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From Altar to Arrest: Man Confesses to Murdering Girlfriend During Prayer

From Altar to Arrest: Man Confesses to Murdering Girlfriend During Prayer

Police in Kampala have arrested Clinton Mwesiime, a clinical officer at Hamurwa Health Centre IV in Rubanda district, after he shockingly confessed to murder during a church service. Mwesiime admitted to killing 45-year-old Leonada Kobusingye, whose body was discovered on July 30 in a lodge room at Cheers

Canadian Court Classifies APC and PDP as Terrorist Groups in Immigration Ruling

Canadian Court Classifies APC and PDP as Terrorist Groups in Immigration Ruling

The Federal Court of Canada has upheld a ruling that, in the context of an immigration case, classified Nigeria’s two major political parties — the All-Progressives Congress (APC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) — as “terrorist organizations” under Canadian immigration law. The decision came during the asylum

Peller Slams ₦36 Million Lagos Tax Demand, Says “Government Never Gave Me Anything”

Peller Slams ₦36 Million Lagos Tax Demand, Says “Government Never Gave Me Anything”

Popular TikTok influencer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has reacted with disbelief after receiving a ₦36 million tax bill from the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS). Speaking during a livestream with Nigerian singer Peruzzi, Peller questioned the basis for such a demand, especially given that he only gained

Two Aircraft Crashes Rock Kenya: Military Helicopter and AMREF Plane Go Down Near Nairobi

Two Aircraft Crashes Rock Kenya: Military Helicopter and AMREF Plane Go Down Near Nairobi

Kenya was struck by dual tragedies on the afternoon of Thursday, August 7, 2025, when two aircraft reportedly crashed in the Mwihoko area of Githurai, near Nairobi. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion around 3:10 p.m., after which thick black smoke was seen rising from the scene of

Over 30 Students Raped, Several Injured in Hostel Attacks at Nasarawa University

Over 30 Students Raped, Several Injured in Hostel Attacks at Nasarawa University

Over 30 female students of the Federal University of Lafia in Nasarawa State have reportedly been raped following a series of violent attacks on off-campus hostels. Armed bandits and thugs targeted student-dominated areas such as Akunza, Gandu, and Burkan Kwato, where many undergraduates live due to limited campus

Tanzania Bars Foreigners from Running 15 Local Businesses to Empower Citizens

Tanzania Bars Foreigners from Running 15 Local Businesses to Empower Citizens

The Government of Tanzania has announced a sweeping new directive barring foreigners from engaging in 15 small- and medium-scale business activities traditionally dominated by local citizens. The move, made official through the Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens) Order, 2025, is part of the government’s

Nigeria Snubs U.S. Deportee Request

Nigeria Snubs U.S. Deportee Request

Nigeria has turned down a U.S. request to accept Venezuelan deportees — including alleged ex-prisoners — as part of the Trump administration’s stepped-up deportation efforts. The Nigerian government described the proposal as “difficult” and suggested it was linked to broader U.S. pressure tactics, including tariff threats targeting