CHAN 2024 Brings Both Hustle and Headache for Locals Near Nyayo and Kasarani
Security has tightened near stadiums, causing travel struggles As Kenya welcomes teams and fans for CHAN 2024, the thrill of football is being felt far and wide. But for those staying close to Kasarani and Nyayo stadiums, daily life has taken a turn. From roadblocks to constant patrols, the tightened security has made these areas slow and stressful. Match days are...
Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Seized in Crime Probe Linked to US Fraud Case
Ghanaian artist Shatta Wale's Lamborghini seized by authorities Ghanaian authorities have taken hold of a luxury Lamborghini Urus allegedly tied to the proceeds of crime linked to convicted fraudster Nana Kwabena Amuah. The seizure follows a formal request from the United States. Amuah, currently serving a 7-year sentence in the US for a multi-million dollar fraud scheme, had the 2019 Lamborghini...
Son Heung-min Leaves Spurs for MLS in Record-Breaking Move to LAFC
Son Heung-min has completed a permanent transfer to Los Angeles FC, ending a decade-long spell at Tottenham Hotspur. The 33-year-old forward joins the Major League Soccer side for a record fee of 26 million US dollars, or 19.5 million pounds, making it the most expensive transfer in MLS history. Son, who was unveiled at LAFC’s 2–1 Leagues Cup win over Tigres...
Bird blamed for dropping fish on power line, sparking “heavy fire” in Canada
Bird blamed for dropping fish on power line, sparking "heavy fire" in Canada Firefighters who found a charred fish at a fire in western Canada believe a tired bird may be to blame for sparking the blaze. The fire department in Ashcroft, British Columbia, was called to respond to a "heavy fire" about 4 miles south of the town on July...
Nigerian teenager wins global English competition
Nigerian teenager wins global English competition Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, has urged the Federal Government to honour the 17-year-old student from Yobe state, Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, who won a global English competition. Nafisa outperformed over 20,000 students from 69 countries to emerge the world’s best in English language skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global...
Two Ghanaian ministers, six others die in military helicopter crash
Two Ghanaian ministers and six others die in military helicopter crash Tragedy struck Ghana on Wednesday as two serving ministers and six others were confirmed dead following a military helicopter crash in the Ashanti region. Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, were among the eight individuals on board the...
Wife of South Korea’s Ousted Ex-President Yoon Appears for Questioning over Corruption Allegations
Wife of South Korea's Ousted Ex-President Yoon Appears for Questioning over Corruption Allegations South Korea’s former first lady, at the heart of a Dior bag scandal that shook the country’s politics, appeared for questioning as part of an investigation into allegations ranging from suspected stock manipulation to bribery. It’s Kim Keon-hee’s first public appearance in a criminal investigation since her husband,...
PUBG MOBILE IGNITES THE DANCE FLOOR WITH THE AFRO FRENZY DANCE CHALLENGE ON TIKTOK
NAIROBI, KENYA – – PUBG Mobile, the world-renowned mobile battle royale game, today announced the launch of its electrifying "Afro Frenzy Dance Challenge" on TikTok, inviting players and dance enthusiasts across Africa to showcase their moves and creativity. This exciting initiative aims to blend the thrill of in-game action with the vibrant energy of Afro-inspired dance, fostering community...
Ecobank to sell Mozambique stake to FDH Bank
Ecobank to sell Mozambique stake to FDH Bank Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has announced a strategic agreement to divest its stake in Ecobank Mozambique S.A. to FDH Bank Plc, a financial institution listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange. In a notice filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Tuesday, the transaction marks a change in ownership and operational management of Ecobank Mozambique...
Malawi, Zambia hit with visa bond requirement in USA
Malawi, Zambia hit with visa bond requirement in US Business travelers and tourists from Malawi and Zambia will face visa bonds as high as $15,000 designed to reduce unauthorised overstays in the US, the State Department announced. Travelers from those countries seeking B-1 business visitor or B-2 tourist visas in the US will have to pay the bonds as a condition...
