Gabon charges ousted President’s wife with ‘Money Laundering'

The wife of Gabon's ousted president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been charged with "money laundering" and other offences, the public prosecutor said Friday, September 29. Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin was charged by an investigating judge on Thursday, Andre Patrick Roponat announced on state TV channels.

State of emergency declared in New York City over flash flooding (Videos)

A state of emergency has been declared in New York City as strong storms have brought flash flooding. Torrential rain caused flooding that closed roads and disrupted subway service as “dangerous and life-threatening” rainfall surged across New York City.

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur

Las Vegas police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder in the 1996 shooting of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis was arrested early Friday morning, Sept. 29, although the exact charge or charges were not immediately clear. 

Furious parents slam Gymnastics Ireland after their daughter, 10, was skipped over in a medal ceremony in video that triggered racism row.

The parents of a young black gymnast who was skipped over during a medal ceremony have blasted Gymnastics Ireland for its 'useless' apology.

Coroner Inquest into the cause of Mohbad's death is to begin Friday, September 29

The Chief Coroner of the Lagos State Judiciary, Justice Mojisola Dada has ordered an inquest into the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly called Mohbad.

Nigerian activist Oluwatoyin Salau's killer is sentenced to life imprisonment in the US

A Florida judge has sentenced Aaron Glee to life in prison for the 2020 murders of 19-year-old BLM activist Oluwatoyin Salau and 75-year-old Victoria Sims.

Infant nicknamed 'Baby Hulk' after being born with enormous chest and arms

A baby girl born with a rare condition that makes her chest and arms appear to be extremely muscular has been nicknamed 'baby Hulk'.

Humans who identify as dogs gather to advocate for their rights to be trans-species (video)

Hundreds of humans who identify as dogs gathered in a city center in Germany to advocate for their rights. Around 1,000 “trans-species” activists met up last week at the Berlin Potsdamer Platz railway station in the German capital.

Nurse Who Gave Mohbad Anti-Tetanus Injection After Singer Was Beaten In Lagos Arrested

He was said to have sustained injuries following the beating, leading him to seek the services of a nurse at home. 

France Agrees To Withdraw Ambassador, Troops From Niger Republic

France’s exit comes after weeks of pressure from the military and popular demonstrations. French President Emmanuel Macron has said that his country will withdraw its ambassador and troops from Niger in the wake of the July coup that overthrew democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum.