Boris Johnson seeks MPs’ support for Brexit deal in new race against time
Having secured a revised Brexit accord with the EU – against the odds in the eyes of many – Boris Johnson faces a second race against time with his battle to secure parliamentary support at home for the deal. The British prime minister returned to London from Brussels in the early hours of Friday morning to […]
Google Pixel 4 Face Unlock works if eyes are shut
Google has confirmed the Pixel 4 smartphone’s Face Unlock system can allow access to a person’s device even if they have their eyes closed. One security expert said it was a significant problem that could allow unauthorised access to the device. By comparison, Apple’s Face ID system checks the user is “alert” and looking at […]
IT infrastructure reason behind excellence at KIA – MD
The Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Mr. Yaw Kwakwa says the Kotoka International Airport ranking as the Best in West Africa in the first quarter of 2019 and 4th in Africa by the Airport Council International, is due to the IT infrastructure put in place to transform the Airport into a Smart airport. […]
Barcelona vs Real Madrid postponed amid Catalonia tensions
Barcelona and Real Madrid’s La Liga match later this month has been postponed by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) amid fears of civil unrest in Catalonia. The move comes after La Liga requested that the match, which was scheduled to take place in Barcelona’s Nou Camp stadium on Saturday, October 26, be moved to […]
Stop Brain Drain -Wiyaala Advises Ghanaian Youth
Afro-pop singer and songwriter Noella Wiyaala, is advising the youth to work hard at home rather than go abroad. She says Ghana holds a lot of prospects for young people and that hard work, perseverance and being optimistic hold the key to attaining greater heights in our own home, Ghana.
Jammeh’s ally admits to role in Gambia killings
A senior former politician from The Gambia has admitted to the country’s truth commission that he was responsible for the execution of soldiers accused of trying to topple the former President Yahyah Jammeh. Edward Singhateh was one of four junior officers who carried out the coup in 1994 that brought Mr Jammeh to power. Months […]
11,000 NaBCo trainees gain permanent employment
About 11,000 young people have successfully gained permanent employment through the Nation Builders Corps (NaBCo) programme introduced a year ago. They have transitioned into their chosen careers since their deployment in the programme which aimed at preparing young people for the job market. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commended them and expressed the nation’s gratitude […]
58 police officers in deprived areas promoted
The Ghana Police Service has announced the promotion of fifty-eight (58) junior officers stationed in some deprived communities of the country. The Police in a statement published on its social media channels said the promotion is to motivate officers to accept postings to all parts of the country where their services are needed. It is […]
Eto’o’s son dropped from Cameroon FIFA U-17 World Cup squad
Etienne Eto’o, the son of African football legend Samuel Eto’o, will not play at this year’s U-17 World Cup in Brazil after he was left out of Cameroon coach Thomas Libiih’s final 21-man squad. Eto’o, along with Roma forward Barel Fotso, are in a group of Europe-based players who have not made the squad. Eto’o, […]
‘It feels like running on trampolines’ – Kipchoge & Kosgei’s marathon trainers
It was a landmark weekend for Kenyan marathon runners. First, Eliud Kipchoge became the first athlete to mark over the distance, then Brigid Kosgei smashed Paula Radcliffe’s women’s world record. Both Kipchoge and Kosgei wore bespoke versions of trainers designed to improve running economy by 4%. It has been reported a group of athletes have […]
