A man is facing two counts of criminal breach of trust and cheating before a Kado Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly stealing a phone, Nigeria, according to reports. “The matter was reported at Utako Police Station by the complainant of Utako village, Abuja,” the prosecution counsel, Stanley Nwafoaku, …
Read More »Ghana: a boy battling for his life after military brutality
A 19-year-old boy battling for his life after alleged military brutality at Gomoa Mprumen in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region, Ghana, according to reports. “The victim was subjected to severe beatings by a spiritualist and some men in military uniform,” according to reports. The brutality have resulted …
Read More »Nigeria: eight students died while traveling for the election
Eight students of Madonna University, Okija, Rivers State have died in an auto crash on their way to Taraba State from Port Harcourt, Nigeria, reports said. “The students were traveling home from school on account of the forthcoming general election,” according to reports. “Seeing the crowd of persons with some …
Read More »80-year-old man burned to death by smoking
An 80-year-old man died suddenly when a cigarette butt fell out of his hand and came into contact with his clothes at Larteh Akuapem in the Eastern Region of Ghana. “The deceased had been bedridden for several years due to his advanced age and unstable health conditions and has been …
Read More »Nigeria: a woman burns herself to death over a loan
A woman was burnt beyond recognition due to her inability to repay a N70,000 loan she took from a microfinance bank, popularly known as LAPO, in Oke-Keesi, Itoko, Abeokuta, Nigeria. LAPO is known for lending money to traders and other small-scale business owners with specific instructions for repayment plans. A …
Read More »Man killed his father for not accepting his lover
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for killing his biological father for challenging his right to marry the woman of his choice in Ghana, according to reports. “The 75-year-old man prevented his son from marrying his cousin, which goes against culture,”according to Adom News. The suspect was adamant on his …
Read More »Burna Boy, Rema and Tems to perform at NBA All-stars
Three of Nigeria’s biggest music artists are set to perform an “Afrobeats-themed performance” at one of the biggest sporting events in the US on Sunday. Burna Boy, Rema and Tems have been confirmed as the half-time acts during the NBA All-star game in Utah, which is usually watched on TV …
Read More »Unknown assailants attacked a man in Awutu Bereku
A 30-year-old man is unconscious after unknown assailants inflicted cutlass wounds on him at Awutu Bereku in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region, Ghana. The victim was discovered unconscious on the Awutu Bereku to Awutu Ahentia road. It’s unclear whether the victim is a thief or was …
Read More »President Buhari to address Nigerians amid cash shortage
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is due to address the nation on Thursday morning amid a shortage of the newly designed banknotes that has led to a lack of cash. The presidency says Mr Buhari’s address will start at 07:00 local time (06:00GMT), but gives no hint on what he will …
Read More »Kenya’s ex-president Kenyatta to lead AU mission in Nigeria elections
The African Union has appointed former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta to lead its observation mission in the forthcoming general elections in Nigeria. Nigerians go to the polls on 25 February. The observer mission includes representatives from the AU member states’ election bodies, civil society, independent experts and AU organs. Its …
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