Mirra Andreeva stuns Iga Swiatek to reach first WTA 1000 semi-final
Seventeen-year-old Mirra Andreeva produced the biggest win of her young career, defeating world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, to reach the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Championships. The Russian teenager, playing with fearless aggression, dismantled the four-time Grand Slam champion to secure her first-ever WTA 1000 semi-final. Andreeva, the 12th seed, became the youngest semi-finalist...
Moses Bliss turns 30 with “By Your Mercy,” song
Moses Bliss is celebrating his 30th birthday with a brand-new song, “By Your Mercy.” So much has happened in his life recently, and this release reflects it all. About a month ago, he and his wife, Marie Bliss, welcomed their baby boy. In a few days, they will celebrate their traditional wedding anniversary on February 29. By March 2, it will be a year since their civil wedding....
Rubiales convicted of sexual assault over Hermoso kiss but avoids jail
Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), has been found guilty of sexual assault for his unsolicited kiss on Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s 2023 Women’s World Cup triumph. Spain’s High Court fined him over €10,000 ($11,400) but stopped short of issuing a prison sentence, instead barring him from contacting or approaching Hermoso for one year. The...
A$AP Rocky set to buy English club after not guilty verdict
The proposed takeover of Tranmere Rovers is set to be completed, afer A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on two felony counts of assault. The rapper had been charged with two counts relating to use of a semi-automatic weapon in a 2021 altercation with another hip-hop artist in Hollywood. Rocky, who has two sons with singer Rihanna, was acquitted on Tuesday. Sky...
Kotoko and Hearts back GFA’s new security & structural reforms
Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak have thrown their full support behind the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) bold new security measures, marking a major step in their ongoing push for a safer, more professional Ghana Premier League. A meeting, held on February 17 at the request of the GFA, was a direct response to a joint petition from the...
‘I was a troll before becoming famous’ – Ayra Starr reveals
Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, also known as Ayra Starr, has revealed that she was a social media troll before becoming famous. The 22-year-old singer shared that she had a page dedicated to rapper Nicki Minaj. She disclosed this on the I Said What I Said podcast, co-hosted by Feyikemi Abudu and Jola Ayeye. “I had a troll page, I had a...
President Mahama signs book of condolence for Sam Nujoma
President John Mahama has signed a book of condolence opened at the Namibian High Commission for the late former Namibian leader, Sam Nujoma. The ceremony took place on February 19. President Mahama wrote, “Liberation Comrade, you have truly fought a good fight, and now is the time for the faithful soldier to lay down his arm and take a rest. Namibia...
National Economic Dialogue set to take place on March 3 and 4
The Government of Ghana, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, has announced the National Economic Dialogue, set to take place on March 3 and 4, 2025. This event, a part of President Mahama's 120 day social contract, would be held at the Accra International Conference Centre. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, and signed by Presidential...
Afenyo Markin urges President to withdraw mass dismissal directive
Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged President John Dramani Mahama to “issue an immediate directive to withdraw the Chief of Staff’s instruction that have led to mass dismissals.” This follows the government revocation of all appointments made after December 7 2024. In a letter to the President on Tuesday February 18, Afenyo-Markin noted that the President issuing the directive would demonstrate...
CLOSAG begins strike today, Feb. 20
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) is set to begin its nationwide industrial action, today Thursday, February 20, 2025. The planned strike is in protest against the continued tenure of Samuel Adom Botchway at the Births and Deaths Registry as a Registrar. CLOGSAG has expressed concerns over Mr Botchway’s participation in the office’s budget hearing at the Ministry...
