Tema Central seat: Ebi Bright drags Charles Forson to court over election victory
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Tema Central in the 2020 elections, Ebi Bright has lodged a legal challenge at the High Court against the election of Charles Forson, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) legislator for the constituency. Ebi Bright is contesting the validity of Mr Forson’s win, alleging irregularities in the 2024 elections. In her petition, the NDC...
Jimmy Butler faces indefinite suspension from Miami Heat for ongoing rule violations
The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler indefinitely following a "continued pattern of disregard for team rules." The six-time NBA All-Star, 35, had already faced two suspensions this month for disciplinary reasons, causing him to miss nine games. The team cited his decision to walk out of a practice on Friday as the final straw, leading to another suspension without pay. While...
AFCON 2025: Morocco to host as Ivory Coast defend title
The stage is set for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with the draw revealing interesting matchups and storylines. Hosts Morocco, alongside defending champions Ivory Coast, will look to headline a tournament promising fierce rivalries as well as historic clashes. In a ceremony held in Rabat, Morocco was drawn into Group A alongside Mali, Zambia, and Comoros. As top...
Radja Nainggolan arrested in connection with cocaine smuggling operation
Former Belgian international Radja Nainggolan has been arrested in connection with an alleged cocaine smuggling operation between South America and Antwerp. He retired from international football in 2018 after being controversially left out of Belgium’s World Cup squad that year. According to Corriere della Sera, the former AS Roma midfielder is part of a wide-ranging investigation led by the Organized Crime...
Kansas City Chiefs one win away from historic NFL ‘three-peat’
The Kansas City Chiefs are just one win away from NFL history. With a nail-biting 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship, Patrick Mahomes and his team secured their fifth Super Bowl appearance in six years, setting up a rematch of Super Bowl 57 with the Philadelphia Eagles. Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium roared with tension and triumph...
APD set to kickoff on Jan. 30 to Feb. 1with Breakfast meetings aimed at accelerating Africa’s economic integration
The 3rd edition of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2025, a key event organized by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, is set to kickoff on January 30 to February 1 2025. This flagship event would happen at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana under the theme “Delivering Africa’s...
How A Peacock Inspired Ghana’s House of Paon
In an interview on MX24 TV's Fashion Wednesday, designer Collins Obeng Marnu revealed the fascinating origin story behind his fashion brand's distinctive name, House of Paon, to host Diana Edinam Kumbey. The KNUST textile graduate explained that his brand's name emerged from a thoughtful desire to create something more symbolic rather than using his own name. "I wanted something which...
Fermin Lopez scores two goals as Barcelona clinches a remarkable victory over Valencia.
Fermin Lopez stole the show with a brace and two assists as Barcelona hammered Valencia to break their four-game winless run in La Liga. The match kicked off with an early surge from Barca, as Frenkie de Jong fired a low shot into the bottom corner after just two minutes. They quickly doubled their lead when Ferran Torres found the back...
Kotoko’s resurgence continues with narrow 1-0 victory over Karela United
Asante Kotoko extended their impressive revival with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Karela United at Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The victory, secured by Captain Justice Blay's second-half penalty, propelled the Porcupine Warriors to the top of the league table. After a difficult start to the season, in which they failed to win any of their first five matches, including...
Leicester shock Spurs with dramatic comeback win
Leicester City ended their seven-game Premier League losing streak in dramatic fashion, coming from behind to secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in north London. Richarlison’s first-half header seemed to have Spurs on course for victory, but a spirited Leicester comeback turned the game on its head within five minutes of the restart. Jamie Vardy pounced on a...
