The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
Over 50 killed in Ethiopia protests, 35 arrested,…
Ethiopia’s prime minister says “several people” have been killed in unrest that followed the killing of a popular singer this week. Some reports say over 50 people were killed. Three bombs exploded in the capital…
Breaking: Face mask violators arrested in Osun, shown…
The Osun State Government on Tuesday went a step further in its attempts at enforcing the use of face mask by residents, when scores of violators were arrested in Osogbo and shown videos of isolation…
Breaking: Four arrested for smuggling cigarettes worth over…
Four suspects have been arrested for allegedly smuggling illicit cigarettes worth over R1m into SA, police said on Tuesday. Police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said the K9 unit, soldiers and custom officials arrested the suspects…
US slams Tanzania for opposition members arrest
The U.S. criticized Tanzania’s arrest of eight opposition leaders during their party meeting on Wednesday, saying the action stifles democratic norms. ACT-Wazalendo party leader Zitto Kabwe and other members were taken by authorities, citing alleged…
Ivory Coast nabs terrorist leader after deadly border…
Ivorian authorities on Monday announced the capture of a terrorist leader who led a deadly attack on a military post at Kafolo, on the northeastern border with Burkina Faso on June 11 following a large…
South Africa: Pair arrested over R300 000 illicit…
Two people will appear before the Senwabarwana Magistrate’s Court, about 90km km northwest of the city Polokwane in Limpopo, on Monday 22 June in connection with possession of illegal cigarettes worth an estimated R307 000.…
Nigeria arrests Chinese over $250K cash bribe for…
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC; reported the arrest of two Chinese businessmen who attempted to bribe an official to cover up corrupt deals. The EFCC via its social media handles…
Togo opposition chief arrested for declaring himself president
Togo’s main opposition leader, Agbéyomé Kodjo, has been arrested. Agbeyome, a former Prime Minister was arrested on Tuesday, April 21, at his home and taken to the gendarmerie’s Central Research and Criminal Investigation Service, according…
Statement on arrests of pro-democracy figures in Hong…
Statement 19 April 2020 I am concerned by news of coordinated arrests on 18 April of 14 high-profile pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong for allegedly participating in unauthorised protests last year. The rights to freedom…
Funke Akindele returns to social media days after…
Coming after her arrest and conviction for breaking the coronavirus lockdown rule by throwing a birthday party for her husband inside her Amen estate home with over 20 people in attendance, actress Funke Akindele has…
“I pray I survive this, I’m so broken”…
Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele has seemingly reacted following her arrest by the Lagos State Police for violating a lockdown order on Coronavirus. The mother of two sent tongues wagging on Sunday after being spotted in…
Prominent Bulawayo socialite arrested
A PROMINENT Bulawayo socialite who was allegedly robbed of nearly US$76 000 and 168 grammes of gold at gun point by four unidentified men was arrested while making a report at Kumalo Police Station, for…
5 people arrested near US embassy
Five people have been arrested in Tunisia over a double suicide attack that killed a police officer near the US embassy in Tunis last week, the prosecution said Tuesday. Two suicide bombers struck outside the…
Woman used to perform miracles arrested, Daddy Freeze…
Popular media personality, Daddy Freeze, as finally reacted to the arrest of a woman who was being used to perform fake miracles by pastors, said the church has become the place of worship for the…
Internet fraud: Four Nigerians who were arrested in…
Four Nigerian men were on Tuesday arrested in Cambodia on Tuesday, for alleged online fraud. The suspects were also arrested for kidnapping and other offenses. It was gathered that they were caught during a search…
Auditor general employee, wife arrested over child torture
Kiira Division Police, in Wakiso district, has arrested a 33-years-old woman for allegedly torturing her husband’s three-year old-niece identified as Anna Gabdiella. The Kampala Metropolitan deputy Police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, said they have preferred charges…
Police arrest 3 teachers for alleged rape of…
The police in Ekiti State have arrested three secondary school teachers for allegedly having carnal knowledge of female students who were deemed to be minors. The three suspects, who are currently being detained at the…
Nigerian man held for duping retired govt official…
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): A Nigerian man was arrested for allegedly cheating a retired government officer of over Rs 35 lakh rupees here, the police said on Tuesday.The complainant filed the case in…
