AFRICA: 12 things you didn’t know about the Nigerian boxer who died in the ring in Ghana

AFRICA: 12 things you didn’t know about the Nigerian boxer who died in the ring in Ghana

By Emmanuel Akyereko Boxing authorities in Nigeria have revealed that boxer Olarewaju Oluwaseun Gabriel who died in the ring during a bout in Ghana didn't have a license to fight. Olarewaju collapsed and died in the ring in the 8th round of the boxing bout against Ghanaian opponent Jonathan Mbanugu. According to reports from Nigeria, authorities withdrew the boxing license of the 40-year-old because he lacked the fitness to compete […]

April 2, 2025

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PHOTOS: Check out photos from the inauguration of the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan

The Ghana Embassy in Japan officially inaugurated the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan at Ken Soka Shi Matsue, Saitama on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Below are a collection of photos from the event.

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Ghana Ambassador to Japan encourages Ghanaians to live in unity at Ghana Association inauguration

By Emmanuel Akyereko Ghana's Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Mrs. Genevieve Edna Apaloo, has encouraged Ghanaian residents in Japan to dwell in unity as she formally inaugurated the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan. The Ghana Embassy in Japan officially inaugurated the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan at Ken Soka Shi Matsue, Saitama on Sunday, March 30, 2025. During her speech at the event, she encouraged the Ghanaian community to remain united […]

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Ghanaian Residents Association of Japan officially launched

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Ghana Embassy in Japan formally inaugurates Ghanaian Residents Association

By Emmanuel Akyereko The Ghana Embassy in Japan officially inaugurated the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan at Ken Soka Shi Matsue, Saitama on Sunday, March 30, 2025. H.E. Mrs. Genevieve Edna Apaloo, the Ghana Ambassador to Japan, spoke at the event as she encouraged citizens of the West African nation to remain united in Japan and create opportunities for themselves. "The formation of the Ghana Association in Japan is a […]

March 31, 2025

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Ghana’s Vice President rushed to hospital in Accra

Prof. Naana Opoku Agyemang, the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, was rushed to the University of Ghana Medical Center after she suddenly fell ill on Friday after work, according to reports from Ghana. The 74-year-old will require further medical treatment abroad to ensure she fully recovers and return to office. She is the first female to occupy the role of a Vice President in Ghana. The former Minister […]

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Ghanaians in Japan set to launch an official association

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Ghana Embassy to officially inaugurate Ghanaian Residents Association in Tokyo on Sunday

By Emmanuel Akyereko The Ghana Embassy in Japan in collaboration with an interim committee for the formation of the Ghana Association in Japan is set to inaugurate the nation-wide Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan, JafriQ Radio can exclusively confirm. Tokyo, the capital of Japan, has been earmarked for the headquarters of the Association with members expected to converge at Matsubara Danchi on March 30, 2025 at 15:00 Japan Standard Time […]

March 27, 2025

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Nigeria suffers big hiccup Uyo, South Africa, Egypt, Senegal, & Comoros record wins

By Emmanuel Akyereko Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes suffered a massive jolt Tuesday after failing to overpower Zimbabwe in a Group C clash in Uyo. The Super Eagles entered the clash having overcome Rwanda on Saturday and were hoping to secure victory over the Warriors to brighten their qualification chances. The 1-1 stalemate in Akwa Ibom State has left the hopes of Eric Chelle's side slightly jeopardised. The […]

March 25, 2025

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VIDEO: 23-year-old boy kills himself in Ghana

A-yet-to-be identified Ghanaian boy has committed suicide in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Residents of Asuom in the Kwaebibirem district in the Eastern region of Ghana woke up to a horrifying scene on Monday morning as they found the dead body of a 23-year-old boy hanging on a metal fence. According to eye witnesses on the scene, they suspect the young boy climbed a Telecom tower and jumped to his […]

March 25, 2025

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2026 World Cup qualifiers: Ghana, Tunisia, Burkina Faso & Ivory Coast brighten their chances with impressive wins

By Emmanuel Akyereko Ghana's Black Stars marched on with another impressive 3-0 away victory over Madagascar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Monday night. Otto Addo's side has now scored 8 goals and kept clean sheets in this international break. Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was at the center stage in Morocco as he bagged a brace in the encounter in the Group I encounter. Mohammed Kudus rediscovered his […]

March 25, 2025

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