Barrack Obama’s grandmother, Mama Sarah Obama, dies aged 99

The 344-year-old tortoise popularly known as Alagba, in the palace of the Soun of Ogbomoso (in Nigeria), has died. The tortoise which was the oldest in Africa, was sick for a few days before her demise on Thursday. The tortoise became a popular breed upon ascension of the throne of the current Soun of Ogbomosoland,…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested the police officer who was seen in a viral video dishing out hefty slaps to a defenceless mother for exchanging words with him. The service has relayed the identity of the police officer as Lance Corporal Wormenor Samuel with ID Number 51688. The victim has also been identified as…

Veteran journalist Cokie Roberts, winner of three Emmys and a legend and trailblazer in broadcasting, has died at the age of 75. Roberts worked in television, public radio and publishing for over 40 years. She began her tenure at ABC as a contributor for “This Week with David Brinkley” and later became ABC’s chief congressional…

Liverpool ace Sadio Mane has revealed the “secret” to Jurgen Klopp’s success at Liverpool – being a father figure in the dressing room. Klopp has transformed the Anfield outfit into Champions League winners and Premier League title contenders since taking the top job in 2015. Senegalese striker Mane has been amongst the players to benefit…