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Air strike carried out by Iran

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Iran fires 15 fresh ballistic missiles at Israel with impact felt across Jerusalem

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Iran launched 15 fresh strikes at Israel on Monday, just a day after the US hit precision strikes at Tehran. Several explosions were heard across Jerusalem with sirens blared across northern Israel, according to information released by AFP. Meanwhile in the southern part of Israel, medicial officials responded to reports of a missile strike in Ashdod. Iran said its latest missile and drone barrage on […]

todayJune 23, 2025

Bombing in Nigeria

Africa

Woman suicide bomber kills 12 and injures 30 in Nigeria [Africa]

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) At least 12 people have been confirmed dead and 30 others injured in a suicide attack carried out by a female bomber in the Borno State of Nigeria. The Borno state has been plagued by a 16-year-long Boko Haram insurgency in which hundreds of lives have been lost in terrorism attacks. The latest attack happened on Friday night at a fish market in the Borno […]

todayJune 23, 2025

Dada Joe Remix is in trouble with the US justice system

Africa

FBI and Interpol grab 11 Ghanaian nationals, including ‘big boy’ Dada Joe Remix’, for involvement in massive online fraud

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) The American federal agency for investigating cyberattacks by criminals, overseas adversaries, and terrorists, the FBI, in a joint operation with Interpol have arrested some 11 Ghanaian nationals in connection with crimes related for American citizens. In the latest development, the U.S. Dept. of Justice has unsealed 3 indictments tied to romance scams targeting elderly Americans, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. One of the key […]

todayJune 18, 2025

Yussuf Tuggar is the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Nigeria

Africa

Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali set to return to ECOWAS – Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister reveals

Members of the three Sahel States, namely Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, are set to make a return to the regional body ECOWAS, according to the Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar. The three countries recently withdrew from the ECOWAS following sanctions and criticisms following after military coupe detats in the country. Tuggar shared the update after receiving the ECOWAS Parliament’s Speaker Memounatou Ibrahima, who led a delegation from the parliament […]

todayMay 31, 2025 1

Rains in Nigeria

Africa

Over 100 people confirmed dead in Nigeria after heavy floods

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Manading Editor) At least 110 people have been confirmed dead in Nigeria after torrential rains which led to uncontrollable floods. This occurred in Central Nigeria and lasted for several hours, according to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (Nsema), Abullahi Baba-Arah. Over 50 residential houses and many other properties were submerged in the water and destroyed properties worth several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Many people have […]

todayMay 31, 2025

South African mother jailed for life

Africa

South African mother jailed for life for selling her 6-year-old daughter for ¥158,000

A mother in South Africa, named Kelly Smith, has been handed a life imprisonment together with her boyfriend and one other accomplice for selling her 6-year-old daughter. Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno Van Rhyn, have all been convicted of the crime and will all serve life-time imprisonments with the child still missing in the South African area of Western Cape. In a trial that has shocked […]

todayMay 30, 2025

WROCLAW, POLAND - MAY 28: Reece James of Chelsea lifts the UEFA Conference League trophy after his team's victory in the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompie and Chelsea FC at Stadion Wroclaw on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

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Chelsea thrashes La Liga side Real Betis to lift 2024/25 UEFA Conference League title

English giants Chelsea claimed the 2024/25 UEFA Conference League trophy on Wednesday night after defeating Spanish La Liga side Real Betis 4-1 in the final in Poland. Betis took a first-half lead with Isco setting up 23-year-old Moroccan Abde Ezzalzouli to score a 9th minute opener. However, Enzo Maresca's men staged a strong second-half display to snatch the game from the jaws of the Manuel Pellegrini's side. Cole Palmer turned […]

todayMay 28, 2025

Nigeria sealed their supremacy over Ghana with a 2-1 victory in London

Africa

Nigeria cements supremacy over Ghana with slender victory in London

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Nigeria's Super Eagles confirmed their supremacy over Ghana by edging the Black Stars 2-1 in a keenly contested tie in London on Wednesday night in the 2025 Unity Cup. Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers struck a 14th minute opener for Nigeria before Nations FC defender Razak Simpson put the ball into his own net 5 minutes later to put the Eagles 2-0 ahead. Ghana, however, were […]

todayMay 28, 2025

Raul leaves Real Madrid

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Real Madrid makes big announcement about legendary player

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Real Madrid has made a big announcement about the legendary player Raul Gonzalez following the arrival of Xabi Alonso as the new manager for the European powerhouse. According to a statement released by the club on Tuesday, the former captain for the Spanish national team and Los Blancos has informed the club of his decision to end his association with the club as a trainer […]

todayMay 27, 2025

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