Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has denied claims linking him to support for banditry, saying the materials circulating online about him are fake and manipulated. In a statement released in Kaduna on Saturday, the cleric said the videos and statement being shared in his name were edited and taken out of context by individuals pushing ethnic and…
Ghana is set to introduce its first non-interest banking institution this year, a development expected to widen financial inclusion and provide new financing options for businesses and individuals. The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, announced that one local bank has already applied for a non-interest banking licence. He also revealed…
Mexico national football team defeated Ghana national football team 2-0 in an international friendly match played in Puebla. Ghana struggled defensively, while Mexico controlled most of the game and deserved the victory. Mexico scored very early in the match, taking the lead after just two minutes. A mistake in Ghana’s defence allowed Brian Gutierrez to…
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on the management of Metro Mass Transit (MMT) Limited to rely more on their own internally generated funds to buy additional buses instead of depending mainly on government support. He made the appeal on Friday, May 22, 2026, during the commissioning of 100 new Isuzu buses, which are…
French authorities have suspended new EU border checks at Dover after holidaymakers heading to the port faced long queues on Saturday. The port said the move was made after they escalated the “challenging situation” with border authorities, adding it would help to clear the queues and reduce congestion on surrounding roads. The May bank holiday…
Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that Donald Trump would face a “crushing” response if the United States resumes military attacks against Iran following the fragile ceasefire that halted the recent regional conflict. In a social media post on Saturday, May 23, Ghalibaf said Iran had rebuilt and strengthened its armed forces…
National secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru has warned former Ekiti State governor Kayode Fayemi against making comments that could damage the image of the All Progressives Congress, saying the party could take disciplinary action against him over alleged anti-party activities. Basiru’s reaction followed Fayemi’s recent criticism of the APC during an interview…
Justice Mohammed Nasir Yunusa of the Federal High Court in Kano has died after collapsing at his home. According to reports, the judge suddenly fell in his living room and was quickly taken to a hospital, where doctors later confirmed his death. Sources within the Federal High Court in Abuja said he died on Thursday…
Hull City A.F.C.’s team bus was reportedly attacked ahead of Saturday’s Championship play-off final against Middlesbrough F.C. at Wembley Stadium. The Tigers were preparing for the biggest match of their season when bottles and stones were allegedly thrown at the team coach in London shortly before players boarded the vehicle. Images and footage circulating online…
Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan finished second in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the Xiamen Diamond League in China on Saturday, taking home a silver medal. The race was won by USA’s Masai Russell, who crossed the line in 12.14 seconds. Her time came very close to the world record of 12.12 seconds set by…
