At least 16 people died and another 60 are missing after a boat capsized in Nigeria’s southeastern Anambra state, officials said on Saturday. The vessel, with 85 people on board, capsized amid heavy flooding, trapping the passengers, Thickman Tanimu, zonal coordinator for the National Emergency Management Agency, told Reuters agency. …
Read More »This man is the oldest active police officer in the world
Considered one of the most loyal to Cameroonian President Paul Biya, Martin Mbarga Nguélé, 90, is today the oldest active soldier in the world. A brief overview Every morning in Yaoundé, the police cut off traffic as Martin Mbarga Nguélé’s motorcade made its way, sirens blaring, the two kilometers from …
Read More »WHO calls for vigilance on toxic syrups for children
The World Health Organization is calling on people to be extremely vigilant after 66 children in Gambia died of kidney failure last July after consuming cough and cold syrups. Toxic substances were found after an analysis of samples of these pharmaceutical products manufactured in India. The adverse effects could range …
Read More »Man admits he hexed his ex-girlfriend for a reason
After a 12-year relationship with Victoria ended, John Odoom, 52, has confirmed he put a spell on her on suspicion of cheating. Victoria says she has not been attractive to any other man, because of her ex-fiancé who has used her panties for “juju” which has led to her inability …
Read More »Man arrested after bones found in his room
Ghanaian police arrested a man, in whose room a quantity of bones yet to be identified were found in Assin Bereku in the central region. The residents raised an alarm over a foul scent emanating from the suspect’s room. When the police forcibly opened the door, it turned out that …
Read More »Man imprisoned for impregnating his stepdaughter
Lagos police arrested a 35-year-old motocyclist man for impregnating his teenage step daughter,13, in his residence. The girl’s mother, Gift, noticed that her daughter was pregnant and upon request, the girl confided in her that it was her stepfather who got her pregnant. The accused would remain in Kirikiri Correctional …
Read More »Nigerian woman arrested for killing her maid
Nigeria’s National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and Other Related Matters arrested a woman in Anambra State for the murder of her maid. Available information reveals that the suspect had beaten her maid who began to convulse. “I beat her and she started convulsing so I …
Read More »Poland wants American nuclear missiles on its territory
Polish President Andrzej Duda revealed on Wednesday that he had asked the United States to position nuclear warheads on his country’s territory. In order to guard against potential threats from the Kremlin, Poland asked the United States to place warheads on its territory. However, the proposal seems essentially symbolic, as …
Read More »Bulletproof charm test gone wrong in Nigeria
Two sons of a hunter thought they had “strengthened themselves with the protective charm”, by testing the bulletproof but one of them unfortunately lost his life. Elder brother Abubakar accidentally shot his younger brother, 12, while using their father’s gun. It is not clear why the two brothers went to …
Read More »Nigeria: 10 teachers killed and 50 others kidnapped in Kaduna state
Armed men killed at least 10 teachers and kidnapped 50 others in Nigeria’s Kaduna State from January to date, the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) said. Ishaya Dauda, Chairman of ASUSS Chapter in Kaduna State, advised Governor Nasir El-Rufai to employ all possible means to secure the release …
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