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06 May

Burna Boy Cancels Netherlands Concert, Promises Tickets Refund

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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy’s concert scheduled for the 9th of June at the Johan Cruyff Arena Stadium, in the Netherlands, has been cancelled. Expressing his disappointment on his Instagram page on Thursday, Burna Boy cited the event organisers’ alleged failure to fulfill their contractual obligations as the reason behind the cancellation. Assuring fans who had eagerly purchased tickets, Burna Boy stated that full refunds would be issued directly from the original point of sale within the next 30 days. Despite the setback, Burna Boy remains committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to his fans and looks forward to future opportunities…

06 May

Mohammed Kudus To Play Under New Manager Julen Lopetegui Next Season

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Barring a transfer, Black Stars midfielder Mohammed Kudus is set to play under a new manager at West Ham United next season following the confirmation of Julen Lopetegui’s appointment as West Ham manager. The appointment was confirmed today with the Spanish manager making a return to the English Premier League after his stint with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Lopetegui will replace David Moyes as the lead man on the sidelines at The London Stadium from the 2024-2025 season. Despite winning the UEFA Europa Conference League and leading West Ham to finish in the knockout stage in European competition for three straight seasons,…

06 May

CAS Dismisses George Afriyie Appeal- Ex GFA Vice “Takes Decision In Good Faith”

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Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President, George Afriyie, has responded after having his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the GFA dismissed. Afriyie was disqualified after failing to secure enough GFA members’ signatures to his candidature when filing his nomination form. He appealed the decision but the Elections Committee’s disqualification was upheld by the Appeals Committee forcing Afriyie to pursue the case outside the GFA’s jurisdiction. The ruling was communicated on Monday, May 6 almost eight months after George Afriyie filed his appeal with CAS. The 2023 GFA Elections were held on October 5 in…

06 May

I Never Dreamt Of Becoming A Successful Musician – Piesie Esther

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Gospel diva Piesie Esther has made an astonishing revelation that she never dreamt of becoming a successful musician. Piesie Esther who started her musical journey at the age of 16 was raised in a God-fearing family with a strong desire and knowledge of God. She attended several gospel music concerts at her teenage age. This moulded her music skills and her career. Her series of debut albums and singles released over the years have gained her national and international recognition. In 2023, Piesie Esther won the Gospel Artiste Of The Year and narrowly lost the ”Artiste Of The Year” award…

06 May

All Six Local Assembling Companies Can Supply Over 120K Vehicles Annually – VW Ghana CEO

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Jeffery Peprah, the Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen Ghana, has stated that the six local vehicle assembling companies have the production capacity to supply the country’s vehicle needs. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Citi FM on Monday, May 6, Mr Peprah said the total number of vehicles that came onto the market in 2023 was 120,000, out of which a meagre 6,000 were brand new. “In Ghana, the total vehicles imported is 120,000, and out of these, 6,000 were new vehicles in 2023 and so you see a huge gap between new vehicles and the used vehicle market. Out of the new…

06 May

I \Went To London To Support My Friend And Sweet Ex – Sister Derby On Performance With Medikal At O2 Indigo Concert

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Ghanaian songstress Sister Derby says that her performance with Medikal at his recently held concert in London was not to cause any trouble but to support a friend and sweet ex. Perhaps, Sister Derby’s performance with Medikal, her known ex, must have been the highlight of the latter’s show at O2 Indigo last Friday. It, however, appears the said act didn’t go down well with critics, including radio host, Ola Michael, describing it as an affront to Fella Makafui. But in an interview with blogger, Kwadwo Sheldon, after the concert, Sister Derby, who has a hit track, Too Risky with…

06 May

Voter Registration: EC Deploys Logistics

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The Electoral Commission (EC) has deployed Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits and other logistics to its regional and district offices ahead of the voter registration exercise scheduled to start tomorrow. Other logistics deployed for the exercise include Turbonet devices, Registration Forms 1A and 1C, and laminators. The Chairperson of the EC, Jean Mensa, who disclosed this in an exclusive interview with the Daily Graphic, said a total of 3,277 personnel had also been engaged for the 21-day exercise, which would end on May 27, 2024. The exercise will be conducted in all 268 district offices of the EC, including Santrokofi,…

06 May

Kenya’s President Commits Sh1 Billion To Rebuild Flood-Affected Schools

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President William Ruto has announced a Sh1 billion allocation for the reconstruction of schools damaged by nationwide floods. Speaking on Monday, April 6, during a visit to Mathare in Nairobi, Ruto said the government will ensure all schools are renovated to facilitate the smooth resumption of education once schools reopen. “Our students who are still in school, their schools have been destroyed. I want to assure you that the government has set aside Sh1 billion so that we may reconstruct the schools and ensure that every child in Nairobi, and other parts of the country, goes back to school when…

06 May

Kasoa Is A Time Bomb Waiting To Explode – Security Expert

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A security expert, Dr Jones Opoku Ware has warned that the Kasoa area in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region, is like a powder keg waiting to explode, as it harbours a criminal subculture that has the potential to undermine public safety. Dr Jones Opoku Ware is asking authorities to take swift and decisive action before the situation spirals out of control. His comments come in the wake of a tragic incident involving a military officer, L/Cpl. Danso Michael who was recently killed reportedly over a land dispute incident at Millennium City, Kasoa. The only suspect arrested…

06 May

1 In Critical Condition As Tree Falls On Motorbike After Heavy Rains

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One person is reported to be in critical condition after a tree fell on an SUV and a motorbike. The incident happened after Monday morning’s heavy rains at Cantonment, close to the Italian Embassy in Ghana. The heavy wind caused the tree to uproot, slamming into the front of the Toyota SUV with registration number GE- 685-14 and directly on the motor rider. Emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service swiftly arrived at the scene. Using chainsaws, they worked to lift the tree on top of the vehicle. They also cleared the remaining from the road to ensure the free…