AFRICA

Nigerian princes declared wanted for missing Royal Crown

The Nigerian Police Force has declared two sons of the Late Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli Godfrey Emiko, wanted for stealing the royal crown. It was learned that Prince Onyowoli Emiko and Prince Omatsuli Emiko are currently wanted for breaking into the Private apartment of HRM Olu of Warri and …

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Zambian opposition leader wins presidency on 6th attempt

With 155 of 156 constituencies reporting, official results showed Hichilema had garnered 2,810,757 votes against President Edgar Lungu’s tally of 1,814,201. “I therefore declare the said Hakainde Hichilema to be president-elect of the Republic of Zambia,” electoral commission chairman Justice Esau Chulu said in a televised address. The 59-year-old veteran …

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22 dead in attacks on Muslim pilgrims in Nigeria

Twenty-two people traveling from a religious event have been killed by a mob in the latest sectarian violence to hit Jos in north-central Nigeria. The police spokesman in Plateau state, Ubah Ogaba, said in a statement on Sunday that the victims, who were Muslims, were attacked on Saturday by people …

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GHS issues alert on deadly Marburg virus

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued an alert on the deadly Marburg virus disease to its regional directors following the death of a patient of the virus in Guinea. The GHS is asking health facilities in the country to initiate preparedness and response plans for the virus. Marburg virus …

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COVID-19: Six die at Suntreso hospital in one month

Six persons have died of the coronavirus within a month at the Suntreso Government Hospital in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region. The Medical Superintendent at the hospital, Dr Agyarko Poku, who spoke to class news’ Elisha Adarkwah said several critical cases are being recorded. He expressed happiness that …

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PHOTOS: Man marries two wives same day

A Nigerian man is currently making waves on social media after a poster of his wedding went viral. The man, identified as Akpove, is set to wed two women at once, this coming weekend, August 15. A pre-wedding photo captured him being sandwiched by the two women, and the smile …

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Ghanaian students smashing academic numbers in the UK

• The buzz has not stopped with the twins who made headlines for their sterling performances in the UK A Level examinations • The Brampton Manor school has shared the news of some of these students of Ghanaian descent • They are heading to Cambridge University and the University of …

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‘Nigerians, forgive us’ – Ex Boko Haram commanders plead

Some top Boko Haram commanders who surrendered to the Nigerian Army are begging Nigerians for forgiveness. The repentant victims were seen wielding placards such as “Nigerians, forgive us” and “Borno state is the state of peace”. The terrorist organization which has metamorphosed into a global threat began unleashing terror on …

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Outrage after girl, 14, dies while giving birth at church shrine

Police in Zimbabwe are investigating the death of a 14-year-old girl during childbirth, a case that sparked outrage among citizens and rights activists. Memory Machaya is reported to have died last month at a church shrine in the Eastern Region of Marange. The case has exposed the exploitation of minors, …

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Delta variant strikes at GIJ Campus after Miss Communication finals

Information reaching AnfrebeatNews indicates that several students of Ghana Institute of Journalism(GIJ) are set to be quarantined after some students tested positive for the virus during the school SRC week celebrations.  From which the news team has gathered, the said students contacted the virus during the face-to-face lectures . Sources …

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