Genoa appoints former Arsenal captain as new head coach
Serie A club Genoa has announced the appointment of Patrick Vieira as their new coach. The 48-year-old Frenchman brings a wealth of experience to the Italian outfit, having managed top-tier teams in England and France. Vieira began his coaching career with Manchester City's Under-23 team from 2013-2015. He then took the reins at MLS side New York City FC, before...
Herbert Krapa appointed substantive Minister for Energy
The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named Mr. Herbert Krapa as the substantive Minister for Energy. This appointment begun effective Tuesday, November 19, 2024. According to the President, Mr. Krapa is credited with demonstrating exceptional diligence, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to his responsibilities. He believes that these qualities have significantly contributed to...
Boston Celtics stun Cleveland Cavaliers as 15-game streak ends
The Boston Celtics pulled off a stunning 120-117 victory over the previously undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Cup at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum's impressive performance led six Celtics players in double figures, handing the Cavs their first defeat. The Cavaliers had made history by starting the season 15-0, becoming the fourth franchise in NBA history to achieve this feat....
Election 2024: IGP vows to prevent election-related violence
The Ghana Police Service has pledged to take decisive action against individuals inciting violence during the election period. Speaking at a meeting with the Civic Forum Initiative at the Police Headquarters in Accra on November 19, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akufo-Dampare emphasized the service’s zero-tolerance stance on violence before, during, and after the December elections. The IGP...
CODEO highlights vote-buying concerns in Ashanti, Western and Savannah regions
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has flagged incidents of vote buying in the Ashanti, Savannah, and Western regions as a growing concern. In its second pre-election observation report, released on November 19, CODEO detailed how political actors have been distributing money and valuables to voters to influence their decisions ahead of the December 7 elections. The report, covering...
NDC accuses Brigadier General Opoku of election-rigging scheme
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has alleged that Brigadier General Michael Opoku, General Officer Commanding Central Command of the Ghana Armed Forces, has been tasked by President Nana Akufo-Addo to orchestrate an election-rigging scheme in the Ashanti Region ahead of the 2024 general elections. At a press briefing on Tuesday, November 19, NDC National Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi claimed that...
I am done – Chidimma Adetshina quits pageantry
Miss Universe runner-up, Chidimma Adetshina, has decided to quit pageantry. During a recent interview with Silverbird TV, Adetshina said pageantry has been a traumatic experience for her. She said she’s quitting for personal reasons and relocating to Nigeria from her estranged country, South Africa. “Finishing in the top 2 is still a shocker for me… Honestly, I am done. Pageantry was...
Rafael Nadal falls in potential final match
Rafael Nadal's illustrious career hung in the balance as he took to the court for what could be his last match, a poignant moment that captivated the tennis world. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will retire after the men's team event in Malaga. His Davis Cup quarter-final match against Botic van de Zandschulp ended in a 6-4 6-4...
“I don’t want to see kiosks, and containers littered around Flowerpot Interchange” – GA minister warns
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Daniel Nii Titus-Glover, has appealed to municipal authorities and citizens living within the Flowerpot Interchange enclave to ensure the proper maintenance of the newly commissioned asset to preserve its aesthetics. Speaking during the commissioning of the Flowerpot Interchange on Tuesday November 19, he emphasized the need to maintain order and cleanliness around the interchange,...
Nana Addo commissions Flowerpot Interchange
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the Flowerpot Interchange in Accra. This initiative aims at reducing traffic congestions at the Flowerpot Intersection along the Spintex road, while improving the quality of life of commuters travelling from the North and South of the Accra Tema-motorway. Speaking during the commission ceremony, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo reaffirmed his government’s commitment to...
