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03 May

Arsenal Fan Arrested For Shining Laser In Mykhailo Mudryk’s Face

Wontumi2SportsArsenal, CHELSEA, Mykhailo Mudryk

An Arsenal fan has been arrested for shining a laser pointer in Mykhailo Mudryk's face during Wednesday's Premier League clash with Chelsea. Mudryk was a January transfer target for the Gunners after scoring 12 goals in 44 games for Shakhtar Donetsk but instead completed a move to London rivals Chelsea. The Ukraine international was targeted by a supporter during Arsenal's 3-1 win at the Emirates and a bright light being shone on his face was picked up by television cameras. The north London club have now confirmed a supporter has been identified and arrested. Their statement reads: “An arrest has…

03 May

Real Madrid Close On Jude Bellingham Deal After Key Weekend Meeting

Wontumi2SportsJude Bellingham, Real Madrid

Real Madrid believe they are closing in on an agreement to sign Jude Bellingham following a key meeting with his father at the weekend, 90min understands. The 19-year-old has quickly emerged as one of the world's elite midfielders ever since his move to Borussia Dortmund in 2020. His future has been the hot topic of discussion all season long, with Real Madrid mainly competing against Manchester City and Liverpool for his signature. 90min reported in April that Liverpool had cooled their interest in Bellingham this year, leaving Real Madrid and Man City in the race, while Borussia Dortmund still had…

03 May

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes World’s Highest-Paid Athlete After Al Nassr Move – Forbes

Wontumi2SportsAl-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, World's Highest-Paid Athlete

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the world's highest-paid athlete for the first time since 2017 following his move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. Forbes report the 38-year-old Portugal forward earned $136m (£108.7m) over the past 12 months. His contract with Al Nassr is reportedly worth more than 200m euros (£176.5m) per year. Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is second on Forbes' list having earned $130m (£103.9m). Forbes' top 10 also features basketball star LeBron James and boxer Canelo Alvarez, while 20-time tennis Grand Slam champion Roger Federer is the only retired athlete on the list in ninth place. Dustin…

03 May

Ghana To Become Automobile Hub Of West Africa – Akufo-Addo

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on May 2, 2023 inaugurated a newly established vehicle assembly plant of Rana Motors at Amasaman in the Ga West Municipality with a pledge to introduce sector specific initiatives to drive Ghana’s industrial transformation. The facility, which occupies 13.5 hectares of land is the largest amongst the five vehicle assembly plants operating in the country. Currently, the plant has an operational capacity of 30,000 cars annually, rising to 70,000 when operating at full capacity. According to the President, the government was working to create the enabling environment for businesses, particularly those under the 10 strategic anchor industries…

03 May

‘My House Help Was Provided By My Current Girlfriend’ – Kuami Eugene

Wontumi2ShowbizKuami Eugene

Ghanaian highlife singer Kuami Eugene has explained his current relationship with his house help, Mary, whom he usually flaunts online. Social media has witnessed the strong rapport that exists between the singer and his house help in several instances and this has somewhat sparked concerns among netizens. Some netizens have even alleged that Eugene and his house help could be having a sexual affair. But reacting to the claims in an interview with Delay, ‘The Rockstar’ has emphasized that nothing of that sort can happen. According to him, they have outlined strict boundaries for each other in the house. “It…

03 May

George Quaye Exposes ‘Desperate’ Gospel Fraternity Attempting To Influence VGMA Board

Wontumi2ShowbizGeorge Quaye, VGMA

Image Bureau boss George Quaye has alleged that some persons in the gospel fraternity have gone behind doors in an attempt to "influence" the Academy and Board members of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA). With just a few days to the main awards, some persons are busily soliciting votes from the Academy and Board members with hopes of increasing the chances of their gospel nominee at the 24th edition of the VGMA. Per the voting percentage pattern, the VGMA Academy has 30%, while the Board has 40%. The public, on the other hand, has 30%. Mr Quaye in his…

03 May

I Did Not Take My Music Career Seriously – Oheneba Kissi

Wontumi2ShowbizOheneba Kissi

Despite his songs being loved by a lot of Ghanaians, veteran Highlife artiste Oheneba Kissi has admitted that he did not take his music career seriously at the initial stage. In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, he said that possibly his lack of commitment to his music endeavors was a significant reason why he had not been able to get the necessary traction in the Ghanaian music sector. Oheneba Kissi explained that he would have been more famous and probably made more money if he was releasing more albums like Daddy Lumba and the likes did because he had the…

03 May

World Press Freedom Day: Govt Celebrates Media, Urges Greater Focus On Economic Rights

wontumionline.comNewsUrges Greater Focus On Economic Rights, World Press Freedom Day: Govt Celebrates Media

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, government has commended the Ghanaian media for the indispensable role it plays in the country while urging greater emphasis on economic rights to support efforts in rebuilding faster after the recent global economic challenges. This year’s anniversary, themed ‘Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a driver for all other human rights,’ marks the 30th global celebration of press freedom. In a statement released in Accra and signed by Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, government expressed profound appreciation for the media’s significant contributions in raising awareness about various rights…

03 May

Two-Thirds Of Ghana’s Unemployed Are Women – Statistical Service Report

wontumionline.comBusinessTwo-Thirds Of Ghana's Unemployed Are Women - Statistical Service Report

According to the 2022 Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey Third Quarter Labour Statistics Report launched in Accra today, females make up two-thirds of the unemployed individuals in the country. The Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, emphasized at the report launch that the high rates of female unemployment were not solely due to their gender. He stated that the unemployment rate for females was almost double that of males. “Unemployment among females was close to twice of males,” he said. In the first three quarters of last year, about 157,000 individuals, which accounted for roughly 13.2% of the labour…

03 May

Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Odegaard brace Helps Gunners Go Back On Top Of The Premier League

wontumionline.comSportsArsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Odegaard brace Helps Gunners Go Back On Top Of The Premier League

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium as the abject visitors slumped to a sixth consecutive loss under Frank Lampard. The Gunners came into the game looking to put their 4-1 thrashing by title rivals Manchester City behind them and they did so in emphatic style in a completely one-sided first half. Martin Odegaard scored the first two goals, twice capitalising on dismal Chelsea defending to dispatch Granit Xhaka crosses, with Gabriel Jesus then adding the third from close range. Mikel Arteta's side should have been totally out…