Africa

Niger Republic adopts Hausa as national language

Niger Republic adopts Hausa as national language In a significant cultural shift, Niger’s military-led government has officially designated Hausa as the…

6 days ago

Okada rider allegedly stabbed to death by wife over money

Okada rider allegedly stabbed to death by wife over money A Bodaboda operator identified as Geoffrey Ouma, was allegedly stabbed to death…

2 weeks ago

W’African juntas impose levy on imported goods from ECOWAS nations

W'African juntas impose levy on imported goods from ECOWAS nations West African neighbours Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced…

2 weeks ago

Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five years

Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five years Niger’s military ruler Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani has been sworn in as…

3 weeks ago

Fuel hits N8,000/litre in Niger, country seeks help from Nigeria

Fuel hits N8,000/litre in Niger, country seeks help from Nigeria With the fuel crisis bedevilling the Republic of Niger, some…

1 month ago

ECOWAS activates standby force against insurgency

ECOWAS activates standby force against insurgency The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has activated its Standby Force to…

1 month ago

Policewoman arrested for murder of husband, female friend

Policewoman arrested for murder of husband, female friend A 42-year-old police sergeant, Nyiko Nyathi was arrested in connection with the kidnapping…

1 month ago

Man stabs 28-year-old girlfriend to death in South Africa

Man stabs 28-year-old girlfriend to death in South Africa A 55-year-old man, Isaac Moeketsi Manonye was arrested for the m8rder of…

1 month ago

S’Africa: Prison warden in court for stabbing girlfriend 25 times

S'Africa: Prison warden in court for stabbing girlfriend 25 times A Department of Correctional Services (DCS) warden allegedly stabbed his girlfriend over…

1 month ago

Ghanaian lawmakers reintroduce controversial anti-LGBT bill

Ghanaian lawmakers reintroduce controversial anti-LGBT bill A group of 10 MPs in Ghana have resubmitted a controversial bill that would impose…

1 month ago