Nigeria's Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.3% in Q2 2024, NBS Reports
Nigeria’s unemployment rate has decreased to 4.3% in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, down from 5.3% in the first quarter.
Driver Rescued After Container Truck Falls on Car in Lagos
A container-laden truck has fallen on a car in Lagos, specifically in the Mile 2 area, causing significant disruption.
Alien Skin Charged with Assault on Nsambya Hospital Staff, Remanded
Ugandan musician Patrick Mulwana, also known as Alien Skin, has been charged with assaulting staff at Nsambya Hospital.
Kenya High Court Suspends Privileges of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Kenya’s High Court has temporarily suspended the privileges and immunities status previously granted to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
140 Women Killed Daily by Partners or Family in 2023: UN Report
A report by two UN agencies reveals that an average of 140 women and girls were killed daily by intimate partners or family members in 2023.
DHL Cargo Plane Crashes in Lithuania, Killing One Crew Member
A DHL cargo plane operated by SwiftAir crashed early Monday near Vilnius Airport in Lithuania, killing one of its four crew members.
Controversial Pastor Surrenders After Brutal Attack on Wife
Pastor Elias Njeru of the controversial JCM Church turned himself in to police in Nakuru on Monday, November 25, 2024.
South Africa Honors Breyten Breytenbach, Anti-Apartheid Icon, at 85
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has led tributes to Breyten Breytenbach, the renowned anti-apartheid activist, poet, and artist who passed away at the age of 85.
Pink Cocaine: Growing Concerns Over Deadly Club Drug Trend
The rise of "pink cocaine," also known as Tusi, has alarmed health officials and law enforcement, as the drug gains popularity in club scenes and among young people.
Landslide in Congo Claims Nine Lives, Including Seven Children
Heavy rainfall triggered a devastating landslide in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least nine people, including seven children from a single family.
Ebonyi Governor Orders Arrest of Health Ministry Staff Over Theft
Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has directed the arrest and prosecution of six staff members from the Ministry of Health for allegedly stealing government materials.
Esteemed Islamic Leader Jafaru Makarfi Passes Away at 93
Jafaru Makarfi, a prominent Islamic leader and retired public servant, has died at the age of 93.
Community Holds Vigil for 9-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot in Florida
A community in Florida City came together to hold a vigil for Antavious Scott, a 9-year-old boy tragically shot and killed while playing football with friends.
Climate Crisis and Conflict Push Global Hunger to Alarming Levels
The global hunger crisis is worsening, driven by climate change, conflict, and economic shocks.
Most Europeans Back Climate Action but Priorities Vary by Region
Nearly 75% of Europeans acknowledge the need to adapt their lifestyles to tackle climate change, according to the European Investment Bank's (EIB) annual Climate Survey.
UPDF Leaders Urge Unity and Integrity in Fight Against Corruption
Lt Gen Sam Okiding, Uganda's Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, has urged newly promoted Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) officers to unite in combating corruption within the force.
University Lecturers End Strike After Ksh.9.7B CBA Agreement
University lecturers in Kenya have officially called off their strike after reaching an agreement with the government on the implementation of a Ksh.9.7 billion Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Kumasi Presenter Arrested for Spreading False News Ahead of Elections
Oheneba Nana Asiedu, a Kumasi-based radio and television presenter, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service for allegedly publishing false information.
Three Relatives of Ex-Daily Trust Editor Kidnapped in Kogi
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of three family members of Malam Ahmed Ajobe, a former editor of Daily Trust.
Ghana Police Rescue Emirates Manager Kidnapped in Accra
The Ghana Police Service has rescued Sylvia Patience Baah, the Airport Services Manager of Emirates Airlines in Accra, who was abducted on the night of Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Hashim Dagane Muhumed Says He Was Hired To Kill The Three Eastleigh Women
Hashim Dagane Muhumed, the prime suspect in the gruesome Eastleigh murders, has confessed to being hired to kill three women.