Year 2024

Uganda Police Rescue Egyptian Diplomat From Kidnappers

UGANDA’S police have successfully rescued an Egyptian diplomat, Muhammad Ali Abdul Amidu, who was kidnapped near Kampala last week. The rescue operation was conducted with assistance from the Ugandan military. The abductors, who had demanded a ransom of $40,000, threatened…

Mozambique’s Political Unrest Fuels Debt Crisis Fears

MOZAMBIQUE’S economy is under mounting pressure as political unrest and fiscal mismanagement exacerbate the country’s debt crisis. Deadly protests following contested elections have added to existing challenges, with escalating violence, delayed natural gas projects, and spiralling debt threatening economic stability. S&P Global…

Fake X Accounts Disrupt Ghana’s Election Campaign

AS Ghana approaches its crucial presidential election on December 7, a significant social media manipulation effort has come to light. Research by NewsGuard, a website that provides tools to evaluate the accuracy and trustworthiness of news sources, has uncovered a network…

Ohanaeze Youths Slam Atiku Over Alleged Fake Endorsement

THE Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, the youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, has accused former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar of desperation in his quest to become Nigeria’s president. The group’s National President, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, issued the criticism…

BREAKING: Gas Explosion Destroys Six Vehicles In Katsina

A gas explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has destroyed six vehicles, the state police command confirmed on Friday. According to the police spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the explosion occurred on Nov. 15 when a truck…