African Boxing Union names David Ikpabi as new Chairman after Remi Aborderin Ousting
The African Boxing Union (ABU) has announced the appointment of Nigeria’s David Ikpaibi as the new chairman of the ABU Western Region Title Committee. The announcement was made through a press release by the ABU on the morning of Monday, April 14, 2025. The ABU also stated the appointment of three other team members to the committee. The new members of the...
Black Satellites gear up for U-20 AFCON showdown in Egypt
The upcoming edition of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now taking shape, following the official draw held on Sunday, April 13, in Cairo, Egypt. The tournament is scheduled to run from April 27 to May 18 and promises fierce competition among Africa’s top youth teams. Originally slated to be hosted by Côte d'Ivoire, the tournament was relocated to...
African Trade Ministers meet today to respond to Trump’s tariff threat
In a unified response to tariffs imposed on African countries by the United States, African Trade Ministers across Africa are set to meet today, Monday, April 14, 2025, to deliberate on the new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump. Although President Trump has suspended the implementation of the tariffs, the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area,...
Annual $400m imports of chicken is a shame – Mahama pledges to support local chicken production
Ghana imports nearly $400 million worth of chicken every year, President John Mahama has said. The President said the imports ought to be a source of shame for all Ghanaians, reiterating plans to support 54 individuals to produce four million birds that would amount to 10,000 metric tons of chicken. President Mahama stressed his government commitment to advancing livestock development to...
Police launch manhunt for robbers after 2 officers shot dead in U/E Region
The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a group of armed robbers who shot and killed two police officers at Poyamirea, a community on the outskirts of Binduri in the Upper East Region. According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, the incident occurred earlier today, Sunday, April...
KNUST declares 2 students person non grata, citing unlawful conduct and security threats
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has declared two former students, Ransford Fosu-Boateng (alias Scammer Baby) and Raphael Appiah Owusu, personae non gratae on its campus, citing persistent unlawful conduct and threats to campus security and order. In an official statement released by the Office of the Registrar, KNUST disclosed that Mr. Fosu-Boateng was dismissed on March...
Gabon’s military leaser wins 2025 elections, Provisional results show
Gabon's military leader Gen Brice Oligui Nguema - who in 2023 led a coup that ended a near-60-year dynasty - has won Saturday's presidential election with more than 90% of the vote, provisional results show. Ahead of the vote, critics argued that the new constitution and electoral code were designed to give Oligui Nguema a comfortable pathway to the top...
BRUTAL FRUIT SPRITZER HAS REWRITTEN THE BRUNCH PLAYBOOK AND THE BESTIES ARE EXCITED
Brutal Fruit Spritzer launched a revolutionary global movement celebrating the power of women coming together, called The Pink Table, and Ghana was proudly represented. In-keeping with its ethos of marrying aspiration with accessibility, the brand announced that it will be taking The Pink Table to the beautiful City of Lights during the iconic Paris Fashion Week 2025. Brutal Fruit...
MX24 Partners with Factory Of Productions to Bring VGA E-Gaming to Ghanaian Screens
Accra, Ghana — 9th April 2025 — Youth-centered TV and digital platform MX24 has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Factory Of Productions, creators of the VGA E-Sports Show, to bring the fast-growing world of e-gaming to the screens of its vibrant youthful audience across Ghana and beyond. Through this strategic collaboration, MX24 TV will air VGA E-Gaming content, including tournaments,...
WABU expels Remi Aboderin over alleged corruption and misconduct
West African Boxing Union (WABU) has announced the expulsion of Remi Aboderin as its General Secretary of the Nigeria Boxing Board. This press release also announced the suspension of all WABU activities with Aboderin declared not a part of it. The decision follows some alleged corruption practices by the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control's Secretary-General. Members of WABU have accused Aboderin of...
