UEFA Euro 2024: Germany vs Scotland-Match Preeview
The 2024 UEFA European Championship comes off tonight as host nation Germany battles it out against Scotland. Germany is considered the top contender in a group that includes Hungary and Switzerland. They faced a tough last-16 elimination by England. The summer's championships mark Die Mannschaft's first Euros post-Joachim Low and only their second tournament since the World Cup-winning boss left after...
‘I love Afrobeats, Burna Boy’ – Shakira
Colombian singer Shakira has expressed her love for Afrobeats and Burna Boy, as well as rising South African star, Tyla. Speaking in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ crooner disclosed that she is a huge fan of African music. Shakira described her music taste as eclectic, honest and real. She said, “If I could explain my taste in...
Ghana faces power supply disruptions due to gas shortage from Nigeria
The Ghana Grid Company LTD. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced significant power supply interruptions across the country, starting from Wednesday, June 12, 2024. This development is attributed to a reduction in gas supply from Nigeria. In a joint press statement released on Thursday, GRIDCo and ECG informed the public about the ongoing power supply issues and...
US journalist Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges
American journalist Evan Gershkovich will go on trial in Russia for espionage charges, Russian prosecutors have said. The Wall Street Journal reporter has been accused of collecting "secret information" from a Russian tank factory on behalf of the CIA. Prosecutors say he will stand trial in a court in Yekaterinburg - the city he was arrested in last March while covering...
Starmer banks on economic growth to ‘rebuild Britain’
Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled Labour's election manifesto focusing on economic growth. The Labour leader said the document - titled "Change" - would "turn the page decisively" on 14 years of Conservative government. The running theme is a bid to boost wealth creation through streamlining planning rules and increasing business investment. It did not contain new policies beyond those already announced, with...
Ato Forson Trial: Court Admits Richard Jakpa’s Tape into Evidence
An Accra High Court has admitted into evidence an audio recording between Richard Jakpa and Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame to facilitate the cross-examination of Jakpa. This decision follows the Attorney General’s objection to the audio’s relevance to the primary trial. Despite that objection, the trial judge, Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe reviewed the arguments from both sides and ruled in favour of...
Lands Minister calls for intensified awareness creation in border communities
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abu Jinapor has underscored the importance of creating awareness and sensitizing residents of border communities to sustain the peaceful and progressive relationship between Ghana and its neighbours. In a Speech delivered on the floor of Parliament in commemoration of the 2024 African Border Day on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the Minister noted that...
Second person dies from Mpox in South Africa
A second person has died from mpox in South Africa, the health minister has announced, less than 24 hours after the country's first death from the virus was reported. The two men, aged 37 and 38, were tested and shown to have died as a result of the virus, said Minister Joe Phaahla. Mr Phaahla said six cases had now been...
Don’t fall for NPP, NDC promises – Hassan Ayariga to electorate
The flag bearer of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the party and elect him as the next president at the December 7 polls. He said the flag bearers of the two major parties, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), had nothing new to offer...
GFA approves Democracy Cup match between Kotoko and Hearts of Oak
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has given the green light for the Parliament of Ghana to host the first Democracy match. This much-anticipated event is set to take place on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Accra Sports Stadium. Two renowned teams from the Premier League, Asante Kotoko SC and Accra Hearts of Oak SC, have both affirmed...
