West Africa

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a Catholic priest of Otukpo Diocese, in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue state, Nigeria. The abduction was confirmed by the diocese through a letter from the diocesan secretariat signed by the Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Joseph Itodo, and addressed to all priests, religious …

According to reports, the Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man who allegedly killed a 46-year-old driver following a minor dispute in Nigeria. The suspect, who drove a Lexus SUV with hit the deceased’s car from the rear and caused damage to the vehicle. “The deceased came down …

A 39-year-old farmer is currently fighting for his life at the St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Assin Fosu after an unknown man stabbed him with a cutlass while he was sleeping in Ghana. The victim has three children with his wife, but, another man claims the last born is his, …

A palm wine shooter, shot by his friend who mistook him for an animal, is currently fighting for his life at the Assin Praso Presbyterian Hospital in Ghana. His friend mistook him for a deer while looking for an animal and opened fire on him. The suspect and the victim …

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 …