Hassan Ayariga, the All People’s Congress (APC) presidential candidate, has urged Ghanaians to support the party and choose him to be the country’s next leader in the elections scheduled for December 7. Mr. Ayariga declared his commitment to the nation’s advancement during a press conference held at the party’s Accra headquarters on June 11, 2024 He claimed that neither of the two major party candidates—the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) or the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP)—had anything new to offer the country and that any campaign pledge made by them was merely an attempt to win support. I am…
Author: Kofi Dekye Acquaye
The Championship team Luton Town is interested in signing Ghanaian defender Baba Rahman, a left-back who has revived his career in Greece. Luton Town is eager to have a player with Rahman’s level of experience on their roster as they look to quickly return to the Premier League following their recent relegation. The Greek Super League champions PAOK Thessaloniki emerged victorious for the first time since 2019 thanks in large part to the outstanding season the defender had. He scored six goals and chipped in three assists. Luton Town is the latest club to express interest in Rahman, joining the…
Following a tragic boat accident on the Oti River in Dambai, Krachi East Municipality on June 11, 2024, two people are still missing, including a pregnant woman. The incident happened when a boat carrying ten people from the Dambai market capsized while crossing a river to the fishing village of Ingyari. Following the event, a four-year-old girl was declared deceased. The pregnant woman’s family, meanwhile, is horrified by the news and worries for the unborn child’s safety as well as her own. Seven of the passengers have been rescued, according to Jacob Desiavour, the National Disaster Management Organization officer (NADMO)…
The Ghanaian left-back sensation David Oduro is the focus of Barcelona and Chelsea’s efforts to bolster their rosters. Oduro became an 18-year-old on Thursday, which made it possible for him to leave Accra Lions and join a European team. Before going back to Accra, the quick wide player had trials with Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Barcelona earlier this year. David Oduro, the promising Ghanaian left-back who impressed during his trial at La Masia, has turned 18 and could now sign for any club in Europe. His priority is Barça, but a decision is not imminent. @scapde_45 🇬🇭 — barcacentre (@barcacentre) June 13,…
A consortium comprising the Development Bank and Petra Pension Plan has agreed to finance the Shiprite Project, a dry dock to be built at Takoradi Port in the Western Region. The 137 million dollar terminal will have a carrying capacity of 13,500 tons, a 200 m long pier, training, office, and heavy marine equipment. The project nicknamed ‘Project Shiprite’ has received full commitments of 137 million US dollars from all suppliers. The Chairman of the Board of Petra Advantage and Petra Opportunity Schemes, Chris Hammond, said, “The participation by Petra in Project Shiprite is a pioneering move by these pension…
Liverpool are reportedly among the clubs that have enquired about the potential transfer of Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong, with Barcelona also interested in the talented right-back. The 23-year-old was one of the most in-form players in Europe during the 23/24 season, producing superb numbers in terms of goals and assists from right-back, and helping Leverkusen win their first-ever Bundesliga title, which they did without losing a single game, while they also won the DFB Pokal and reached the Europa League final. Frimpong is now attracting interest from some elite clubs in Europe, according to sources, Liverpool has asked about him,…
Forty-nine people were killed and dozens injured in a devastating building fire housing workers in Kuwait on Wednesday, according to local authorities, local media reported. The fire started in a kitchen in the six-storey building in Mangaf city, officials said, adding the building reportedly had around 160 residents, who are workers of the same company. Witnesses said some people jumped from the fifth floor of the building to escape the fire and died. The incident was reported to authorities at 6 am local time (0300 GMT), Major General Eid Rashed Hamad said. “The building in which the fire occurred was…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has proposed an amendment to the Chieftaincy Act to empower chiefs to help in the governance of the country so that they could also receive stipends from the state. Dr Bawumia made the call when he addressed members of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs during his three-day working visit to the region. He said under the current Chieftaincy Act 2008 (Act 759), chiefs were powerless and could not even summon people to appear before them. He admitted that governments had not involved chiefs enough in the governance of the country so he is ready to change…
A 27-year-old man is in critical condition while his girlfriend has been confirmed dead after stabbing each other at Kasoa Adam Nana in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region According to sources, the identity of the man was only given as Justice. The deceased was believed to be a level 200 student who reportedly stabbed his boyfriend first and he also retaliated. Police sources say the incident occurred after the lady’s friend called to inform her that Justice had brought another woman home. Immediately the deceased was informed, she grabbed a knife and hurriedly went to Justice’s…
Real Tamale United FC (RTU) players have boycotted their match with Dreams Football Club due to more than five months of unpaid salary. This is because their players refused to go for the match due to the club’s failure to pay them their salary, which has been in arrears for more than 5 months. The already-relegated Ghana Premier League team will take on Dreams FC of Dawu. Dreams FC’s fight against relegation depends heavily on this match. Dreams FC’s chances of surviving the Ghana Premier League will increase with the acquisition of these three extremely valuable points. The players only asked…