Author: Barbara Quarshie
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Former BBC Presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children. The charges relate to 37 images allegedly shared on a WhatsApp chat between December 2020 and April 2022. The Metropolitan Police announced the charges on Monday, July 29 2024. Edwards, 62, of Southwark, London, was arrested on…
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Adam Peaty positive for Covid after winning Olympic silver
Adam Peaty has tested positive for Covid-19 just one day after securing a silver medal in the 100m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics. Peaty, 29, narrowly missed out on a third consecutive gold medal by 0.02 seconds on Sunday, July 28 2024. He had reported feeling slightly unwell with a sore throat before the race.…
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Nyjah Huston Wins Bronze in Street Skateboarding at Paris Olympics
Nyjah Huston has won a bronze medal for Team USA in street skateboarding at the Paris Olympics. In a thrilling final, Huston finished behind Japan’s defending champion Yuto Horigome and his American teammate Jagger Eaton, who claimed the silver medal. Horigome topped the podium with a score of 97.08, narrowly surpassing Eaton’s score by 0.10.…
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Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Florida Rapper Julio Foolio
Three people have been arrested in connection with the ambush killing of Florida rapper Julio Foolio, while two others are still being sought. The victim, whose real name was Charles Jones, was shot dead on June 23 in a hotel parking lot in Tampa. Surveillance footage from the hotel shows the attackers, dressed in black…
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Ghana to Pay GH¢95 Million to West Blue Consult for Wrongful Termination of Contract
The Ghanaian government is set to pay GH¢95 million to IT consultancy firm West Blue Consulting, as reported by citinewsroom.com. This settlement follows the termination of a contract under which West Blue provided technical and support services to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) from 2015 to 2020. The contract was facilitated by the Ministry of…
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Court to Hear GH¢5M Defamation Suit Against LilWin on July 31
An Accra High Court will address a GH¢5 million defamation lawsuit against Kumawood actor and producer LilWin on July 31, 2024. The new hearing date follows the completion of a Case Management Conference on July 25, 2024. Justice Forson Agyapong, who is overseeing the case, has directed that LilWin be properly notified of the hearing…
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“E.L Reveals His Relationship Status: ‘I’m No Longer Single’”
Award-winning Ghanaian rapper E.L has confirmed that he is no longer single, sharing details about his relationship for the first time since resuming his music career. In an interview with AJ Sarpong on 3FM Lounge, E.L addressed questions about his personal life and revealed that he is in a relationship However, the rapper chose not…
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N.J. rap legend Chino XL reportedly dead at 50
Iconic rapper Chino XL, born Derek Emmanuel Barbosa, has died at the age of 50. He passed away on July 28, 2024. The news of Chino XL’s passing was first reported by the Instagram account Rap Booklets, which honored the rapper with a post dedicated to his 1996 album Here to Save You All. The…
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Who is Ilona Maher? Meet the U.S. women’s rugby star
Ilona Maher has become a standout figure in U.S. women’s rugby with her electrifying performances on the field and engaging presence off it. Here’s a closer look at the dynamic athlete making waves at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Early Life Born on August 12, 1996, in Burlington, Vermont, Ilona Maher grew up in a sports-oriented…
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Kim Johnson, ‘Survivor: Africa’ Alum, Dies at 79
Kim Johnson, runner-up on “Survivor” Season 3, “Survivor: Africa,” and the oldest female finalist in series history, has died at the age of 79. The place and cause of death were not immediately available. Her death was revealed on Monday, July 29, 2024. Jeff Probst, who has hosted the competition reality series since its debut…
