Category: News
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Akufo-Addo sets social media on fire with controversial Founders’ Day speech
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has ignited a heated debate on social media with his recent comments on Ghana’s independence and its key figures. In a statement made ahead of the 2024 Founders’ Day on August 4, Akufo-Addo rejected the notion that Kwame Nkrumah was the sole founder of Ghana. Addressing the nation, President Akufo-Addo…
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Report: GH¢95m Payment to West Blue is Arrears Settlement, Not Judgment Debt
The government of Ghana will pay GH¢95 million to West Blue Ghana to settle arrears related to the National Single Window and Integrated Risk Management System contract from August 2015. This payment addresses underpayment issues for work completed between 2015 and 2020, not for the unlawful termination of the contract. According to a source from…
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Flavour and Anna Banner Host Lavish Birthday Party for Daughter Sofia
Highlife singer Flavour and his former partner, Anna Ebiere Banner, celebrated their daughter Sofia Okoli’s ninth birthday with a grand party. The festivities included a “Wednesday Adams” inspired photoshoot, a nod to Sofia’s playful request. Anna shared highlights from the event on her Instagram, showing Sofia dancing with friends and enjoying various games with her…
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Paris Olympics: Simone Biles Earns Her Third Gold in Vault Final
Simone Biles has done it again! For the third time at these Paris Games, Biles, 27, is an Olympic gold medalist. Biles finished first in the women’s artistic gymnastics individual vault final on August 3 2024 at the Bercy Arena. For Biles’ first vault, she earned a score of 15.700 with a 6.400 difficulty thanks…
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Paris Olympics: Joe Kovacs wins his third silver medal in shot put
Joe Kovacs won his third consecutive Olympic silver medal in the shot put Saturday, August 3 2024, in typically dramatic fashion. The Penn State graduate and two-time world champion achieved a throw of 22.15 meters on his final attempt, securing the silver behind Ryan Crouser. Crouser, the three-time champion, has bested Kovacs in three consecutive…
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David De Gea Attracting Interests From European Clubs
David De Gea, who has been without a club since leaving Manchester United as a free agent at the end of the 2022-2023 season, is drawing interest from several European teams. David De Gea, who is 33 years of age, is undoubtedly one of the best goalkeepers in the world but his wage has made…
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Paris Olympics: Alex Walsh Disqualified from 200 IM Final After Finishing Third
U.S. swimmer Alex Walsh, who seemed poised to win the women’s 200-meter individual medley after finishing third, was disqualified in a shocking turn of events. Walsh led until the last 25 meters of the final freestyle lap but was narrowly beaten at the wall by Canada’s Summer McIntosh and fellow teammate Kate Douglass. However, the…
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Tony Ferguson Sets UFC Record with Eighth Consecutive Loss
Former UFC interim champion Tony Ferguson has set a new record for consecutive defeats in the Octagon. Ferguson (25-10) suffered a submission loss to Michael Chiesa in the first round of their welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night on Saturday, August 3 2024 in Abu Dhabi. This marked Ferguson’s eighth loss in a row, surpassing…
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Terence Crawford Defeats Israil Madrimov to Become Four-Division Champion
Terence Crawford, the consensus best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, defeated Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision on Saturday, August 3 2024 night to become a four-division champion. Saturday’s victory could set up a fight between Crawford and Canelo Álvarez, the reigning 168 lbs champion. “You know what I say, if the money is right, we…
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Erik ten Hag Talks About Matthijs de Ligt Transfer After Manchester United Lose To Liverpool
After Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in a pre-season friendly, Erik ten Hag addressed the ongoing speculation about strengthening his center-back options. Despite the loss, which saw Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof leave the game at half-time due to illness and precautionary reasons respectively, Ten Hag remained positive about his defensive options. Ten Hag…
