AFRICA

THE PEACE OF ANY COMMUNITY, RACE OR MANKIND IN GENERALLY NON NEGOTIABLE IT SHOULD BE CONSTANT…  EXPECTED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL COSTS…. WE PRAY FOR PEACE AND REST IN SOUTH AFRICA  AND ALL AFRICA COUNTRIES AS IT AFFECTS ALL…AS WE SAY NO XENOPHOBIC ACTIVITIES ALSO ENTWINED WITH CRIMINAL ELEMENTS. PRAYING …

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Venita has been evicted from the reality show. She was evicted from the Pepper Dem edition of Big Brother on Sunday during the live eviction show. Her eviction has left 11 housemates battling for the grand prize of N60m. BBNaija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced that …

The Federal High Court, sitting in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has summoned founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo and Mrs Busola Dakolo to appear before it within 14 days.   Source: Polisonline.com.ng

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the report of the special envoy sent to South Africa on the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. The President has consequently directed the next steps to take to stop the menace, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser. The President has also …

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Lagos command has arrested a 46 years old man, Mr. Chinedu Ifeleka, for sexually abusing his 14-year-old daughter, Chinwendu Ifeleka at Mapowu street, Ojo. Kehinde Mary Bada, Public Relations Officer of the command, on Monday, said Chinedu started abusing the victim in 2016. …

Twelve persons have reportedly been killed in fresh attacks by gunmen in Attakar in Ganawuri District of Riyom and Foron District of Barkin Ladi council of Plateau State. Lawmaker representing Barkin Ladi and Riyom federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Dr. Simon Mwadkwon, disclosed this in Jos at the …

South Africans have disrupted a speech in Johannesburg by a veteran politician who was trying to quell tensions following a recent wave of deadly riots and xenophobic attacks. Mangosuthu Buthelez was heckled by a rowdy section of the crowd. Dozens of men marched through the area calling for foreigners to …

At least 115 Police Mobile Force (PMF) operatives across the country have been demobilised, The Nation learnt on Sunday. The affected policemen comprised 37 Inspectors, 67 Sergeants and 11 Corporals were asked to leave the PMF with immediate effect. It was gathered that a signal signed by the Commissioner of …

One person has been killed while five sustained injuries in a fresh outbreak of xenophobia in South Africa. According to News 24, the yet to be identified victim was stabbed with a sharp object at a corner of Bree and Plein streets in Johannesburg. Armed protesters had marched through the …

The authorities in northern Burkina Faso say at least 29 people have been killed in two separate attacks by alleged militants. At least 15 people were killed when a truck drove over an explosive device in Sanmatenga province, the government said. A security source told the AFP news agency most …