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Husband of late ‘Ekwueme’ singer charged with homicide

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken legal actions against the husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu. The charges against Peter Nwachukwu included homicide,...

Anger as Texas police change key shooting details

Police in Texas have revised key details about Tuesday's deadly school shooting as criticism mounts from parents over the initial response. The gunman roamed outside...

Father charged with murder after allegedly poisoning his 3 sons

South African police have opened a murder case against a father for the death of three of his sons aged 6, 13, and 16...

Brazilians outraged after man ‘gassed to death’ by police

The death of a black man who was forced into a police car boot where a gas grenade was set off has sparked outrage...

Popular American actor dies in his sleep after movie shoot

Actor Ray Liotta, who starred in gangster classic "Goodfellas," has died in the Dominican Republic at age 67, officials in the Caribbean nation confirmed...

I am proud my coming out inspired others – Josh Cavallo

These past few months have been an extraordinary time for Josh Cavallo. Last year, the 22-year-old Adelaide United footballer posted a video online and made...

Twitter investor sues Elon Musk and platform over takeover bid

A Twitter investor is suing Elon Musk and the social media platform over the handling of the billionaire's $44bn (£34.9bn) bid for the company. The...

Driver killed in crash at same bus stop where he fatally hit woman eight years earlier

A father convicted of a hit-and-run death over nine years ago died at the same South London bus stop in which he mowed down...

Texas shooting: Husband of killed teacher ‘dies of grief’

The husband of one of the teachers slain in Tuesday's mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has reportedly died of a heart attack. Joe Garcia was...

US seizes ex-Gambian leader Jammeh’s $3.5m mansion

The US Justice Department says it has secured the forfeiture of a mansion bought by former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh for $3.5m (£2.7m) with...

Health Minister sacked after babies die in hospital fire

Senegal President Macky Sall has sacked his Health Minister, Abdoulaye Diouf Sarr, after 11 babies were killed by a fire in a hospital on...

Senegal hospital fire: Eleven newborn babies die in Tivaouane

Eleven newborn babies have died in a fire at the maternity unit of a hospital in the western city of Tivaouane in Senegal. The fire...

Doctors told me to drink my hubby’s sperm 4 times a week to improve fertility – Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian has revealed her doctor told her to drink Travis Barker's semen to help improve her chances of falling pregnant. Opening up about her fertility journey on...

Ram sentenced to three years in jail

A ram has been sentenced to three years in jail after it reportedly head-butted a woman to death. The ram allegedly launched an attack on...

20 facts about Deeper Life female church members

A member of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry popularly known as Deeper Life has listed 20 facts about female members of her church.  Ruth Linus Odega...

Texas shooting: The teachers who sacrificed their lives to protect children

"We have a wonderful year ahead of us!" This sweet and simple line, written by fourth-grade teacher Eva Mireles at the start of the school...

Talented pilot says some passengers refuse to fly with her as she is a woman

A disgruntled pilot revealed some passengers refuse to fly with her because she is a woman. Bethan Haley, 24, said a number of customers have insisted they...

Romance novelist with ‘How to Murder Your Husband’ blog convicted of killing her spouse

Romance novelist Nancy Brophy, who once wrote a blog called ‘How to Murder Your Husband’, has been convicted of killing her spouse following a...

Twitter is working toward ‘closing the transaction process’ with Elon Musk

If attendees at Twitter’s annual shareholder meeting were hoping to clear up confusion surrounding Elon Musk’s acquisition of the company, they likely left disappointed. Despite numerous questions...

Police find missing politician relaxing in side chicks house

A 43-year-old Tanzanian politician, Mutta Rwakatare, who was reported missing has been found relaxing in a woman’s house. The family of Rwakatare, the Kawe ward...

Trans man convicted for ‘tricking 3 women into sexual relationships with fake manhood’

A transgender male has been convicted of assault for using a specially made prosthetic manhood to have sex with three ladies without their knowledge, while pretending...

Ireland: ‘We don’t want UK-EU trade war’- Irish PM

A UK-EU trade war would be "shocking" and "unnecessary", the Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has said. He called on the UK government to "get...

Woman jailed for murdering baby she wanted to adopt

A woman who murdered a baby boy she wanted to adopt has been jailed for at least 18 years. Laura Castle shook 13-month-old Leiland-James Corkill at her...

Ukraine war: World Bank boss warns over global recession

The head of the World Bank has warned that Russia's invasion of Ukraine could cause a global recession as the price of food, energy...

11 newborn babies die in hospital fire

Eleven newborn babies have died in a hospital fire in the western city of Tivaouane in Senegal, the country’s president has said. The fire at...

Gambia to prosecute Yahya Jammeh, 13 others

The Gambia has accepted a recommendation of its Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), to prosecute its former leader, Yahya Jammeh and 13 others...

Elderly couple finally ties the knot after being engaged for 60 years

A couple have finally tied the knot after a 60-year engagement. Alex Hamilton, 90, married Jane, 89, in a white wedding where the bride used an electric wheelchair. The...

Texas shooting: Shooter told woman he had a ‘secret’ and posted gun photos before killing 19 kids

The Texas shooter shared images of guns and ammunition on Instagram ahead of the school attack before tagging a woman unknown to him and telling her...

BBC apologises after ‘Manchester United are rubbish’ appears on screen

The BBC has apologised after a message appeared on the news channel saying “Manchester United are rubbish”. The text mistakenly popped up on the news...

Sisters strangled in ‘honour killing’ for refusing to get Pakistani husbands’ Spain visas

Two sisters living in Spain were tricked into travelling back to Pakistan were they were allegedly strangled and shot dead by their uncle. Aneesa Abbas,...

Judge who apologised for jailing Vladimir Putin rival dies in ‘suspicious’ circumstances

A Russian judge who privately apologised to Vladimir Putin rival and opposition leader Alexei Navalny for jailing him died in "suspicious" circumstances, according to...

Pastor confesses to adultery in front of congregation

A woman confronted the pastor of her church in front of her entire congregation and she accused him of having “taken her virginity” when she...

Ransomeware attack on India airlines delays flight

India's SpiceJet airline said its systems faced an "attempted ransomware attack" on Tuesday, delaying flights and leaving many stranded at airports. Several flights were delayed...

Monkeypox detected in three more countries

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has became the first Gulf state to record a case of monkeypox. The Czech Republic and Slovenia also reported their...

Man jailed 6 months for stealing at police station

A Dei-Dei area court, Abuja, Nigeria on Monday, sentenced a 34-year-old driver, Habib Dada, to six months imprisonment, for stealing N13,250 (GH¢ 248) belonging...

Texas primary shooting leaves 21 dead

Nineteen young children and two adults have died in a shooting at a primary school in south Texas. The gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary...

Presidential aspirant remanded in alleged diversion of $7m public funds and property

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has arrested a presidential aspirant of the ruling APC party just days to the party’s presidential primaries. The Economic and Financial Crimes...

Pregnant woman and children killed in Nigeria attack

Police in Nigeria say they are tracking down gunmen who killed at least 12 people, including a pregnant woman and her four children, in...

At least 15 dead in Texas primary school shooting

Fourteen students and one teacher are dead following a shooting at an elementary school in Texas. According to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the gunman was...

Meghan Markle’s estranged dad hospitalized after suspected stroke

Meghan Markle’s estranged father has been taken to hospital after suffering a suspected stroke. Thomas Markle Snr had been due to the fly to the...