Year: 2024

2023 AFCON: Be Bold And Fearless In Your Work – Black Stars Technical Team Urged
12 Jan

2023 AFCON: Be Bold And Fearless In Your Work – Black Stars Technical Team Urged

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President Akufo-Addo has called on Chris Hughton and the Black Stars technical team to be bold and fearless in the forthcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. According to him, there should not be any impediment in the way of the skillful and determined squad during the tournament. The President was speaking during his Farewell Dinner with the Black Stars at the team’s camp in Kumasi on Tuesday. In his speech, President Akufo-Addo called on the coaches to be fearless and bold in their work. “To coach Chris Hughton, his assistants, George Boateng, Didi Dramani, Richard Kingston and members…
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Tariq Lamptey Returns To Brighton Training After Recovering From Injury
12 Jan

Tariq Lamptey Returns To Brighton Training After Recovering From Injury

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Ghana international, Tariq Lamptey has returned to Brighton & Hove Albion training after recovering from an injury. The 23-year-old has been on the nursing bed since November 2023 after being forced against Nottingham Forest after picking up an injury. Lamptey was replaced in the 35th minute of the game The injury forced Ghana coach, Chris Hughton to leave the former Chelsea defender out of his final 27-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after being named in his initial 55-man squad. He was left out of the squad because Lamptey would not have recovered in time to feature in…
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Guinness World Records: Adu Safowaah To Attempt Speech-A-Thon
12 Jan

Guinness World Records: Adu Safowaah To Attempt Speech-A-Thon

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Ghanaian showbiz personality, Regina Adu Safowaah, is gearing up to make an attempt at the Guinness World Records for the longest speech marathon. The record-setting endeavor is scheduled to unfold at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel from February 9 to 14, 2024. In a conversation with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Twitter Spaces, Safowaah revealed her intention to focus on topics that highlight Ghana and Africa during the marathon. She emphasized that although the subjects for the longest speech marathon are not specified, she aims to address issues of public significance, presenting herself as a public figure or lecturer…
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I’m Alive And Healthy – Ngozi Ezeonu Dismisses Death Rumours
12 Jan

I’m Alive And Healthy – Ngozi Ezeonu Dismisses Death Rumours

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Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Ezeonu has refuted reports claiming she had passed. This comes days after the actress posted a photo of a lit candle on her Instagram page with the caption “a rare gem is gone.” This post sparked concern among fans who began speculating about what might have transpired while others claimed that the post was announcing her passing. In a video shared on social media, Ngozi Ezeonu addressed the situation, expressing frustration at the numerous calls she received after certain blogs reported the news. The actress was furious that a post she made on her social media…
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Eric Malik, Assistant To Chef Faila Reveals Possibility Of A Future Cook-A-Thon Record Attempt
12 Jan

Eric Malik, Assistant To Chef Faila Reveals Possibility Of A Future Cook-A-Thon Record Attempt

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One of Chef Faila’s assistants, Eric Malik, who played a pivotal role in her quest to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon has dropped a hint about his future plans. Malik said he might consider undertaking the challenge of the longest cooking marathon, following his successful collaboration with Chef Faila. When questioned about his plans after assisting Chef Faila, Malik said “maybe next time you will see my own [cook-a-thon].” Addressing the media after Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon attempt, Malik encouraged men to embrace cooking as a profession, emphasizing its lucrative nature compared to some white-collar jobs.…
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Ghana Gets Debt-Relief Terms, Enough To Unlock IMF $600M
12 Jan

Ghana Gets Debt-Relief Terms, Enough To Unlock IMF $600M

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Ghana has received a draft term sheet on debt relief from its official creditors that is sufficient for the International Monetary Fund to disburse $600 million to the West African nation, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta said. The term sheet from the Paris Club Group of creditors and new ones including China comes after months of negotiations to restructure as much as $5.4 billion of bilateral debt. The IMF board is expected to meet in a week. “We are reviewing the draft term sheet,” Ofori-Atta said in an interview in the capital, Accra, declining to provide details in the draft accord.…
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Did He Have To Die? Boy Killed By His Uncles Over Missing Bag
12 Jan

Did He Have To Die? Boy Killed By His Uncles Over Missing Bag

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A 17-year-old boy has been allegedly beaten to death by his step-uncles over a missing bag. The boy was found by his grandmother, Grace Kaguna lying on the grass under a mango tree a few metres from the house of the accused at around 10:am on January 1. Before he died, Murithi said his step-uncles accused him of stealing a bag and gave him severe beating, according to witness accounts given to police. Police in Tharaka Nithi County are set to charge two brothers accused of beating their step-nephew, Edwin Murithi, 17, to death in Mariene village in Tharaka Constituency on…
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2023/24 GHPL: Hearts Of Oak Leaves Seven Players Out Of Squad Ahead Of Second Round
11 Jan

2023/24 GHPL: Hearts Of Oak Leaves Seven Players Out Of Squad Ahead Of Second Round

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Hearts of Oak has dropped seven players from their squad list ahead of the second round of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. The Phobians have been inconsistent in the ongoing season and finished the first round at the 10th position on the Premier League log with 21 points. With the second round set to get underway in February, the club has announced that seven players have been left out of the squad list. The players include Eric Esso, Richmond Ayi, Albert Eonde, Eric Ofori Antwi, Michelle Sarpong, Salim Adams and Kwadwo Obeng Junior. Hearts of Oak will host Real Tamale United at the Accra Sports Stadium.…
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2023 AFCON: Gambia Coach Feared Team Would Die On Aborted Flight To Ivory Coast
11 Jan

2023 AFCON: Gambia Coach Feared Team Would Die On Aborted Flight To Ivory Coast

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The Gambia squad travelling to Ivory Coast for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations “could have died” during a flight that was aborted, coach Tom Saintfiet claimed. The Air Cote d’Ivoire flight turned around just minutes after leaving the Gambian capital Banjul on Wednesday. Saintfiet believes there was a lack of oxygen, saying conditions prompted many of the delegation to fall asleep. The coach praised quick thinking by the pilot for keeping his team safe. Officials from the airline confirmed there had been a pressurisation issue. Saintfiet told BBC Sport Africa: “The local crew said there was a problem…
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GRA Boss Breaks Silence On Claims Of Absconding From Ghana
11 Jan

GRA Boss Breaks Silence On Claims Of Absconding From Ghana

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The Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, has debunked allegations that he and his entire nuclear family have absconded Ghana over the $100 million Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) corruption scandal. According to him, he is back in the country going about his duty as Commissioner-General of the GRA after a short visit with his family outside the country. “As you can see I have not abandoned my position because of the SML deal”, he said after Joy Business caught up with him during an inspection tour of some GRA offices in the Greater Accra region.…
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