Court bars economic hardship protest in Ghana

A high court in Ghana has barred groups from holding protests against economic hardship in the country. High Court Justice Abena Afia Serwaa upheld a request by Ghana’s police to ban civil society groups from carrying out protests between July 31 and August 6 after the police told the court that they would not be…

How I want to be buried – Onyeka Onwenu

Onyeka Onwenu revealed how she wants to be buried before her shocking demise. The legendary singer, actress, journalist, author and politician,  known for her talent and activism, died on Tuesday night, July 30, at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli, where she performed for the…

Kenya Reports First Monkeypox Case

Kenya’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed an outbreak of Monkey Pox at the Taita-Taveta one-stop border point. The reported case involves a traveller from Uganda to Rwanda passing through Kenya, raising concerns about potential regional transmission of the disease. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki detailed the circumstances…

Thousands Of Dollars Flown Out Of Nigeria Every Hour – INTERPOL

Hundreds of dollars are being laundered out of Nigeria to other African countries and worldwide every hour, the International Police Organisation (INTERPOL), disclosed on Monday, July 29. The organisation said money laundering across Africa and the entire world has assumed a monstrous dimension, adding that it would require concerted efforts of every security agency…

Next-of-kin can now claim funds in dormant accounts —CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that next-of-kin, legal representatives or beneficial owners can now claim unclaimed balances in dormant accounts. The apex bank stated in a report released over the weekend that next-of-kin can now claim unclaimed funds by submitting applications to financial institutions. These applications must include legal proof of…

Traffickers Exploiting Japa Syndrome – NAPTIP DG

The Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Dr. Fatima Azi Waziri, has said human traffickers are exploiting the “Japa Syndrome.” She made the disclosure during a town hall meeting with stakeholders on Monday, July 29, 2024, marking the commencement of activities for the 2024 World Day…

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