South Africa: Is the City of Johannesburg Broke? – South African News Briefs – January 29, 2023
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Nigeria: Skit Maker ‘Untouchable’ Reveals More About Reported Demolition of Buildings in Enugu Estate
[Premium Times] The skit maker had raised an alarm that his house was about being demolished by the Enugu State Government.
Nigeria: Breach of Contract – Court Dismisses Davido’s Preliminary Objection
[Vanguard] A Delta State High Court sitting in Effurun has dismissed the preliminary objection by Nigerian-American singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and his company, Davido Music Worldwide Limited, challenging the jurisdiction o…
Nigeria: Nigerian Singer Shot Dead in America
[Premium Times] The late singer’s dad is a former Nigerian lawmaker.
Zimbabwe: ‘Robbery’ Hitmaker Freeman Interviewed By Police Over Questionable, Continued Association With Criminals
[New Zimbabwe] Zimdancehall chanter Freeman, real name Energy Sylvester Chizanga, was Tuesday interviewed by ZRP’s Homicide division following the killing of a third armed robber associated with him.
Nigeria: Jewellery Theft – Gov Otu to Compensate Mayorkun
[Premium Times] “I have a 5 million naira reward for anyone who finds and returns it.”
Nigeria: Abuja Musician, Band Abducted
[Premium Times] The kidnappers are demanding a sum of N10 million ransom for each victim.
Tanzania: EU Parliament Calls Out Maasai Evictions from Serengeti
[Survival International] In a groundbreaking move, the European Parliament has condemned evictions of Indigenous Maasai communities under the guise of conservation. It also stressed that Indigenous rights are a non-negotiable prerequisite for any conse…
Uganda: Bobi Wine Clarifies Homosexuality Stance
[Nile Post] In the midst of growing controversy surrounding his recent comments on BBC regarding homosexuality, National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu remains non-committal, sparking intense public outbursts.
Nigeria: Mohbad – Police Release Naira Marley, Sam Larry
[Premium Times] Naira Marley and Sam Larry had been in police custody over the controversial death of rapper, musician and song writer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad).