Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) were crowned French soccer champions for the 13th time in their history on Saturday April 5, 2025, following their 1-0 victory over Angers at the Parc des Princes. Luis Enrique’s players won thanks to a goal from Désiré Doué (55th), and celebrated this second title of the …
Read More »Nigerian hairdresser sentenced to five years for trafficking women
The Achimota Circuit Court has sentenced a 22-year-old hairdresser to five years in prison for trafficking two Nigerian women for prostitution in Ghana. The convict, who lured the victims under the guise of offering jobs in Ghana, forced them into prostitution upon their arrival. The victims, aged 22 and 23, …
Read More »Man found dead by roadside in Ahwiaa
A 25-year-old man was found dead in mysterious circumstances in Ahwiaa, a suburb of the Kwabre East municipality in Ghana’s Ashanti region. The deceased, who lived with his grandmother in Mamponteng, had left home to go shopping at the market. “One of my siblings in Accra called to ask if …
Read More »US Africa Command warns against troop withdrawal from continent
As the United States under President Donald Trump reassesses its military engagement in various parts of the world, the head of the US Africa Command, has laid out the case for maintaining troops on the continent. General Michael E Langley says USAFRICOM engagement in Africa is crucial for countering threats …
Read More »Trump unveils first $5m gold card visa
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled the first gold card, a residence permit sold at $5 million each, aboard Air Force One on Thursday, March 03, 2025. Holding a prototype that bore his face and an inscription, The Trump Card, the Republican president told reporters that the special visa would probably …
Read More »Senegal: General de Gaulle’s name erased from a boulevard
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has decided to rename an emblematic thoroughfare in the capital, Dakar, known as boulevard Général-de-Gaulle, its new name. will now bear the name of Mamadou Dia, Senegal’s first head of government. The announcement made during the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre …
Read More »Nigeria: oil company executives sacked
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has dismissed the entire senior management team of the country’s national oil company, amidst the country’s crude oil production shortfall. Nigeria, Africa’s leading oil producer, has been experiencing a production crisis in recent months. “Restructuring the NNPC board is crucial to improving operational efficiency, restoring …
Read More »Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape after eight years in prison
After spending eight years in jail, a Nigerian televangelist accused of raping young women from his South African church has been found not guilty of all charges. The accused had denied the 32 charges in a trial that was broadcast live and gained huge interest across the country. In 2018, …
Read More »Policeman drowns in River Offin during galamsey operation
A policeman drowned while participating in an operation against illegal mining in the River Offin at Assin Asaman, Ghana. The body was identified and later recovered after a four-hour search. The incident occurred during a swoop operation led by the Central North Regional Police Command, part of their ongoing efforts …
Read More »Bricklayer absconds after wife delivers triplets
A bricklayer has gone missing after his wife gave birth to triplets in Ondo State, Nigeria, according to reports. The woman delivered three healthy baby boys on Monday, March 31, 2025, after facing delays due to a lack of medical personnel at her initial hospital. Hospital sources reveal that she …
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