Nigeria has recovered 30bn naira ($24m; £19m) as part of an ongoing corruption probe into a suspended minister, the financial watchdog says. The funds were traced to more than 50 bank accounts, it said. Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu was initially suspended in January over the alleged diversion of $640,000 of public […] The post Betta
With 10 rounds of matches to end the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season, the stakes are high for the remaining fixtures as teams make the final push for the title while others battle for survival. The post 34 red cards, 41 penalties: Key statistics of the 2023/24 GPL with 10 matches to go first appeared on 3News.
Communications director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Henry Asante Twum has appealed to Ghanaians to remain calm and supportive of the Black Stars’ technical staff, particularly head coach Otto Addo, as they navigate through a transitional period. In an interview with Akoma FM, Henry Asante acknowledged the difficulties facing the team following their underwhelming […] The post Ghanaians
Arsenal’s hopes of advancing in the Champions League face uncertainty following a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the quarter-finals at Emirates Stadium. Despite a tense atmosphere fueled by the return of Tottenham’s record goalscorer Harry Kane, Arsenal took an early lead with Bukayo Saka’s clinical finish just 12 minutes […] The post Arsenal
Black Stars defender Mohammed Salisu has provided support to orphans and the needy in Kumasi as goodwill to many in the Ramadan Islamic season. The Ramadan season is a time of fasting and prayer with community involvement across the world for many Muslims in the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. Salisu has taken it […] The post Mohammed Salisu extends support to orphans and
The U-19 side of Fenerbahce made a bold statement during the Turkish Super Cup final against arch-rivals Galatasaray, walking off the pitch just one minute into the game in protest against alleged unfair treatment by football authorities. The match, which took place amidst Fenerbahce’s preparations for a crucial Europa Conference League quarter-final clash against Olympiakos, […] The post Fenerbahce
The Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended a nine-man gang of suspected ritualists under the name of ‘Neo Black Movement, NBM, at a Cemetery in Dutsen Abba Ward along the Zaria -Kaduna expressway with one full jerry can of human blood, ASP Mansur Hussaini, Public Relations Officer of the Command, while making the confirmation of […] The post Police arrest suspected
Pelumi Nubi, the content creator who embarked on a solo road trip from London to Lagos, has arrived in Nigeria to a heroic welcome. Pelumi was received at the Nigeria-Benin Republic border on behalf of Lagos State Government by the Hon Commissioner of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka and the Special Adviser, Tourism, Arts and […] The post London-Lagos solo driver
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Delhi, India-bound passenger, Freeman Charles Ogbonna, at the screening point of terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos for ingesting 80 wraps of cocaine. Ogbonna was arrested on Sunday, March 31, 2024, while attempting to board his flight to […] The post India-bound
Atiku Abubakar has joined the growing list of critics faulting the Federal Government’s hike in electricity tariff and believes the move further compounds the citizens’ economic difficulties. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Council (NERC) days ago jacked up the tariff for Band A consumers – those who enjoy at least 20 hours daily supply of power […] The post Electricity
Former Kotoko coach Charles Kwablah (CK) Akonnor, has urged fans of the club to remain hopeful in current coach Prosper Narteh Ogum amidst growing concerns over poor results. The Porcupine Warriors are currently facing a challenging period, having slipped to eighth place in the Ghana Premier League standings after losing four matches and drawing one […] The post Ogum will eventually make
In a time of turmoil for Asante Kotoko, former coach CK Akonnor has called upon the club’s loyal supporters to exercise patience with current manager Prosper Narteh Ogum, drawing comparisons to the journey of Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. The Porcupine Warriors find themselves grappling with a difficult phase, currently lying in eighth place in the […] The post Kotoko
Dreams FC are two steps away from earning a whopping $2 million in the CAF Confederation Cup. The Still Believe boys beat Stade Malien 3-2 on aggregate on Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi to book their first-ever semi-final appearance in the competition. For this achievement, the Ghanaian side is guaranteed an […] The post Dreams FC in line for $2 million jackpot
Dreams FC are into the semifinals of the CAF Confederation Cup and have a clash against Egyptian giants Zamalek. In this match, they will surely be the underdogs, but they are one of those underdogs who make this game more beautiful. If we talk about the journey of Dreams then that is nothing but a […] The post Dreams FC vs Zamalek: Can underdogs continue fairy tale
A UK-based Nigerian travel content creator and solo driver has finally reached Lagos after a 68-day journey driving from London to Nigeria. Pelumi Nubi, who announced her ambitious road trip in January, was welcomed by Nigerian officials upon her arrival at the Nigeria border with Benin on Sunday. The 28-year-old solo traveller’s arrival was broadcast […] The post Nigerian
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola anticipates a determined Real Madrid seeking revenge following their comprehensive defeat in last season’s Champions League, where City triumphed 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals. Despite their previous success, Guardiola acknowledges the challenge Real Madrid presents in Tuesday’s quarter-final first leg, emphasizing that replicating such a result is improbable. “Beating […] The post Real
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has revealed that he can’t recall a time when he played football “without pain”. The 27-year-old underwent knee surgery after suffering an injury that sidelined him from Brazil’s World Cup campaign in December 2022, causing him to miss 99 days of action. Unfortunately, Jesus has since endured three additional knee injuries […] The post I
The former head of Nigeria’s central bank governor is expected to appear in a court in Lagos on Monday after fresh charges alleging misuse of office and corruption were filed against him by the anti-corruption agency on Friday. Godwin Emefiele is already facing procurement fraud charges in another court in the capital Abuja. He has […] The post Nigeria files fresh
Dreams FC’s remarkable journey in the CAF Confederation Cup reached new heights as they stunned Stade Malien to secure a historic semifinal berth, with coach Abdul Karim Zito attributing their success to being underestimated by their opponents. The Ghana FA Cup champions delivered a stunning performance, clinching a 3-2 aggregate victory over Stade Malien by […] The post ‘They
Hearts of Oak endured another setback in the Ghana Premier League as they succumbed to a defeat against Bibiani Goldstars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday evening, marking their second consecutive loss. Following their previous defeat against league leaders FC Samartex, Hearts of Oak aimed to rebound, but Goldstars proved to be a formidable […] The post Hearts of Oak record
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