Sixteen people lost their lives in a road accident in the department of Bambey in central Senegal, 127 km from Dakar, according to reports. The accident involved a collision between a truck and an intercity bus, which burst into flames following a head-on collision. “Sixteen lifeless bodies were counted, all …
Read More »Nigeria: 48 dead in tanker explosion
At least 48 people were killed in a fuel tanker truck explosion following a collision with another vehicle in north-central Nigeria, the state’s disaster management agency said. The State Emergency Management Agency in north-central Niger state said “the fuel truck collided with a truck carrying travellers and cattle. Several other …
Read More »Woman found dead in her partner’s bedroom
A 24-year-old woman was found dead in her boyfriend’s bedroom at Sege in the Ada West District, Ghana, according to reports. According to eyewitnesses, “the deceased had been absent from her family home in Goi for days before her death.” “The boyfriend found her hanging in his room when he …
Read More »Music: rapper Eminem breaks all records
Eminem, the American rapper whose career spans three decades, has established himself as the best in his field. Renowned for his exceptional talent, he has succeeded in forging a place for himself at the forefront of the music industry, both in the United States and internationally. For some of his …
Read More »Kenya: fire kills 16 pupils in a school
A fire at a school killed 16 pupils and seriously injured 14 others in Nairobi, Kenya, according to the authorities. The fire broke out at the Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri, some 150 kilometers north of Nairobi, reducing the dormitory to ashes. Resila Onyango, spokesperson for the Kenyan police said, …
Read More »Two killed, many injured in builing collapse
At least two people have died after a two-storey building collapsed in the Nomansland area of Sabon Gari, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria, according to reports. Many others were injured and were rescued in the ongoing rescue operation. The incident have occurred following several hours of a …
Read More »Samuel Eto’o reveals his salary to FECAFOOT
The former captain of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, Samuel Eto’o, has spoken out about his salary as president of FECAFOOT, revealing a surprising amount in a YouTube interview with The Bridge media. Contrary to accusations that he is profiting from the federation, Eto’o surprised many with his revelations. He …
Read More »China promises Africa $50 billion over three years
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday pledged more than $50 billion over three years to African countries, including some 50 leaders in Beijing for a summit. The sum, worth around €45 billion, is aimed at strengthening cooperation, particularly in infrastructure and trade, between China, the world’s second-largest economy, and Africa. …
Read More »A man burns to ashes after stealing a goat
A cyclist suspected of stealing a goat was burnt to the ground in Kwame Kwei, in the Awutu Senya West district of Ghana’s Central Region. He was allegedly burnt together with his motorbike on the outskirts of the town on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The suspect who is also a …
Read More »14-year-old suspected of murdering 80-year-old man to stand trial
This Thursday, September 5, a 14-year-old boy will appear before the juvenile court of the city of Leicester, suspected of murder after the death of an 80-year-old man Sunday in a park in this city in central England. According to British media including Sky News, the victim, Bhim Kohli, aged …
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