The collation officer appointed by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the Presidential election in Nigeria’s Rivers State, Prof Charles Adias, has suspended the collation of results over alleged threats to life. Prof Adias who is also the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Otuoke in Bayelsa State, said this …
Read More »#NigeriaDecides2023: Peter Obi Defeats Bola Tinubu In Lagos
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP Peter Obi has defeated the presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in Lagos, his home state. According to the results declared, Obi polled 582,664 while Tinubu scored 541,850. Although, the APC candidate won more local government areas, Obi defeated Tinubu with the majority of …
Read More »Nigeria Elections: Confusion, Bottles And Sticks Amid Lagos Violence
There have been violent incidents at several polling stations in Lagos. At one visit by the BBC, in Channels Estate, in Ajah, a suburb of Lagos, a group of men were seen holding bottles and sticks and leaving ballot papers spread on the ground. “There was pandemonium, people ran and …
Read More »Liberia President Oppong Weah Sends Delegation To Christian Atsu’s Family; Donates $10,000
President of Liberia, George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah has sent a delegation on his behalf to mourn with the family of late Christian Atsu. He donated $10,000 to Atsu’s family on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. The delegation led by former Ghana footballer, Pastor Kwame Ayew relayed Oppong Weah’s message …
Read More »Photos: Asamoah Gyan, Agyeman Badu, Muntari And Others Sign Christian Atsu’s Book Of Condolence
Some former Black Stars players have visited the family house of late Christian Atsu to sign the book of condolence opened in memory of the late footballer. Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari, Agyeman Badu and Haminu Dramani were all present at the family house of Atsu in the early hours of …
Read More »Former President Mugabe’s Son Arrested Over Cars Trashed At Harare Party
A son of Zimbabwe’s former President, Robert Mugabe, has been arrested over allegations he damaged property at a party in Harare. Robert Mugabe junior, who is thought to be 31, is accused of destroying cars and other property over the weekend. He was arrested following a complaint from his friend, …
Read More »COVID-19, Russia-Ukraine War Negatively Affected Ghana’s Economy – IMF Chief
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva has attributed Ghana’s economic struggles to the COVID-19 pandemic and the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine War. The IMF Chief said the Ghanaian economy was thriving and making positive gains until COVID-19 struck, changing the economic outlook and was further …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Sends Strong Message To Coup Plotters On The African Continent
The President of the republic of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has urged the international community to send a clear message to coup plotters that coups have never been, and will never be durable solutions to Africa’s political, economic and security challenges. According to President Akufo-Addo, “Statements condemning coups alone without …
Read More »Photos: Christian Atsu’s Dead Body Flown To Ghana For Burial
The body of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been flown back to his home country for burial. Atsu, who played as a winger for the Ghana national team and for several European clubs including Chelsea and Newcastle United, was confirmed dead on Saturday morning. The former Malaga forward was 31. …
Read More »All The Goals Christian Atsu Scored For Ghana – Watch Highlights
Christian Atsu Twasam was a Ghanaian professional footballer who primarily played as a winger, although he was also deployed as an attacking midfielder. Deceased Black Stars Winger, Christian Atsu Twasam scored ten (10) goals in his eleven(11) year international career. Asu made his debut at the age of 20 for …
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