SERHA distributed Christmas food aid in Anambra, reaffirming grassroots support. The group also highlighted federal projects like N45.6bn student loans and the Eastern Rail Line for the South East.
A 14-year-old boy was caught frying eggs inside a Hazelmere home he allegedly burgled. The incident highlights youth crime and home security concerns in South Africa. Read the full story.
West African stakeholders call for urgent, coordinated action against human trafficking, highlighting its $150bn annual profit and 75% child victim rate. Learn about the regional strategy.
A 22-year-old South African man, Themba Xaba, is accused of murdering his 23-year-old girlfriend, Zinhle Mchunu, and burying her body in a suitcase. He will apply for bail in January 2026. Read the full story.
Two senators and six state lawmakers from Rivers have defected to the APC, citing PDP crises. The party's secretary predicts more defections as the South-South now has all APC governors.
Edo State mourns as outspoken APC chieftain Charles Idahosa, known as Charlie Tempo, passes away at 72. His death follows that of a former Delta senator, marking a sad week for the South-South region.
Osinakachukwu Onu was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Klerksdorp. Four officers face murder charges. Read the full details of this tragic incident and the swift police response.
A top ADC stakeholder in Enugu, Comrade Adolphus Ude, has strongly criticised Works Minister Dave Umahi for claiming Igbos are satisfied with Tinubu's government. Ude insists marginalisation has worsened, citing exclusion from major projects. Read the ful
Four South African traffic police officers have been arrested for the murder of 37-year-old Nigerian Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu. The suspects will face court on murder charges. Read the full details.
UNCTAD projects global trade will exceed $35 trillion in 2025, driven by emerging markets. However, growth is expected to slow in 2026. Read the full analysis.
Angry residents in eThekwini, KZN, beat a man to a pulp for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter. The suspect was later handed to Verulam SAPS. Read the full report.
A tragic mass shooting at an unlicensed bar near Pretoria leaves 12 dead, including three children. Read the full report on the attack and official responses.
Gunmen stormed an illegal bar in a Pretoria hostel, killing 12 people, including three children. Police link the tragedy to unlicensed liquor outlets.
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries concludes a powerful two-day crusade in Yenagoa, focusing on faith for 'hard things' and officially launching three new South-South regions. Read the full report.
Governor Monday Okpebholo assures investors of a safe, secure, and enabling environment in Edo State during a meeting with the South-South business coalition. Read more.
Meta announces new AI feature pulling real-time news from CNN, Fox News & more for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp users. Discover how this shapes your news feed.
Industry leaders at Benin Consultants Convention call for expanding the consulting sector to tackle business challenges and drive economic growth in Nigeria's South-South region. Learn the strategies.
South Africa announces it will not participate in the 2026 G20 meetings after the US barred its inclusion. Get the full details on this diplomatic standoff and its implications for multilateralism.
A Nigerian man and his South African accomplice have been sentenced to a combined 37 years in prison for drug trafficking. The pair met on social media. Read the full story.
Africa's inaugural G20 Summit in South Africa sees UAE commit $1bn to AI development. Discover how Gulf investment is transforming the continent's tech future. Read more.
Delta North legislators and LGA chairmen firmly reject merging Anioma State with the South-East. They insist it remains in South-South, pledging political action for its creation. Read the full story.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu advocates for a transformative economic partnership between Nigeria and South Africa at the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce's 25th-anniversary event. Discover the new strategic vision.
South African court sentences self-proclaimed prophet to three life sentences for the brutal murder of a woman and her daughter. Read the shocking details of the case.
Delta North lawmakers and council chairmen reject Senator Ned Nwoko's proposal to place a future Anioma State in the South-East. They declare the move 'unacceptable' and affirm Anioma's South-South identity. Read the full story.
President Tinubu appoints Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma as Renewed Hope Ambassador. South-East stakeholders hail the strategic move for regional integration and national unity. Read more.
Niger State Police arrest domestic worker Suleiman Audu for stealing Lexus SUV from Lagos employer. Intercepted on Minna-Abuja road while transporting vehicle for disposal. Full details.
Nigerian singer Candy Bleakz was robbed of N10 million jewelry in Cape Town while security operatives watched. Video goes viral as fans react to the shocking incident.
South African businessman Rameez Patel found guilty of murdering his wife Fatima in 2015 after blaming intruders. Case involved witness drama and other family murders. Read the full story.
Zimbabwean pastor Solomon Mahlangu and his son Enock receive life imprisonment for chopping off a man's hands over alleged theft. NPA welcomes the harsh sentence.
A 43-year-old man bludgeoned his elderly parents to death in South Africa before attempting suicide. The tragic incident occurred in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal. Read full details.