107 Confirmed Dead in Mecca Mosque Accident
The huge red crane crashed into a part of the Grand Mosque as it was filled with worshippers. Officials say strong winds and heavy rains caused the crane to fall. Correspondents say there have...
View ArticleNFL to Probe Problems Mentioned at Patriots Game
Mr Tomlin said headset issues “always” happen when playing the Patriots at home “We were listening to the Patriots radio broadcast for the majority of the first half,” Coach Mike Tomlin said. Other...
View Article94 Year Nigerian Student Passes On
Mohammud Modibbo (R) pictured with his teacher in Kano Mohammud Modibbo was unable to go to school as a child because he worked as a trader, travelling around the country. He decided to enter primary...
View ArticleHungarian PM Calls for An Aid Package for Syria
Hungary’s prime minister says tens of millions of people could descend on Europe Mr Orban said supporting Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan with such a package would end the mass migration to Europe. Hungary...
View ArticleFlood kills at least 11 in northern Nigerian states
Speaking at a meeting held in Sokoto on the damages caused by flood in those states, Thickman Tanimu, the agency’s zonal deputy head, said 10 of the victims died in Zamfara while a seven-year old boy...
View ArticleZimbabwe’s Mugabe reshuffles cabinet, appoints nephew to minister
In the cabinet reshuffle, Mugabe appointed five new ministers, 10 deputy ministers and re-assigned three cabinet ministers and one deputy minister. He also promoted one deputy minister. In total,...
View ArticleSouth Africa working on measures to protect police from killing
Under the National Tactical Response Plan, on-site investigations will be conducted to assess the circumstances where police officers were killed, Nhleko said in Pretoria. “Inspections will take place...
View ArticleBotswana to receive deficit rainfall in coming raining season
Strong El Niño conditions is likely to peak during the southern hemisphere summer, which will have a major influence on the weather and climate systems over Botswana. Other factors, like the presence...
View ArticleNigeria rotates air force troops on Boko Haram operation
The troop rotation is in line with the usual practice, aimed at re-invigorating the minds of the personnel and their commitment to the on-going fight against the Boko Haram, Air Commodore Dele Alonge,...
View ArticleOne killed, five injured after supporters clashed in campaign rally in Tanzania
The death was the first to have occurred in the country’s election campaign history. Sweetbert Njewike, the acting special zone police commander for Tarime and Rorya districts, said police have...
View ArticleSouth Africa urged to play constructive role in Africa’s integration
Addressing a seminar on the role of South Africa in regional integration at the Human Science Research Council, Professor Yang Lihua from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) said South Africa...
View ArticleZambian leader orders overhaul of state enterprises
On Wednesday, the government started executing the transfer of shares in 29 out of 33 state-owned enterprises to a unit it has created, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). The unit was...
View ArticleZambia to benefit from German climate adaptation fund
The funds, released through the Integrating Agriculture in National Adaptation Plans Program, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) will help...
View ArticleBraunschweig Goes for Frankfurt Clash Without Ofosu-Ayeh
Phil Ofosu-Ayeh German side Eintracht Braunschweig will be without their key Ghanaian defender Phil Ofosu-Ayeh when they play Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday in their Bundesliga II match. Coach Torsten...
View ArticleDavid Accam Scores A Neat One For Chicago Fire
David Accam celebrates his incredible finish By El Akyereko Frimpong Follow the writer on Twitter: @AkyerekOfficial Black Stars attacker David Accam scored an eye-catching finish with a patent artistry...
View ArticleAndre Ayew The Ghanaian Who is King of English Football for August
Andre Ayew By: Sheikh Tophic Sienu @desheikh1 on twitter Hurray!!! It was in the month of August and Andre Ayew proved how an ‘august’ signing he was for Swansea City. Winning the player of the month...
View Article2018 World Cup: Ghana- Canada Friendly Is Still On
Black Stars will play Canada next month Ghana’s planned pre-2018 World Cup qualifying friendly with Canada next month has not been postponed, contrary to reports in the West African country. The Black...
View ArticleLessons Ghana Must Learn From Top European Clubs Maximising Matchday Revenue
How top European clubs maximise their matchday revenue The majority of European clubs tend to own their stadium. These top clubs generate a disproportionately large share of revenues compared to the...
View ArticleDavid Sullivan Regrets for not going after Andre Ayew
Andre Ayew celebrates one of his goals in the English Premier League West Ham United owner David Sullivan has expressed his regret of not signing Andre Ayew when the Ghana midfielder was made available...
View Article2018 World Cup: Ghana Has No Plans of Playing Malaysia
Ghana Black Stars Ghana are not planning to play Malaysia next month ahead of the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. Widespread reports in the West African country claimed that the Black...
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