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Banks ‘facilitated South Africa corruption’ under Zuma

Several international banks enabled corruption in South Africa under former President Jacob Zuma, British lawmaker Peter Hain has said. At an inquiry hearing, he said...

WHO announces plan to sterilise male mosquitoes

World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced plans to test a mosquito sterilisation technique aimed at containing the spread of diseases such as dengue,...

Kenya to name and shame student loan defaulters

A Kenyan government agency that gives loans to university students says it will publish the names and photos of 85,000 defaulters if they do...

Davido arrested for allegedly brutalizing young man

Davido, the popular Nigerian singer, has allegedly been arrested for stabbing one Michael, also known as Dream Chaser. Dream Chaser is said to be the...

‘Militants killed’ in Burkina Faso sex slave raid

The army in Burkina Faso says it has killed 32 armed men - described as “terrorists” - during two operations in the north of...

Nigerian entrepreneur wins $250,000 Jack Ma’s African Netpreneur Prize

The maiden edition of the Africa Business Heroes Show in Ghana has seen a Nigerian medical distribution startup, Life Bank owned by Temie Giwa-Tubosun,...

Police rescue another kidnapped 4-year-old boy

A 4-year-old boy identified as Abdulrahman Dalha who was kidnapped at Zangon Rimi quarters in Ungoggo Local Government Area of the state by the...

Nine-year-old child genius to graduate university

A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor's degree at the tender age of 9. Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the...

Global debt surges to $250 trillion in 2019, led by US and China

Global debt hit a record high of over $250 trillion dollars in the first half of 2019, led by a surge in borrowings in the United...

You’ve done so much evil to many people – Bankulli rips into Dbanj

The long standing beef between Nigerian popstar, Dbanj and his former manager, Bankulli has just popped up again. For those who don't know, Bankulli was...

Suspected ritualist allegedly turns into goat

A suspected ritualist allegedly turned into a goat after being told to pick the money she dropped in Ido, Ekiti State, Nigeria The lady is said...

Africa Unite Concert: Burna Boy to donate half of ticket sales to xenophobic victims

Nigerian rapper, Burna Boy, says he will donate part of the gate proceeds he will receive during his upcoming show in Cape Town to...

Judge holds baby as mom is sworn in as lawyer

A woman who was sworn in while a judge held her young son is hoping the video of the sweet moment inspires parents everywhere. Juliana...

Photos from Paul Okoye’s wife’s 31st private birthday party

A few days ago, Anita Okoye, mum of three and wife of singer Paul Okoye, turned 31. She marked the day with a private dinner...

Taylor Swift ‘not allowed’ to sing hits at awards amid music feud

Taylor Swift has said her performance at the upcoming American Music Awards (AMAs) is in doubt because she is being barred from performing her...

‘We failed to reach Europe – now our families disown us’

Most of the West African migrants who fail to reach Europe eventually return to their own countries, but it can be a bitter homecoming. In...

Kenya prisoners denied pay rise

The High Court in Kenya has dismissed a petition seeking to increase prisoners' wages. Three ex-inmates filed the petition four years ago, arguing that current...

Italian council flooded after rejecting measures on climate change

Veneto regional council, which is located on Venice's Grand Canal, was flooded for the first time in its history on Tuesday night -- just...

#Sexforgrades: Ignatius Ajuru University sacks lecturer, suspends 10 others

One lecturer has been dismissed, while 10 others have been suspended at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, over the allegation of demanding cash...

SA artists petition Arts and Culture Minister to stop Burna Boy from SA concert

South African musicians have refused to perform alongside Burna Boy after threatening rapper AKA over his xenophobic comments months ago. Burna Boy has been a...

Thousands of birds found dead by an Indian lake

It's a mystery that has baffled officials in India. What killed more than 2,000 birds near the country's largest inland lake? Locals spotted the carcasses...

Man electrocuted while attempting to steal transformer

A middle-aged man suspected to be a thief has been electrocuted while trying to steal a transformer in Abuja, Nigeria. His lifeless body...

Chief imposes wedding tax in his village

No-one has got married in a village in Kano state, Nigeria, in the past four months after its chief imposed a wedding tax. Ado Sa'id, the chief...

Pastor feeds church members with millipede and beer

South African Pastor, Lesego Daniel is in the news again for feeding his church members with millipede and beer.  Photos from the 'mass feeding' programme was...

Protection of Atewa Forest must be prioritised – Top American actor

Oscar award-winning actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, has added his voice to calls for the protection of the Atewa Forest as Ghana prepares to commence the...

TB Joshua prays for peace in South Sudan

Popular Nigerian televangelist TB Joshua has led prayers for peace in the capital, Juba, in a mission backed by President Salva Kiir. The self-proclaimed prophet...

Bolivian senator declares herself president

Bolivian opposition senator Jeanine Áñez has declared herself interim president of the South American country following Evo Morales' resignation. Lawmakers from Mr Morales' party boycotted...

‘Her dying wish was to get the kids to Europe’

For the sixth year in a row, more than 1,000 people have died attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, according to the UN Refugee...

Photos: Winners Chapel pastor regains freedom after 7 months in Boko Haram captivity

A pastor with the Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners' Chapel abducted by Boko Haram insurgents in May, has regained his freedom after...

T.I.’s daughter unfollows him on Twitter following virginity comments

T.I.'s recent boastful comments about monitoring his daughter, Deyjah Harris' gynaecologist visits may be affecting their relationship. According to reports, the 18-year-old has unfollowed her rapper...

Ghanaian “Sakawa boys” who preyed women for over £240,000 cash sentenced in UK

A gang of "cruel" men who preyed on women for cash through a dating scam have been jailed. The fraudsters extracted more than £240,000 from...

Man commits suicide over deportation from Dubai

A 30-year-old man, Emmanuel Obiefuna, has allegedly taken his own life after being deported to Nigeria from Dubai. According to sympathizers, Emmanuel started making...

Elephant named after Osama bin Laden kills five people in India

An elephant named after the late Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden that killed five Indian villagers has been caught after a massive operation to...

People living with Sickle Cell need empathy, not sympathy – Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has stressed the need for more collaborative efforts to foster better education and awareness about sickle cell disease just...

DJ Cuppy talks about her upcoming wedding

Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, has revealed that her wedding ceremony would be lowkey and less stressful compared to the first-ever Gold Gala...

President resigns after re-election triggered deadly protests

Bolivia's President Evo Morales resigned Sunday, not long after the head of the nation's electoral tribunal stepped down when allegations of irregularities with the presidential vote...

Wizkid, Beyoncé cooking ‘Brown Skin Girl’ video

The news of American singer Beyoncé Knowles and Nigerian superstar singer/songwriter Ayodeji Balogun (Wizkid) filming the music video to their single off “The Lion...

Davido names son in London: Check out beautiful videos and photos

Davido, the popular Nigerian singer whose real name is David Adeleke has officially named his first son at a beautiful ceremony in London. The...

Cardi B to Ghana confirmed by her endorsement of Accra concert

Cardi B, one of America's finest female music stars, will be touching down in Ghana to connect with her fans through a music concert...

Prisoner who dies momentarily says he has served his life sentence

An Iowa inmate serving a life sentence says he should be a free man after he became ill, momentarily died, and had to be...