15 in Barrie, Ont., according to information obtained by the Ottawa Citizen. Mills’ lawyer, Brandon Crawford of Edelson Foord Law of Ottawa, released a statement to the Citizen noting []

The man who could reconcile Britain's warring Princes: Royal expert reveals why an ex-SAS soldier could 'undoubtedly' reunite William and Harry

The man who could reconcile Britain's warring Princes: Royal expert reveals why an ex-SAS soldier could 'undoubtedly' reunite William and Harry

Ex-SGF, Boss Mustapha gets new appointment

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has appointed former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, as Adamawa’s representative on the Board of Trustees of the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund. The governor announced the appointment in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, on Tuesday. He said the appointment is [] Ex-SGF, Boss Mustapha gets new appointment

Why former minister Nnaji was arrested – ICPC

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has said that former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Geoffrey Uchechukwu Nnaji, was arrested over allegations of certificate forgery. Nnaji was arrested on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with assistance from the Department of State Services, DSS, following a bench warrant issued by the Federal The post Why former minister Nnaji was arrested – ICPC appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

No India govt link in Nijjar case: Canada Police

No India govt link in Nijjar case: Canada Police

New Orleans sheriff retires after pleading guilty to assaulting podcaster who criticized him

Randy Smith, the former sheriff of St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana, New Orleans, who had held the office since July 1, 2016, retired after pleading guilty to the battery of a podcaster who would frequently criticize him. His decision to retire was part of a plea deal. The incident occurred on May 29 at a...

DSS Arrests Former Minister Over Allegations of Certificate Forgery

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested former minister of science and technology, Uche Nnaji, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, as he was about to board a private jet to Abuja. A security source said Nnaji, who resigned last October under controversial circumstances, was arrested by DSS officers at the [] The post DSS Arrests Former Minister Over Allegations of Certificate Forgery appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe

A 28-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of Ann Widdecombe.The man was arrested at a South Yorkshire address, Devon and Cornwall police said.The suspect is a white British national and now in police custody.The force added there was still no information to suggest it was a terrorism related incident.South Yorkshire Police and Counter Terrorism Policing North East carried out the arrest on behalf of the Devon and Cornwall Police.This follows the release of a 26-year-old white British male, who was arrested at an address in Newton Abbot.That man was no longer a part of the investigation.Devon and Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman previously said the case was moving at a significant pace. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say More to follow... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

From Guard To Chief: DeSantis Appoints 40-Year Veteran Richard Comerford To Lead Florida Prisons

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Richard Comerford as the new Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC). Comerford, a long-time corrections professional, steps into the role after serving as the agency’s Deputy Secretary. In that position, he was responsible for the executive oversight of Florida’s prison system, which stands as the third-largest [] From Guard To Chief: DeSantis Appoints 40-Year Veteran Richard Comerford To Lead Florida Prisons

Covid-19: Minister asks officials what to do following Royal Commission’s incorrect finding

Covid-19: Minister asks officials what to do following Royal Commission’s incorrect finding

FVD councillor spent thousands in tax money on steak dinners

A provincial councillor for the far-right party Forum voor Democratie (FVD) spent two years’ worth of a public expenses allowance...

Prince Loses Landmark Privacy Case Against DAILY MAIL...

Prince Loses Landmark Privacy Case Against DAILY MAIL... (First column, 1st story, link) Related stories:EDITORS MOCK: 'POOR HARRY'...

Pedophile rapist returns British knighthood after conviction

Veteran Northern Irish politician Jeffrey Donaldson has surrendered his knighthood after being convicted of child abuse Read Full Article at RT.com

40-year prison system vet Richard Comerford named Florida Corrections Secretary

Comerford will now lead the Department he joined as a teenager. The post 40-year prison system vet Richard Comerford named Florida Corrections Secretary appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

'Lengthy sentence' for Donaldson inevitable - judge

Coverage of developments after ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of historical sex offences, while his wife Eleanor Donaldson was found to have aided and abetted him.

Former Scottish National Party chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling party funds

Former Scottish National Party chief executive Peter Murrell was jailed for just over five years on Tuesday after admitting embezzling more than £400,000 (US540,000) of party funds to buy items such as ‌cars, a motorhome and luxury goods. Murrell, 61, is the estranged husband of ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, who suddenly resigned in 2023, shortly before she was arrested as part of the probe into the party’s finances. She was cleared of wrongdoing in March last year. He pleaded guilty last...

JCPD Targets Underserved Communities in St Thomas with June 23 Townhall

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) aims to reach underserved communities in St. Thomas through its Townhall slated for Tuesday, June 23, 2026. To be held at Colonel’s []

Public safety minister launches new program to crack down on property crime in B.C.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is taking aim at some of the province’s worst repeat offenders, spending millions to follow 420 people responsible much of the street disorder and retail crime. Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger announced the two-year, 16-million Chronic Property Offending Intervention Initiative. Krieger made the announcement in Nanaimo, B.C., which is [] The post Public safety minister launches new program to crack down on property crime in B.C. appeared first on Loonie Politics.

RCMP arrests 2 people after raid in Montreal North in human-trafficking case

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) made two arrests on Thursday morning during an operation in Montreal as part of an investigation into an alleged human-trafficking ring. The federal police force stated that its officers arrested an alleged human trafficker and a migrant when they arrived at a residence in the Montréal-Nord borough. In a [] The post RCMP arrests 2 people after raid in Montreal North in human-trafficking case appeared first on CityNews Montreal.