Anthony Joshua paved the way for a fight against Wladimir Klitschko next year by making quick work of Eric Molina in a third round win on Saturday. The Briton successfully defended his IBF world heavyweight title for a second time with another brutal demonstration of his power-punching to claim an 18th stoppage win from as many professional bouts at the [...] The post Joshua retains heavyweight title appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Black Queens captain Elizabeth Addo is gunning for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year after being named in a five-man shortlist. The Sweden-based player has been recognized after leading Ghana to win bronze at the just-concluded Africa Women Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Addo, who plays for Kvarnsvedensik, faces a tough challenge against Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria and Arsenal [...] The post Queens captain, team nominated for CAF Awards appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned alleged acts of violence and vandalism being perpetrated allegedly against some National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the aftermath of the declaration of the 2016 general election results. Nana Akufo-Addo, the presidential candidate of the NPP, defeated incumbent incumbent President Mahama of the NDC with 53.8 per cent of the total [...] The post NPP condemns acts of vandalism appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh must hand over power after defeat in elections, the UN Security Council has said. President Jammeh initially conceded to Adama Barrow in last week’s vote but has since refused to accept the end of his 22-year rule. Mr Barrow said he was sure the military supported him as the country’s new leader. The UN added that [...] The post UN: Gambian President must step down appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Former President, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings has congratulated President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on his electoral victory. The congratulatory message signed by the former President and delivered to Nana Akufo-Addo, and copied to The Ghanaian Times in Accra yesterday said, “I write to extend my warm congratulations on the occasion of your electoral victory.” “Your victory is a manifestation [...] The post ……Rawlings too appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL) now has a market share of 17.5 per cent, making it the biggest oil marketing company (OMC) in the country. The market share shows a 4.06 per cent higher than that recorded two years ago. “This is particularly significant taking into consideration the fact that the company commanded a market share of 13.44 per cent [...] The post GOIL’s market share grows to 17.5 per cent appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Drug Manufacturing Limited Dannex Limited has acquired Adcock Ingram’s 53 per cent interest in Accra based Ayrton Drug Manufacturing Limited. In June, Adcock Ingram, a South African pharmaceuticals manufacturer, hinted it would sell this stake to Dannex Limited, a Ghanaian pharmaceuticals group. Dannex applied to the Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a body mandated by law to approve such [...] The post Dannex buys Adcock’s stake in Ayrton appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Former Secretary of the United Nations (UN), Kofi Annan has congratulated Nana Akufo-Addo on his electoral victory, and praised the people of Ghana for the way they handled the elections. “I congratulate our new president-elect wholeheartedly, and I also commend President Mahama, for graciously conceding defeat” said Mr. Annan, Chairman of the Kofi Annan Foundation and Nobel Laureate, in a [...] The post Kofi Annan congratulates Nana Akufo- Addo appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The police administration has cautioned jubilant supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who have gone on rampage and attacked NDC supporters to desist from acts that will violate the rights of other people. “It has come to the attention of the Police that some people are attacking supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in various parts of the [...] The post Pres, Police condemn attacks on supporters appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reportedly been killed at Dunkwa in the Central region, following a heated political argument with a member of the victorious New Patriotic Party (NPP). The two were caught in an argument on Friday evening, after the defeat of the ruling NDC in the Wednesday presidential and parliamentary elections. The deceased, Ayoma, [...] The post NDC supporter killed in an argument appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Four persons are in the grips of the Daboase Police in the Wassa East Constituency of the Western Region for ransacking the residence of the Member of Parliament for the area during collation of election results on Wednesday night. The MP, Isaac Adjei Mensah was at the constituency collation centre on Wednesday night when the four thugs burgled his residence [...] The post Four arrested for raiding MP’s house appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bugri Naabu has warned that he will not condone any violent attack by party supporters on members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the region. He has therefore warned that any member who engages in violent attacks would suffer the consequencies. Mr. Bugri Naabu expressed disappointment after a group of [...] The post Bugri Naabu warns NPP supporters over attacks on NDC supporters appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The president elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has called on all religious bodies to support him in running the affairs of country. According to him, he and his team would need the guidance and direction of God in administering Ghana when the mantle is handed over to them on January 7, 2017. He stated these yesterday during a thanksgiving [...] The post Support me to run country- Nana Akufo Addo appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
A bombing near the Coptic cathedral in the Egyptian capital Cairo has killed at least 25 people, officials say. Dozens of others were injured in the blast at St Peter’s church during a Sunday church service. The church is adjacent to St Mark’s cathedral, within the same complex. Photos and video footage showed damage to the church, with shattered windows [...] The post Bomb attack near Coptic cathedral kills 25 appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
At least 60 bodies have been recovered from a church that collapsed in the south-eastern Nigerian city of Uyo. Some reports put the number much higher. The roof of the church caved in on worshippers who had gathered for the ordination of a bishop. Those inside the Reigners Bible Church included Akwa Ibom state governor Udom Emmanuel, who survived the [...] The post Church caves in on Nigerian faithful appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
A suicide car bomber has killed at least 16 people in the Somali capital Mogadishu, officials say. Dozens of others were injured in the explosion early on Sunday. The bomber struck at the entrance of the city’s main port facilities. Residents say the blast could be heard across Mogadishu. No group has said it carried out the attack, but the [...] The post Deadly blast rocks Mogadishu port area appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
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