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 …
Read More »Nigeria: Germany returns 20 looted art objects
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 …
Read More »A man’s body found in undercarriage of a plane
An unidentified body of a black male was found in the undercarriage of a plane that flew from Gambia Capital to the UK, according to reports. “Police were called after the body of a man was found in the undercarriage of an aircraft at Gatwick Airport, arriving from Gambia,” the …
Read More »A man died after being hit in the head with a sick
A 27-year-old man has died after he was hit with a stick in the head following a misunderstanding that ensued between him and one other at in the Bosomtwe district of the Ashanti Region, Ghana. “The deceased was riding a motorbike and after a tricycle rider crossed him, they got …
Read More »Father and son in court for slapping a doctor
The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned a 56-year-old man and his son, 23, for allegedly beating a doctor over the death of a family member at the hospital in Nigeria. The two accused persons were reported to have slapped the doctor shortly after their female relative was pronounced dead …
Read More »Two friends fined for making soup with a stolen dog
The Bole District Court sentenced two friends to twelve months in prison for stealing a dog to make pepper soup in the Sawla District of the Savannah Region of Ghana. The complainant is a drinking bar operator whilst the accused persons are masons by profession. “I detected that his dog …
Read More »Suspected cultists behead a youth leader in Akwa Ibom
Suspected cultists have beheaded the youth president of Inen clan in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, according to reports. The suspected cultists, known by the deceased, visited him and were entertained with drinks before another group descended on him while they were still drinking. “The …
Read More »Uganda: 2-year-old boy survives after being swallowed by a hippo
A 2-year-old boy mysteriously survived a hippo attack in Uganda after the animal swallowed half his body while he was playing in his home in Rwenjubu cell near Lake Edward, according to reports. It took the bravery of a good Samaritan to save the victim by stoning the hippo and …
Read More »First picture of King Charles banknotes revealed
The image of King Charles has been unveiled by the Bank of England on the new look banknotes, which will start to be put into circulation from mid-2024. The portrait will be the only change to existing designs of £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes. New notes will feature the …
Read More »A fake police man arrested at check point
The Awutu Bereku Police Command in the Central Region has arrested a 28-year-old fake service officer at a checkpoint while on his way to Winneba, Ghana, according to reports. The suspect was driving a vehicle and was signaled to stop but failed over claims he was an officer. However, he …
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