Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria: Abducted aid workers beg for their release in video

Six abducted aid workers with an international charity Action Against Hunger have appeared in a video begging for their release. The aid workers were kidnapped in Nigeria by Boko Haram terrorists on July 18. They appeared in good health in the video which has been circulating on social media. In the video released on Thursday, Grace Taku, one of the… Read More
Africa 

Turkish officials seize fake dollar notes worth $271 mln

Nearly $271 million worth of fake banknotes have been confiscated in a printing press in Instabul, Turkey. Turkish officials on Thursday raided premises of the printing press where the fake currencies were being printed. Stacks of $100 banknotes were found by police and anti-crime and smuggling officials during the search at the Esenyurt neighborhood. Police five arrested. It said among… Read More
Africa 

UN chief condemns deadly Somalia attacks on offices visited earlier by UN envoy

Mr. Guterres extended his “deep condolences” to the victims’ families and loved ones, and reiterated the full support and solidarity of the UN with the people and Government of Somalia. According to media reports, the attack was carried out by a female suicide bomber, and was claimed by terror group al-Shabab. The mayor of Mogadishu, Abdirahman Omar Osman, was one… Read More
Africa Football Ghana Sports West Africa World 

How Ghana spent $4.5 million JUST on AFCON 2019

There is a high level of outrage among Ghanaians after the country’s sports minister revealed that the nation spent $4.5 million just for the country’s participation in the 2019 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations competition. The amount spent is equivalent to the amount Algeria received as prize money for winning the entire tournament in Egypt. The Black Stars… Read More
Africa Football Sports West Africa World 

Eric Bailly’s suffers ANOTHER injury in friendly Match

Manchester United have suffered an injury blow as defender Eric Bailly had to be stretchered off during their pre-season friendly against Tottenham on Thursday. Bailly, who has struggled with injuries during his time at Old Trafford, was upset as he was taken off the field of play at the beginning of the second half. He later left the stadium on crutches and with… Read More
Africa Business Ghana World 

Meet the top Ghanaian Media Business owners

Known as the 4th estate of government, the Ghanaian media landscape has over the past two decades evolved not only as an avenue for engaging citizens but a lucrative business sector that has produced some successful entrepreneurs and business leaders in Ghana. Even though we cannot evaluate the financial value of the industry in Ghana, Price Water-Coopers in 2017 valued… Read More
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