When listeners in northern Nigeria tuned into Voice of America (VOA) last month, they found music playing in place of their regular broadcast — a telltale sign, historically, that soldiers had seized telecoms offices, and even the government. ‘Was there a coup in the US’?, a VOA journalist, Babangida Jibrin recalled one worried listener asking, as he and colleagues fielded …

The Federal Government has extended its warm congratulations to the Republic of Ghana on the occasion of its 68th Independence Anniversary. According to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokesperson, Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Thursday, the Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar conveyed Nigeria’s best wishes to Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Samuel Ablakwa. As Ghana celebrates …

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo announced on Friday that visa-free travel for all African passport holders will start at the start of this year, marking a step towards continental economic integration. The announcement came during his final State of the Nation address as he prepares to step down on January 6 after two terms in office. “I am proud to have …

Hosts Ghana lifted the inaugural WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup on Sunday, but only after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat of resilient Nigeria at the Ghanaian Centre of Excellence in Prampram, outside Accra. Both sides earlier scored two goals apiece in regulation time but needed a penalty shootout to determine the winner of the tournament, which the Maidens won after …

Ghana’s opposition leader John Mahama on Monday officially won the country’s election, easily defeating the ruling party candidate after voters punished the government’s economic management and the high costs of living. Mahama won 56 per cent of the votes in Saturday’s presidential ballot, compared to the ruling party candidate and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia who secured 41 per cent, the …

Dr Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, has congratulated Ghana’s President-elect, John Mahama, on his victory in the country’s recent general elections. In a statement, Dr. Fayemi also commended Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP), for his gracious concession speech, noting that ‘’his …

The Federal Government has commended the Republic of Ghana for reconstructing and formally handing over a property belonging to the Nigeria High Commission in Accra. According to a statement signed by the acting spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ceremony took place on Wednesday. The building, a block of four-bedroom flats, was demolished in 2020 by …

Nigeria has named a 32-man roster for the second phase of their training camp ahead of the anticipated two-legged African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying fixture against archrivals Ghana in December. Most players have received notification of their invitation and will join the Super Eagles B, with some of the latest additions including Remo Stars’ goalkeeper Kayode Bankole, Suur Kumaga of …

Super Eagles B players are expected to regroup next week to continue their preparation for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying two-legged fixture against Ghana scheduled for December. The team had its first training session in Abuja on Wednesday and concluded training for the week on Thursday before the players returned to their respective clubs for the weekend’s Nigeria …

The Flying Eagles have emerged as champions of the 2024 WAFU B U-20 Championship, defeating rivals Ghana 2-1 in a thrilling final. Under the guidance of head coach Aliyu Zubairu, the Flying Eagles dominated the first half, surging to a 2-0 lead at halftime thanks to two well-taken goals by Remo Stars forward, Kparobo Arierhi. With their early dominance, the …