Real Madrid unveil Kylian Mbappe at a packed Bernabeu Stadium
Kylian Mbappe has been formally unveiled as a Real Madrid player at a packed Bernabeu Stadium. The 25-year-old France skipper’s impending arrival after the expiry of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain was announced last month, and he officially became a Real player on July 1 after seven hugely-successful years at the Parc des Princes, the […]
We listened to Organised Labour and terminated sale of hotels – SSNIT DG Osafo Maafo
The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo, has disclosed that the decision to terminate the sale of a 60 percent stake in four hotels owned by SSNIT to Rock City Hotel was borne of Organised Labour’s objection. Mr Osafo-Maafo said in an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show, […]
Foreign Affairs Minister pays working visit to Malta
By: Hannah Dadzie Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey paid a working visit to the Republic of Malta on Monday, 15th July, 2024, during which she held bilateral meetings with the President of Malta, H.E. Myriam Spiteri Debono, Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Robert Abela, and the Minister for Foreign and European […]
Gambia’s parliament rejects bill to allow FGM
The Gambia’s lawmakers have rejected a bill seeking to overturn a 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). Speaker of Parliament Fabakary Tombong Jatta said a majority of MPs had voted against the bill even before its third and final reading, due later this month. Human rights groups and the UN had urged MPs to […]
Kagame wins Rwanda vote in landslide – partial results
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is on course to extend his 24-year rule by another five years in a landslide victory, with most of the votes counted from Monday’s election. He has 99.15% of the vote so far, with about 79% of ballots counted, partial results announced by the electoral commission show. The 66-year-old again faced […]
CEO of Chamber of Independent Power Producers Ghana donates 20 streetlights to UHAS
By: Dominic Hlordzi The Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the Chamber of Independent Power Producers, Ghana, Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor has donated 20 streetlights to the University of Allied Sciences, UHAS. The streetlights worth 14 thousand Cedis will help improve campus lighting and enhance security. The gesture addresses a critical illumination issue on campus, which […]
8.6 million Paris 2024 Olympics tickets sold out
By: Michael Okuley Over 8.6 million tickets for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games have been bought by fans worldwide. According to the latest data released by the Local Organizing Committee, the multi sporting event is expected to have 8.6 million people trooping to the various centres to enjoy the games when it officially starts on […]
President Akufo-Addo inspects Suame Interchange Project
By: Thomas Nsowah Adjei President Akufo-Addo has cut the sod for the dualization of the Anwiankwanta-Ahenema-Kokoben road on the Kumasi-Obuasi Highway. It is among about 400 roads being constructed to improve road infrastructure in the region for easy movement of goods and services. The sod cutting preceded the inspection of the four-tier Suame Interchange project. […]
Gareth Southgate resigns after England’s Euro 2024 loss
England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned after a second consecutive European Championship final defeat. The Three Lions lost 2-1 to Spain in Berlin on Sunday, having been beaten on penalties by Italy at Wembley three years ago. The 53-year-old managed his country for 102 games in eight years in charge. His contract was set to […]
Gunshots: Is the USA a safe destination for the 2026 World Cup?
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The United States has been gripped by gun violence for years, with reports of shootings making headlines in the news most of the time. This persistent threat has raised serious questions about the country’s safety measures, especially as it prepares to host the 2026 World Cup. The frequency and severity of […]
