As the global community continues to recognize the critical role of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in driving economic growth, job creation, innovation and sustainable development, Ghana is set to host a landmark entrepreneurship and business development event in celebration of World MSME Day 2026. AfriMass Network, in partnership with Katon and Graphic Business,…
Nigeria’s very own culinary superstar, Hilda Baci, has added yet another massive feather to her cap. Guinness World Records has officially named her a Guinness World Records Icon, making her the first Nigerian to receive this specific global honour. This prestigious global recognition is reserved for exceptional individuals whose record-breaking achievements go beyond the numbers…
A 26-year-old private legal practitioner, Sara Araba Tettey, has tragically died after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest while celebrating Ghana’s victory over Panama in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, June 17. Ms Tettey, a newly qualified lawyer and alumna of the Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of…
Ghana’s Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada. With six minutes added on at the end of match of few chances, Brandon Thomas-Asante raced down the left, beat his marker, and squared the ball for Yirenkyi, who tapped in. The result was harsh on Panama,…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken note of public discussions following the decision of the Federal Court of Canada concerning Black Stars player Thomas Partey’s visa application to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As the governing body responsible for Ghana’s participation in the FIFA World Cup, the GFA had a duty to…
Lionel Messi opened his FIFA World Cup 2026 with a masterclass. The Inter Miami CF forward hit a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. It was a night of clean finishing, tidy passing and sensible risk. Sofascore gave him a perfect Sofascore Rating 10, a fair reflection of…
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release from prison is now set for February 2028, weeks earlier than his previously scheduled date. Combs, 56, is serving a 50-month sentence for prostitution-related charges at the low-security Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, after he was found guilty in July 2025 of two counts of transportation to engage…
Prominent Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused a hospital in Lagos of obstructing an inquest into the circumstances surrounding her baby son’s death. A coronial inquest into the death of her 21-month-old son, Nknau, at Euracare hospital in January had been due to start in April, Adichie said. The author now alleges that Euracare…
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada, FIFA confirmed on Friday, meaning he won’t be able to play in his team’s opening World Cup match on Wednesday, June 17 in Toronto. Said FIFA in a statement to The Athletic: “FIFA is not involved in the immigration processes of host countries, including the adjudication…
Colombian star Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy thrilled fans with a high-energy performance of their song “Dai Dai” at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Shakira opened her set after J Balvin and launched into the tournament’s official song, delivering her signature dance moves to an excited crowd on Thursday, June…
