Category: News
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Lagos monarch Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka dies after Eid prayers
Tragedy struck during the Ed-el Fitri celebration on April 11, 2024, as Lagos monarch Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, The Osolo of Isolo, Adeola Olushi III, passed away shortly after observing the Eid prayers. Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka was widely recognized as one of the most influential monarchs in Lagos. Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA),…
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Ramadan Festivities: One Dead, Another Severely Injured as Motor Rider Demonstrates Skills in Kasoa
Tragedy struck during Ramadan festivities in Kasoa, Central Region, as a man in his late 20s lost his life and another suffered severe injuries in a motorbike accident. The incident occurred when the riders were displaying their skills, leading to a collision with a car. Superintendent Hannah Agyei, the Central East Regional MTTD Commander, disclosed…
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Former Digby area MLA and cabinet minister Gordon Balser dead at 70
Former Nova Scotia MLA, cabinet minister, and esteemed educator Gordon Balser has passed away at the age of 70, as confirmed by Premier Tim Houston. In a statement released on Thursday, April 11, 2024, Houston conveyed the news of Balser’s recent passing on the same day. Balser, who was elected to represent Digby-Annapolis in 1998,…
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K-Pop Singer Park Boram Found Dead at 30
K-pop singer Park Boram, known for her powerful vocals and impactful presence in the music industry, was found dead on Tuesday, April 11, 2024, according to a confirmation from her record label in Korea. She was 30 years old. Park’s agency, Xanadu Entertainment, announced the sudden passing of the singer-songwriter-actor on Friday, April 12 in…
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Hawaiian-born Japanese sumo legend Taro Akebono dies at 54
Hawaii-born sumo wrestling legend Akebono Taro, who made history as the first foreign-born wrestler to achieve the prestigious title of yokozuna, has passed away at the age of 54. Akebono, born Chad George Ha’aheo Rowan, died in April, 2024, due to heart failure while under hospital care in the Tokyo area, his family confirmed in…
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Mawuena Trebarh: First female CEO of GIPC Passes away at 52
Mawuena Trebarh, the trailblazing first female CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has passed away at the age of 52 after a brief illness. The sister of the late BBC Broadcaster, Komla Dumor, left this world on Thursday, April 11, 2024, just a day shy of her 53rd birthday. Trebarh leaves behind her…
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Ted Wilson, former Salt Lake City mayor, dies at 84
Former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the age of 84 due to congestive heart failure and Parkinson’s disease, as announced by his family. Described as an eternal optimist who deeply loved people, Wilson’s legacy extends beyond his tenure as mayor. “As the eternal optimist, he loved…
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Ghana Suffers A Defeat In Their Opening Game Of The Futsal AFCON 2024 Against Zambia
Ghana commenced their journey at the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations with a loss to Zambia on Thursday, April 11th. Andrea Cristoforetti’s team staged a comeback after conceding an early lead to Ghana, who surged ahead with Emmanuel Pako Nakotey’s superb finish just five minutes into the game. The Southern Africans leveled the game…
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Scamacca Nets Two Goals For Atalanta In Their Victory Over Liverpool At Anfield
Liverpool is now faced with a significant challenge to remain in the Europa League following a surprising home loss to Atalanta in the first leg of the quarter-final at Anfield. Gianluca Scamacca found the net in both halves, while former Chelsea player Mario Pasalic secured a late third goal. This result positions the Italians as…
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Housekeeper Sentenced For Planning To Commit Robbery
The Accra Circuit Court Six has handed down a ten-year prison sentence with hard labor to 27-year-old housekeeper Elijah Nagbo. Nagbo pleaded guilty to attempting to steal two cars belonging to his employer. His purported accomplice, Joel, is currently evading authorities and remains at large. Deputy Superintendent of Police Emmanuel Nyamekye indicated that Mr. Awuah…
