Zamfara state in northwestern Nigeria ordered five media outlets to close on Sunday after they covered a political rally for the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The order to close came after Governor Bello Muhammad, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, banned political activities, including meetings at individuals’ …
Read More »Nicki Minaj announces possible visit to Ghana
Rap queen Nicki Minaj answered a question during an Instagram live about the likelihood of traveling to Ghana to work with a Ghanaian artist on a project. “I would love to come to Ghana. I may be doing something major, a business type of situation, with an artist from Ghana,” …
Read More »Ghana mourns prominent media figure
Solomon Kwaku Nuwordu, 46, a Ghanaian media personality and managing editor of Joy Daddy Multimedia, has been reported dead at the Eastern Regional Hospital in Ghana. According to reports, he died after following short illness on Thursday, in the morning and his body has been deposited at the mortuary. Solomon Kwaku …
Read More »Father seeks justice after the death of his only son
A 15-year-old boy, Chukwuemeka, the only son of Jerome Akwuene, was found dead in his bedroom in the Ago-Okota area of Lagos State in Nigeria while preparing for his Examination Board exam of West Africa (WAEC) for next year. His corpse was found in his bedroom and knives next to …
Read More »Nigeria: terrorism charges against separatist leader dropped
Nigeria’s Court of Appeal on Thursday dropped terrorism charges against separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu that had been brought by the government, in a unanimous decision by all three judges hearing the case, Reuters reported. The lead judge dismissed a seven count charge of terrorism against Kanu and discharged him, citing …
Read More »“Toxic syrups” banned in Senegal after death of 70 children in Gambia
Toxic syrups are banned in Senegal due to cascade of deaths that could be linked to cough medicines manufactured in India as the authorities are reassuring, but call for vigilance. “There is no reason to panic. Because the incriminated products are not authorized in Senegal”. This is the clarification provided …
Read More »New charges against Chinese boss who ‘slit’ Ghanaian employee’s throat
The prosecution in the case of a Chinese national accused of using a flip knife to slash the neck of a Ghanaian concrete mixture operator, has preferred fresh charges against the accused person. Xue Hui, a manager of Poly Changda Engineering Company, was initially charged with attempted murder but has now been …
Read More »20-year-old lady found dead in her 40-year-old lover’s bedroom
A 40-year-old Ghanaian farmer is in custody after his girlfriend identified as Aboagyewaa, 20, was found dead in his bedroom. Aboagyewaa is said to have traveled from Assin Brasiako in the northern Assin district of the central region to lodge with her boyfriend. She was found dead the next morning …
Read More »Ghanaian authorities announce repatriation of 21 young Nigerians
Ghanaian authorities announced the repatriation of 21 victims of human trafficking, including children, to Nigeria after being rescued from a suspected gang in the capital, Accra. Authorities say the victims – aged between 15 and 20 – were sent home on Tuesday with the help of Nigerian authorities. Ghana’s Economic …
Read More »Benin: indignation after death of patients due to power cut
The Beninese Minister of Health has recognized a dysfunction after the death of four patients admitted Friday to the intensive care unit of the National University Hospital Center (CNHU). On social networks, they denounced a “terrible and unacceptable drama”. Beninese President Patrice Talon has ordered an investigation by the regulatory …
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