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Carlos Queiroz quit the job after leading Ghana to the World Cup Round of 32 but has returned for an interim period.Published On 3 Sep 20263 Sep 2026Carlos Queiroz has been reappointed Ghana coach for an indeterminate period, two months after stepping down in the wake of the country’s FIFA World Cup campaign.The Ghana Football Association (GFA) said on Wednesday the 73-year-old Portuguese coach would “embark on a new coaching mandate, commencing with the upcoming international window”.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“The GFA believes Queiroz’s extensive international experience, technical expertise, and knowledge of the Black Stars position him…

Olusegun Obasanjo, former Nigerian President, has laid out a socio-economic equation for the continent’s transport and hospitality sectors, warning that regional aviation cannot survive on infrastructure alone without the foundation of good governance and widespread economic prosperity. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the opening of the AeroWest Summit 2026 in Lagos, the former head of state challenged policymakers, airline executives, and investors to look beyond terminal buildings and route maps, targeting the root causes of underdevelopment that keep African skies underutilised. “For aviation to fly, there must be passengers,” Obasanjo stated plainly, mapping out the interlocking chain…

A Coast Guard jet carrying Markwayne Mullin, the homeland security secretary, made an emergency landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday afternoon after an engine failure.It was the latest close call to occur in Washington’s congested airspace.“The United States Coast Guard pilots made the single engine landing feel routine. No panic, just straight professionalism,” Mr. Mullin posted on social media. “After we landed, the pilots told me that was a first for them! We could not have been in better hands.”The event occurred around 1:35 p.m., according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which manages Reagan National Airport.“We just…

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that traps more than 80 times as much heat than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period and causes 25% of global heating today. We definitely don’t want this gas spewing needlessly into the atmosphere, but in 2023 that’s exactly what environment editor Damian Carrington found was happening when he reported on 1,000 super-emitting methane leaks across the globe. Now Turkmenistan, the worst country for mega-leaks, has begun to plug them. Damian tells Madeleine Finlay why some experts call stopping leaks the climate ‘emergency brake’ and reveals which countries are still failing to act

Wrexham powered to their first Championship win this season with a ruthless 3-0 rout of injury-plagued Millwall on Wednesday.The Welsh side had drawn with Cardiff and Watford before losing at home to Birmingham prior to this match. But they bounced back in emphatic fashion in south London to kickstart their bid for promotion to the Premier League after narrowly missing out on the playoffs last term.The Millwall defender Zak Sturge deflected Issa Kaboré’s cross into his own net for a first-half own goal. Wrexham’s striker Kieffer Moore lashed in the second from 20 yards soon after half-time and Jacques Ekomié…

By Adewale Adesewa Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwo, popularly known as Mama G, has opened up about the difficult experiences and sacrifices that shaped her life, revealing that there was a time she sold puff-puff and prepared chicken to make ends meet. Ozokwo made the revelation in an interview with Femi Babs TV, published on YouTube Wednesday, while reflecting on how she struggled to build the life she has today, stressing that her journey was far from easy. “When I came into the industry, there was a time that I was selling buns and puff-puff. I was frying it. I…

For generations of Black families, summer has had a familiar soundtrack: the sizzle of meat hitting a hot grill, the slap of dominoes on a folding table, the sound of children playing while music booms from a speaker.The spread often stretches beyond burgers and hot dogs to grilled meats and seafood, macaroni and cheese, homemade banana pudding, and, of course, potato salad. There are unwritten rules about who can grill or prepare the food — a job usually reserved for one or two trusted relatives whose recipes have earned the privilege. Somehow, there is always more than enough food to…

Tyson Fury has confirmed that his long-awaited heavyweight showdown with British-Nigerian Anthony Joshua, will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York, ending months of uncertainty over the venue for the fight. The former world heavyweight champion announced the development on Instagram with a poster of himself and Joshua set against the New York City skyline. However, no date was attached to the post. “What a place NYC, and what a venue MSG, and what a fight Fury vs AJ, the land of opportunity,” Fury wrote. “What a weekend away for the lads on the piss in NYC. Iconic!…

As the first heatwave of the record-breaking summer arrived on 23 May, GB News host Cristo Foufas was not happy: “I am sick to death of the naysayers saying firstly that we’re all going to die and that we have to put out heat alerts, because, you know, just drink some water and drink a bit less rosé in the sunshine.”“We used to call it Darwinism,” replied co-host Renée Hoenderkamp. She is a medical doctor.The arrival of the intense heatwave in late June – the most extreme recorded in Europe – didn’t change the tone. “People die each year from…

Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano Fidelity Bank has launched new support initiatives for small businesses in Kano, including Nigeria’s first dedicated SME Hub and free nationwide training programs, as part of efforts to reduce startup costs and build capacity for entrepreneurs across Northern Nigeria. The initiatives were announced during an interactive town hall meeting with business owners in Kano on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, Mrs. Gochi Osinigwe, Divisional Head, SME and Digital Banking, said the bank is committed to walking with customers from start-up stage to large enterprise level. “Our SME division focuses on growth for SMEs and our customers.…