Nigeria: Burnaboy – Finally, Speed Darlington Granted Bail After Month-Long Detention
[Premium Times] “He has been in detention since 27 November, and his health has deteriorated…”
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) Member Up for Forgery
[The Herald] A 52-year-old member of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) recently appeared in court on allegations of deposing a forged document at the High Court.
South Africa: How South African Women Navigate Gender Issues on TikTok
[allAfrica] The Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) has released its latest report, Gender-Based Violence and Misogyny TikTok Analytics and Narrative Update in South Africa, on the online conversation regarding gender-based violence and …
Nigeria: Scores of Children Feared Dead in Ibadan Carnival Stampede
[Daily Trust] Many children are feared to have died yesterday in a stampede during an end-of-the-year carnival in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Nigeria: Real Reason Speed Darlington Hasn’t Been Released – Lawyer
[Premium Times] Speed Darlington’s prolonged detention continues to spark public curiosity, as today marks three weeks since his second arrest on 27 November during a performance in Owerri, Imo State.
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Arrests Organisers of Children Carnival Over Stampede
[Leadership] Organisers of the Wednesday carnival leading to the death of yet-to-be-confirmed children have been arrested by the Nigeria Police.
Nigeria: Stampede – Popular Oyo Radio Station Agidigbo FM Denies Organising Carnival
[Leadership] The management of popular Ibadan radio station, Agidigbo FM has disclaimed as false, the rumour that it organised the carnival resulting in the death and injuries to some children on Wednesday.
Nigeria: No Evidence I’ve Been Seen in Night Club – UK-Based Pastor Tobi Adegboyega
[Vanguard] United Kingdom-based pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has dismissed claims that he has ever been seen in a nightclub, describing such allegations as baseless.
Nigeria: The Wave of Ritual Killings
[This Day] Stiffer punishment is needed to deter the murderers
Rwanda: Rwanda Extends Opening Hours for Bars, Nightclubs During Festive Season
[New Times] Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced extended operating hours for hospitality activities during the festive season.