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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 reports quoting 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...

Ghanaian man kills Ethiopian employer in Italy

A Ghanaian man has killed his Ethiopian employer in Italy after a dispute over an unpaid salary. The suspect, 32-year-old Adams Suleimani, who confessed to...

South Africa goes back to lockdown with alcohol sales banned again

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the country will move back to lockdown level 3, taking effect from tonight, December 28.  In an address,...

Wonder Woman 1984: Superhero sequel nets biggest US opening since Covid-19 shut cinemas

'Wonder Woman 1984' raked in around $36.1m at cinemas worldwide over the Christmas holiday weekend, Warner Bros has said. It is believed that $16.7m of...

Meek Mill confirms he will celebrate New Year in Ghana

United States rapper, after teasing his Ghanaian fans for days, has finally confirmed he will be spending the New Year in the country. The...

Sarkodie’s father reveals music idol he named his son after

The father of award-winning rapper, Sarkodie, Augustine Owusu Addo, says being a big fan of Michael Jackson influenced him to name his son after...

Covid-19 kills 20 Nigerian doctors in a week

A second wave of the coronavirus pandemic has led to the death of 20 doctors in Nigeria the last one week. The Nigerian Medical Association...

Meek Mill to buy a new mansion in Ghana

United States (US) rapper Meek Mill has been making waves in Ghana since he made his intentions public to visit the West African country....

Meek Mill reacts to rumours that he is coming to Ghana

US rapper Meek Mill has put out a tweet after it went viral on social media especially Twitter that he was coming to Ghana...

Mali opposition leader dies of Covid-19 months after release by jihadists

Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cissé has died of coronavirus aged 71, his family and party said Friday, just two months after he was released...