AFRICA

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

The lives of some military officers who masterminded the arrest of several Boko Haram terrorists who were among inmates that escaped after an attack on the Kuje Prison may be in ‘grave’ danger. SaharaReporters had on Tuesday reported that the facility was under attack by gunmen. According to one of …

African airlines are expected to record a $4.1 billion loss this year on the back of expensive fuel that is eroding the gains made by a recovering business. Africa Airlines Association (AFRAA) says expensive jet fuel and other expenses involved in running the airlines will weigh down on the profits. …

Nigeria may not be able to meet its OPEC quota in September due to rising crude oil theft which has seen Africa’s largest economy lose 20% of its daily crude production to oil thieves and pipeline vandals. This was disclosed by Wale Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Oando Plc, at …

Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness and shock at an attack on a meduim security prison in the capital Abuja. The president’s reaction via a tweet came about 24-hours after the incident that happened at the Kuje Prions on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. “Saddened by the attack on the …