Ghana Football Association Begins Process to Implement VAR Technology in Domestic Competitions

Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has initiated steps to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology into Ghana’s football competitions, a significant move aimed at enhancing refereeing quality and ensuring fair play across the league. This development follows a recent two-day meeting between the GFA and a delegation from FIFA’s VAR Team, who…

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Libyan Police Arrest Three Undocumented Ghanaian and Nigerian Migrants

Al-Khums, Libya – Libyan police have arrested three undocumented Ghanaian and Nigerian nationals in Al-Khums, northwestern Libya, on allegations of breaking into a farm with intent to steal. The arrest was made following a citizen’s report, according to Migrant Rescue Watch’s post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. The suspects, who reportedly remain in custody,…

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Nigeria Seeks $5 Billion Trade Facility from Saudi Arabia to Support Economic Reforms

Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria is pursuing a $5 billion trade facility from Saudi Arabia as part of its economic reform agenda, following discussions between President Bola Tinubu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh during the joint Arab-Islamic Summit. The Presidency announced this potential deal, though specific terms and allocations are still under…

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Israeli Ambassador Warns of Iran’s Alleged Destabilisation Efforts in Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria — Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has alleged that Iran’s destabilising activities are now reaching Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during a screening of the documentary We Will Dance Again: Surviving October 7th, the Israeli envoy warned of Iran’s influence beyond the Middle East and its…

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