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First person in Africa tested for the virus in Cote d’Ivoire

Authorities in Cote d'Ivoire have tested the first person on the African continent for the Wuhan coronavirus, Cote d'Ivoire’s Ministry of Health and Public...

Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday morning.    The 41-year-old former Los Angeles Lakers basketball star's death was confirmed by TMZ.  The...

Many left injured as Nigerians and Pakistanis clash in Hong Kong

An clash between two nationals in Hong Kong, southeastern China on Sunday has left several people injured. The fight, which broke out between Nigerians and...

Ugandan Climate activist angry over ‘racist’ photo crop

Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate has accused the media of racism after she was cropped out of a photograph taken with her white peers...

China virus toll hits 41; Australia reports first four cases

The death toll from China’s coronavirus outbreak jumped on Saturday to 41 as the Lunar New Year got off to a gloomy start, with...

Trump first president to attend anti-abortion March for Life

Donald Trump has become the first US president to attend the anti-abortion movement's biggest rally. He addressed thousands of protesters at the March for Life...

Sex is for straight married couples – Church of England says

The Church of England has today declared civil partnerships between men and women are not as good as marriage. ALSO READ: Abandoned coffin triggers controversy Aluta continua –...

Grammy Awards boss ‘has evidence’ votes were ‘rigged’

A crisis at the Grammy Awards has deepened after the chief executive of the organising body, who is currently suspended, said she had evidence...

74-year-old Dolly Parton starts a viral meme challenge

Legendary singer Dolly Parton posted a meme on social media, accidentally creating a viral challenge. Parton, 74, took to Instagram on Tuesday to put up four photos...

Turkey debates passage of ‘Marry Your Rapist’ law

A new law allegedly allowing men accused of abusing women under the age of 18 to avoid punishment if they marry their victims is...

Saudi Crown Prince denies hacking Jeff Bezos’ phone

The explosive forensic analysis that concluded Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos was hacked is coming under scrutiny from independent security experts, some of whom say the evidence isn't strong...

Jeff Bezos’ phone hacking explained!

The explosive conclusion by cybersecurity consultants and United Nations officials that the richest man in the world, Amazon (AMZN) Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos, was hacked has raised...

Video: Pastor slumps and dies while preaching

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7suFgynrXn/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again A South African pastor, Reverend Bassie Jackals has died while delivering a hot sermon at African Methodist Episcopal Church in Kuruman, Northern Cape on Sunday...

Nigerian mother loses 3 children in accident in Canada, makes solemn promise during burial [Video]

A Nigerian mother who lost her three children, in an accident which occurred on New Year Day in Canada, has made a solemn vow...

Why it is a taboo for men to kneel down to propose – Pete Edochie [Video]

When next an Igbo guy wants to propose to his woman, he will need to think twice, following a recent submission from Veteran actor,...

Voice of 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy heard again

Scientists have fulfilled a mummified Egyptian priest's wish for life after death - by replicating his voice with artificial vocal chords. Nesyamun's voice has been...

Africa’s richest woman plans to sue Angolan government

Africa's richest woman, Isabel dos Santos, has denied fraud and plans to sue the Angolan government. Ms Dos Santos in a statement on Thursday said...

Archbishop of Canterbury: ‘I first learnt about God in Kenya’

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the principal leader of the Church of England, has visited Kiburu Boys Secondary School, a school he taught...

I date only Reverend Fathers – Lady reveals

A lady, identified as Lara, has revealed that since she has been engaging in relationships, the ones she enjoyed are the ones involving Reverend...

Man arrested for allegedly sleeping with his under-aged daughters

Lagos state police have arrested and arraigned a 40-year-old man, Terry Ikechukwu Iheme, before a court for allegedly sleeping with his two under-aged daughters...

This dad took his son to Mongolia just to get him off his phone

Riding through a remote valley in Mongolia on the back of his motorbike, adventurer Jamie Clarke let the hum of the engine and the...

New Schengen visa changes to benefit South Africans who frequent Europe

Major changes are coming for the popular Schengen Visa - a 104 countries' passport to visiting Europe, including South Africa. From 2 February 2020, new revisions will...

Burundi President to get $530,000 and luxury villa

Burundi's parliament has voted to pay $530,000 (£400,000) to President Pierre Nkurunziza and provide him with a luxury villa when he leaves office. The draft...

Lady travels 18hrs to see her boyfriend; gets shock of her life

A lady has narrated how she travelled for 18 hours to see her boyfriend only to meet his girlfriend at his one room apartment. ALSO...

Couple cancels wedding after groom’s father, bride’s mother elope

An Indian couple have been forced to cancel their wedding and set aside their romantic feelings towards each other as the groom’s father...

Why many A-list celebrities were absent at Mercy Johnson’s movie premiere

Last weekend, actress and business-woman, Mercy Johnson, premiered her movie, 'Legend of Ikpi' at the Silverbird cinema, Lagos and surprisingly many A -list celebrities were...

Billionaire pays Zimbabwe doctors to return to work

Zimbabwe's junior doctors have agreed to return to work, ending a strike that has lasted for over four months, after they accepted an offer...

DJ Khaled and wife Nicole Tuck welcome second son

Rapper DJ Khaled on Monday, January 20, announced the arrival of the newest addition to his family. The business mogul revealed through a series of...

Trump considers expansion of travel ban to Nigeria, 6 other countries

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that his administration plans on expanding his administration's controversial travel ban, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.  In an interview with...

Boko Haram beheads Christian leader in Nigeria

Boko Haram insurgents beheaded a Christian leader in their captivity on Monday, according to Ahmad Salkida, a Nigerian journalist closely covering the crisis in...

Photo: Man allegedly disguised in hijab to have sex with a married woman

A Facebook user, Felix Eigbefo based in Benin City, Edo state posted photos of a man who reportedly disguised himself as a...

How a boy became a slave on UK cannabis farm

Ba is slight for 18. His body shrinks into a neat package as he recalls his experiences. We're sitting in a brightly lit kitchen,...

UK Prime Minister quotes popular Akan proverb at UK-Africa Summit

UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, received a loud applause Monday when he quoted a popular Akan proverb to drive home his point that the UK...

Harry and Meghan drop royal duties and HRH titles

Prince Harry and Meghan will no longer use their HRH titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties, Buckingham Palace has announced. The...

Photos: 10 killed at Orthodox Christian festival in Ethiopia

At least 10 people have been killed and more than 100 injured when a seating area collapsed during a major Orthodox Christian celebration in...

Professor arrested over alleged spending of $200k research funds on strippers

Chikaodinaka Nwankpa, a former Drexel University professor in Philadelphia, accused of spending federal grant money on strippers and made other ‘improper purchases’ has officially been...

Police nab woman over alleged pimping of 12-year-old daughter

 The Lagos State police command has arrested a woman for allegedly ‘pimping’ her 12-year-old daughter to a 26-year old man in Ikorodu in Lagos State,...

American musician, John Legend visits Nigeria; wife reacts

America's renowned musician and producer, John Legend has paid a surprise visit to Nigeria. The singer’s visit has generated reactions from fans on social media including his...

Mercy Johnson’s husband reacts after many A-list actors shun her movie premiere

Over the weekend, Nigerian actress Mercy Johnson Okojie premiered her movie, ‘The Legend of Inikpi” at the Silverbird Cinema in Lagos. It was reported that...

Trump impeachment: Legal team says charges ‘brazen and unlawful’

US President Donald Trump's legal team has issued its first formal response to the impeachment charges against him, describing them as a "dangerous attack"...