Nigeria on a rough road to recovery

The rising confidence in the recovery of Nigeria’s economy was dealt a heavy blow in May following reports of the nation’s first quarter GDP growth for 2017 contracting by 0.52%.

Senate halts concession of P’Harcourt refinery to Agip, Oando

The senate on Monday suspended the planned concession of the Port Harcourt refinery to Agip and Oando by the ministry of petroleum resources.

Manuel Noriega, Panama ex-strongman, dies at 83

Late General Manuel Antonio

General Manuel Antonio Noriega, the former military leader of Panama, has died aged 83, officials have announced.

Arsene Wenger: Arsenal manager agrees two-year contract

Arsene Wenger

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has agreed a new two-year contract, extending his 21-year reign at the club.

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane not shy when it comes to European glory

Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane the manager touches down in Britain for a Champions League final this week 15 years after he did so as a player. If it goes as well as it did in 2002 he will have no complaints.

I refuse to let a tragic past ruin my life’s story

Pastor Terry Gobanga

One early morning twelve years ago, Terry Gobanga, then 24, woke up a happy woman.

The Stanley Matthews football revolution made in Ghana

Sir Stanley Matthews remains one of England's most famous footballers and was known as the Wizard of Dribble. But he was also arguably the first global icon, paving the way for superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. And it all began in Ghana, writes Scott Anthony.