June 19
Nigeria: Alleged Terrorism - Why Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Out-of-Court Settlement
Vanguard
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday, indicated his interest in exploring an out-of-court settlement in the alleged terrorism… Read more »
South Africa: Copper Cable Thieves Nabbed At Dumping Site in Wrenchville [press release]
SAPS
On Wednesday, 19 June 2024, Wrenchville SAPS were conducting stop and search actions when they received information regarding suspected stolen copper cables at a dumping site. Read more »
South Africa: Illegal Miner Sentenced for Possession of Unwrought Gold [press release]
SAPS
Mokete Mahamo (50) was sentenced to four years' imprisonment or R25 000 fine on a charge of Possession of unwrought gold, as well as thirty (30) days imprisonment or R500-00 fine… Read more »
Ghana: Report On Leaked IGP Tape Ready - Committee
Accra Times
A parliamentary committee led by Samuel Atta Akyea has submitted its report on the leaked audio scandal, in which police officials plotted to remove the Inspector General of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Condemns Killing of Soldiers in Abia, Violence in South-East
Premium Times
Gunmen, on 30 May, attacked and killed five soldiers in Obikabia Junction in Aba, the commercial hub of the Abia State. Read more »
Nigeria: Drug War - Marwa Explains NDLEA's Moves Against Assets of Barons, Traffickers
Leadership
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Marwa (rtd) said the decision of the anti-narcotics body to go after the assets of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Negotiation With Federal Govt Over Trial
Leadership
Detained leader of proscribed of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, has expressed his intention to pursue negotiations with… Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Ready to Negotiate With Govt, Kanu Tells Court
Vanguard
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed his readiness to enter into a negotiation with the Federal Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Target Assets of Drug Barons, Traffickers - NDLEA
Vanguard
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd) on Wednesday justified the decision of the agency to go after assets of drug barons and… Read more »
South Africa: Engineer Linked to George Building Collapse Suspended By Engineering Council of South Africa [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The suspension will remain in place until a decision on potential charges against the engineer, or once subsequent disciplinary action has been finalised. Read more »
South Africa: Alleged Gang Boss Goes Big - Ralph Stanfield 'In Bed' With Old Mutual, Atterbury [analysis]
Daily Maverick
An amaBhungane and Daily Maverick investigation reveals how entities and associates linked to gang boss accused Ralph Stanfield and his wife, Nicole Johnson, tie them to a R3bn… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CCC Interim Leader, Activists Remain in Jail, State Opposes Bail
New Zimbabwe
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader Jameson Timba and opposition supporters arrested over the weekend will remain in jail after the State opposed their bail. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Declines Abba Kyari, 2 Others' Fresh Bail Application
Leadership
Justice Emeka Nwite has refused to grant bail to suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and two other suspended senior police officers. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Cocaine Deal' - Court Denies Abba Kyari Bail
Daily Trust
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, refused to grant bail to the suspended DCP Abba Kyari and four other police officers charged with alleged drug trafficking. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Target Assets of Drug Barons, Traffickers - Marwa
Daily Trust
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, on Wednesday, justified the decision of the agency to go after the assets of drug barons… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Stolen' $6.2m - What Emefiele Told Us in Kuje Prison - Investigators
Daily Trust
One of the investigators handling the case of $6,230,000 allegedly stolen from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on February 8, 2023, has revealed what Godwin Emefiele, immediate… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria, Africa to Witness Rise of Drug Abuse Among Youths - UNODC
Daily Trust
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has raised an alarm that Nigeria and some African countries would witness 40% rise in the population of drug users especially… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Cocaine Deal - Court Rejects Abba Kyari, Others' Fresh Bail Application
Premium Times
Last month, the court granted Mr Kyari, who is standing trial from detention, temporary bail for two weeks to attend his mother's final burial rites. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Affirms Adediwura As Obalufe, Overturns Lower Court's Verdict
Premium Times
The Ooni, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, had made several efforts to settle the matter between the two parties without any result. Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Investigation Into Killing of Police Officer, Vigilante Member in Rivers
Premium Times
The two were killed on Tuesday during deadly clashes between two political factions in the south-south state. Read more »
Kenya: High Court to Deliver Judgment On CBC Petition
Business Day Africa
The High Court will deliver a judgment tomorrow (Thursday) in a petition from 2021 challenging the rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which is set to replace the… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Recruitment Controversy - PSC Union Asks Tinubu to Fire IGP Egbetokun
Premium Times
The Joint Union Congress also asked Police Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to apologise to the public over his alleged misleading press statements on the matter. Read more »
Nigeria: Binance - Court Dismisses Fleeing Anjarwalla's Suit Against NSA, EFCC
Vanguard
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by fleeing Binance Holdings Ltd's executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, against the… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Fleeing Binance Executive's Suit Against NSA, EFCC
Premium Times
The fleeing Binance executive had alleged in his suit that the Nigerian authority's detention and seizure of his passport amounted to a violation of his fundamental right to… Read more »
South Africa: Huge Housing Project Stopped By 'Masked Thugs'
GroundUp
Beneficiaries of Covid Village relocation project in Cape Town marched to Mfuleni police station to demand SAPS take action Read more »