Month: April 2024

Oleksandr Zinchenko: Arsenal Footballer Would Fight In Ukraine If Called Up
05 Apr

Oleksandr Zinchenko: Arsenal Footballer Would Fight In Ukraine If Called Up

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Arsenal footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko says he would leave the UK to fight in Ukraine if he was called up. The 27-year-old told BBC Newsnight he has donated about £1m to help people in his home country since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. He said Ukraine has become a “shield” for Europe and called for more support. On Wednesday, the country’s president signed into law a bill lowering the military mobilisation age from 27 to 25. This would allow the country to call up more people to replenish its reserves and comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky said in December that the country would need 500,000…
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Premier League Clubs’ £1Bn Of Losses In 11 Charts
05 Apr

Premier League Clubs’ £1Bn Of Losses In 11 Charts

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It has been called “the season of asterisks” but, with Premier League charges and points deductions dominating the news agenda, understanding football finances has become crucial for fans. Everton and Nottingham Forest’s rule breaches off the pitch could have a big say in the relegation battle on it, while Wolves, Aston Villa and Leicester have posted eye-watering losses in recent weeks. With the help of football finance expert Kieran Maguire and his database of club accounts up to 2023, BBC Sport attempts to break down the overall Premier League picture in 11 charts. At the time of publication, full 2023 accounts were…
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Inaki And Nico Williams: Two Brothers, One Club And A 40-Year Wait
05 Apr

Inaki And Nico Williams: Two Brothers, One Club And A 40-Year Wait

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Inaki Williams always knew his brother Nico was special, even if his younger sibling used to get so nervous he would ask Inaki, already a star in Bilbao, not to watch his youth games at the Athletic Club academy. Inaki is a pioneer. He helped raise Nico while their parents worked tirelessly to make ends meet, but also paved the way for his brother and other sons of immigrants to represent a club whose policy of only fielding players born or raised in the Basque Country inevitably meant the squad has historically reflected the predominantly white society around it. Inaki,…
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BoG Cautions Banks To Comply With Monthly Reporting Of Fraud Cases
05 Apr

BoG Cautions Banks To Comply With Monthly Reporting Of Fraud Cases

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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cautioned banks to comply with its monthly report on fraud cases. This is to aid the regulator in consolidating measures in tracking fraudulent activities in the financial sector. According to the Head of Financial Stability at the BoG, Dr. Kwasi Osei Yeboah, the bank will continue to collaborate with all financial sector players to sanitize the sector. Speaking to Joy Business at a workshop on Committee for Co-operations between the Law Enforcement Agencies and the Banking Community, Dr. Yeboah called for a more collaborative effort from stakeholders to address the menace. “This may be…
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Serwaa Amihere Stuns In Dapper Outfit Amid Social Media Uproar
05 Apr

Serwaa Amihere Stuns In Dapper Outfit Amid Social Media Uproar

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Amidst the ongoing social media brouhaha about a leaked video allegedly involving her, Ghanaian presenter Serwaa Amihere has managed to captivate attention with her stunning appearance in a recent post on X. Dressed in a sweet and stylish outfit, Serwaa exuded confidence and elegance as she stepped out, seemingly unfazed by the swirling controversy. Serwaa Amihere dazzles in chic outfit Her choice of attire showcased her impeccable fashion sense and garnered admiration from netizens. Check out the post below: https://twitter.com/Serwaa_Amihere/status/1776175114469449820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1776175114469449820%7Ctwgr%5Ed79b4280f68ae179cdfe223f668b9b9190a002b7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fserwaa-amihere-stuns-in-dapper-outfit-amid-social-media-uproar%2F Source: Adomonline
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Herbert Krapa Sworn-In As New ECG Board Chairman
04 Apr

Herbert Krapa Sworn-In As New ECG Board Chairman

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Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has sworn in Herbert Krapa as the Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The swearing-in ceremony happened at the conference room of the Energy Ministry on Thursday, April 4. During the ceremony, Mr Krapa took both the oath of office and the oath of secrecy, administered by the Energy Minister himself. Dr. Prempeh highlighted that the appointment of Herbert Krapa signifies the President’s renewed commitment to the operations of the company. He emphasised the importance of instilling a culture of accountability, professionalism, and innovation within the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)…
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Nathaniel Bassey Petitions Police For Prosecution Of Persons Claiming He Fathered Mercy Chinwo’s Son
04 Apr

Nathaniel Bassey Petitions Police For Prosecution Of Persons Claiming He Fathered Mercy Chinwo’s Son

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Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has petitioned Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over allegations that he fathered his colleague Mercy Chinwo’s son. The singer, in a petition filed by his lawyers, Peter Abraham, Uche Matthew, Gbenga Agunloye, and Anthony Abia, asked the IGP to investigate and prosecute four social media users—Okoronkwo Ejike, Kingsley Ibeh, Terrence Ekot, and DJ Spoiltkid who accused him of paternal fraud. The four suspects alleged that Nathaniel Bassey was the biological father of Mercy’s six-month-old son. They made the allegations on their social media accounts when Mercy and her husband, Blessed Uzochikwa, unveiled their son’s identity…
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2023/24 GHPL MD24 Preview: Bechem United Clash With Kotoko As Medeama Heads To Samartex
04 Apr

2023/24 GHPL MD24 Preview: Bechem United Clash With Kotoko As Medeama Heads To Samartex

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The Matchday 24 games of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League promise excitement as teams gear up for action-packed clashes this weekend. Starting on Friday, Nations FC will face off against Great Olympics at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese, with kickoff set for 15:00GMT. On Saturday, Bechem United will take on Asante Kotoko at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, while Accra Lions will play against Bofoakwa Tano at the Accra Sports Stadium, both matches kicking off at 15:00GMT. Sunday’s lineup includes Hearts of Oak hosting Bibiani Gold Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium, Nsoatreman FC facing Berekum Chelsea…
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COCOBOD Confirms Plans To Increase Cocoa Farmgate Prices
04 Apr

COCOBOD Confirms Plans To Increase Cocoa Farmgate Prices

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The Ghana COCOBOD has told Joy Business government is considering an increase in the farmgate prices of cocoa beans for farmers. The decision, which is currently being deliberated upon by stakeholders in the cocoa sector is targeted at improving farmers’ wellbeing, as well as reduce illegal movement of cocoa beans to neighboring countries. The reason for this move, according to COCOBOD is to help stop smuggling to neighboring countries, particularly Ivory Coast which has announced a 100 percent increase in farmgate prices, following a surge in global prices of the commodity. Already, Bloomberg is predicting government may announce above 50 percent increase…
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Bobrisky Arrested
04 Apr

Bobrisky Arrested

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested and detained controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, over abuse of naira, spraying of naira notes and currency mutilation. Bobrisky, who has been embroiled in several controversies over the past weeks, was arrested in Lagos on Wednesday night, and has since been detained at the Lagos Command of the EFCC. Confirming the development to our correspondent in a telephone interview on Thursday, the spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, noted that Bobrisky would be charged to court. Oyewale said, “Bobrisky is with us. He was arrested last night in Lagos, and he…
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