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21/12/2025

The Legacy Rise "Showdown" delivered an unforgettable night of world-class boxing to Legon Stadium in Accra yesterday, marking a historic milestone as Matchroom Boxing’s debut event on the continent. The atmosphere reached a fever pitch during the highly anticipated co-main event, where local favorite Jonathan Tetteh secured a hard-fought victory over Seth "Freezy Macbones" Gyimah to claim the WBA Africa light-heavyweight title. Among the high-profile attendees supporting the "Sports Revival" initiative was Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, who joined the crowd as the guest of honor to support the vision of his son and Legacy Rise CEO, Sharaf Mahama. Beyond the intense action in the ring, the event featured electrifying musical performances from top artistes including Shatta wale(shatta movement) .

16/12/2025

Mahama: Nigerian Chieftaincy Title Solidifies Ghana-Nigeria’s 'Twin' Destiny

In a significant cultural and diplomatic event, former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama was installed as the Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, at a ceremony held at the Ooni's palace in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Following his installation, Mahama declared that the title is a powerful symbol solidifying the deep historical and cultural bond between Ghana and Nigeria, whom he lightheartedly referred to as "twins of the same mother." He stressed that the prosperity of one nation is intrinsically linked to the prosperity of the other, accepting the title on behalf of all Ghanaians to further cement the strong diplomatic and cultural ties between the two West African giants.

11/12/2025

Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in a clear tit-for-tat move, retaliating for the alleged five-hour detention and "humiliating treatment" of seven Ghanaian citizens, including a government delegation, at Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel. While both nations are seeking an amicable resolution, Ghana's Foreign Minister stated they would deport one Israeli for every Ghanaian sent back, strongly condemning the targeting of their citizens. This diplomatic spat occurs amid Ghana's recent vocal support for the Palestinian cause and condemnation of Israeli actions, which analysts suggest may have contributed to the strained relations.

09/12/2025

📰 TikTok Restricts Late-Night LIVE Streaming in Nigeria

TikTok has temporarily restricted late-night LIVE streaming for Nigerian users to curb a rise in explicit and exploitative content that violates its community guidelines. The platform blocked the feature during late evening and early morning hours, telling creators the move is a "temporary safety measure" following an internal review that showed a high number of policy violations. The restriction has faced immediate backlash from Nigerian creators who rely on those peak night hours for their income and audience engagement.

03/12/2025

💔 2Baba Allegedly a Victim of Marital Abuse

Nigerian Afrobeats legend 2Baba (Innocent Idibia) is reportedly the victim of controlling behavior and domestic violence by his wife, Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru. Reports escalated following an Instagram Live session where the star's former managers alleged that Natasha had violent outbursts, was exerting excessive control over his professional and personal life, and even claimed she had been violent toward the singer on several occasions, including an alleged incident in the UK where a bottle was reportedly thrown. While 2Baba joined the live session to abruptly shut down discussion of his private life, and no official charges have been filed, the claims—which suggest 2Baba's former team appealed to Nigerians to "help 2Baba"—have led to increased public scrutiny over the couple's turbulent relationship.

02/12/2025

Cairo has been named the most attractive city in Africa in the 2025 Jeune Afrique ranking, surpassing last year's leader, Cape Town. The analysis, which measures both resident quality of life and economic pull, credits the Egyptian capital's top ranking primarily to its strong economic vitality and success in attracting significant foreign direct investment (FDI) from regions like the Gulf and China. While Cairo faces challenges like high density and pollution, major urban development projects, including the New Administrative Capital, cemented its position as the continent's most appealing urban center, with Kigali and Nairobi also noted high in the rankings.

02/12/2025

South African authorities have arrested a radio presenter on charges of illegally recruiting men to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine, detaining three suspects as they attempted to fly to Russia. This investigation runs concurrently with a separate, high-profile case targeting Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, who is accused of duping 17 other South Africans into traveling to Russia under false pretenses of job-related security training, only for them to be allegedly forced to fight as mercenaries. The South African government is now working to repatriate these trapped citizens and has issued warnings about social media campaigns promising Russian jobs that may be covers for military recruitment.

22/11/2025

A major international law enforcement effort, Operation Screen West Africa 2025, conducted by INTERPOL and 12 West African nations from July to October, resulted in 62 arrests, including nine people with suspected links to terrorism, notably those connected to the Al-Qaeda-affiliated JNIM group. The operation, which involved 1.7 million real-time checks at borders across the region, successfully seized a significant cache of illegal goods, including 731 kg of cannabis, explosives, counterfeit medicines, fake currency, and 136 stolen vehicles. Furthermore, the action resulted in the rescue of 21 victims of human trafficking in Ghana who were exploited in fraudulent schemes in Nigeria, underscoring the cooperation and use of specialized tools needed to disrupt transnational criminal networks.

22/11/2025

More than 300 students and a dozen teachers were abducted when gunmen stormed St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State on Friday, marking one of Nigeria’s largest school kidnappings in recent years. Authorities updated the tally to 303 children after verifying records, while rescue teams — including police tactical units and local hunters — continue searching the nearby forests. The attack follows a similar abduction of 25 schoolgirls in neighbouring Kebbi State earlier in the week, deepening concerns about rising insecurity across northern Nigeria. Families described desperate scenes as they searched for missing children, and President Bola Tinubu cancelled a planned trip to the G20 summit to focus on the crisis.

21/11/2025

19/11/2025

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed her daughter, Wanu Hafidh Ameir, as Deputy Education Minister and her son-in-law, Mohamed Mchengerwa, as Health Minister. Former President Jakaya Kikwete’s son, Ridhwani Kikwete, was also named Minister for Public Service Management and Good Governance. Suluhu Hassan, who won October’s election with nearly 98% of the vote, will have the new cabinet sworn in on Tuesday. The choices reflect a wider trend in parts of Africa, where leaders appoint relatives or close allies to key roles—seen in Uganda with the Museveni family and in Rwanda with President Kagame’s children in military positions.

19/11/2025

In a quiet village in Kwara State, Nigeria, a Sunday morning service became the scene of a sudden and devastating attack. As members of the congregation were deep in worship, armed assailants breached the sanctity of the church, turning a moment of communal prayer into one of tragedy. Several Christian worshippers were killed in the unprovoked violence, leaving the community reeling from the shock of losing loved ones in what should have been a safe sanctuary. The incident underscores the severe security challenges facing many rural areas and the vulnerability of religious communities simply seeking to practice their faith.