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attempt on Pastor Aloysius Bugingo’s Life Causes Outrage in Uganda
A popular Ugandan pastor and outspoken advocate of President Yoweri Museveni, Pastor Aloysius Bugingo has been shot in a murder attempt that left one of his bodyguards dead in Uganda, the local police authority has confirmed.
Aloysius Bugingo was shot … Continue Reading
Gunmen Kidnap Nasarawa LG Chairman
Gunmen have kidnapped the Chairman of the Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Safiyanu Isa Andaha.
The victim was whisked away on Monday night at Ningo village along Andaha – Akwanga Road, alongside a native of the area, police … Continue Reading
Burundi’s President Says Gays Should be Stoned
Burundi’s President, Evariste Ndayishimiye has called on his countrymen to stone gay people. He also railed against Western governments that he said had conditioned providing aid to Africa on accepting gay rights.
While his remarks do not carry a legal … Continue Reading
Nollywood Actor, Zack Orji Slumps, In Critical Condition (VIDEO)
Veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji allegedly slumped and has been taken to the intensive Care Unit of the National Hospital in Abuja where he is fighting for his life.
The ace actor, who is 63, was said to have slumped … Continue Reading
Police Return N80m Extorted by its Anti Crime Unit in Rivers State to Activist
The Nigeria Police Force has refunded over N80 million allegedly extorted by its Anti-Cyber Crime Unit attached to the State CID in Rivers state to its owner, Davidson John Atubi.
Atubi, who is also the Chairman of a pipeline surveillance … Continue Reading
19 Persons Burnt to Death in Pipeline Explosion in Omoku, Rivers state
19 persons have been reportedly burnt to death following an explosion from an illegal oil oil bunkering activities in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday morning, after the youths … Continue Reading
Governor Akeredolu of Ondo Passes on After Prolonged Battle With Cancer
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has died after a prolonged battle with prostrate cancer and Leukemia. He was 67.
According to reports, Akeredolu died on Wednesday at around 2 a.m. in the morning while undergoing treatment in a German hospital.… Continue Reading
Former Speaker, Ghali Na’aba Dies at 65
Former speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, Ghali Na’aba is dead, REPORT AFRIQUE has confirmed.
He died after a brief illness in an Abuja hospital on December 27, at the age of 65.
Na’aba was the House of … Continue Reading
Gunmen Attack Plateau Communities, Kill 115 on Christmas Eve
Gunmen have attacked 15 communitie in Bokkos and Barkin -Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau state killing about 115 persons and destroying properties on Christmas Eve, authorities have confirmed.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state, narrating the attacks to newsmen, … Continue Reading
Shocking Story of South African Mine Worker Who Took Selfie With Corpse of Colleague He Stabbed to Death
A South African mine worker, Boinehelo Lefefa (43) is accused of stabbing his colleague at Sibanye-Stillwater to death in the glare of the public before lying beside his corpse to take a picture.
Lefefa attacked and killed his colleague, Alcino … Continue Reading