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Pandemonium as Police arrest Soldier for stabbing driver to death

A Lance Corporal identified as Moses Oguche attached to the 4 Brigade Nigeria Army has been arrested by men of the Edo State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a driver to death. The deceased driver simply known as Mr. Ogbimi works with the Big Joe Motors, Benin and had gone …

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Troops kill 5, arrest 4 bandits in Kaduna

Troops of 1Division Nigerian Army have neutralized five bandits and arrested four others in two separate operations in Chikun and Igabi Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. Col. Ezindu Idimah, Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, made the disclosure in a press statement issued in Kaduna on …

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Sports Ministry in u-turn on male football participation in All Africa games

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has made a sharp u-turn on the participation of male football team at the upcoming All Africa games in Rabat, Morocco after a last ditch attempt from members of the Ghana Football Association. This was after the International Games and Competitions Committee (IGCC) deemed …

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Boko Haram gunmen target mourners in deadly funeral attack

Boko Haram gunmen on Saturday killed 23 mourners in Borno state in Nigeria’s restive northeast after they attended a funeral, local militia and residents said. ADVERTISING At around 1030 GMT, the attackers on three motorbikes opened fire on a group of men as they walked back from a funeral in …

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Hong Kong braces for new rally after fresh riot police clashes

Defiant pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong were readying for another big rally later Sunday, a day after police fired rubber bullets and tear gas in the latest violent confrontation that has plunged the financial hub deeper into crisis. A town near the border with China descended into chaos on Saturday …

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12 people shot at old timers’ day party in Brooklyn, New York

Twelve people have been shot and one person has died at an outdoor community event in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The city’s mayor, Bill de Blasio, tweeted that the shooting in the neighborhood of Brownsville “shattered a peaceful neighborhood event”. A New York City police spokesman said …

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Ghana reverses decision to exclude football from 2019 African Games

The Ghana U-20 football team will take part in the 2019 African Games in Morocco after the sports ministry backtracked on a decision to exclude the discipline due to financial constraints. The ministry had claimed Ghana was not guaranteed a medal in the football competition and, together with nine other …

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Cyprus ‘to free Israelis’ in rape case, accuser arrested

Seven Israeli tourists held in Cyprus are to be released after a British teenager who accused them of gang rape was arrested on suspicion of making a false allegation, a police source said Sunday. “All I can say for now is that the seven Israelis will be released from custody …

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Kotoko reject disrespectful Helsinborg bid for Abdul Fatau Safiu

Kumasi Asante Kotoko has rejected Swedish club Helsinborg IF’s terms on mercurial striker Abdul Fatau Safiu for his transfer. The Swedish side who gained promotion last year made their intentions clear of acquiring the services of Abdul Fatau after been impressed with the striker’s performance during a two week trial. …

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Tanzanians want to claim ownership of ‘Skopatumana’

In February 2019, Patapaa was featured in Kawoula Biov’s song “Daavi Neba”. The song was, however, low-key until the release of the video to the track which made it gain internet fame. One part of the song that has won more people over is the is Patapaa’s rap verse. Even …

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