June 18
Nigeria: Vigilante Commander, Others Killed As Gunmen Invade Anambra Communities
Premium Times
Police have confirmed the attack. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Loses U.S.$8 Million to Poaching
The Herald
ZIMBABWE has lost close to US$8 million since 2019 as over 420 Big Five animals have been killed by poachers from 2019 to date. Read more »
Namibia: Tanzanian Busted With N$800 000 Cannabis
New Era
A 26-year-old Tanzanian national was expected to appear in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court yesterday after he was reportedly found in possession of cannabis worth over N$800… Read more »
Uganda: Illegal Power Connection Fees for Nankabirwa
Nile Post
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa has cautioned Ugandans against paying illegal fees for power extension in their villages. About 57.2 % of people in… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid $12bn Loss to Cyberattacks, Financial Stakeholders Decry Rising Threats
Daily Trust
Experts in the financial ecosystem have called for innovative solutions to check the increasing threats of cyberattacks in order to improve confidence in bank transactions. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue - 13 Suspects Arrested for Assaulting Security Operatives
Daily Trust
Thirteen suspects have been arrested in two suburbs of Makurdi metropolis in Benue State for assaulting security operatives on duty. Read more »
Nigeria: Take War to Terrorists, Shehu of Borno Tells Security Agencies
Daily Trust
The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Umar-Ibn Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, has told the military and other security agencies fighting insurgency in the North East to take the war… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Judicial Services Commission Eyes Improved Efficiency As Ten High Court Judges Are Sworn in
New Zimbabwe
The Judicial Services Commission (JSC) has said it is now expecting improvements in service delivery following the appointment of ten new judges of the High Court. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZACC Secures Evidence Against Ex-Con Chivayo, Chimombe in Murky ZEC Deal - Says There Are No Sacred Cows
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has said it has evidence against controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his colleagues Mike Chimombe, and Moses Mpofu calling… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Announce Capture of 'Notorious Terrorist' in Yobe
Premium Times
The police say their State Intelligence Department (SID) arrested the suspect at a village in Yobe State. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest in Anambra As Police Arrest Gunrunner
This Day
Gunmen have kidnapped a Catholic Priest in Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Christian Ike, just one month after another priest, Rev Basil Gbuzuo, was kidnapped and rescued by security… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab Cleric, Wife, Others for Alleged Kidnapping in Delta
Leadership
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a General Overseer, simply identified as Bishop Godfrey alongside his wife on allegations over an attempt to kidnap a… Read more »
Kenya: International Conference Rallies Partners to Fight Counterfeits
Capital FM
Kenya hosted a successful anti-counterfeit conference bringing together 575 delegates and speakers from 22 countries globally. Read more »
South Africa: Traffic Department Employee Nabbed for Fraud [press release]
SAPS
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) Read more »
Sudan: Attorney General Urges Human Rights Council and International Community to Adopt Complementarity Principle
SNA
The Attorney General of the Republic of Sudan, Yasir Bashir Bukhari, in his capacity as Chairman of the National Committee to Investigate War Crimes and Violations and Practices of… Read more »
Nigeria: LG Autonomy - We'll Await Supreme Court's Decision, Says Senate
Vanguard
The Senate has said it would await the decision of the Supreme Court on the contentious issue of local government autonomy before fashioning out the way forward by taking a fresh… Read more »
Nigeria: Tension in Prisons Over Rising Food Inflation
Vanguard
·N750 now inadequate to feed one inmate per day Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnap - Families of Lebanese Nationals Rebuff Police Intervention
Vanguard
Families, community and close associates of the four Lebanese nationals kidnapped Friday by suspected militants in the riverine areas of Lagos State have reportedly rebuffed police… Read more »
Nigeria: Emir of Kano to Speak At NBA-SBL Annual Business Conference in Abuja
This Day
The 18th International Business Law Conference, proudly hosted by the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) is set to take place from June 26th to 28th, 2024,… Read more »
West Africa: Restructuring Nigeria Through the Law
This Day
Some members of the House of Representatives are not resting on their oars in their bid to restructure the country and make it work for all. Adedayo Akinwale reports Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Democracy Day With Lagos Lawmakers
This Day
One of the highlights of the recent celebrations of Democracy Day, on June 12, was the series of anniversary lectures organized to mark 25 years of Unbroken Democracy in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Man Allegedly Kills 6-Year-Old Daughter
Daily Trust
The Delta State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a man, Sankey Ovemureye, who allegedly killed his six-year-old daughter by smashing her head against a wall in Uviama New… Read more »
Nigeria: Husband Killing - Mother of 6 Regains Freedom After 9 Years in Prison
Daily Trust
A 62-year-old housewife, Beatrice Safiu, has regained her freedom from prison nine years after she was sentenced to life in prison for killing her husband in Igere, Ihunusa Opic… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Giving Title Deeds an Empowerment Move
The Herald
The speeding up of the issuance of urban title deeds this month, with most house owners in Epworth finally getting their deeds, is a major step forward in the regularisation of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zacc in Possession of More Evidence Against Chivayo
The Herald
Court Correspondent Read more »