International
Tunde Onakoya: Nigerian attempts to break chess marathon record
Under the beaming lights of New York’s iconic Times Square, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya is attempting an ambitious challenge to break the record for the longest chess marathon. He aims to play for 58 consecutive hours and raise $1m (£805,000) for charity in the process. The money, he says, will support chess education for […]
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Entertainment
I’m only GOAT in Nigeria – Davido
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, aka Davido, has claimed that he is the greatest of all time in the Nigerian music industry. Despite being regarded as one of the three biggest Nigerian artists currently alongside Wizkid and Burna Boy, Davido has continued to downplay any comparison between him and his colleagues. In a video shared on […]
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Ex-Ghana star Gyan opens up about his biggest career regret
Former Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan says his biggest regret in his career is missing Ghana’s crucial penalty against Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup quarter-final, eventually missing out on further making history at the world’s biggest stage. Gyan was known for his brilliance in attacking positions and his ability to score crucial goals […]
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Asamoah Gyan admits diving offence against Brazil in 2006 World Cup
Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has made a candid admission regarding his actions during Ghana's match against Brazil in the 2006 World Cup, revealing that he intentionally dived in an attempt to deceive the referee and win a penalty.
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Mohammed Kudus picks Nigeria legend as greatest African footballer
Black Stars attacker Mohammed Kudus has snubbed all Ghanaian greats picking former Nigeria star Augustine Azuka “Jay-Jay” Okocha as his greatest African player. Despite missing out on the prestigious African Footballer of the Year during is playing days, Kudus believes, the former Fenerbahce and Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder. With Ghana legends like Abedi Ayew ‘Pele’ […]
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Movie
Budget cuts shouldn’t cost lives – Joselyn Dumas on Jnr Pope’s tragic death
Popular Ghanaian actress Joselyn Dumas has stated that budget cuts shouldn’t be the reason for creatives to die. Nigerian actor Junior Pope died in a boat accident on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. In the final video the late Nollywood actor shared online before his death, he could be seen riding a boat without a life […]
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I would have been a lawyer if I didn’t play football – Asamoah Gyan
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has unveiled intriguing insights into his potential career trajectories, disclosing that he would have pursued law or music if he hadn’t embarked on his illustrious football journey. Gyan, renowned for his exceptional goal-scoring prowess during his stints with clubs in Europe and Asia as well as the Ghana national […]
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Mohammed Kudus expresses admiration for Liverpool star Thiago Alcantara
West Ham star Mohammed Kudus has expressed his admiration for Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara. In an interview with Sky Sports, Mohammed Kudus admitted that he Idolised the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder growing up due to his creativity. “I liked Thiago Alcantara a lot. I love players that player with creativity and try to […]
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Asamoah Gyan picks Kwadwo Asamoah as favourite Black Stars teammate
Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has revealed his favourite Black Stars teammate, selecting Kwadwo Asamoah for his exceptional qualities both on and off the field. Gyan, who has shared the pitch with numerous superstars including Stephen Appiah, Michael Essien, and Sulley Muntari, singled out the former Inter Milan player as his preferred teammate. Speaking about […]
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Asamoah Gyan urges authorities to look beyond football and boxing
Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has highlighted the abundance of untapped talent in Ghanaian sports following the success of the recently concluded 2023 African Games hosted by Ghana.
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Inaki Williams commended for role in ending 40-year Copa del Rey drought
Henry Asante Twum has applauded Black Stars forward Inaki Williams for his pivotal role in Athletic Bilbao’s historic Copa del Rey victory, ending a 40-year wait for the prestigious trophy. Athletic Bilbao, led by Inaki Williams and his brother Nico, secured the Copa del Rey title in a thrilling final against Mallorca at the Estadio […]
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Black Stars will be stronger when key players are fully fit – Henry Asante Twum
Henry Asante Twum, the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), is reassuring Ghanaians of an improved performance from the Black Stars in upcoming matches once all key players return to full fitness.
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Nigeria
Police arrest seven suspected cultists in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command said its operatives have arrested seven suspected cultists and recovered firearms in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement issued in Kaduna. According to Hassan, the arrest is a major blow to criminal networks in the state as the Command continues to […]
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International
Betta Edu probe: Nigeria recovers $24m in poverty minister investigation – EFCC
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 […]
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Ghanaians urged to remain calm and supportive of Otto Addo
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 […]
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Mohammed Salisu extends support to orphans and needy in Kumasi
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 […]
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Nigeria
Police arrest suspected ritualists with gallon of human blood in Zaria
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 […]
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