Thousands of people lined up outside the main stadium in Niamey on Saturday (Aug. 19) responding to the call for civilian auxiliaries in support of the armed forces. The event organiser said the junta was not involved in this initiative, although it was aware of it. Regional countries have threatened …

Abdel-Fatau Musah, the Commissioner of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the ECOWAS, has diputed claims that the bloc needs 50,000 troops in Niger if they are to deploy men to oust the military junta. He said Niger’s military stands at 13,000 and it won’t take 50,000 men to face …

An unassuming millionaire and native of Kwahu, Yaw Sarpong, has recalled the beautiful experience he had with his family some years ago when they went to see a cave hidden somewhere within the mountains, and how that led to him deciding to construct a 5km road. Yaw Sarpong explained that …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed the death of one Private Bayou Roger, whose rifle accidentally went off killing him instantly. The incident, according to a statement dated August 19 occurred at a Base Ammunition Depot at Michel Camp. “Preliminary investigative report indicates the soldier was seen sitting on …

Lionel Messi captained Inter Miami to cup glory on Saturday night and by so doing became the most decorated player in the history of the sport. Messi officially has 44 titles in close to two decades. His first trophy was back in 2004. The Leagues Cup is his first trophy …

There is heightened tension between Akyem Abuakwa and Akyem Kotoku traditional councils following enstoolment of a rival chief of Adoagyiri under the authority of Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin. The new chief Barima Adu Korkor III was enstooled on Saturday 19th August, 2023 under heavy police security of armed police …

A man in Mombasa, Kenya, set himself on fire on Thursday in a protest against Kenya’s economic difficulties. He climbed a statue in a busy area and ignited himself, supposedly to highlight the tough economic situation. Many Kenyans are struggling due to high living costs, reduced business activity, and job …

A sister of the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was recently made the Abrewatia of Benkum Kyeame Abusua of Akropong-Akuapem in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Marigold Nana Abena Oye Akufo-Addo’s ceremony, although was a small gathering, was attended by a tall list of some high-powered dignitaries. With the …

A video circulating on social media platforms shows heated confrontation between two alleged students of the University of Ghana. The altercation, largely verbal, is said to be over a man both ladies are allegedly seeing. Some reports say the fight was at the Jean Mensa Hall – one of the …

The entertainment industry has suffered a great loss with the death of veteran actress, Jayne Buckman Owoo. According to nkonkonsah.com, Jayne Owoo, who was also a journalist, passed away on the morning of Friday, August 18, after a short illness. The sad incident happened barely a month before her 50th …