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August 31, 2026
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Barcelona close to deal for Arsenal’s Jesus
Key Points
- Barcelona is nearing a £8.6m (€10m) deal for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, with a medical scheduled for Monday.
- The transfer is expected to be completed before Tuesday's deadline, despite previous interest from Napoli.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Jesus was not training and hinted at his departure, as he has fallen in the squad's pecking order.
- Separately, Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is set to join Saudi club Al-Hilal for at least £50m, with a medical on Tuesday.
- Barcelona's interest in Jesus comes despite his significant injury history, particularly a serious knee injury in January 2025.
Why This Matters
This article primarily discusses European and Saudi Arabian football transfers involving Brazilian players Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli. It has no direct or indirect relevance to Ghana, its economy, policies, or opportunities. The information presented does not impact any aspect of Ghanaian affairs.
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August 30, 2026
“We are one house – let’s settle this at home” – Atomaase Royal family calls for unity, rallies behind Twafohene
- The Atomaase Royal family in Techiman has appealed to Joseph Adom to withdraw his lawsuit against the Twafohene.
- The lawsuit concerns the sale of royal lands, which the family defends as legitimate, with proceeds used for family development, including a new palace.
- The Queenmother, Abusuapanin, and Obaapanin of the family expressed strong support for the Twafohene and urged an out-of-court, traditional settlement.
- They emphasized the importance of family unity and resolving disputes through traditional structures rather than the modern court system.
- Joseph Adom has yet to publicly respond to the appeal, and the case remains pending in court.
August 30, 2026
Police arrest two suspects over murder of Yidani chief and son
- The enskinned chief of Yidani, Naa Ntimla Nwenisim, and his son, Ntimla Bilaga, were shot dead at their residence in Yidani, Gushegu District, on August 14, 2026.
- Three unidentified armed men forced their way into the chief's quarters and opened fire, with five empty BB cartridges recovered from the scene.
- Post-mortem examinations confirmed both men died from multiple shotgun injuries and haemorrhagic shock.
- The Northern Regional Police Command arrested two suspects, Majejiba Magne (25) and Haruna Nlegle (34), on August 26, who are now assisting with investigations.
- Police urged residents to remain calm, provide information, and avoid reprisals or vigilantism, while investigations continue to identify all involved.
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Accra ranks among world’s top 20 cities for nightlife in 2026
- Accra has been ranked 18th globally in Time Out's list of the world’s 20 best cities for nightlife in 2026.
- The city was recognized for its established nightlife districts, growing variety of venues, live music, and diverse entertainment spaces.
- Accra scored particularly well for affordability (62% of residents), community (75%), and hospitality (65% welcoming).
- Osu and East Legon were highlighted as major entertainment hubs, featuring diverse music subcultures beyond mainstream Afrobeats.
- Accra and Johannesburg (7th) were the only two African cities to make the global top 20, with Bangkok leading the list.