West Africa

Assailants have killed a maize farmer at his farm in the Odomosibi area of Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria, according to reports. The victim’s family grew worried when the victim did not return from his farm after leaving early morning. The search party was shocked to find his lifeless body on …

At least 22 children have died and 132 others have been injured after a school building collapsed in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, local officials say. Saint Academy in the state capital Jos caved in while students were in class on Friday morning. Children were left trapped under the debris. Volunteers …

In Niger, a large number of prisoners managed to escape with weapons from the Koutoukalé high-security prison on Thursday, July 11. According to reports, more than 200 terrorists are locked up in this prison, located a stone’s throw from the capital Niamey. In the meantime, Nigerien security forces have set …

At least ten people have been kiled by gunmen in a community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. “The attackers have unleashed terror on Olegumachi community in Agatu and burnt down houses,” according to reports. The attack came barely four days after three people including an aged …

A woman has been arrested for allegedly physically assaulting her 9-year-old nephew in her care at Adenta in Accra, Ghana. The boy sustained injuries to his back and head, which prompted concern and outrage in the community. According to reports, “the victim had moved from his mother’s home to spend …

Shakira will be performing at the opening ceremony of the Copa America 2024, as she is now devoting herself fully to her musical career following her separation from Gerard Piqué. The star of the opening ceremony of the Copa America 2024 final has officially been announced: Colombian pop star and …

A 35-year-old railway worker bit a snake that had attacked him, resulting in the snake’s death in Bihar, India. The man was working in a forested region near the city of Nawada in Bihar, India when the incident occurred on Tuesday evening. The reptile suddenly attacked him when he went …

Four people were confirmed dead when trees fell after a thunderstorm hit the popular Jattu market in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo, Nigeria. The Chairman of the council, Marvellous Zibiri, confirmed the death of the persons while speaking to journalists at the market. He said, “Between 8:am and 9:am …

The U.S. military withdrew its personnel from Niger’s Air Base 101 near the airport in the capital Niamey on Sunday, ahead of its exit from a major drone base near the desert city of Agadez in the coming weeks. Niger’s ruling junta in April ordered the U.S. to withdraw its …

Iconic Nollywood actor Aki known for his delusions welcomes a baby boy seven years after the birth of his first child as he shared the good news on his Instagram account. “The birth of a child is the beginning of a new life”, they say. The actor invited everyone to …