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If I lose fairly I will go – Museveni

President Museveni Wednesday said he would "accept the results" if he lost the January 14, 2021 election."Uganda is not my house. If I lose...

Shatta Wale nominated for 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards

Dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, has been nominated for the Best Fan Base Awards and Best collaboration categories at the 2021 MTV MAMA Awards.The Shatta...

African Union ‘secures 300m Covid vaccine doses’

The Associated Press is quoting an adviser for the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as saying the African Union (AU) has secured close...

Uganda leader defends social media shutdown

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has accused social media giant Facebook of arrogance and bias as he confirmed ordering the shutdown of social media and...

African Union ‘secures 300 million Covid vaccines’

The Associated Press news agency is quoting an adviser for the Africa Centres for Disease Control (CDC) as saying that the African Union has...

Soldier sentenced to death for killing senior officer

A trooper, identified as Azunna Maduabuchi, has been sentenced to death by firing squad for killing the adjutant of his unit, one Lieutenant Babakaka Ngorgi.The soldier,...

Uganda ‘shuts down’ social media ahead of election

Ugandan officials ordered internet service providers to shut down social media and messaging applications on Tuesday.The move comes two days ahead of the country's...

Kenyans angry Naomi Campbell appointed tourism ambassador

Kenyans on Twitter have lashed out at the tourism ministry for appointing British model Naomi Campbell, instead of a Kenyan, as the ambassador for...

Tears as pretty bride-to-be dies 3 days to her wedding [Photos]

The family of a bride-to-be, Nji Petra, cannot control itself over her death barely three days to her wedding.Miss Nji is reported to have...

Facebook bans accounts ahead of Uganda elections

Control over the internet has once again taken center stage as Uganda heads to the polls on Jan. 14. with technology giants including Facebook,...

Africa exceeds 3 million COVID-19 cases

Africa passed the milestone of 3 million confirmed cases COVID-19 on Sunday, including more than 72,000 deaths, according to the Africa Centers for Disease...

Here are the 10 most powerful passports in Africa right now

The coronavirus pandemic has ushered in lockdowns and travel restrictions. This has dramatically changed and shaped the way people travel by air, land, or...

Woman accuses husband of sexually molesting their 9-month- old son

A woman took to Facebook to accuse her husband-of-one-year of sexually molesting their son who is nine months and two weeks old.Onyinye Onome, in...

Man marries twin sisters, this is why…[Photos+Video]

A young man has gone viral on social media for marrying twin sisters.This incident, which happened in Nigeria, is said to have shocked many,...

Drama as ‘side chic’ dies in married man’s house

A 'side chic' has died in the house of her married man’s friend at the MCC Road area of Imo state.A source told PUNCH...

Kenyan student confesses to killing his family

A Kenyan university student has confessed to police and given details of how he planned and killed five members of his family, local media...

Zambia leader sacks health minister

Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu has dismissed Health Minister, Chitalu Chilufya, who was arrested in June for corruption but was later cleared.Mr Chilufya was charged...

COVID-19 second wave: Nigerian govt hints at fresh nationwide lockdown

The Federal Government has said it would impose a fresh nationwide lockdown if the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the country.Sani...

Ritualist who murdered girlfriend, sold body parts of others he killed confesses

30-year-old ritual killer suspect, Tajudeen Monsuru, has revealed how he killed his girlfriend, Alani Mutiyat and other people he murdered for rituals.According to him,...

8-year-old Ghanaian wins Africa Under-9 Chess Championship

Eight-year-old Dave Chief Quansah Acheampong of Jack and Jill School won the Africa Under-9 Chess Champion Competition in the just ended African Schools Individual...

Becca’s mother dies after short illness

The biological mother of Ghanaian musician Becca, Julie Yiadom-Oti, has died in London after a short illness, several reports have confirmed.Before her death, she...

Begin to think, Covid-19 vaccines not meant for us – Pastor Chris tells Africans [Video]

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy Ministries has asked African leaders not to accept any Covid-19 vaccine made in other continents for their citizens.According...

George Weah arrives in Ghana ahead of Akufo-Addo’s inauguration [Video]

Liberia's President George Weah has arrived in Ghana for President Akufo-Addo's inauguration on Thursday, January 7, 2021.Mr Weah arrived at the Kotoka International Airport...

Why this pregnant lady poisoned her stepson will shock you

A 24-year-old pregnant woman, Mariam Musa, has been arrested for allegedly poisoning her three-year-old stepson, Rokeeb Musa.Her motive is because her husband cared more...

Tears flow as dog eats 4-year-old boy

The family of four-year-old Milani Keke is struggling to accept the loss of their son after he was mauled to death by two pit...

Popular pastor arrested over disappearance of his lover

A popular Nigerian pastor, Sodje Masodje, has been arrested and detained by security operatives over the disappearance of a woman named Beauty Sorbari Nwigbaranee.A...

Africa’s second coronavirus wave ‘more aggressive’

The second wave of coronavirus hitting Africa is “more aggressive” than the first, according to the head of the African Centres for Disease Control...

China blocks WHO team from entering country to study coronavirus origin

The head of the World Health Organisation has said he is “very disappointed” China has denied its experts access to investigating the origins of...

12 Heads Of State to grace Akufo-Addo’s investiture

Twelve (12) heads of state and governments in Africa have so far confirmed their participation in the investiture of President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo,...

SA morgues ‘run out of space for Covid-19 victims’

Morgues in South Africa are running out of space as bodies of coronavirus victims continue piling up, public broadcaster SABC reportsquoting the head of...

South Sudan requests five million Covid-19 vaccine doses

South Sudan’s Ministry of Health says it has requested five million doses of Covid-19 vaccine as the country continues to witness an upsurge in...

I sniff my husband’s boxers and armpit when I’m down – Sex therapist

A popular sex therapist has disclosed how she deals with stress.Angela Nwosu says she sniffs her husband's boxers and armpits whenever she is down....

Tears as pretty bride-to-be dies 3 hours to her wedding [Photo]

The family of Hassan Fari has been thrown into mourning after their daughter, a bride-to-be died on her wedding day.According to reports, the deceased,...

Coronavirus: One African country re-imposes national lockdown

Zimbabwe's government on Saturday imposed a national lockdown following a surge in Covid-19 cases.Only essential services, such as hospitals, pharmacies and supermarkets will remain...

Covid-19: Obasanjo shares near-death experience

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, is the latest world leader to share his near-death experience regarding Covid-19 attack.The former Nigerian leader has disclosed...

Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes

As 2020 draws to a close, it is time to remember some of the iconic figures on the African continent who died this year.Here...

TB Joshua predicts multiple challenges in 2021

Nigerian Prophet TB Joshua has hinted that multiple challenges lie ahead in 2021.“This year is planting a seed that will be harvested next year....

Sex starved female inmates prisoners demand conjugal rights

Female prisoners in Kenya are calling for a change in laws that prevent them from enjoying sexual intimacy with their spouses when they visit...

List of 2021 prophecies by pastor Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has released on Friday, 2021 prophecies for the year 2021.The pastor...

Pregnant at 13 and able to attend school

The Tanzanian government was taken to court last month over its ban on pregnant school girls and young mothers attending school.It is one...