Author: Barbara Quarshie

Chidimma Adetshina, a contestant in the Miss South Africa pageant, has withdrawn from the competition, citing concerns for her and her family’s safety and well-being. The decision follows a preliminary investigation by the home affairs department, which found that Adetshina’s mother may have committed “identity theft” to acquire South African nationality. Adetshina, a 23-year-old law…

Andy Appiah-Kubi, the Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, has criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) following its investigation into the Airbus bribery scandal. The OSP, led by Kissi Agyebeng, released a report on August 8, identifying the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as “Government Official 1” in the scandal.…

Nick Foles, the former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, has announced his retirement from the NFL. Foles will officially retire as a Philadelphia Eagle during their home opener on September 16 2024 against the Atlanta Falcons. In a statement released by the Eagles, Foles expressed his gratitude, saying, “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to retire…

Iwalani Rodríguez was the wife of Puerto Rican professional golfer Chi-Chi Rodríguez, a celebrated figure in the world of golf. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1937 to Charles and Mildred, Iwalani was a native of Hawaii who passed away in 2021. She was the beloved wife of Chi-Chi for 56 years. Before her marriage, Iwalani…

Juan “Chi Chi” Rodríguez, a legendary Puerto Rican professional golfer, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the age of 88. Rodríguez’s death was announced by Carmelo Javier Ríos, a senator from his native Puerto Rico, though the cause of death was not disclosed. Rodríguez was the father to Donnette Rodríguez, the daughter of…

Juan “Chi Chi” Rodríguez, a Hall of Fame golfer renowned for his charismatic presence on the greens and inspiring life story, passed away on Thursday, August 8 2024 at the age of 88. His death was announced by Carmelo Javier Ríos, a senator from Rodríguez’s native Puerto Rico. No cause of death was provided. Born…

American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won gold in the 400m hurdles at the Paris Olympics, setting a new world record with a time of 50.37 seconds. This performance marked her sixth global title and surpassed her previous world record of 50.65 set in June 2024. McLaughlin-Levrone dominated the race, leaving her competitors well behind. Dutch runner Femke…

Tara Davis-Woodhall won the gold medal in the women’s long jump at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with a jump of 7.10 meters. The event took place at Stade de France on August 8, 2024 This victory marks a significant achievement for Davis-Woodhall, who finished sixth in the long jump at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Her…

Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo clinched a historic victory in the 200m at the Paris 2024 Olympics, earning Africa’s first gold medal in the event. Tebogo, 21, crossed the finish line with an African record time of 19.46 seconds, outpacing American Kenneth Bednarek, who finished in 19.62 seconds. Tebogo’s victory came as a surprise, particularly as he…

Tragedy struck the CrossFit Games as competitor Lazar Dukic died while participating in a swimming event at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth, Texas, on Thursday, August 8 2024 morning. Dukic, a top-ranked CrossFit athlete from Serbia, disappeared beneath the water during the event, leading to a frantic search. Emergency services were alerted around 8…