Mr. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, Minister for Transport, has paid a working visit to the Ho Airport to access readiness for the nation’s 66th anniversary celebrations, which would be held in the Volta regional capital, Ho. The unused domestic airport would get a chance to prove its worth with the upcoming annual ceremony, facilitating the heavy logistic flow including thousands of visitors and dignitaries. The Transport Minister led a team that included Mr. Emmanuel Bossman, Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr.
Singer-songwriter Christie Quincyna Quarcoopome known in showbiz as Cina Soul has revealed that the toughest moment in her career was finding her uniqueness and sound. According to her, standing out from millions of artists in Ghana and around the world was intentional and the hardest. “I think finding your sound or what makes you unique is always the hardest part because there are a million artists around the world. Even in Ghana, there are thousands, so what will make you stand out?” she
Ghana’s star boy on the block, Black Sherif has grabbed himself a win at the Soundcity MVP awards in Nigeria. The Konongo native beat the likes of Blaqbonez, M.I, Kaligraph, Nasty C & AKA, Psycho, Ladipoe, Wakadinali, Chyn, and Vector, to emerge as the winner of the tight category. The Soundcity MVP Awards celebrates and showcases the finest of African music as well as artists. The initiative recognizes the hard work, creativity, and craft of African Musicians provides its global audience
One of South Africa’s hottest rap artists, Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the southeastern city of Durban, his family said Saturday. The 35-year-old won multiple South African awards, was nominated several times for a Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award in the United States, and was once nominated for an MTV Europe Music Award. “It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved son,” his parents Tony and Lynn Forbes
US Africa Command has said it killed 12 al-Shabaab fighters in a remote area of Somalia on Friday in support of that country’s federal government and army. No civilians were injured or killed, AFRICOM said in a statement Sunday, given the remote location of the strike, about 472 kilometers northeast of the Somali capital of Mogadishu. “Rooting out extremism requires intervention beyond traditional military means,” the command said. The US has provided ongoing support to the Somali government
Police have arrested 15 people after an anti-refugee demonstration outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers turned violent near the English city of Liverpool. The Merseyside Police department said a police officer and two civilians sustained minor injuries during the disturbance on Friday night in Knowsley. The police force said some protesters threw objects and set a police van on fire. The people arrested, who ranged in age from 13 to 54, were detained “following violent disorder.” Merseyside
A United States fighter jet has shot down an unidentified cylindrical object over Canada in a joint operation by the North American neighbours. The shootdown on Saturday was the second such action in as many days and comes as North America appeared on heightened alert following a week-long saga over a suspected Chinese spying balloon. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau first announced the shootdown over the Yukon territory in the country’s north and said Canadian forces would recover and
Officials in Turkey say 113 arrest warrants have been issued in connection with the construction of buildings that collapsed in Monday’s earthquake. Turkish police have already taken at least 12 people into custody, including building contractors. Meanwhile, unrest in southern Turkey has disrupted rescue efforts in some places. The number of people confirmed to have died in Turkey and Syria has risen to more than 33,000. More arrests are expected – but the action will be seen by many
I know many optimists in Ghana and beyond will have issues with my rather gloomy title for a write-up. Please indulge me as you read along and you will come to the realisation that I mean well — I seek to bring our national focus on the current situation in Turkey and Syria and ask ourselves: As a leadership and people, have we “put a cup of water by our side, as our neighbour’s beard is on fire”, as the old adage says? The week brought along with it much not-too-good news as citizens
Karela united ended the first round of the 2022/23 Ghana Premier League season with a home win over struggling Kotoku Royals on Sunday afternoon. The Aiyinase based Premier League outfit recorded a 2-1 victory over Kotoku Royals to keep their hopes of survival alive at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park. Karela United were poised to expose the backline of Kotoku Royals with an early dangerous attacks launched by Evans Adomako Wiredu and Samuel Attah Kumi. It paid off with the opener within the quarters
Relegation trodden Tamale City failed to rise to the occasion by flip-bouncing their opponent as they were held to a 0-0 tie by Medeama at their favorite Aliu Mahama Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Both clubs dished out a brilliant display as they were being weary of each other’s threat with the Citizens choking on the opportunity to dashed out of the relegation zone. Although the match was barren in both halves, with both clubs unleashing unfruitful venom, it was the home side that went into the
King Faisal managed to pick up a crucial three points with a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Tamale United at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday. Despite staying in the relegation zone, the win will give the team a much-needed boost in their fight against the drop. The decisive goal came in the 88th minute, with Benjamin Bature netting the winner for King Faisal. Earlier in the match, David Oppong had a great opportunity to open the scoring for King Faisal but was unable to convert
Dreams FC secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Asante Kotoko in a match played at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu. The goals came from AholouAvocevou and Agyenim Boateng Mensah. The win was a boost for Dreams FC, who have moved up to 10th place in the league table. On the other hand, Asante Kotoko suffered another disappointing away loss and now find themselves trailing league leaders Aduana Stars by five points. Despite Kotoko’s efforts, they were unable to break down the Dreams
Bayern earned a 3-0 home win against Bochum to stay top of the Bundesliga. Despite the win against Bochum, Bayern boss Nagelsmann said his side must raise their level. “We played well in the first six minutes, after that we weren’t in the game,” he said. “The substitutions brought fresh momentum but we have to improve.” Bayern’s advantage has been cut since the Bundesliga restarted after the World Cup and winter break. Nagelsmann’s side opened the year
Paris St-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe apologised to the team’s away fans through a megaphone following their 3-1 defeat at Monaco in Ligue 1. PSG, who were without Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Marco Verratti, have lost twice in four days. Wissam Ben Yedder set up Aleksandr Golovin for Monaco’s first goal, adding two more himself in a dominant win. Top-scorer Mbappe is out due to thigh injury and PSG coach Christophe Galtier will hope Messi recovers in time from the hamstring
Substitute Leandro Trossard scored his first goal for Arsenal but the Premier League leaders missed the chance to move eight points clear at the top as Ivan Toney earned resilient Brentford a deserved point. After a goalless first half in which the Bees hit the woodwork through Toney, the Gunners took the lead when Trossard struck at the back post four minutes after coming off the bench. But Brentford got the reward their excellent away performance at Emirates Stadium deserved when Toney nodded
Former Chelsea player Emerson Palmieri scored against his former club to earn West Ham a point and increase the pressure on Blues boss Graham Potter. Chelsea fielded a new-look £200m forward line but, despite taking the lead, were once again frustrated and have won just once in seven Premier League matches. Joao Felix had already had a goal ruled out for offside when the Portugal forward fired visitors Chelsea ahead with a volleyed finish following a delicious assist by Enzo Fernandez, the £107m
Manchester United scored twice in the final 10 minutes at Elland Road to leave manager-less Leeds deep in relegation trouble. Marcus Rashford broke the deadlock when he rose to meet Luke Shaw’s curling cross to head past Illan Meslier for his 21st goal of a superb season. Substitute Alejandro Garnacho then outpaced the home defence before beating Meslier at his near post to the obvious joy of manager Erik ten Hag on the touchline. The result was harsh on Leeds, who created a number of decent
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