Zambia wages war on sex dolls
Zambia is waging a fierce campaign against sex dolls, threatening offenders with heavy jail terms over the dolls which, it says, are “very unnatural”. “No Read more
Africa
Thunder Lightning Strikes Kills 16, Injures 140 At A Church
More than 16 people were killed and dozens more injured after lightning struck a Seventh-Day Adventist church in Rwanda, a local official reports. Reports said Read more
Egypt court sentence 10 to death over terrorist plots
An Egyptian court has sentenced 10 people to death after they were convicted of forming a terrorist cell, local media reported on Saturday. The court Read more
BREAKING!! Three right activists sentenced to 10 years in Burundi
Three civil rights activists in Burundi accused of undermining security have been sentenced in their absence to 10 years in prison, judicial sources said on Read more
Gabon to quit UN peacekeeping force in Central African Republic
Gabon is to withdraw its forces from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, a force known by its initials of MINUSCA The Read more
Sierra Leone’s election results ready soon
Results of the general elections conducted on March 7, in Sierra Leone will be released any moment from now. In readiness for the announcement, the Read more
‘Panic’ as Robert Mugabe appears to back new Zimbabwe opposition
Zimbabwe’s ex-leader Robert Mugabe sent shockwaves through the party he dominated for decades when he posed with the retired general who will take on the Read more
US, Russia trade blame as diplomats fail to meet in Africa
They could have run into each other sipping coffee in the lobby, perhaps at the bar at Ethiopia’s finest hotel. But US Secretary of State Read more
Synagogue Has Case To Answer Over Guest House Collapse, Says Court
An Igbosere High Court in Lagos has dismissed the no-case submission filed by the Registered Trustees of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) and Read more
Nigerians, Cameroonians and other foreign nationals unruly arrested in operation “X-RAY” raid
BANGKOK — Thailand authorities have unruly arrested Nigerians, Cameroonians and other foreign nationals in a style attack code-named “Operation X-Ray”. Nearly 150 foreigners were arrested early Read more
US Varsity Appoints Ekweremadu As Visiting Professor
The Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America, has appointed Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, as full Visiting Professor and Senior Mentoring Scholar Read more
“Why Ghana Does Not Deserve To Celebrate Independence Day” – Actor John Dumelo
Some days was Ghana’s Independence Day and various congratulatory messages was received, but not all of its citizens are happy like actor, John Dumelo. The Read more
International Women’s Day: UN Recognises Aba Women’s Riot On World Women’s Day
The UN Women has recognised the Aba women’s riot of 1929 as a noteworthy women-led demonstration, which ignited the revolution in the defence of women’s Read more
UK Government To Build Prison In Nigeria To Transfer Prisoners From Britain
Ministers have drawn up plans to build a prison in Nigeria to enable the government to transfer prisoners from Britain. The proposed 112-bed wing, built Read more
Independence Day Bombing: Charles Okah Sentenced To Life Imprisonment
Charles Okah has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the 2010 Independence Day bombing in Abuja. Charles, the younger brother of Henry Read more
George Weah seeks 6,000 teachers from Nigeria – Liberian President
Newly inaugurated president of Liberia, Mr. George Weah, on Monday called on the Nigerian government to provide 6000 teachers to his country as part of Read more
Imo State Government Reacts To The Attack On Archbishop During Church Event
Following reports that popular Catholic Archbishop, AJV Obinna was attacked by men loyal to governor Rochas Okorocha’s son-in-law, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu at St. Micheals Catholic Read more
Man Repeatedly Break Into Army Base, Steals Over $7,000 Worth Of Soldiers’ Goods
Police have finally tracked down a man from Lower Gweru, Zimbabwe, for breaking into 12 houses in Lookout Masuku Barracks on the outskirts of Bulawayo Read more
Zimbabwean activists challenge legality of Emmerson Mnangagwa’s presidency in court
Zimbabwean activists have reportedly dragged President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, to the country’s constitutional court, challenging their rise to power by forcing Read more
US Secretary Of State, Rex Tillerson To Visit Nigeria March 6
United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is expected to visit Nigeria and four other African countries from March 6 to 13, the US Department Read more
Rwanda Shuts 700 Churches
Rwanda has shut 714 churches in different parts of Kigali over the last one week for failure to meet minimum standards. New Times of Rwanda Read more
Chinese condoms too small for Zimbabwean men – Health Minister
Health minister David Parirenyatwa has challenged local companies to consider manufacturing condoms, saying imported options aren’t quite up to task. The minister was speaking at Read more
14 missing after boats sink in River Congo – Minister
At least 14 people are feared drowned after two overcrowded, rickety boats sank in the River Congo, the interior minister of Democratic Republic of Congo Read more
BREAKING!! Egypt says 3 troops killed fighting militants in Sinai
Three Egyptian soldiers, including an officer, were killed on Tuesday while fighting militants in the northern Sinai Peninsula as part of a countrywide military offensive Read more
14-year-old Girl Arrested For Selling Marijuana In School (Photos)
A 14 year old girl has shocked many as she was arrested in school for reportedly selling marijuana to her fellow students. The ninth grader Read more
My Wife Cries Daily, Says Robert Mugabe
Former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe says his wife, Grace, cries daily over the harassment she receives, especially over her bogus doctorate degree. NAN reports that Read more
PDP dismisses INEC’s investigative committee for underaged voters
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the eight-member committee set up by the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, to Read more
I Will Give Everything To Ensure Buhari Gets Second Term in 2019 – Gov. Akeredolu
Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has openly announced his support for second term for President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of 2019 general elections. The governor who Read more
THE NIGERIA I FEAR
By Emmanuel Ebimoh “I’m afraid because humans are killing humans on the streets without compunction, justice for the innocent and laws against crime have taken Read more
UK warns of Islamic State attacks on foreigners in South Africa
Britain has warned of a threat of attacks by Islamists on foreigners in South Africa after two British nationals were kidnapped in a small town Read more