AFRICA

PHOTOS: Mother and two kids die in shack fire

A 31-year-old mother and her two children were killed in a shack fire early on Friday morning. Police said it happened at Klarinet Extension 3 in eMahlaleni, Mpumalanga. “The mother could have left a two-plate stove on, and it is suspected that the family might have been using the stove …

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After 22 years in office, Rwandan leader Kagame considering running for another 20 years

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said he is looking at running again in 2024. The 64-year-old has been in power for more than 20 years, but he said he would consider remaining in office for another 20 years. “I consider running for another 20 years. I have no problem with …

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Seven Kano pilgrims deported from Saudi Arabia over fake visa

Saudi Arabian authorities have deported seven pilgrims from Kano State. It was reported that the deported pilgrims who departed Jidda on Thursday, five of them had fake visas issued to them travelled to Saudi Arabia for hajj through tour operators and the other two were from the Kano State Pilgrims …

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Kuje Attack: Confusion as Correctional Service, Presidency disagree over number of escaped terrorists

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the presidency have contradicted each other regarding the number of Boko Haram suspects who escaped the Tuesday attack on Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, Abuja. After inspecting the level of destruction at the custodial centre, President Muhamalmadu Buhari on Wednesday said 63 terrorists were …

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7/7 Celebration: Man beaten to coma during cult initiation

Information reaching us by one of our news correspondent, Abdulazeez Okikiola Saheed is that a 26years old man, Abdulbaki Salaam popularly known among his people as BLACKY, was beaten blue and black late hour of Thursday night during Aiye confraternity annual initiation. Abdulbaki, happened to be a fashion designer in …

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VIDEO: Reactions as Nigerians migrate from bush meat to crocodile

A shocking video of a crocodile exhibited for sale in a marketplace in Nigeria has triggered mixed reactions on social media. The cold-blooded animal was spotted lying on a table with its fore and hind legs tied behind its back with ropes. The crocodile’s lengthy snout was additionally secured from …

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Sierra Leone defends plan to unban abortion

Sierra Leone’s information minister has defended plans to decriminalise abortion – a contentious issue in the West Africa nation. Rahman Swaray said it was not a gimmick – and the government intended to pass the legislation. “This is not about pleasing the international community, it’s about addressing key and critical …

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Convicted ex-president returns to Burkina Faso

The former President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaoré, has arrived back in his country after spending seven years in exile. The government says he is there to hold talks with the military junta as part of reconciliation efforts. One journalist has been tweeting pictures of the return: In April this …

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Woman allegedly strangles her 7-year-old daughter to death

Police in Uganda has arrested a woman identified as Tilutya Suzan for allegedly killing her 7-year-old daughter, Namugaya Mercy. The lifeless body of the girl was found dumped in a sugar cane plantation at Nkalenge village in Busede Sub County, Jinja District on Thursday, July 7. According to local media, …

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OPM drops terms and conditions for any lady willing to marry actor, Aguba

The Omega Power Ministry(OPM) has given terms and conditions for any lady willing to marry Nollywood actor, Kenneth Aguba. The General Overseer of OPM gifted the actor an apartment, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere yesterday, July 6, 2022, after photos of him in a shabby environment made the rounds online and several …

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