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Biden vows US support for Israel after Iran attacks
US President Joe Biden has condemned the Iranian drone attacks on military facilities in Israel, reiterating Washington DC’s “ironclad” support and a coordinated Group of Seven (G7) diplomatic response, even as reports started to emerge that he is also seeking to de-escalate the situation. Biden cut short a trip to Delaware and returned to the […]
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Athletics
Isaac Botsio: The story of the Takoradi boy with ‘big boy’ dreams
Ghana is in an era where we are blessed with an abundance of athletes who have huge potential to leave a legacy in the world of track and field. From Rose Yeboah to Cadman Yamoah to Benjamin Azamati and Joseph Paul Amoah, one can describe this era as the “Golden Era” for Ghana Athletics and […]
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Accra 2023: A competition forever engraved in our hearts but was it worth it?
The African Games, held every four years, typically preceding the Olympic Games, stands as a significant pan-African event owned by the African Union (AU). Its primary goals include highlighting Africa’s athletic talent, fostering cultural exchange, and advancing unity, social cohesion, and peace across the continent. Established in 1965 with the inaugural edition hosted in the […]
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Parliament threatens action against Finance Ministry over GH¢6bn Common Fund arrears
Joseph Osei-Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has indicated that the House may need to confront the Finance Ministry if it does not provide clarity on its indebtedness to the District Assembly Common Fund by the conclusion of June 2024. This concern has been prompted by revelations made by Benjamin Kpodo, the Member of […]
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Ghana narrowly misses gold in men’s 4x100m final at 2023 African Games
Ghana faced a bitter defeat against their rivals Nigeria in the men’s 4x100m event at the 2023 African Games in a fiercely contested final at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, Accra. With a previous gold medal victory in 2019 at Rabat, ahead of Nigeria, Ghana harboured high hopes of securing another gold on […]
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“Expect nothing but the best” – Azamati on 100m finals
Ghanaian 100m sprint champion, Benjamin Azamati says the country should expect nothing but the best from him ahead of the men’s finals. The 23-year-old qualified to the finals of the men’s 100m finals by finishing second in his semis heat with a time of 10.41s. Azamati will be coming up against Barnabas Aggerh, Itsekir Usheoritse […]
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Accra 2023: Three Ghanaian sprinters to compete in 100m finals
Three Ghanaian runners will be hoping to pick up medals in the men’s and women’s 100m finals at the University of Ghana Stadium today. While Mary Boakye will be competing in the women’s division, 100m record holder, Benjamin Azamati will be running with his compatriot, Barnabas Aggerh in the men’s final. While Benjamin Azamati advanced […]
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PHOTOS: Ghanaian athletes impress on day 1 of Athletics at 2023 African Games
Ghanaian athletes showcased impressive performances on the opening day of athletics at the ongoing 2023 African Games in Accra. Hosted at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, Monday’s events saw Benjamin Azamati and Barnabas Aggerh securing qualification to the men’s 100m final slated for Tuesday night. Additionally, Alex Amankwah advanced to the men’s 800m […]
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Benjamin Azamati attributes second-place finish to unfavourable Ghanaian weather
Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati has attributed his second-place finish in the Men’s 100m semi-final of the 2023 African Games to the weather conditions in Ghana. Azamati secured his spot in the final after clocking a time of 10.41s, coming in behind Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme, who finished first with a time of 10.23s. Despite advancing to […]
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African Games: Benjamin Azamati struggles in 100m final as Ghana misses out on medal
Ghana failed to secure medals in both the men’s and women’s 100m finals during Tuesday’s races at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. Despite high expectations, neither the men nor the women managed to reach the podium in their respective events. The men’s 100m final featured two Ghanaian athletes: Benjamin Azamati, currently holding the […]
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Azamati, Amoah and others ready for Athletics bow at the African Games
Ghana’s fastest man, Benjamin Azamati is hopeful of a good tournament here in Accra at the African Games. Azamati ran a time of 9.90 seconds years back to become the 100m record holder. However, he is yet to win a competitive medal for the country. He has had a few close shaves. The Olympics, the […]
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We are looking forward to defending our title at the Games- Azamati
Ghana’s 100m record holder Benjamin Azamati insists that the 4x100m relay team is keen on defending their title at the 2023 African Games at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. Azamati was part of Ghana’s 4x100m relay team that won gold in the 2019 African Games. Athletics is expected to start in the 2023 […]
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Accra 2023: I want to win more gold medals – Benjamin Azamati
Ghana’s 100-meter dash record holder, Benjamin Azamati, has acknowledged the high expectations for him to win a gold medal at upcoming competitions. The 26-year-old sprinter is excited to be competing in Ghana again, for the first time since representing the University of Ghana in athletics in 2020. Since then, he has evolved, graduating from West […]
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I was mocked after my nomination as Deputy Gender Minister – Sekyere Yeboah
Dr. Benjamin Sekyere Yeboah, the Deputy Minister-Designate for the Gender Ministry, has revealed that he was mocked by some colleague MPs when his nomination was announced. Speaking during his vetting in Parliament in Accra on Friday, Dr. Yeboah disclosed that many of his peers questioned why he, as a male, was nominated for the Gender […]
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Entertainment
‘Kumawood Should Start Scripting Movies’
Benjamin Oduro Arhin Jnr Creative Arts Business and Intellectual Property Consultant, Benjamin Oduro Arhin Jnr, popularly known as Bnoskka, has advised Kumasi-based filmmakers to up their game by introducing
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Bnoskka Speaks At Ghana Expo 2024 In Tanzania
Benjamin Oduro Arhin Jnr Creative Arts, Business and Intellectual Property Consultant, Benjamin Oduro Arhin Jnr, known in the creative arts industry as Bnoskka, participated in this year’s edition of
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Lands Commission digitises record management to fast-track land documentation
The Lands Commission (LC), as part of its digitalization drive, has established a modernized land record management system. The initiative, aimed at fast-tracking land documentation, includes scanning, geo-referencing, digitizing, and archiving of existing records. Additionally, the modernized land system is expected to facilitate the retrieval of files for various purposes. The disclosure was made last […]
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Lands Commission revenue up by 12%
The Land Commission has raked in a revenue of GHS206,868,050.45 for the year 2023, a 12% increase of GHS174,086,675.61 for the same period of 2022. The Commission hoped to raise that amount further should the proposed 15% increment in fees which is currently before parliamentis approved. Speaking to a gathering of journalists, Staff members of […]
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Two jailed 45 years for robbing banker at gunpoint
Benjamin Aboagye, aka Rapture, has been sentenced to 35 years imprisonment by an Adentan Circuit Court for robbing a banker at gunpoint at Pantang, Accra. This was after Aboagye, a 28-year-old musician, was found guilty at the end of the trial on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery. The court, presided over by […]
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