Author: Barbara Quarshie
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We’ll force Akufo-Addo to resign – Concerned Farmers on SSNIT Hotels Controversy
The Concerned Farmers Association has issued a stark warning to President Akufo-Addo, threatening to force his resignation if the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) proceeds with the sale of four hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by Bryan Acheampong, the Minister of Agriculture. Nana Oboadie Boateng, the National President of the association, vehemently…
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Jayson Tatum Signs Historic $314M Extension with Celtics
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has agreed to a monumental five-year, $314 million contract extension, sources revealed to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday, July 1 2024. The 26-year-old forward played a pivotal role in leading the Celtics to their 18th NBA championship, defeating the Dallas Mavericks in a five-game series. Tatum averaged impressive stats of…
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Klay Thompson to join Mavericks on 3-year, $50M deal
Free agent guard Klay Thompson has decided to leave the Golden State Warriors after a storied 13-year career and join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday, July 1 2024. Thompson, a four-time NBA champion with the Warriors, sought a new challenge with the Mavericks, aiming to…
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Aryna Sabalenka Withdraws from Wimbledon Due to Shoulder Injury
Wimbledon contender Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from this year’s tournament due to a shoulder injury, a setback announced on Monday, July 1 2024 ahead of her scheduled first-round match. The two-time Australian Open champion, seeded third at Wimbledon, was set to face Emina Bektas from the United States on Day 1 of the grass-court Grand…
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Elias Lindholm Inks Seven-Year Deal with Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins have made a significant addition to their roster, securing Elias Lindholm on a lucrative seven-year contract with an average annual value of $7.75 million. Lindholm, 29, arrives at the Bruins following a stint with the Vancouver Canucks in the 2023-24 season, which began with a trade from the Calgary Flames in January.…
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Isaiah Hartenstein Signs $87M Deal with Oklahoma City Thunder
Isaiah Hartenstein, the free agent center, has agreed to a lucrative three-year, $87 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN sources have confirmed. This move sees Hartenstein leave the New York Knicks to bolster the Thunder’s roster with his size, skill set, and physical presence. At 26 years old, Hartenstein established himself as a…
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North East: One Person Killed in Renewed Chieftaincy and Land Dispute
In a tragic escalation of longstanding tensions, Gbingbani, located in the North East Region of Ghana, has witnessed deadly violence stemming from unresolved chieftaincy and land disputes between two Konkomba factions. Reports indicate that one person has been killed, and over ten houses have been damaged as a result of the conflict. Konlan Bitian, the…
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Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association To Embark on Demonstration for July 10
The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association (GPMA) is set to stage a demonstration on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, to protest the recent imposition of a five percent excise tax on locally manufactured plastic products. Ebow Botwe, President of the GPMA, announced that the demonstration will kick off at Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, proceed through Accra Technical University,…
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“I Was Never Paid for Acting in Efiewura,” Claims Jimmy Quist
Ghanaian actor Jimmy Quist has opened up about his unpaid participation in the popular Ghanaian TV sitcom “Efiewura,” spanning from 2002 to 2014. In an interview on Channel One TV’s “Upside Down” show, Quist disclosed that his involvement in “Efiewura” was voluntary throughout its 13-year run. Despite being a familiar face on the series, he…
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“I Supported Akufo-Addo Financially in 2016 Campaign, but I’m Disappointed,”-Big Akwes
Ghanaian actor Big Akwes has voiced his disappointment in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, citing unfulfilled promises to the movie industry despite his financial support during the 2016 election campaign. In a recent interview on the United Showbiz programme with MzGee, Big Akwes recounted his decision to financially support Akufo-Addo’s campaign, driven by promises to…
