US-based sprinter Ufodiama completes Nigeria switch
US-based sprinter Kelly Ufodiama has completed the switching of her allegiance from the United States to Nigerian after hitting the 2025 World Championships qualification mark in the women’s 200m, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ufodiama’s switch had been on for…
Francis Ngannou accompanies Kamaru Usman in surprise UFC Atlanta weigh-ins appearance
Who thought Francis Ngannou would ever be seen again on a UFC stage? It happened Friday when Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, accompanied former welterweight champ Kamaru Usman to the scale during the UFC on ESPN 69 ceremonial weigh-ins…
Anthony Joshua storms Ghana: Nigerian-born boxer welcomed by Okada riders in style
Anthony Joshua storms Ghana: Nigerian-born boxer welcomed by Okada riders in style Anthony Joshua storms Ghana: Nigerian-born boxer welcomed by Okada riders in style i Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua storms Ghana in style, welcomed by Okada riders for Battle of…
Ethiopia Opens Trade Sectors to Foreign Investors: New Directive Unlocks Export, Import, Wholesale, and Retail Markets” – Addis Insight
Opens Trade Sectors to Foreign Investors: New Directive Unlocks Export, Import, Wholesale, and Retail Markets” – Addis Insight Share post: ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — June 13, 2025 — In a sweeping policy reform aimed at attracting foreign capital and…
Food Poisoning Claims 78 Lives in South Africa, President Calls for Urgent Action
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Friday with survivors of devastating floods that killed at least 78 people in the impoverished Eastern Cape province, blaming the “catastrophic disaster” on climate change. Ramaphosa toured the disaster zone and met with…
Fela’s ‘Zombie’ becomes first Nigerian album in Grammy Hall of Fame
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been posthumously inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his politically charged 1976 album, Zombie. With the recognition coming nearly 30 years after his death, he becomes the first Nigerian artiste to achieve…
Ghana to South Africa travelers allege Ethiopian Airlines demands $100 Security Deposit
Ethiopian Airlines is facing increasing scrutiny from passengers travelling from Ghana to South Africa, with multiple individuals alleging that the airline’s officials in Ghana are demanding a $100 “security deposit” before boarding. Passengers claim they are told this money will…
Ghana ranked 8th among Africa’s top 10 manufacturing countries; 1D1F praised
Ghana has been ranked 8th among Africa’s top 10 manufacturing countries, according to a report by The African Exponent, an analytical business information source for entrepreneurs and potential investors in Africa. The report stated that Ghana’s long-term focus on…
Zimbabwe to implement ban on exports of lithium mineral concentrates in 2027
The Zimbabwean government’s Ministry for Mines announced a proposed ban on exports of all lithium concentrates to come into effect in January 2027. The Government of Zimbabwe announced a ban on lithium concentrates will be implemented from January 2027, impacting…
Tanzania’s port sector gains trigger World Bank reversal, says President Samia
Tanzania’s port sector gains trigger World Bank reversal, says President Samia President Samia Suluhu Hassan presents an award for outstanding dividend contribution to the Chairman of the TPA Board, retired IGP Ernest Mangu, accompanied by TPA Director General Plasduce Mbossa….