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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

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

Cristiano Jr debuted against Japan

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s son debuts as Portugal U15 hammer Japan counterparts 4-1 in Croatian tournament

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Manding Editor) Cristiano Ronaldo's first son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., officially made his debut for Portugal's U15 side in a 4-1 triumph over Japan on Tuesday afternoon. The 14-year-old, who wore his father's iconic No.7 jersey, lasted 54 minutes in the game which took place in the Croatian town of Sveti Martin na Muri. He started the match from the bench before coming on in the second half as a left […]

todayMay 13, 2025

Ghanaian prophet Eric Boahen Uche has come under wide criticism

Africa

African prophet makes OUTRAGEOUS predictions about Pope Leo XIV

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) A Christian prophet from Africa has made shocking predictions about the newly elected Pope of the Catholic Church sparking widespread condemnation among social media users across the world. Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, who is based in Ghana and head of the Reign Chapel International, had initially given a prophecy that 'Black man' was deserving to be the next Pope after the demise of Pope Francis […]

todayMay 11, 2025

Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV

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Top 10 FACTS you didn’t know about the New Pope – Leo XIV

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the new global leader of the Catholic Church – Pope Leo XIV, is a known critic of the US President Donald Trump for his hard-line policies. Prevost, 69, born in Chicago – has been elected as the New Pope as he succeeds Pope Francis who passed away last Month aged 88. Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson was one of the frontrunners however, […]

todayMay 8, 2025

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