Speaker to reconvene Parliament in November
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced plans to reconvene Parliamernt in November. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Council of State, the speaker noted that Parliament will ne reconvened within the earl days of November. He expressed his commitment to resolving the current majority dispute before parliament through constitutional and democratic processes. He reassured the Council that...
Accra Sports Stadium to host Ghana vs Niger AFCON Qualifier on November 18
The Accra Sports Stadium is gearing up to host Ghana's crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Niger on Monday, November 18, 2024. The Black Stars will face Niger's Menas in their quest to secure a spot at the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco. Ghana currently sits third in Group F with 2 points, trailing leaders Angola by 10...
Jack Draper secures victory over fifth seed Taylor Fritz to advance to the third round of the Rolex Paris Masters
Jack Draper scored a notable victory over fifth seed Taylor Fritz, winning 7-6 (8-6), 4-6, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the Rolex Paris Masters. The 22-year-old, fresh off his first ATP 500 title in Vienna, showcased resilience, especially in the first set where he recovered from a 5-5 deadlock to win a tense tie-break. Despite facing challenges in...
Nigeria beat Ghana 2-1 to win the U-20 WAFU Zone B title
Nigeria secured the U-20 WAFU B Cup of Nations title by defeating Ghana 2-1 on Wednesday, October 30. In the first half, Nigeria demonstrated their superiority and were duly rewarded. They took the lead in the 33rd minute with a superb finish from Kparobo Arierhi. Just ten minutes later, Arierhi struck again, finding the top left corner after capitalizing on a...
NBA fines Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for misrepresenting Joel Embiid’s injury
The NBA has slapped the Philadelphia 76ers with a $100,000 fine for misrepresenting the health status of their star center, Joel Embiid. Embiid has missed the team's first three games due to a left knee condition, but public comments from head coach Nick Nurse and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey didn't accurately reflect his injury. The NBA investigated the...
Supreme Court rejects Speaker of Parliament’s application to overturn ruling on vacant seat declaration
The Supreme Court of Ghana has rejected an application by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, who sought to overturn an earlier ruling that prevented him from declaring four parliamentary seats vacant. This ruling intensifies the ongoing debate about the extent of the Speaker's authority and the judiciary’s oversight in parliamentary affairs. Speaker Bagbin’s application aimed to nullify the Supreme Court's previous...
Antisemitism: Adidas ends fight with Kanye West
German multinational corporation, Adidas, has ended all legal proceedings with popular American rapper, Kanye West known as Yeezy. Adidas terminated its deal with Kanye in 2022 following the public pressure by the American Jewish Committee, AJC, over the singer’s antisemitic comments. However, speaking on Tuesday, the firm chief executive, Bjorn Gulden said it had “reached an out-of-court settlement with West to end...
Chief Justice rejects request for Justice Yaw Gaewu’s recusal in parliamentary seat dispute
The Supreme Court has dismissed a request for Justice Yaw Gaewu to recuse himself from a hearing concerning the Speaker of Parliament's declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant. This objection was raised by Thaddeus Sory, counsel for the Speaker of Parliament, during the ongoing case between Alexander Afenyo Markin and the Speaker of Parliament over the vacant seat controversy. Sory...
Phoenix Suns duo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker helps their team to a narrow 109-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers
In a thrilling showdown, the Phoenix Suns duo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker propelled their team to a narrow 109-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Booker scored 33 points, while Durant contributed 30. LeBron James had a subdued performance, finishing with just 11 points, while Anthony Davis led the Lakers...
FIFA to meet Ghana Football Association over VAR
The world football governing body, FIFA, is set to hold a pivotal meeting with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in Ghana's domestic leagues. The two-day meeting, scheduled for October 31 and November 1, 2024, in Accra, marks the first step in FIFA's Implementation Assessment Approval Program (IAAP). The program is essential for any...
