Month: September 2024

Video Of Rev Obofour’s All Grown Up Children Warms Hearts
03 Sep

Video Of Rev Obofour’s All Grown Up Children Warms Hearts

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A recent video of Rev Obofour’s children has captured the hearts of many online. The video showcases how grown up and adorable the children have become as they spend quality time with their mother in the United States. In the heartwarming clip, the children lined up one after the other to express their love for their mum, showing a close-knit and affectionate family bond. Rev Obofour’s eldest child, along with her brother and the triplets, are all seen looking mature and composed. The family has been residing in the US for several years, and the video reflects their joyful and…
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2025 AFCONQ: Black Stars Hold First Training Session In Accra [Photos]
03 Sep

2025 AFCONQ: Black Stars Hold First Training Session In Accra [Photos]

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The Black Stars of Ghana kicked off their preparations for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with their first training session on Monday afternoon. The team is getting ready for two important matches this month, where they will face Angola and Niger in the opening games of Group F. On Monday, September 2, the senior national team gathered in Accra to begin their training camp, focusing on sharpening their tactics and fostering team unity. Ten players participated in the initial session at the Accra Sports Stadium, including Thomas Partey, Tariq Lamptey, Joseph Wollacott, Ibrahim Osman, Jonas Adjetey,…
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Two Shot As Robbers Raid Northern Ashanti Mines
03 Sep

Two Shot As Robbers Raid Northern Ashanti Mines

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Two people have been seriously injured after armed men raided the Konongo Odumase Concession of the Northern Ashanti Mines Co. Ltd. The armed thugs looted gold ore worth millions of dollars in the incident which occurred on Monday, September 2. Management in a statement narrated that, the suspects wielded guns, machetes, clubs, bows and arrows and other offensive implements caused significant damage to three vehicles and other mining installations. The company has expressed worry over the incessant assaults by armed illegal miners, highlighting that this attack was not an isolated incident but part of a troubling trend. The company is…
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Bawumia Exposes Gisella Agbotui’s Lies Over Kasoa-Winneba Road Project
03 Sep

Bawumia Exposes Gisella Agbotui’s Lies Over Kasoa-Winneba Road Project

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At the Awubia Festival held on Monday at Awutu Beraku, Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia took the opportunity to set the record straight regarding the ongoing Kasoa-Winneba Road project, directly addressing false claims made by the NDC Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West, Gisella Abgotui-Tetteh. In his address to the festival attendees, the Vice President exposed what he described as consistent misinformation by the MP, who has repeatedly asserted that the Kasoa-Winneba Road is an ECOWAS project. Vice President Bawumia clarified the origins and funding of the Kasoa-Winneba Road project, emphasizing that it is fully funded by the…
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Casemiro’s Wife Hits Back At Critics Following Man Utd’s Big Loss To Liverpool
02 Sep

Casemiro’s Wife Hits Back At Critics Following Man Utd’s Big Loss To Liverpool

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Manchester United’s 3-0 home loss to Liverpool was particularly painful for Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, who was substituted at half-time and then criticised by pundits. There were even claims he left Old Trafford at the break, but United boss Erik ten Hag refuted this. Now Casemiro’s wife has come to her husband’s defence, reminding people of the many trophies he has won throughout his illustrious career. Anna Mariana posted a picture of his collection of silverware on Instagram, with the Brazilian having won the Champions League five times as well as La Liga three times with Real Madrid and, most recently, the FA…
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Walewale: NPP Announces Timelines For Re-Run Of Parliamentary Primary
02 Sep

Walewale: NPP Announces Timelines For Re-Run Of Parliamentary Primary

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the timelines for the re-run of the parliamentary primary in the Walewale constituency, following a High Court ruling in Tamale that annulled the initial election, which was won by Dr. Mahama Tia Kabiru. The court’s decision, issued on September 2, 2024, has cleared the way for fresh nominations. A statement signed by the Party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, on Monday, September 2, confirmed that nominations will be open from September 2 to September 5, 2024. The election is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 8. Aspiring candidates are required to pay…
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Virgin Atlantic Returns To Ghana
02 Sep

Virgin Atlantic Returns To Ghana

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Virgin Atlantic has announced its return to Ghana with the relaunch of daily flights between Accra and London Heathrow, set to commence in May 2025. This marks the first time since 2013 that the airline will operate this route, aiming to provide much-needed competition and choice for travellers. The new service is designed to meet the growing demand for travel between Ghana and the UK, which hosts the third-largest Ghanaian diaspora globally. Passengers will also benefit from connections through London to Virgin Atlantic’s extensive US route network, including destinations such as New York, Boston, Washington DC, Miami, and Los Angeles.…
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2024 U-20 WWC: Black Princesses Coach Speaks Ahead Of Opener Against Austria
02 Sep

2024 U-20 WWC: Black Princesses Coach Speaks Ahead Of Opener Against Austria

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Black Princesses coach Yussif Basigi is feeling motivated and focused as his team prepares for their opening match against Austria in the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The Ghana U-20 women’s national team will kick off their campaign on Monday night at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo, with the match starting at 22:00 GMT. Basigi expressed his excitement and composure, noting that it’s a rare opportunity for a coach to compete on such a global stage. “I am highly motivated and calm because not every coach gets this chance. We need to make the most of it,” he told…
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U-20 WWC: I Am Not Under Pressure Ahead Of Opener – Black Princesses Coach
02 Sep

U-20 WWC: I Am Not Under Pressure Ahead Of Opener – Black Princesses Coach

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Black Princesses coach, Yusif Basigi has expressed confidence and enthusiasm ahead of their 2024 U-20 Women’s World Cup opener, dismissing any sense of pressure. The Black Princesses are set to kick off their campaign against Austria later tonight, marking their seventh consecutive appearance in the tournament. In an interview, Basigi shared his positive outlook, noting that he feels more motivated than pressured. “There is no pressure on me but rather I am motivated to take part in this tournament for the second time after being with the Black Princesses in France in 2018,” he told the Ghana FA website. He…
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Obuasi Faces Looming Water Crisis As Odaso River Is Heavily Polluted
02 Sep

Obuasi Faces Looming Water Crisis As Odaso River Is Heavily Polluted

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The Ghana Water company in Ashanti has forewarned that residents in Obuasi and adjoining communities face a looming water shortage as illegal mining activities continue to ravage water bodies in the area. The Odaso treatment plant, the main source of water to the mining communities, is now heavily polluted beyond its permissible limits with about 60% of the water treated from the plant going to waste. Illegal mining activities along river bodies continue unabated in the Ashanti region, damaging water sources intended for domestic and agricultural use. The Odaso treatment plant serves residents in Obuasi and its surrounding communities, but…
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