Category Archives: Africa News
Why some African Americans are moving to Africa
See Ten most read topics in the news More African Americans are escaping the incessant racism and prejudice in the United States. The rate at which blacks in America are moving to African countries has increased since a racist became the U.S president. The amazing thing about all of this is that nobody seems to […]
Nigeria replaces SARS with SWAT
See Ten most read topics in the news The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has started training over 400 personnel as new Special Weapons and Tactics Unit (SWAT) at the Police Mobile College in Eggon, Nasarawa State. SWAT will replace the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigerian Police Force. The Minister of Police […]
Nigerian man transformed to white woman
Zimbabwe’s vice president in China for medical check-up
See Ten most read topics in the news Zimbabwe’s vice president, Constantino Chiwenga, 64, a former army general was admitted in a South African hospital last year for a constricted oesophagus. He was later transferred from S.A to India when his condition deteriorated. Somehow, his condition did not get better in India. Therefore, he was […]
Muslim jihadists killed 7 people in Nigeria
See Ten most read topics in the news A Christian village near the town of Chibok where almost 300 schoolgirls were kidnapped in Borno state, Nigeria was raided by Muslim jihadists on Christmas Eve and seven people were killed. It has become a routine for Muslims to be attacking Christians in Nigeria during Christian festivities […]
Compact with Africa conference held in Berlin
See Ten most read topics in the news It seems Germany is trying to make good the infamous 1884 Berlin Conference that was aimed at deviding Africa among the colonial masters. German Chancellor Angela Merkel launched the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) in 2017 during Germany’s G20 presidency with a promise to generate additional private […]
South Africa wins Rugby World Cup against England
See Ten most read topics in the news The Springboks of South Africa broke English hearts by using power rugby to claim their third Rugby World Cup title at the International Stadium Yokohama on Saturday. Although England players may have given their best, but they never stood a chance as South Africa dominated the match, […]
$2.4b looted funds in Nigeria traced to Abacha
See Ten most read topics in the news Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke has revealed in his book titled “Burden of Service”, that Gen Abacha, who ruled Nigeria from 1993 to 1998, made away with not less than $2.4b. Abacha reportedly laundered the money through slush accounts […]
Who killed Egyptian ex-president
See Ten most read topics in the news According to Egypt TV, Mohammed Morsi who is Egypt’s first democratically elected president, has died in courtroom during trial. He mysteriously collapsed in court while on trial and died before he could be taken to the hospital. He ruled for one year before he was ousted by […]
Why 4 new Emirs were created in Kano, Nigeria
See Ten most read topics in the news With the creation of four more emirates, Mr Sanusi’s reign over 44 local governments has been drastically cut down to only eight. We all know that Emir Lamido Sanusi has often criticized the government’s policies and actions. This may have prompted Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje […]
Davido forced to declare support for Banky W
See Ten most read topics in the news As Nigerians prepare to vote on Saturday, Nigerian musician, Davido, whose music video became the first Nigerian music video to get 100 million views on YouTube, has been forced by his fans to declare open support for a fellow musician, Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, […]
Is Nigerian President still alive?
See Ten most read topics in the news Some Nigerians (especially the Igbos) have been speculating online that their President is dead and has been cloned. The leader of the ‘banned’ Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has vowed to expose how Jubril Aminu El Sudan was transformed to replace ‘dead Buhari’ in London. […]
Atiku blasts Buhari over $500,000 donation
See Ten most read topics in the news Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who is the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has described the Nigerian Government’s $500,000 donation to Guinea Bissau, as wasteful. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Geoffrey Onyeama, the donation comprises of 350 electoral kits and seven vehicles which […]
How Tiwa Savage fired back at haters
See Ten most read topics in the news As Nigerians continue to react on social media over Tiwa Savage’s role in Wizkid’s video titled ‘Fever’. Tiwa who is a popular musician in Nigeria, was forced to react to the backlash. In the said video, she was involved in a very deep intense scenes with Wizkid […]
Biafra sit-at-home protest is hurting the Igbos themselves
See Ten most read topics in the news The so-called Biafra sit-at-home protest in Nigeria is hurting the Igbos/Ibos because the protest has led to a shut down of shops, schools, etc in the south eastern part of the country. Biafra operates under the name “Indigenous People of Biafra” (IPOB). The Ibos who participate in […]
President Buhari fires back at Nigerian youths
See Ten most read topics in the news Nigerian youths have often accused their president of being responsible for the bad economic situation in the country. Now, the president has fired back at the youths in the country. While speaking at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Westminster, President Muhammadu Buhari popularly known as PMB, said […]
Man marries 2 women at the same time in the same church
Latest on the 100 schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria
See Ten most read topics in the news There are conflicting reports that over 100 school girls have been abducted by Boko Haram in Yobe state in the Northern part of Nigeria. Twelve vehicles carrying insurgents and heavy weaponry reportedly drove into the school campus, opened fire and let off explosives. Students and teachers then […]
Israel begins distributing deportation notices to Africans
See Ten most read topics in the news Last month, Israel gave about 40,000 Africans just 90 days to leave the country or face imprisonment. Now, Israeli authorities have begun distributing deportation notices to thousands of African migrants who are still living in the country. The government reiterated in the letters distributed that the migrants […]
Police freed 2 Americans and 2 Canadians kidnapped in Nigeria
See Ten most read topics in the news According to Nigeria police, the two Americans and two Canadians who were kidnapped in Nigeria on Wednesday have now been released and are in good condition. One suspect has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping. Unfortunately, two policemen who were escorting the foreign nationals from Kaduna […]
Biafra is now a banned terrorist organization in Nigeria
See Ten most read topics in the news The proscription of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been confirmed by a Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria. Justice Abdu Kafarati also affirmed that the group is a terrorist group. Therefore, IPOB became a banned terrorist organization with effect from 19.01.2018. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, IPOB’s lawyer argued […]
Nigeria Police Force VS Peace Corps of Nigeria
See Ten most read topics in the news The Nigeria Police Force had earlier described the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) as an illegal organisation. Now, the police said it raided and sealed the Abuja office of the organisation because of its illegal operations such as collecting money from unsuspecting Nigerians for recruitment. The spokesperson […]
Two Americans and two Canadians kidnapped in Nigeria
See Ten most read topics in the news Mukhtar Aliyu, a spokesperson for the Kaduna State Police command in Nigeria has said that two Americans and two Canadians have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria. Nigerian police have swung into action and the case is being investigated. The kidnapped foreign nationals were […]
I.G of Police arrives Benue prior to President’s order
See Ten most read topics in the news The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on New Year day, gunmen attacked and killed 50 persons in Logo and Guma local government areas of Benue.The Nigerian Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Wednesday arrived Makurdi as ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari in order […]
How Nigerian ladies were sold to Arab men for $500
See Ten most read topics in the news Nigeria migrants evacuated from Libya by the Federal Government have described their experiences as “hellish.” On arrival at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Sunday, one of the returnees, a six-month pregnant Lewisa Comfort, (23) from Edo State said that the human traffickers promised taking them to […]
Ethiopia to release all political prisoners
See Ten most read topics in the news In a very surprising move, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia announced today that his administration plans to drop charges against political prisoners. It means the prisoners would be released and the notorious prison camp in Addis Ababa, the capital and largest city of Ethiopia, would be closed. The […]
40,000 African migrants given 90 days to leave Israel
See Ten most read topics in the news Israel has given about 40,000 Africans just 90 days to leave the country or face imprisonment. Most of the Africans living in Israel are from Eritrea and Sudan. Some of them are also from Uganda and Rwanda. Those ready to leave willingly would be awarded $3,500 in […]
Secret human trafficking uncovered in Nigeria
See Ten most read topics in the news Nigeria which became the first African team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup still has some major internal problems within the country, which includes Boko Haram, lack of enough good roads, no constant electricity supply, bribes and embezzlement of public funds, etc. Today, BBC reports that […]
Female teacher deemed too attractive for wearing tight skirt
See Ten most read topics in the news Im Zimbabwe, a female teacher was deemed too attractive for wearing tight skirt to school despite the fact that the skirt was long to her knees. It is believed that the students could not concentrate on what she is teaching them because their attention would be distracted […]
Policewoman deemed too attractive in official uniform
See Ten most read topics in the news A female traffic police officer was reprimanded by her seniors in Kenya for wearing tight skirt to work. However, the policewoman, Linda Okello claimed that the skirt is part of Kenya police uniform and that it became tight on her because she puts on weight. This is […]
Nigeria forfeit Algeria match for featuring ineligible player
See Ten most read topics in the news According to FIFA, “The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been sanctioned for fielding an ineligible player in the match between Algeria and Nigeria on 10 November 2017.” The Committee added that “The sanction relates to the player, Abdullahi Shehu, failing to serve the automatic one-match suspension imposed […]
New Zimbabwean leader returns land to white farmer
See Ten most read topics in the news Upon taking office as the president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to compensate the white farmers whose lands were seized by ex President, Robert Mugabe. It was not clear what the compensation would be. Mnangagwa who is trying to revive agriculture in Zimbabwe, has now ordered an end […]
Nigerian migrants returned from Libya looking very exhausted
See Ten most read topics in the news 250 Nigerian migrants were returned back to Nigeria from Libya and they look very exhausted. They all had horrifying stories of abuse to tell. According to some of them, they were locked up in rooms where they hardly get something to eat and they had no access […]
Switzerland to return $321 million stolen by Abacha
What the fall of Robert Mugabe means for white farmers
See Ten most read topics in the news After the fall of ex-President Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe, the new government promised to compensate the white farmers whose lands were taken by force and given to black farmers. However, the white farmers involved do not hope to get back their lands. Deon Theron, a 63-yr-old white […]
South African woman wins Miss Universe 2017
See Ten most read topics in the news Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, 22 years old from South Africa was crowned Miss Universe 2017. Colombia took the second position while the third position went to Jamaica. Nel-Peters was crowned by the current Miss Universe, Iris Mittenaere from France. Almost 100 beautiful women from across the globe took part […]
New Zimbabwe president to compensate white farmers
See Ten most read topics in the news The new Zimbabwe President, Emmerson Mnangagwa (75 years old), who was sworn in on Friday, promised to compensate white farmers whose lands were seized by ex President, Robert Mugabe. Although, it is not yet clear if he wishes to compensate the white farmers in cash or kind. […]
Egypt mosque bomb attack kills over 300 people
See Ten most read topics in the news Egyptian security officials have said that Isis-affiliated militants are behind the Egypt bomb attack which took place in a mosque in Egypt’s North Sinai province. The bomb exploded during prayers on Friday, 24 November, 2017. Over 300 people were reportedly killed in the attack and many others […]
African migrants sold as slaves for $400 each in Libya
See Ten most read topics in the news CNN has obtained a footage which contains the auction of African migrants in Libya. The footage showed buyers bidding for the migrants. The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, said that he was horrified by the video footage showing migrants being sold as slaves in Libya and that these […]
Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe arrested
See Ten most read topics in the news Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe has been arrested and confined to his home as the army have seized control of the country overnight. Military tanks have been deployed to the capital. The army have taking control of the state-run broadcaster. However, they insist that it is not a […]
Nigeria Police Force rejects being ranked last in the world
See Ten most read topics in the news The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has been ranked last in the whole world. The ranking was done by International Police Association and the Institute for Economics and Peace. How policemen carried out their duties were looked into in 123 different countries. These includes: the capacity and result […]
The first made in Nigeria smartphone
See Ten most read topics in the news Nigeria is set to release the first made in Nigeria smartphone. Tiny components were being put together by the founders of AfriOne to create Nigeria’s first smartphone. AfriOne is a family-owned mobile company. Sahir Berry is the CEO of the company and Roheen Berry is the managing […]
Nigeria qualifies for world cup
See Ten most read topics in the news Alex Iwobi has powered Nigeria into the next world cup by scoring a decisive goal 1-0 goal against Zambia. Nigeria became the first African team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Presently, Iwobi who is Arsenal forward striker scored the defining goal in the 73rd minute […]
North Korean ship with a huge cache of weapons seized
See Ten most read topics in the news A North Korean ship with a huge cache of weapons has been seized aboard Egyptian waters. The ship was intercepted and reportedly seized by Egyptian officials who acted on a tip from Washington. Egyptian customs discovered a cache of more than 30,000 rocket-propelled grenades concealed under bins […]
Crazy brawl in Ugandan parliament
Cameroon deported 100,000 Nigerian refugees
See Ten most read topics in the news According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), Cameroon has forcibly returned 100,000 Nigerian refugees in breach of international agreements. As the Boko Haram insurgence continues in Nigeria, refugees continue to flock into the neighboring Cameron. With refugees camps filled up, it is increasingly difficult for Cameroon to cope […]
106 Nigeria’s freed Chibok girls to return home
50 feared dead as gunmen invade church in Nigeria
See Ten most read topics in the news No fewer than 20 people are feared dead after gunmen invaded St. Philips Catholic Church in Anambra state, Nigeria. It is being speculated that the death toll could reach 50. The invasion took place while service was in progress and the unknown gunmen started spraying the innocent […]
Suicide bomber kills seven in Cameroon
See Ten most read topics in the news In an attack that appears to have been carried out by Boko Haram, a suicide bomber has killed at least seven people in northern Cameroon which is close to the Nigerian border. According to the United Nations (UN), the Islamic militant group, Boko Haram which started in […]
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