Zverev advances to Australian Open final as Djokovic retires
Alexander Zverev booked his place in the Australian Open final for the first time after Novak Djokovic was forced to retire due to injury following a grueling first set, which Zverev edged 7-6(5). It was a bittersweet moment for Zverev, who advanced to his third Grand Slam final after a fiercely contested opening set in Melbourne. The 25-year-old German battled...
Trevor Noah returns to host 2025 Grammy Awards for fifth consecutive year
Famous South African comedian and producer, Trevor Noah has been unveiled as the host of this year’s Grammy Awards. This is the 5th consecutive year that Noah will be hosting the music awards show since 2021. The 67th GRAMMY Awards show, which will take place in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025, has Nigerian Afrobeats singers dominating the nomination of African...
My music is not mid-Joeboy replies critics
Nigerian singer, Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has responded to those criticizing his music. Joeboy has been under heavy criticism on social media, with some of his critics describing his music as “mid.” Addressing the criticisms in a recent episode of the ‘Backstage Banter’ podcast, Joeboy insisted that there is nothing “mid” about him. He argued that most of his...
Ahmed Ibrahim, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey and Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare recieve Parliamentary approval
Parliament has approved the nominations of Ahmed Ibrahim, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey and Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare as ministers. This approval follows an extensive vetting process and debate in the House, leading to a majority vote of the nominees. The vetting process, chaired by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, provided a platform for rigorous scrutiny of the nominees’ qualifications, competencies and vision for their...
John Ansah elected GHALCA chairman
John Ansah has been elected as the new Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) following a resounding victory in elections held on Thursday at the GHALCA Secretariat, Accra Sports Stadium. Ansah secured 95 votes, decisively defeating his opponent, Isaac Wilberforce Koomson, who garnered 35 votes. He succeeds Kudjoe Fianoo, who stepped down after a long tenure at the...
Disability Sports: Alfie Hewett keeps Australian Open dreams alive in Singles and Doubles
Britain's Alfie Hewett remains on track for an Australian Open clean sweep after reaching the finals in both wheelchair singles and doubles. In the singles semi-final, second seed Hewett defeated Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez 6-3, 6-3 to set up a showdown with world number one Tokito Oda on Saturday. Oda, who beat Hewett in last year’s final, will look to defend his...
Madison Keys upsets Iga Swiatek to reach Australian Open final
Madison Keys produced an extraordinary comeback to defeat World No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a nail-biting semifinal at the Australian Open, saving match point and prevailing 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 to book her place in her second career Grand Slam final. In a match packed with drama, Madison Keys showcased her resilience and flair to upset Iga Swiatek, the tournament’s second...
Stick to promises made during election campaign, eyes are watching – Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra to Prez. Mahama
The Metropolitan Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, Most Rev. Bonaventure Kwofie (CSSP), has called on the President of the Republic of Ghana to stick to his promises delivered to Ghanaians in the build up to the 2024 elections. Speaking during the 25th anniversary celebration of the St. John Paul II Catholic Church Danfa, Most. Rev. Bonaventure Kwofie called...
Heat star Jimmy Butler suspended for repeated rule breaches
Jimmy Butler’s turbulent January took another turn as the Miami Heat suspended their six-time All-Star forward for the second time in three weeks, citing repeated breaches of team rules. Just days after returning from a seven-game suspension, Jimmy Butler has found himself back in hot water with the Miami Heat. The 35-year-old missed the team’s flight to Milwaukee, prompting the...
Cholera outbreak: 11 cases confirmed in Agona West
The Ghana Health Service in the Agona West District of the Central Region has identified some 214 suspected cases of cholera in the Municipality. According to officials from the Ghana Health Service, a total of 11 cases have been confirmed so far putting authorities on high alert. Meanwhile, the Municipal Health Director for Agona West Bertha Arthur is urging residents to...
