NDC to outdoor Prof Opoku-Agyemang as running mate on April 24
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to officially introduce its Running Mate for the upcoming 2024 General Election. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 24th April 2024, at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA), starting at 4:00 pm prompt. This was announced in a press statement signed by the National...
EFCC to arraign Cubana Chief Priest over naira abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed a three-count charge against Cubana Chief Priest, a popular Instagram celebrity, who has been accused of abusing the naira, Nigeria’s currency. Cubana, real name Pascal Okechukwu, is expected to be arraigned on Wednesday, April 17, before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
Solomon Sarfo Taylor handed a three-year ban by the Ghana Football Association (GFA)
Solomon Sarfo Taylor's football career has been abruptly halted after he was handed a three-year ban by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). This ban prevents him from taking part in any GFA-organized matches or competitions for the next three years. The ban was imposed due to his involvement in falsifying registration documents, leading to the revocation of his player...
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid
Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid are set to clash in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, vying for a coveted spot in the semi-finals. Dortmund faced an uphill battle in the first leg as Atletico surged ahead with goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino. A late strike from Sebastien Haller provided a glimmer of hope for Dortmund,...
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Barcelona vs PSG
Barcelona is all set for a big European showdown as they take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium. This match is Barcelona's most important European game in five years. Following an incredible comeback in the first leg, Barcelona now holds a one-goal advantage. Avoiding a loss on Tuesday night will...
Mykolas Alekna Breaks 38-Year-Old Men’s Discus Record
Mykolas Alekna, aged just 21, has rewritten the history by breaking a longstanding men's discus record that had remained for nearly four decades. Alekna's astonishing throw of 74.35 meters at a throws meet in Ramona, Oklahoma, sent shockwaves through the world of track and field. While initially measured slightly higher at 74.41 meters, a minor revision adjusted it down by six...
Beijing’s Half Marathon Organisers investigating Controversial finish incident
The organizers of the Beijing half marathon are currently delving into allegations surrounding three African athletes, Robert Keter, Willy Mnangat, and Dejene Hailu, regarding their alleged involvement in intentionally allowing China's prominent runner, He Jie, to clinch victory in Sunday's race. In a related development, Kenyan athlete Willy Mnangat disclosed to the SCMP that he consciously allowed China's He Jie...
EOCO clears Roads Ministry of corruption allegations in contract awards
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has concluded its investigations into alleged organised crime in the award of contracts at the Ministry of Roads and Highways. The probe stemmed from claims made by Professor Stephen Adei, a former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). In October 2023, Professor Adei publicly expressed concern about corruption in...
Government will not overburden Ghanaians with more taxes – Finance Minister
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has assured that the government will not overburden Ghanaians with the payment of more taxes. According to him, the government would rather “use the hard way” to collect revenue from those who have not been paying appropriate taxes, as well as those who have been evading taxes in the country. The finance minister...
Donald Trump’s historic hush-money trial to begin in New York
Donald Trump will set foot in a New York courthouse on Monday and become the first former US president to stand trial in a criminal case. He is accused of falsifying his business records to disguise a hush-money payment made to Stormy Daniels, a former adult film star, shortly before the 2016 election. Mr Trump, 77, faces a maximum of four...
