Oil prices came under pressure on Thursday ahead of an eagerly awaited meeting of the OPEC oil alliance in Vienna. In early trading, a barrel of North Sea Brent cost $114.46. This was $1.83 less than the previous day. The price of a barrel of US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

In our series of letters from African writers, novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at whether Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee is being celebrated in Nigeria, the largest former British colony in Africa, which remains an influential member of the Commonwealth. “The fascination for me is that the monarchy hasn’t died out,” …

At least five people were killed and scores injured in an explosion at a depot in a south-eastern town in Bangladesh, officials say. The explosion happened after firefighters were called to put out a fire at a container storage facility in the town of Sitakunda. Twenty of the injured are …

The Students‘ Representative Council of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) has directed that all its major activities be put on hold due to a lack of funds. A statement issued by the SRC and signed by its president, Mr Nathaniel Nana Kwabena Antiri Amoani, and all …

Central African Republic (CAR) coach, Raoul Savoy has said that his team is capable of beating the Black Stars of Ghana. CAR will host the Black Stars at the Estádio 11 de Novembro in Angola on Sunday, June 6, 2022, in the second Group E game of the 2023 Africa …

Ghana loses its position as the top gold producer in Africa after output fell nearly 30 percent in 2021. The volume of Gold declined to 2.818 million ounces in 2021 from 4.022 million ounces in 2020, the lowest level of output since 2008. Mr Joshua Mortoti, the President of the …

Bulldog is this week’s host on United Showbiz on UTV – the popular weekly entertainment review show. He is sitting in for regular host, Nana Ama McBrown, who is yet to host an edition this year. His guests on the show include: Arnold Asamoah Baidoo, Amanda Jissih, Ola Michael, A …

Seven suspected armed robbers have been arrested in two separate anti-robbery operations in the Western Region. Four of the suspects – Shadrack Nyame, Wofa Yaw Boadi, Sampson Attobra and Kweku Koduah – were arrested at their hideout at Wassa Powuako. The arrest was after they had robbed their victims of …

Sadio Mane set to depart? One of the major African transfer sagas of the summer is set to surround Sadio Mane and his future, with the Liverpool superstar reportedly indicating to the club that he is not intending to sign a new deal at Anfield. As the Senegal forward enters …

Asante Kotoko are set to announce the departure of seven players, according to reports in the local media. The 2021/2022 Ghana Premier League champions will be selling four of the players and sending the other three on loan. Management of the Kumasi-based club has decided to freshen up the squad at …