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.
Four South African traffic police officers charged with murdering Nigerian national Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu have been denied bail. Get the latest details on the case.
Joseph Fekala sentenced to death for murdering Kate Oguoh over N50,000 dispute. Justice Eradiri dismissed insanity plea. Read the full court details.
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.
Susan Avalon, 48, faces murder charges after allegedly shooting both her ex-husbands in separate broad-daylight attacks. Police say bitter custody battles may have been the motive. Read the shocking details.
Emma Nightingale, 36, charged with murder of mother Lorna, 70, after both were reported missing for months. Found safe in September, tragedy struck in December. Read the full story.
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
Zulma Guzman Castro, wanted for allegedly killing two Colombian teens with poisoned raspberries, was rescued from London's River Thames. Full story on the international manhunt and tragic case.
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.
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, faces two counts of first-degree murder for the stabbing deaths of his parents. The shocking case unfolds in Los Angeles. 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.
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.
A High Court in Maiduguri has sentenced Adamu Mohammed to death by hanging for killing Adamu Ali. The judge dismissed his self-defence claim. Read the full details.
A woman in India admits to drowning her 6-year-old niece at a wedding, claiming the child looked prettier. She also confessed to murdering three other relatives. Read the shocking details.
A man was brutally murdered inside his vehicle in Maiduguri. Police are investigating the gruesome killing and seeking the victim's family. Read the latest details.
Former Miss Donalsonville Trinity Poague, 20, pleads not guilty to murder charges in the death of her boyfriend's 18-month-old son. Prosecutors allege jealousy over wanting her own child. Read the full details.
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.
Bello Musa sentenced to death by hanging for poisoning Shamsiyya Usman in a Birnin Kebbi hotel. Court convicts on charges of homicide, conspiracy, and cheating. Read the full details.
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.
Tragedy strikes as a 13-year-old boy in Harare allegedly kills his friend during argument over sharing snacks. Zimbabwe police investigating murder case that has shocked community.
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.