On Tuesday, local authorities in South Africa’s eastern coast announced that at least eighteen people had perished in floods brought on by intense rainfall. A spokesman for the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality, which was severely affected by the floods, told AFP that at least seven people had perished in the Eastern Cape province. The provincial government in neighboring KwaZulu-Natal said at least 11 people have died in and around the port city of Durban. More than 2,000 people have been evacuated from Nelson Mandela Bay, notably from makeshift homes in the municipality’s slums. An appeal for blankets, food, and clothing…
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The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced two retired soldiers and nine other individuals who robbed a gold-buying company at Wassa Akropong in the Western Region to 252 years in prison with hard labor. Former soldier Emmanuel Tetteh, also known as “Rocky Study,” is employed as a private security guard while his colleague Samuel Agbadoku is out of work. Private security guard Isaac Adjei, fetish priest Frank Afavi, alias “Hero,” kente weaver Yaw Adzevi, and driver Anthony Ayivie Kwame Senyo, alias “Shoto,” were all given 17 years in prison. The remaining individuals were given 25 years each: farmer Dickson Kumedzro, also…
A mine collapse in Galkogo village, in the Shiroro local government area of Niger State, Nigeria, has resulted in the confirmed death of one person. As of Monday evening, thirty more people, including the mine manager, Alhaji Ibrahim Ishyaku, were still stranded in the collapsed mine. Six more people were rescued from the collapsed mine with “serious injuries,” according to a report from the area. The mine was owned by “African Minerals and Logistics Limited,” according to Alhaji Abdullahi Baba Arah, the Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), who confirmed this on Tuesday. Rescuers had to…
Omari Forson, 19, is expected to leave Manchester United this summer after declining the team’s last contract offer. After more than six months of talks, Forson’s contract expires on June 30. His representatives have informed United that Forson will be moving on to a new team this summer. Owing to his advanced age, United should receive a development fee from whichever team he plays for next. Erik ten Hag and the coaching staff will take a hit because they oversaw Forson’s promotion to the first team in the previous campaign. When the young player entered the game off the bench…
Regarding the demolition of a building at Millennium City in the Gomoa East District of the Central region that belonged to former Black Stars player Kissi Boateng, a suspected land guard has been taken into custody. The police are currently pursuing two more people who are fugitives. Mr. Boateng disclosed in an interview with Adom News that he registered the land after purchasing it from the Gomoa Nyanyano chief in 2015. In addition, he paid 21st Century Construction and the Gomoa Fetteh stool after they asserted their ownership of the identical piece of land. It was not until 2023, according…
FIFA judges decided that Emilio Nsue, who finished as a top goalscorer in the African Cup of Nations five months ago, was not qualified to represent Equatorial Guinea during his eleven-year international career. FIFA has released a comprehensive decision outlining the reasons behind the disciplinary committee’s decision to remove Equatorial Guinea’s two victories from their November 2026 World Cup qualifying matches last month. The 34-year-old Nsue scored in 1-0 victories over Namibia and Liberia in both contests; however, he never received official FIFA approval to move from Spain to Equatorial Guinea. Nsue participated in an Under-21 European Championship while representing…
Yves Bissouma and his family are receiving support from Tottenham following reports that the midfield player was subjected to tear gas during a mugging early on Sunday morning. Bissouma and his partner were set upon by two men as they arrived at the five-star Majestic Barriere hotel in the coastal resort of Cannes at around 4 am on Sunday, according to reports in France. The robbers allegedly sprayed tear gas in Bissouma’s face before ripping his watch, which is thought to be worth more than £250,000, off his wrist and fleeing in a car. Bissouma is said to have told…
Sweden-based reports have connected Sheffield Wednesday and other European clubs to a move for Michael Baidoo, a midfielder from Ghana. FotbollDirekt reported today that the Owls have become fans of Baidoo as he carries over his 2023–2024 form. Danny Röhl might be attempting to recruit Baidoo in advance of Wednesday’s 2024–2025 Championship campaign. According to the website, the 25-year-old has drawn interest from teams including Maccabi Haifa, Ludogorets, Ferencvaros, Hull City, Middlesbrough, NEC Nijmegen, and Luton Town. Leicester City are also reportedly keeping a watch on him. With seven goals and seven assists in 12 Allsvenskan games this season, it…
Nigerian musician Patoranking recently celebrated his Harvard Business School graduation and posted a picture of himself on Instagram. He flaunted his achievement in a photo taken at Harvard Business School’s front. He was pictured in another photo with Professor Anita Elberse, displaying his certificate, and he thanked her in the caption: “Happy birthday to the new @harvardhbs alumnus.” God runs this Show…Thank You @anitaelberse.” he shared. His post immediately sparked a barrage of congratulations from admirers and followers, who praised his outstanding accomplishment.
Media professionals wishing to cover the aforementioned match between the Central African Republic’s Wild Beasts and Ghana’s Black Stars, which is set for Monday, June 10, 2024, at Baba Yara Sports Stadium, should send their applications, duly signed by an editor or manager, to the National Sports Authority’s Head of Public Relations via email at pr@sportsauthority.gov.gh. Please enclose a copy of your passport photo with your letter of application. The deadline for submission of applications is Thursday, June 6, 2024. Accreditation tags can be picked up on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Baba Yara Stadium, from 9:00 am to…