Ghana’s former President John Mahama has won the country’s presidential election after his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat. “The people of Ghana have spoken, the people have voted for change at this time and we respect it…
Interpol, Afripol arrest 1,006 Cybercrime suspects in Africa
Over 1,000 cybercrime suspects from Africa have landed in INTERPOL’s net following its recent joint major cybercrime operation with the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL), tagged Operation Serengeti. Nineteen countries in Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, South Africa,…
What businesses need to know about remittance services in Africa
Remittances represent a major source of financial inflow for African countries. The United Nations identifies remittances as a vital lifeline for more than 200 million Africans. It notes that beyond supporting the lives and livelihoods of families in the senders’…
5 traffickers arrested as NIDCOM hands over rescued victims to NAPTIP
Seven more young girls trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and brought back to Nigeria, while five traffickers were arrested in Ghana with the help of Ghanian Anti Human Trafficking Police, NIDO Ghana and the Nigerian High Commission in Accra.…
3 Nigerians make 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing shortlist of 5
The Caine Prize for African Writing, one of the continent’s most prestigious literary awards, has announced its 2024 shortlist, showcasing a diverse array of talented authors from across Africa. This year’s shortlist, comprising three Nigerian writers, comes with a significant…
African Games: Ese Brume leaps to gold, defends long jump title
Nigeria’s Ese Brume leaped to gold in the women’s long jump event of the African Games, jumping a record 6.92 meters to defend her title in Accra, the Ghanaian capital on Thursday night. She won the title in 2019 in…
Super Eagles to face Ghana, Mali in friendly games
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Ghana’s Black Stars and Les Aigles of Mali in two top-grade friendly matches in the Moroccan city of Marrakech later this month. Both matches have been put together by NFF’s FIFA Match Agent, Jairo…
Afcon2023: Nigeria To Face Cameroon as Round of 16 Permutations Supervene — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
At last the three preliminary match days of Afcon2023 have come to pass, albeit with a mixed grill of expectations and surprises. Consequently, upon the announcement of the pairings for the Round of 16, soccer fans within Africa and around…
Ghana coup plot: Soldiers among 6 sentenced to death by hanging
Six Ghanaians, including three soldiers, have been sentenced to death by hanging for their involvement in a coup plot three years ago. This was the first treason trial in Ghana since 1966 when post-independence leader Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown. The…
The world hails El Anatsui @ 80 — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
They no longer make creative masters like the personable wonder simply called El Anatsui. El Anatsui came from Ghana to Nigeria and then conquered the world. It is no mean feat for a self-effacing man who never courted the klieg…