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Cameroon have finally conquered Africa by defeating Malawi 3-0

The Indomitable Lionesses defeated Malawi 3-0 in Rabat on Sunday to win their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, ending years of near misses… Read Article →

Arsenal did not just win the Community Shield. They made a statement.

A 3-0 demolition of Manchester City in Cardiff gave the champions an early psychological boost—and offered their Premier League rivals an ominous glimpse of what… Read Article →

Nigeria wants to build more of its military hardware at home. And the plan goes well beyond assembling vehicles.

The country is moving to establish domestic production lines for armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems and other specialised defence equipment—a push aimed at reducing reliance on… Read Article →

A suspected bank robbery was stopped before it happened—or was there ever a bank attack at all? That question is at the centre of a developing security story in Accra after Ghanaian police said they disrupted an alleged robbery plot, arrested a Nigerian suspect and killed two other suspected gang members in a gunfight. But there is a major twist. GCB Bank says its Labone branch was never robbed and no attempted robbery took place there. Nigerian suspect arrested The Ghana Police Service identified the arrested suspect as Augustine Okechuku Maazi, a Nigerian national. Police said the operation followed intelligence received on Thursday about an alleged armed robbery syndicate preparing to target branches of GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank around Labone, Accra. According to the police account, officers received the information at about 10:45 a.m. and moved into the area before any reported attack could take place. Investigators allegedly found several suspects inside vehicles parked near the banks. When police approached, one vehicle reportedly accelerated away. Officers pursued it and arrested Maazi, while another occupant escaped. Gunfight leaves two suspects dead Police said occupants of a second vehicle also attempted to flee. This time, officers allege that the suspects opened fire. A gun battle followed, leaving two suspected gang members dead, according to the police. Another suspect reportedly escaped and remains wanted. Police later recovered two vehicles allegedly linked to the group: Toyota Highlander — GS-1434-18 Hyundai Tucson — GS 7915-17 A blow pistol Maazi remains in custody and is assisting investigators, police said. The bodies of the two deceased suspects were taken to a morgue pending identification and autopsy. Then GCB Bank disputed the robbery story This is where the case becomes more complicated. Following the police announcement, GCB Bank said its Labone branch had not been attacked. The bank stated that there was neither a robbery nor an attempted robbery at its premises. According to GCB, its operations continued normally. No customers or employees were affected, and no bank funds or property were lost or damaged. That creates a crucial distinction. The police say they disrupted what they describe as an alleged planned robbery operation. GCB says no robbery or attempted attack occurred at its branch. Both statements can technically be true if investigators intercepted suspects before they reached the bank. But the police have not publicly established exactly how far the alleged plot had progressed or whether the suspects intended to enter any of the targeted banks. What investigators still need to establish Several questions remain unanswered. Were the suspects preparing to attack the banks, or were they planning another type of crime in the area? Police have not publicly clarified whether the alleged gang had entered a final stage of preparation, identified specific targets inside the banks, or intended to target customers and other people nearby. The circumstances surrounding the recovered vehicles and weapon are also part of the continuing investigation. For now, authorities are searching for the remaining suspect while Maazi remains in custody. The Ghana Police Service has urged members of the public to provide credible information that could help investigators prevent further criminal activity. The most striking part of the case may ultimately be the contradiction at its centre: police say they stopped an alleged bank robbery plot, while the bank involved says no robbery—or attempted robbery—ever happened.

Two Suspected R0bbers K!lled in Accra Operation as GCB Bank Denies Any Attack

A suspected bank robbery was stopped before it happened—or was there ever a bank attack at all? That question is at the centre of a… Read Article →

Airtel and Starlink Take Satellite-to-Phone Connectivity Commercial in Africa

What happens when your phone can reach a satellite instead of a cell tower? In the Democratic Republic of Congo, that is no longer just… Read Article →

How Nigerians Can Apply for the UK Global Talent Visa: A Step-by-Step Guide

The UK Global Talent visa is designed for people aged 18 or over who are recognised as leaders—or potential leaders—in academia or research, arts and… Read Article →

South Africa’s $18.5 Million Repatriation Bill Sparks Pushback From Ghana and Nigeria

South Africa wants African governments to help cover the cost of repatriating their citizens. But Ghana and Nigeria say they are not responsible for the… Read Article →

2026 Commonwealth Fellowships for Nigerians: Why This Is an Opportunity You Should Not Miss

For many Nigerian professionals and academics, the opportunity to spend months in the United Kingdom learning from leading institutions, expanding professional networks and returning home… Read Article →

Davido Breaks Down as Uncle Ademola Adeleke Wins Osun Election

Davido could not hold back his emotions. The Afrobeats superstar broke down in a video shared on X after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)… Read Article →

Naira Gains as External Reserves Hit $52.25 Billion

Nigeria’s external reserves have climbed to $52.25 billion, while the naira strengthened against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market. The reserve figure… Read Article →