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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 …

Two security guards have been shot and robbed of their firearms on Numbi Gate Road near Masoyi outside White River in Mpumalanga, South Africa. “The two security guards were inside a patrol vehicle on Numbi Gate Road when they were approached by two people, who began firing shots,” according to …

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 …

After leading Argentina to its first World Cup victory since 1986 in Mexico, Lionel Messi has been at the center of discussions to have his face featured on a new 1,000 peso bill, reports the Daily Mail. El Financiero, the central bank of the Republic of Argentina, is eager to …

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. …

Three lions were shot dead in Sudan after trying to escape from their enclosure inside a base of Sudan’s feared paramilitary forces, an animal shelter, according reports. Classified as a “vulnerable” species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the lions had recently been sold and moved …

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 …