July 01
Nigeria: Herb Seller Remanded Over Sex With 8-Year-Old Daughter
Daily Trust
Mufutau Taiwo, a herb seller, otherwise known as "concoction" in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has been dragged before a Family Magistrates' Court for allegedly engaging in an… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Sued for Insulting Neighbour Over Stray Dog
Daily Trust
A man identified as Mustapha Yahaya has been dragged to a Shari'a Court at Shahuchi in Kano State over alleged defamation of character of his neighbour following a disagreement on… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 60 At Abuja Drug Party
Daily Trust
2 excrete 150 cocaine wraps in Lagos Read more »
Nigeria: Cybercrimes Act - Despite Amendment, Clampdown On Journalists Persists
Daily Trust
25 reporters faced prosecution since 2015 Nigeria one of W/Africa's most dangerous places to practice Police, FG, presidency mum Read more »
Zimbabwe: Truck Driver Faces Culpable Homicide Charges
The Herald
The driver of a haulage truck, who last week jumped a stop sign at the intersection of Masvingo-Mbalabala and Tokwe-Mhandamhambwe Roads, resulting in the death of four people when… Read more »
June 30
Africa: '3 Out of 5 Young Activists Face Online Harassment Globally for Posting Human Rights Content'
Daily Trust
Three out of five child and young human rights defenders face online harassment in connection with their activism, according to a new analysis of 400 responses to an Amnesty… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Govt Response On Protests, Vows Action On Police Excesses
Capital FM
President William Ruto has defended his administration against accusations of wrongdoing following the deaths of more than 20 people during anti-Finance Bill protests, but pledged… Read more »
South Africa: How Cops Are Dismantling the Firm's 'Gang Empire' and Developing a Mega Court Case [analysis]
Daily Maverick
What started in 2023 with the arrests of The Firm gang boss accused Ralph Stanfield and his wife Nicole Johnson has developed into a widespread police takedown with at least 17… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Conducts Advocacy On the Deployment of the Ecowas National Biometric Identity Card in Liberia and Sierra Leone
New Dawn
Pursuant to the decision of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in 2014 to adopt the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) as an official travel… Read more »
Nigeria: Suicide Bombers Attack Another Borno Town
This Day
Less than 24 hour after three suicide bomb attacks shook Gwoza in Southern Borno on Saturday, Boko Haram took on Monguno in the Northern part of the state with a bomb attack on… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Crack Down On Pro-Palestine Protest, Arrest Six Shiites in Abuja
Vanguard
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police command have arrested six members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, also known as Shi'ites, in Abuja during a… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Bomb Attacks - Tinubu Says Purveyors Will Pay Heavy Price
Premium Times
The President emphasised that efforts would be redoubled to ensure that those who troubled the nation, dispatching precious lives and disrupting law and order, were completely… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Will Support Privatisation of Nigeria's Teaching Hospitals - Lawmaker
Premium Times
The lawmaker gives conditions that he believes should be met before such support is given. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises From Borno Suicide Bombings
Premium Times
The Borno official said, "19 people seriously injured were conveyed to Maiduguri in four ambulances." Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Calls for Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Premium Times
Mr Kanu, the IPOB leader, is facing terrorism charges at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Tears, Wailing As Boko Haram Suicide Bombers Return to Borno With Multiple Attacks
This Day
Tears flowed freely yesterday as suicide bombers attacked funeral and wedding ceremonies in Gwoza, Borno State, killing no fewer than 20 persons and inflicting injuries on over 100… Read more »
Nigeria: Are Kidnappers Threatening the Peace of Lagos?
This Day
Following a recent abduction of Fouani brothers in Lagos, Ejiofor Alike writes that security agencies should maintain a red alert to avert further threat to the state, which serves… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Arrest 7 Political Activists Distributing Monthly Food Handouts to Poor Residents
New Zimbabwe
Five members of the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) led by Job Sikhala have been arrested in Harare in what appears to be a national crackdown on the opposition amid… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fire Breaks Out At Mnangagwa's Residence Days After Security Breaches
New Zimbabwe
A fire broke out late Friday night at the home of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son and Deputy Finance Minister David Kudakwashe. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Identify Victims in Fatal Karoi-Binga Road Accident
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has identified victims of the fatal road traffic accident that occurred on June 27 at the 106-kilometre peg along Karoi-Binga Road. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu - Abia Rep Visits Daura, Seeks Buhari's Intervention
Daily Trust
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, Obi Aguocha, has visited former President… Read more »
Nigeria: Obono-Obla - Recovered Loot Returned to Looters Under Buhari
Daily Trust
The loot recovered under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's administration was returned to the looters, according to Okoi Obono-Obla, former Chairman of the Special Presidential… Read more »
Liberia: Legislative Projects in Liberia - the Plundering Continues?
New Dawn
The people of Liberia have been severely impacted by lawmakers' excessive greed. The country's legislative budget has swelled from US$9.4 million in 2006 to an alarming US$67.9… Read more »
Kenya: Youths March in Tribute to Anti-Budget Protest Victims in Nairobi
Capital FM
Dozens of youths waving Kenyan flags marched to Jeevanjee Gardens on Sunday to pay tribute to those killed during last week's anti-budget protests. Read more »
Kenya: DCI Confirms Arrest of Ex-MP Alfred Keter - to Be Produced in Court
Capital FM
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed the arrest of former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter. Read more »