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10 Aug

Onion Traders Use Nigeria Route After Benin And Burkina Faso Border Closure

Wontumi1BusinessBorder, Niger, Nigeria, Onion

Onion traders in Ghana have now resorted to bringing what is left of the produce through Nigeria rather than waiting on Benin and Burkina Faso to open their borders. This comes after Benin and Burkina Faso closed their land borders over the coup in Niger. The traders have since been waiting for over a week and hoping that the borders will be opened for the over 75 trucks full of onions to reach Ghana. Their hope, however, dwindled as the days keep going by, and there is still no sign the borders will be opened. On the back of this,…

27 Jul

2023 WWC: Nigeria Stun Australia, Seals Africa’s First Win To Go Top Of Group B

Wontumi1Sports2023 Women's world cup, AUSTRALIA, Nigeria

Nigeria came from behind to beat Australia and leave the co-hosts facing a battle to qualify for the last 16 of the Fifa Women’s World Cup. Australia scored first when Emily van Egmond converted Caitlin Foord’s pass. But Nigeria equalised soon afterwards with Uchenna Kanu’s calm finish, before Osinachi Ohale’s header made it 2-1. Asisat Oshoala scored after a mix-up between Australia’s Alanna Kennedy and Mackenzie Arnold and Nigeria held on, despite Kennedy scoring late on. Nigeria move top of Group B, level with Canada on four points, while Australia are a point behind both before the last matches in…

21 Jul

2023 WWC: Nigeria Hold Canada To Draw In Opener

Wontumi1Sports2023 Women's world cup, Canada, Nigeria

The Super Falcons of Nigeria played out a goalless draw against Canada in their opening Group B clash of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday. Nigeria began the game cautiously, sitting back to soak the mounting pressure as Canada came out of the blocks early in the first minutes. Jordyn Huitema and Christine Sinclair were the focal point of attack for the Olympic Champions but Nigeria’s defensive discipline frustrated the Canadians. Christine Sinclair had an opportunity in the 9th minute but her right footed shot from outside the box missed the top right…

07 Jul

Nigeria Confirms Outbreak Of Deadly Diphtheria

Wontumi1NewsDiphtheria Disease outbreak, Nigeria

The Nigerian health authorities have announced an outbreak of diptheria in the capital, Abuja, after the death of a four-year-old child. The highly contagious infection can cause breathing difficulties and heart problems that can be fatal, particularly in children. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said there had been multiple outbreaks across the country since late last year, with almost 800 confirmed cases and at least 80 deaths. It said the vast majority of cases were among people who had not been vaccinated – despite diptheria being covered by the country’s routine childhood immunisation programme. The NCDC…

01 Jun

WAFU B U20 Girls’ Cup: Nigeria Thump Benin To Set Up Final Clash With Ghana

Wontumi1SportsBlack Princesses, Nigeria, WAFU zone B Girl's group

Nigeria will play Ghana in the final of the maiden edition of the WAFU Zone B Women’s U-20 Cup of Nations following their convincing win over Benin. The Falconets were 3-0 winners over their Benin counterparts to ensure they booked a slot in the last two where they will come up against fierce rivals Ghana. Amina Bello opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 23rd minute of the game before the top scorer of the competition, Esther Onyenezide scored a brace to give the Nigerians a 3-0 win. The Falconets are yet to concede so far in the tournament and…

18 Nov

‘Super Eagles Defence Lacked Coordination In Portugal Thrashing’ – Udeze

Wontumi2SportsIfeanyi Udeze, International Friendly, Nigeria, Portugal, Super Eagles

Ifeanyi Udeze has blamed Nigeria's 4-0 international friendly defeat against Portugal to lack of understanding between the defenders. Nigeria were trailing 2-0 at half-time The defence looked disjointed at times Nigeria urged to play compactly as a unit WHAT HAPPENED? The Super Eagles found themselves trailing at Jose Alvalade Stadium with only nine minutes played after Bruno Fernandes put the Selecao ahead and he scored the second for a 2-0 lead at the half-time break. Goncalo Ramos then added the second before Joao Mario sealed the huge win. Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro started Kevin Akpoguma, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey and…

19 Mar

‘Playing Nigeria Is Not About Form, We’ll Eliminate Them’ – Alhaji Gruzah

wontumionline.comSportsAlhaji Gruzah, Ghana, Nigeria

'Playing Nigeria Is Not About Form, We’ll Eliminate Them' – Alhaji Gruzah Alhaji Abdul Karim Gruzah – a Management Committee Member of the Black Stars, remains optimistic the Black Stars of Ghana will oust the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The two West African countries would renew their rivalry on Friday, March 25, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium as they clash in the first leg of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) World Cup playoff. Speaking in an interview, Alhaji Gruzah believes the Black Stars would eliminate the Supper Eagles, adding,…

04 Oct

NDC Paying Monies To Nigerians To Commit Day Light Robberies In Ghana- Owusu Bempah Alleges

Kakra NunuFeatured, NewsNDC, Nigeria, Robberies

One diabolical strategy of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is to sponsor some Nigerians with bribes to commit daylight robberies in Ghana, Ernest Owusu Bempah has alleged. “They (NDC) are paying monies to Nigerians to come and rob people in broad day light just to create disaffection for the ruling government”, the convener for Fixing the Country Movement boldly stated on Wontumi TV last Friday. https://youtu.be/x2X-opfUnpA Ernest Owusu Bempah made it clear that after sponsoring thugs to commit crime, former President Mahama would then turn to Ghanaians and claim there is state of insecurity in the country. “Mahama is…

15 Jun

You Took GHC30K From NPP To Settle Your Medical Bills- Abronye Exposes Kwesi Pratt (Video)

Kakra NunuFeatured, NewsBoko Haram, Free SHS, Kwesi Pratt, Nigeria, WASSCE

The Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr., has been accused by the Bono regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party of being quick to run down policies of the party on radio but turning to them when he needs money to settle his medical bills. "When you are sick, you come to NPP leaders. Recently you came for GHC 30k and used it for your medical bills", Kwame Baffoe alias Abronye revealed on the Nsempa Fie show on Wontumi TV. The NPP Chairman, Abronye questioned Kwesi Pratt over his recent decision to run down the free Senior…

11 Oct

VIDEO: Broke John Mahama Runs To Abuja In Search Of Campaign Funds

Kakra NunuFeatured, NewsAbuja, John Mahama, Niger, Nigeria

John Mahama’s campaign funds are depleted and for that reason, he has abandoned his tour in Ghana to seek for funds in Nigeria and Niger. The lens of Wontumionline.com captured the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) checking in at a hotel in Nigeria in the company of Awoonor Afetsi Besa, Braimah Saaka Mahama, James Gbolo and Kingsley Kwame Awuah Darko. He is expected to meet some businessmen in Nigeria who have sponsored his campaign before in the past. John Mahama and his entourage per the investigation of Wontumionline.com are expected to travel to Niger to secure more funds…