Africa
Uganda on alert as IS-linked ADF militants cross border from DR Congo
The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants are planning attacks in urban areas, places of worship, schools and public events, according to the army.
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Africa
Nigerian student faces jail time, deportation over threat to bomb UK university
Somtochukwu Okwuoha, 26, claimed he had enlisted ISIS, an international terrorist organisation, to help bomb the university.
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Europe
France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools
The rule will be applied as soon as the new school year starts on 4 September.
BBC
Courts
Wa defilement trial: First prosecution witness testifies
Dr. Alhassan, a Medical Doctor at the Wa Municipal Hospital who conducted medical examination on the survivors of the alleged defilement
GNA
Africa
Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years
Niger's coup leader has promised to return the West African nation to civilian rule within three years. Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani made the announcement after meeting mediators from the West African regional bloc Ecowas in the capital, Niame...
BBC
Courts
Suspected serial paedophile remanded
Rashid Anaata, the suspect, was arrested over the weekend and arraigned before the Wa Circuit Court and was subsequently remanded
GNA
Europe
Sweden's Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test
A spate of Quran burnings in Sweden has badly affected the country's image abroad and led to a deterioration of the security situation at home, security service Sapo has warned.
BBC
Africa
Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV
Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV. They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation's borders
BBC
Crime
Global executions in 2022 at highest rate for five years - Amnesty
A total of 883 people are known to have been put to death across 20 countries, marking a rise of 53% compared to 2021, according to the group's annual review.
BBC
Crime
Tamale: Armed robbers snatch Toyota Hilux pickup at gunpoint
According to the owner, he arrived home from a trip and his brother came to open the gate.
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Africa
Nigeria: Sharia court sentences cleric to death by hanging for blasphemy
The defendant was arraigned on July 16, 2021 by Kano State government on four counts charge bordering on blasphemous comments against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Peoples Gazette
General
Local Government Act needs amendment to eliminate gray areas - Lecturer
He said the amendment should either completely bar participants in local level elections from using political colours for their campaigns or be politicised to allow political parties to contest.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Breach of promise to marry: Supreme Court grants woman properties of her toil
"As the facts of this case show, there is sufficient evidence on record that the plaintiff, on a balance of probabilities, proved her claim against the defendant. He had led her to believe they were on the verge of getting married and that...
DL News
Courts
Ejura incident: Police secures injunction to stop planned Muslim prayers by families of victims
The prayers scheduled for Thursday, June 30, 2022, were to mark the one-year anniversary of the Ejura disturbance.
DL News
General
1 out of 4 marriages registered at AMA last year dissolved
A total of 79 customary marriages were dissolved at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in 2021.
Asia
Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas
A member of an organisation that represents journalists in Afghanistan, Hujjatullah Mujaddedi, said the announcement of new restrictions was unexpected.
DL News
Africa
Man in Nigeria who put himself up for sale arrested
Hisbah Commander Harun Ibn Sina confirmed the arrest to the BBC, adding that Aliyu Na Idris’ actions were forbidden
BBC
General
CNN comment on Anti-LGBTQI+ bill credited to me is false – Most Rev Naameh
I am alleged to have said that Ghana risked becoming a Moslem country if LGBTQIA+ is allowed in the country.
DL News
Crime
Police, Security Committee embark on hunt for Aboabo boy killer on Eid
Alhaji Seidu said the suspect fled after committing the crime.
DL News
Crime
Killers of 16-year-old on Eid wanted by Police
Mr Umar said together with some family members they moved to the hospital and found the remains of “our beloved son”.
DL News