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29 Aug

Asante Kotoko Has Rich History In Africa; Representing Them Is A Great Honour – Nigerian Youngster Fernando Bassey

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Fernando Wisdom Bassey, the latest addition to Asante Kotoko, has conveyed his excitement following his transfer to the club. In his inaugural interview, the midfielder characterized the Ghanaian team as a prominent institution with a significant legacy in Africa. He expressed that the opportunity to play for Asante Kotoko is a tremendous privilege. "I fully recognize the importance of Asante Kotoko and its impact on the fans. The club boasts a distinguished history on the continent, and it is a profound honour to represent them, particularly considering the cultural connections between Ghana and Nigeria," stated Fernando Wisdom Bassey. Source: www.ghanaweb.live

29 Aug

CAF Unveils New Identity For Prestigious Super Cup

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has introduced a new identity for the CAF Super Cup, marking an exciting new chapter in the evolving story of African football. The CAF Super Cup, recognized as one of the continent's leading club tournaments, features a contest between the champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and the winners of the CAF Confederation Cup each year. Scheduled for Friday, 27 September 2024, the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The refreshed identity of the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup is inspired by the design of the actual trophy, similar to…

Popular Videographer TG Omori Down With Kidney Failure

29 Aug

Rudeboy Explains Why He Refused To Discuss P-Square Feud

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Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, has declined to comment on the ongoing dispute between him and his twin brother Peter. In an interview on the Afrobeats Podcast, Rudeboy expressed frustration and reluctance to discuss the feud, citing concerns that his words would be twisted and misinterpreted. When asked about his personal feelings on the matter, the Nigerian music icon stated: ‘I’m going to say something and I’m sorry. I know it’s a show but I’d rather not say anything. I’m tired of this twisting of statements; you’re a fan of Psquare and it’s my family. So why would I…

29 Aug

Police Arrests 3, Recovers Benz Believed To Be Stonebwoy’s Manager’s

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The Ghana Police Service has reported the arrested of three persons in connection with an August 18 robbery incident in East Legon, Accra. The suspects were arrested in a series of intelligence-led police operations. The suspects are Isaac Brena Eshun (arrested in Accra on August 21), Peter Amuzu (arrested in Accra on August 23) and Ibrahim Mohammed (arrested in Tamale on August 24). | Isaac Brena Eshun In their report on Facebook, police noted recovering the following items from the suspects named: two iPhones, a Mercedes-Benz C180, two Toyota Corollas and a Toyota Fortuner “suspected to have been obtained through…

29 Aug

“You Were A Stepping Stone” – Ola Michael To Kwaku Manu Over Ex-Wife’s Marriage

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Ola Michael, a media personality, has suggested that actor Kwaku Manu's divorce from Naa Okailey Nyarko might have stemmed from her desire for a partner with higher social status and refinement. According to Michael, she had always aspired to be with a “white man” and viewed Kwaku Manu as a stepping stone in her life. Michael recounted an incident where Kwaku Manu sponsored a birthday trip abroad for his wife, after which she never returned. This, he claims, led to the deterioration of their relationship, which was further strained by the long distance until their marriage eventually failed. Michael also…

29 Aug

‘Demure’ Tiktok Creator Jools Lebron In Trademark Battle Over The Viral Catchphrase

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The content creator behind TikTok’s “demure” trend has found themselves embroiled in a trademark battle over the viral catchphrase. Jools Lebron, who went viral with a satirical clip on why women should present themselves conservatively in the workplace, recommending that employees opt for looks that are “demure” and “mindful” was beaten to trademarking her signature phrase by a man from Washington. Lebron’s “demure” trend had seen her secure sponsored content work with brands including Netflix and Verizon. The beauty influencer, who identifies as a transgender woman, had even earned enough money to pay for her gender transition through the success of her videos. However, in a now deleted video, Lebron revealed she…

29 Aug

Poultry Farmers Lament Impact Of Drought On Production; Warn Available Feed May Last One Month

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Poultry farmers in the country say the current drought that has led to the shortage of grains possess a serious threat to the industry as they run out of feed for their birds. The farmers have disclosed that most of them have feed that could last for only one month. Speaking to Joy Business, the Chairperson of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association of Ghana, Gifty Rodor, said farmers are likely to lose their birds if the cost of feed goes up as result of the drought in the country. “As I speak most poultry farmers do not even have…

29 Aug

Chairman Wontumi Converts Ejisu NDC Women’s Organiser To NPP

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The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is currently on a campaign tour in his region, visiting the various constituencies. Chairman Wontumi, during his tour in the Ejisu Constituency, on the Thursday, 29th August, 2024, bumped into the Akyeremade Ward Women’s Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Hannah Sarpong, in Ejisu. Ms Sarpong, who had been tasked by the National Organiser of the NDC, Joseph Yamin, to mobilize some ladies for an NDC programme had to abandon the task when Chairman Wontumi took time to explain the good works of…

29 Aug

ECG Outperforming PDS Era, Comparisons Are ‘Intellectually Dishonest’ – Dubik Mahama

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The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has vehemently dismissed claims that the Power Distribution Service’s (PDS) revenue collection performance surpassed that of ECG. He described such comparisons as “intellectual dishonesty,” arguing that individuals are unfairly equating PDS’s revenue mobilization efforts with those of ECG. In an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Channel One TV, the ECG Managing Director stated emphatically that ECG’s current revenue collection performance exceeds that of the PDS era. “Right now, nobody can tell you that the PDS era was the best in terms of collection, no, it’s…