Nigeria airstrike ‘mistakenly’ kills worshippers at religious festival
At least 85 civilians were killed in Kaduna state, north-west Nigeria, in an air strike during a Muslim religious celebration on Sunday, the local emergency management authority said. The civilians were killed in a “bombing mishap”, President Bola Tinubu said without giving a death toll. State Governor Uba Sani said they were “mistakenly killed” by […]
Victor Osimhen: Nigeria striker wins Italian player’s player of the year award
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has been crowned the Italian footballers’ association (AIC) player of the year for his sterling performance for Napoli last season. The Super Eagles star was presented with the award on Monday night after helping his side win their first league title in 33 years. Osimhen scored 26 Serie A goals in […]
Nora Hauptle tastes first defeat as Ghana seals qualification spot for 2024 Women AFCON
By: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The Black Queens of Ghana has tasted their first defeat under new gaffer, Nora Hauptle to their Namibian Counterparts in the last Women AFCON qualification series. They lost one nil to their Namibian Counterparts. The Black Queens under the new coach has recorded an overwhelming 10 unbeatable wins until their defeat […]
Clean Energy Access; £40 million awarded to innovators paving the way in Africa, Asia, and Indo-Pacific – COP 28
By: Oforiwa Darko Although access to energy has increased in sub-Saharan Africa in recent years, it remains low, as more than 50% of the region’s population still lacks access to electricity. This low access to energy has implications on health, education, poverty reduction and sustainable development, according to a report by UNCTAD. For example, lack […]
Education Ministry to sanction school heads over unauthorized practices
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah The Ministry of Education promises to investigate reported malpractices and apply appropriate sanctions to heads of schools found to have condoned unauthorized practice. According to the sector Minister, the practice of some schools not printing examination papers for students, not organizing mock examinations, and requesting that children “write this term’s examinations” in their schoolbook has not been approved by the Ministry or the Ghana Education […]
Mauritania’s ex-President Aziz jailed for five years for corruption
A court in Mauritania has jailed former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz for five years for corruption. It found Aziz guilty of money laundering and abusing his position to illegally enrich himself, but acquitted him on other charges. The court also ordered the confiscation of his illegally acquired assets. Aziz, 66, was elected president in […]
Black Queens should not be complacent heading into tournament – Sports journalist Gloria Peprah says
By: Nana Kwame Bediako It is match day at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Johannesburg as the Black Queens of Ghana cross path with Namibia in the second leg of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Queen’s boast of a 3-1 advantage heading into Tuesday 5th December, 2023 tie from the first leg played […]
Black Queens charged to qualify for Women AFCON
By: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The national women’s team of Ghana, the Black Queens have been charged to complete their Women African Cup of Nations qualification series in a grand style by beating their Namibian counterparts on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The Black Queens of Ghana under their new gaffer, Nora Huptle has chalked some impressive […]
Anger in Namibia over Dubai COP28 trip by president’s children
Some Namibians have been outraged after learning that President Hage Geingob’s four children joined the government’s delegation to the COP28 climate summit. They were among six of the president’s family members listed as part of Namibia’s delegation in Dubai. President Geingob’s office on Monday confirmed his children travelled to the city, but denied claims that […]
YouTuber Trevor Jacob jailed after crashing plane for views
A YouTuber has been jailed for six months for deliberately crashing his plane for views, and then lying about it to US investigators. Trevor Jacob, 30, posted the video of the plane crash in December 2021, implying it was an accident. He ejected from the plane – selfie stick in hand – and parachuted down […]
