Chaos in Men’s 5000m Heat: Multiple athletes crash on final lap
A routine heat in the men's 5000m at the París Olympics, turned chaotic as several athletes ended up on the track. The race gradually intensified, reaching a fever pitch as the runners entered the final lap. Canada’s Mohammed Ahmed was the first to fall just as the bell rang, leaving him far behind the leading pack. But the real drama unfolded...
Imane Khelif advances to Gold Medal Match in women’s 66kg boxing at Paris 2024
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won by unanimous decision against Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng in the women’s 66kg welterweight semifinal, advancing to Friday’s gold medal match against China’s Yang Liu. As Khelif entered the ring at Roland-Garros Stadium, the crowd cheered loudly, while Suwannapheng faced some boos. Algerian fans waved flags and chanted her name throughout the match. Khelif, who is the fifth...
Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be VP running mate
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, choosing a progressive policy champion and a plain speaker from America's heartland to help win over rural, white voters. Harris announced the selection in a text message to supporters. "I’m pleased to share that I’ve made my decision: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will join our campaign...
Outstanding businesses celebrated at Paa Grant Medals for Business Excellence 2024
Businesses, doing exceptionally well in the Western Region of Ghana have been commended at this year's Paa Grant Medals for Business Excellence. The Paa Grant Medals for Business Excellence, also known as the Western Region Business Awards, is a brainchild of the Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Takoradi Constituency. The...
Western Regional Minister highlights trade and industry’s role in sustainable development
In a speech delivered at the Paa Grant Medals for Business Excellence 2024 ceremony on Sunday, Western Regional Minister Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah has emphasized the crucial role of trade and industry in driving sustainable development within the region. The event, designed to honour outstanding businesses and inspire others, highlighted the significant contributions of local enterprises to the region's economic...
SZA announces break from music
American singer, Solána Imani Rowe, popularly known as SZA, has announced a break from live performances. According to her, the break is indefinite. She announced this on social media after headlining Montreal’s Osheaga Festival on Aug. 5. The ‘Kill Bill’ hitmaker explained that she needs the break to focus on getting her life together. On her X handle, SZA wrote, “Yesterday was my...
Thrilling photo finish in Men’s 110m Hurdles repechage at Paris 2024
If the men’s 100m final was close, then the men’s 110m hurdles repechage at Paris 2024 was even tighter. In a heart-pounding race on Tuesday, Brazil’s Rafael Pereira won gold by just 0.002 seconds in the second heat at Stade de France. The finish was so close that a photo finish was needed to separate Pereira from France’s Raphael Mohamed and...
‘I will always stand with the people’ – Simi backs nationwide protests
Singer, Simi has expressed her support for Nigerians over the ongoing nationwide hunger protests. reports that many Nigerians have taken to the streets to protest against hunger and poor governance across the country. The 10 days nationwide protests tagged #EndBadGovernance, commenced on Thursday, August 1 2024. The demonstrations sparked a heated debate on social media, with many criticizing celebrities for not using...
I’d be virgin if I wasn’t singing’ – Ed Sheeran
Famous English singer, Ed Sheeran has shared how being a musician affected his sexual life. The 33-year-old multiple Grammy-winning singer said he would have been a virgin if he wasn’t singing. He stated this in a recent video message shared via his Instagram account. “If I wasn’t a musician, I’d be a virgin,” he shared. Sheeran’s first publicly known relationship was with Scottish...
NPP announces launch of 2024 manifesto in Takoradi
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially announced the launch of its 2024 manifesto, scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Takoradi, in the Western Region. This event marks a significant step as the party gears up for the upcoming December general elections. In preparation for the manifesto launch, the NPP has constituted an 11-member committee tasked...
