The United Nations has thrown its weight behind Ogun State’s industrialisation, agriculture and skills development drive, with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed calling for stronger collaboration to scale up the state’s development efforts. She spoke in Abeokuta during a courtesy call on the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, in his office in Abeokuta, the state […] The post UN

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Tunji Disu, has cautioned Nigerians against recording policemen and turning them into skit makers while on duty, stressing that the act is demoralizing. Disu said police officers need to concentrate and carry out their duties and not be distracted with video recordings from Nigerians. Addressing a press conference in […] The post Recording

The senator representing Bauchi South, Shehu Buba, has challenged those accusing him of having links with bandits to provide credible evidence to support their claims. Buba, who is also the 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, said the allegations were politically motivated and aimed at damaging his reputation ahead of the 2027 elections. […] The post Bauchi

Ghanaian midfielder George Asamoah has joined Ethnikos Assias from MEAP Nisou on a free transfer, bringing a new central midfield option to the Cypriot club.Asamoah, 28, completed the move on 9 September 2026 and has agreed a contract running until 31 May 2027. The left-footed midfielder was born in Accra and has spent the majority of his recent career in Cyprus.He arrives after four years with MEAP Nisou, whom he joined from Ghanaian side Great Olympics in August 2022, also on

Fifty-two year old spiritualist Baba Ibrahim, popularly known as Alhaji Nagode, has been found dead in a suspected suicide at Assin Amoabeng, a suburb of Nyankomasi Ahenkuro in the Assin South District of the Central Region. According to the deceased’s 14-year-old daughter, the incident occurred at about 06:40 hours on Monday. She said her father … The post Man found dead in suspected

Ghana head coach Charles Sampson praised the character of his Black Princesses after they recovered from their opening defeat to beat South Korea 3-1 at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.The result keeps Ghanaâ??s hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive after they began their Group C campaign with a 3-0 loss to Ecuador.Sampson said his players responded to the setback with the belief and determination he expected from them, securing a vital victory in their second match."The

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie says the Black Stars have â??no businessâ? failing to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Ghana will begin their Group C qualifying campaign away to reigning African champions Côte dâ??Ivoire in Bouaké on 24 September before hosting The Gambia in Accra three days later.Somalia complete the four-team group, with the top two sides guaranteed places at the tournament, which will be

Carlos Queiroz has been tasked with leading Ghana back to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the Black Stars missed the previous edition, Ghana Football Association (GFA) communications director Henry Asante Twum says.The 73-year-old Portuguese coach has signed a contract extension after guiding Ghana to the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup in North America.Queiroz was initially handed a four-month contract following the dismissal of Otto Addo in March, with his mandate

Nations FC Chief Executive Officer Kennedy Ansah-Boakye believes a sluggish start and challenging pitch conditions contributed to his sideâ??s defeat against FC Diarra in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round.The MTN FA Cup holders suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to the Malian side at the Stade Mamadou Konaté in Bamako, leaving them with work to do ahead of the return leg in Accra.Speaking to Asempa FM, Ansah-Boakye described the contest as a game of two

Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku believes the Black Princesses' convincing victory over South Korea has given them the confidence they need ahead of their decisive final group match against France at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.Ghana responded impressively to their opening 3-0 defeat by Ecuador, producing a dominant display to beat South Korea 3-1 at Sosnowiec Arena on Wednesday and revive their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.The Black Princesses

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren believes several members of Ghana's Black Princesses squad have the quality to earn senior national team call-ups after their impressive 3-1 victory over South Korea at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland.The Black Princesses bounced back from a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Ecuador in their Group C opener with a dominant display against South Korea, boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.After controlling

Ghanaian forward Andrew Tetteh has been voted the Player of the Week in Greek following his brace heroics for giants Panathinaikos in the Super League.The Athens-born forward scored twice as Panathinaikos thumped POAK 3-1 on matchday three of the new campaign.The 25-year-old received the most votes to beat compatriot, Kwadwo Opoku 'Mahala' of Panetolikos, to the award.Opoku came third in the voting behind Barnabas Vargas of AEK while the top five was completed by Andreas

Ghanaian-Italian forward Kelvin Yeboah scored his 12th goal of the season in the MLS but it was not enough as Minnesota United suffered defeat at home to FC Dallas. With the league coming to the business end of the regular campaign, a late goal from Santiago Moreno handed the visitors an important victory, pushing Minnesota out of the playoffs spot after 24 matches.FC Dallas had opened the scoring after the hour mark through Brazilian midfielder Kaick da Silva Ferreira, who curled

Talented Ghanaian midfielder Dixon Mohammed has sealed a loan move to  Israeli second-tier side Hapoel Afula.The 18-year-old joins Hapoel Afula from giants Maccabi Haifa for the 2026/27 campaign.Mohammed is expected to gain more game time as he continues his development in the Israeli league."Welcome Dixon! The 18-year-old midfielder signed with the club on loan from Maccabi Haifa through Stari Player Agency. Dixon Mohammed, brother of Maccabi Haifa star Ali Mohammed, is

Romanian club AFC Chindia Targoviste have completed the signing of Ghanaian defender Saeed Issah. The 26-year-old signed a two-year deal to join the Liga II side after leaving Romanian topflight team Hermannstadt.The former Real Valladolid player is expected to play a key role in helping Chindia secure promotion to the Super Liga."Welcome to Chindia, Saeed Issah! Our club has reached an agreement with Ghanaian defender Saeed Issah. The 26-year-old footballer has signed a

Belgian-Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Oppong has joined Slovakian topflight side KFC Komarno. The 18-year-old inked a three-year deal to join the Super Liga side after leaving KAA Gent.Oppong, who began his career at Club Brugge, is expected to continue his development in Komarno, where he will be playing for the first team."Emmanuel Oppong has joined our team. The 18-year-old winger started his football career at the world-renowned Club Brugge academy and then continued at

Former England international of Ghanaian descent, Danny Welbeck, scored twice as Chelsea produced a remarkable comeback to beat Leeds United 6-3 in a nine-goal EFL Cup thriller on Wednesday.Welbeck played the full 90 minutes and scored Chelsea's fourth and sixth goals as the Premier League side recovered from a two-goal deficit to progress from their third-round tie.Leeds took the lead in the 23rd minute when Tarik Muharemovic rose highest to meet Harry Wilson's corner

Ghanaian midfielder Enock Otoo scored in FCI Levadia Tallinnâ??s 4-0 win over FC Kuressaare in the Estonian Premium Liiga, helping the league leaders stay firmly on top.Levadia controlled the match from the opening minutes and never looked in danger after Maksimilian Skvortsov opened the scoring in the sixth minute.Gregor Lehtmets doubled the advantage before halftime, and Otoo added the third in the 81st minute to cap a strong all-round performance. Geovani then completed the

Changing rainfall patterns, prolonged dry spells, flooding, rising temperatures and other climate-related pressures are making it more difficult for farmers to rely on traditional production patterns.

Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.