The Accra Timber Market, a bustling hub of commerce in Ghana’s capital city, was engulfed in flames in the early hours of Saturday, September 13th, 2024. The devastating inferno, which broke out near Ayalolo School at approximately 1:17 a.m., consumed numerous shops dealing in wooden planks and hardware, leaving a…

The tragic death of 22-year-old Moses Mba, a young preacher, allegedly at the hands of policemen in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, has ignited a firestorm of controversy and demands for justice. The incident, which occurred on August 1, 2025, near the former residence of Governor Bassey Otu, has cast…

The Manchester United women’s team encountered an unexpected and potentially disruptive equipment malfunction hours before their crucial UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifier against SK Brann in Bergen, Norway. Upon arrival at the stadium, the team discovered that a bag containing several players’ boots had gone missing during their journey from…

Nigeria’s battle against crude oil theft, a persistent drain on its economy, has yielded remarkable progress in the first seven months of 2025. Data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) reveals a significant 50.2% reduction in crude oil losses, bringing the daily average down to 9,600 barrels. This…