West Africa

An adult woman was found dead in a hotel in Morogbo, in the Badagry region of Lagos State, Nigeria, according to reports. “The incident happened after the deceased lodged into the hotel with a male partner for a short rest ” according to reports. “The lady was later found lying …

A man was killed by a hunter for stealing his puppy in Gengeri, Mile 12, Lagos State, Nigeria, according to reports. “The deceased stole the puppy which he was asked to return but he refused and challenged the hunter to a fight,” reports said. “During the fight, he was hit with a …

A four-year-old pupil has drowned in a 10-feet manhole filled with water at Abidjan-Nkwanta in the Ashanti Region, Ghana. “The boy was in school when the tragedy struck,” according to reports. The boy was rushed to Royal Gate Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.  The lifeless body has been …

Two children have been burnt to death after fire ruined their room at Agona Afamanso in the Sekyere East District of the Ashanti Region, Ghana. “The children were asleep at the time of the incident, got trapped in their room,” reports said. “Their 40-year-old guardian who was with them had …

A footballer has slumped and died during a training session at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. “The player was undergoing training along with other footballers when the incident happened,”reports said. The footballer was rushed to a state hospital in Ijebu-Ode when he was seen on the …

The military governments of Mali and Niger have announced plans to end their decades-long tax agreements with France within the next three months. The ruling juntas of the two countries said in a joint statement that they were ending the tax pacts due to “France’s persistent hostile attitude” towards their …

A 34-year-old teacher drowned in a river on his way to campaign in the Teberebie electoral zone in Prestea, in the Western Region of Ghana. “The deceased was traveling with about five others,” according to reports. Three individuals managed to return safely, both the teacher and another gentleman drowned. The …

Sierra Leonean security forces have arrested a bodyguard of former President Ernest Bai Koroma on suspicion of links to last month’s foiled coup. Amadu Koita, an ex-soldier, was arrested on Monday alongside two police officers who were harbouring him, Sierra Leone’s Information Minister Chernor Bah said on Tuesday. He added …

A 21-year-old man has been found dead in a bizarre state at Abura Emprow in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District of the Central Region, Ghana. “The deceased was travelling to Accra from Abura Dunkwa to visit his father but alighted at Abura Emprow to witness a festival,” according to reports. …

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects for starving a family member to death in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the state, Nigeria. “The suspects tied the hands and legs of the deceased over his alleged involvement in witchcraft, and kept him in a room for a …