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A Nigerian senatorial candidate was on Wednesday shot dead and his body burnt by attackers while on his way from a campaign rally in the southern state of Enugu. The death of Oyibo Chukwu of the Labour Party happened three days before Saturday’s general elections – which is being described …

Nigeria’s central bank has limited weekly over-the-counter cash withdrawals by individuals and corporates to 100,000 naira (US$225; £186) and 500,000 naira ( US$1,125; £928) respectively. This is in line with its policy to promote cashless transactions, it said.   It comes days after the West African country launched new banknotes. …

Ghana, Nigeria and Benin are in talks to consider coming together to make a joint bid to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to Ghana’s Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif; “There’s a discussion that Ghana should bid with the likes of Nigeria and Benin. We are still considering it. …

The Black Galaxies of Ghana head coach Annor Walker has announced a strong starting line up for the second leg tie of the 2023 CHAN Qualifiers against Nigeria this evening. Ghana have made a trip to battle out with their sworn-rivals in the reverse fixture of the final qualification round …

The inability of British Airways, to repatriate its trapped funds out of Nigeria has led to the suspension of ticket sales in the country ahead of stoppage of flights to the African most populous nation. This is as the airline threatens that it may be compelled to stop flight services …

The Black Galaxies of Ghana secured a first-leg advantage over Nigeria in the final round of qualifiers for the 2023 CHAN tournament on Sunday, August 28. Goals from Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Seidu Suraj ensured Annor Walker’s side earned a 2-0 victory at the Cape Coast Stadium.     ICYMI: …

Ghana and Nigeria will renew their football rivalry once again this afternoon at the Cape Coast Stadium in the first leg of the 2023 African Nations Championship final qualifying round. The two West African countries have met each other on four occasions this year at all levels, with two wins …

A Ghanaian actor, Haruna Asamoah, popularly known as Baba Fabregas, has died in Nigeria at age 27.   The Kumawood actor was found dead in a hotel during his visit to the neighbouring country on August 14.   His death was announced by his brother who intimated that he passed …