West Africa

A 39-year-old man has been found dead on a farm close to River Asuo Kofi at Kwawu Asona in the Kwawu West Municipality of the Eastern Region, Ghana. “The deceased went to the farm but never returned and all attempts to find him proved futile,” according to reports. His lifeless …

A pregnant woman has been arrested for stabbing another woman to death over a bunch of plantain in Adada community, Nigeria. “The suspect stabbed the lady for trying to stop her from running away with a bunch of plantain she stole from a plantation while trying to get food for …

A 26-year-old nurse has been sttabbed multiple times by her ex-boyfriend after a fight in the Pramso suburb of Sweduru in the Bosomtwe District, Ghana. “The suspect inflicted machete wounds on the victim’s abdomen and arms, which resulted in significant blood loss,” according to reports. The assailant is on admission …

The identities of the eight teams who will contest the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which has been taking place in Ivory Coast since January 13, are now known. Here are the quarter-final line-ups Friday, February 2, 5pm: Nigeria – Angola, Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny (Abidjan) Friday, February 2, …

The teams considered favourites for the title were all eliminated in the Round of 16 of this Africa Cup of Nations 2024. A surprise that the sporting public had not expected. The cards have been reshuffled and the Top 8 in African soccer is now known. Reigning African champions and …

Two persons were murdered and dumped inside the booth of their Toyota Corolla, along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, close to Tempo Mills, Umunya, Anambra State, Nigeria. “The bodies were those of two brothers who were believed to be on their way home after attending a Church programme,” according to reports. The …

A 37-year-old security guard at Prestige International College committed suicide on learning of his ex-wife’s remarriage in Kano, Nigeria. “The deceased was found hanging motionless in a classroom,” according to reports. Policemen from Gwale Division made their way into the classroom, cut the rope, and rushed the body to the …

A 30-year-old mason is on the run after allegedly murdering his girlfriend and two children in Ghana, according to reports. The victims have been identified as 25-year-old lady, four-year-old stepson, and the two-week-old baby. “The lady’s mother visited her daughter’s residence, where she lived with her boyfriend, to bath the …

Gunmen have abducted an undisclosed number of schoolchildren in Emure Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria. “The incident involved students from Apostolic Faith School,”a according to reports. They were reportedly kidnapped while traveling from Emure Ekiti to Eporo Ekiti on their school bus. “Two traditional rulers in Ekiti State …

Ivory Coast are now in the quarter-finals, having eliminated reigning African champions Senegal on Monday January 29 at Yamoussoukro’s Charles Konan Banny stadium. A match full of suspense that lasted almost three hours. The big disappointment of this CAN evening was Senegal’s defeat after a 1-1 draw, followed by extra …