West Africa

A 40-foot container fell on vehicles traveling at the Cele bus stop along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos State, killing many commuters. A driver of one of the commercial buses was immediately confirmed dead while the other two managed to escape, according to reports. Five of the passengers on the …

A 60-year-old retired fireman has been arrested in Delta State for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. It was learnt that the suspect offered the teenager N500 to seal her mouth. But could not bear the pain, hence she opened up. …

The 20 objects, which were looted in the 19th century, were handed over by the German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, at a ceremony in the capital, Abuja, Nigeria. Germany wants to make amends to Africa. During the year, Berlin decided to repatriate works of art looted in Africa. Speaking in …

A 27-year-old man has died after he was hit with a stick in the head following a misunderstanding that ensued between him and one other at in the Bosomtwe district of the Ashanti Region, Ghana. “The deceased was riding a motorbike and after a tricycle rider crossed him, they got …

The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned a 56-year-old man and his son, 23, for allegedly beating a doctor over the death of a family member at the hospital in Nigeria. The two accused persons were reported to have slapped the doctor shortly after their female relative was pronounced dead …

The Bole District Court sentenced two friends to twelve months in prison for stealing a dog to make pepper soup in the Sawla District of the Savannah Region of Ghana. The complainant is a drinking bar operator whilst the accused persons are masons by profession. “I detected that his dog …

Suspected cultists have beheaded the youth president of Inen clan in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, according to reports. The suspected cultists, known by the deceased, visited him and were entertained with drinks before another group descended on him while they were still drinking. “The …

The Awutu Bereku Police Command in the Central Region has arrested a 28-year-old fake service officer at a checkpoint while on his way to Winneba, Ghana, according to reports. The suspect was driving a vehicle and was signaled to stop but failed over claims he was an officer. However, he …

Belinda Baidoo, a ghanaian top model, opened up about how foreigners love her craft because of her tribal brand as she has brought a whole new dimension to modeling. Her uniqueness is what is earning her some cheques currently and making her attractive to foreign markets. “I won the heart …

The Hisbah Board in Kano State has arrested 15 women and four men at an event center in the metropolis for allegedly participating in a same-sex marriage program, Nigeria. The suspects, who were in their early 20s, were at the event center to witness the wedding of two suspected homosexuals. …