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King Charles hosts Buhari at Buckingham palace

King Charles welcomed the president of Nigeria to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday afternoon. President Muhammadu Buhari told journalists after the meeting that they had discussed...

Long fuel queues in Malawi as economic crisis worsens

Opposition and activists groups in Malawi have called for fresh protests over a worsening fuel crisis and the rising cost of living. Over the last...

Nurses in UK to go on strike for the first time in history

Tens of thousands of British nurses will go on strike for the first time over demands for better pay, their trade union said on Wednesday, adding...

Treasurer jailed for stealing tithe and offering

The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in South Africa on Wednesday, November 9, sentenced a Zimbabwean woman, Lady Memory Mutsika, to three years of...

Nigerian singer Rema stuns fans after ‘passing out’ on stage in UK [Video]

Talented Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, scared his fans after he passed out on stage during his recent show at...

Adultery blamed for high divorce rate in Zambia

Divorce in Zambia's eastern province - the country's main agricultural hub is on course to rise for a second year, reports the state-owned Zambia...

Liberians angry over President’s 9-day World Cup plan

Liberian President, George Weah has informed the senate that he plans to spend nine days in Qatar to watch the World Cup. Mr Weah –...

South Africa ex-President’s Nobel Peace Prize medal stolen

The Nobel Peace Prize medal of South Africa’s former President, FW de Klerk was stolen from his home in April, his foundation has confirmed...

How this man livestreamed his suicide on Facebook will shock you

A tragic dad livestreamed his own suicide on Facebook prompting a terrified viewer to call 999 for help, an inquest heard. Paul David Hilton, 34, was found...

Man arrested with drugs concealed in car tyre [Video]

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigeria have arrested a man with illicit drugs concealed inside his tyre. The spokesperson of...

Man dies in ghastly accident 2 days after his wedding

Social media users have been thrown into a state of mourning following the death of a new groom identified as Alhaji Kabiru Mai Magani Saminaka....

Rapper dies at 27 after his mother predicted his death

Upcoming Nigerian singer, Dablixx Osha, has been reported dead at age 27. His untimely demise is coming weeks after he released a song where he...

Moment heartbroken mourners followed tiny pink coffin as 2-year-old who died in suspected murder is buried

Heartbroken loved ones followed the tiny pink coffin of a two-year-old who died in a suspected murder. Maya Louise Chappell was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition...

Nigerian Customs seizes 3,000 cutlasses from Ghana

Three thousand cutlasses suspected to have been smuggled into Nigeria from Ghana have been impounded by Nigeria's Customs Officers on Friday. The Lagos Command of...

TikTokers sentenced to whipping for mocking govt official

Two TikTok stars in Nigeria have been sentenced to a whipping and forced to clean the court after they used social media to mock...

Gambia families reject $20,000 for cough syrup deaths

Families of the 70 Gambian children who died of acutre kidney injury (AKI), allegedly linked to consuming Indian made cough syrups, have rejected a...

Decision 2022: What to know about US midterm elections

America is touted as the leader of the free world due to its strong democratic principles and for being the shining example of modern...

Why this man set five stepchildren ablaze will shock you

Police in Nigerian state, Ondo have arrested a 54-year-old man, Ojo Joseph, for allegedly setting ablaze five of his stepchildren.  The sad incident occurred at the Fagun...

Mr Eazi and fiancé Temi Otedola join dad on luxury yacht cruise for his birthday [Video]

It was a moment of love and joy as musician Mr Eazi joins his fiancé Temi Otedola for the birthday of her father, Femi...

Man electrocuted trying to destroy campaign billboard

A middle-aged man was electrocuted while trying to destroy the billboard of a governorship candidate in Ibadan, Oyo State.  It was gathered that the victim, identified...

Former Twitter CEO launches new social media platform

The founder and former CEO of the microblogging website Twitter, Jack Dorsey has launched a new social media platform called "Bluesky." This happened just a...

Africa’s oldest president marks 40 years in power

Africa’s oldest president and one of the continent’s longest-serving rulers – President Paul Biya – will mark 40 years in power this weekend. Nationwide...

Africa’s oldest President marks 40 years in power

Africa’s oldest president and one of the continent’s longest-serving rulers – President Paul Biya – will mark 40 years in power this weekend. Nationwide commemorative...

Parrot steals reporter’s earphone live on air [Video]

A Chilean reporter was live on air when a parrot landed on his shoulder and stole his earphone. Nicolas Krumm, a journalist for the Chilevision...

Latest news on Davido after son’s death

Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has inspired hope and lifted the spirits of musician, Davido's fans with a post on social media following the death...

The time has come – Yul Edochie announces plans to do God’s work

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has announced plans to begin the work of God as he announces another career path. The actor says he has for...

Native doctor attempts to bury lover alive after slitting her throat [Photos]

A Chief Magistrates Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria has remanded a native doctor in prison custody on an offence of attempted murder.  The...

Elon Musk announces Twitter mass layoffs to begin today

Elon Musk will begin mass layoffs at Twitter on Friday, sharply reducing the social media platform’s workforce, the company said in an email to...

Former Pakistan PM shot, injured in assassination attempt

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the shin on Thursday when his anti-government protest convoy came under attack in the east of the...

Popular gospel singer’s nudes leaked online

Nudes of Kenyan gospel singer, Mary Lincoln has been leaked online.  The nudes were leaked online shortly after blogger, Martha Mwihaki Hinga, dropped hints that they are...

Man jailed 30 years for a crime he didn’t commit dies 6 months after being freed

A Tennessee man was freed after serving 30 years in prison for a crime he did not commit –then died just a few months...

Man allegedly stabs 64-year-old mother to death

A 28-year-old man has been arrested for stabbing his Nigerian mother to death in east London. On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Detectives charged Nicholas...

Miss Argentina and Miss Puerto Rico tie the knot [Photos]

Miss Argentina and Miss Puerto Rico have announced they tied the knot in secret after claiming they've been in a 'private' relationship for two...

Mass walkout over priest’s controversial sermon

The Bishop of Kerry has issued an apology after a controversial sermon by a priest saw over 30 parishioners walk out of mass. Churchgoers attending a mass at St...

NYA commemorates 2022 Africa Youth Day

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has reiterated the role of the youth towards nation-building as it commemorates the 2022 Africa Youth Day. The...

Togo spends $200m to keep prices of basic goods down

Ghana’s Eastern neighbour, Togo spends $20 million every month to ensure the prices of essential goods are stable to protect consumers. Amid the double whammy...

Migos rapper Takeoff shot dead

Takeoff, one-third of Migos, is dead after an early morning shooting in Houston, TMZ Hip Hop has confirmed. Law enforcement sources, and multiple witnesses, tell...

Kenya: Sex workers reusing condoms following shortage

Residents of Busia county in Kenya are decrying a shortage of government-supplied condoms. The residents, a majority of whom are commercial sex workers in Busia...

Man charged for attempting to kidnap Nancy Pelosi

A man has been charged with attempting to kidnap senior US politician Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband. The 42-year-old is accused of breaking into...

‘I survived but my sister is still missing’

A bridge in the western Indian state of Gujarat collapsed on Sunday evening, killing at least 141 people. Officials say that women, children and...