Two vehicles have been badly damaged after trees fell on them at Airport following a few hours of heavy downpour in Accra, Ghana. “The rain, accompanied by strong winds, brought down the trees, crashing the vehicles completely,” reports said. They include a Matiz with registration number GX 747-13 and a …
Read More »US: Ghanaian couple jailed 25 years for beating son to death
A couple has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for beating their 5-year-old son to death in their apartment in Lefrak City, USA. “The boy’s mom along with her boyfriend were found responsible for bashing the boy with at least four different instruments in their Lefrak City …
Read More »Heavy toll in Russia in Ukrainian drone attack
At least six people were killed and 35 others injured this Monday morning, May 6, in a Ukrainian attack by explosive drones in the Russian region of Belgorod, bordering Ukraine and regularly targeted by Kiev forces, announced the local governor. “Two small trucks (…), which were transporting employees to their …
Read More »Nigerian civil society calls for release of investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu
Nigerian opposition and activists are calling for the release of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist working with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). Mr Ojukwu was arrested last Wednesday in Lagos after police accused him of violating the country’s cyber-crime laws, local media reported. He was reportedly transferred to the Nigeria …
Read More »Nigerian woman completes 72-hour nail-painting marathon
A Nigerian nail painter from Plateau State, Lisha Dachor, 19, has wrapped up her attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest nail painting marathon by an individual. During this event, dubbed a “nail-a-thon”, Ms. Dachor is said to have painted over 4,000 artificial nails in 72 …
Read More »Nigeria: Couple holds church wedding with just 10 guests
A Nigerian couple turned heads on social media with their church wedding which was attended by only their closest family and friends, with just 10 guests in total. The couple had decided to have a small and intimate wedding, wanting to focus on the true meaning of their commitment to …
Read More »DR Congo leader does not rule out war against Rwanda
A war between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda “is possible”, warned Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi in an interview with French media Figaro on Friday. He made these remarks as violent fighting has raged for months in eastern DRC between government forces and M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda. …
Read More »Kenyan leader tells citizens to brace for possible cyclone
Kenyan President William Ruto has told citizens in a national address to brace for possible cycole, as the country reels from deadly flooding and landslides that have affected hundreds of thousands of people. Officials estimate more than 200 people have died in Kenya since March, with a further 90 missing. …
Read More »South Africa to regain its position as 1st African economy in 2024
According to the report entitled World Economic Outlook April 2024, published on April 16 by the International Monetary Fund, the rainbow nation steals the top spot from Egypt, which took first place in 2023. Algeria moved up to third place and Nigeria to fourth, thanks to rising hydrocarbon prices. The …
Read More »A man found dead with a heartbreaking letter
A man has taken his own life, leaving behind a heartbreaking letter detailing his anguish over his girlfriend’s decision to marry another man in kasoa, Ghana. The 29-year-old man expressed deep sorrow and regret over his failed relationship, detailing the love and care he had received from his beloved girlfriend. …
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