Author Archives: larryehu

Boxing: McGregor signs deal for Mayweather fight

(Reuters) – The long-rumored bout between undefeated American boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor is halfway to becoming a reality after the Irish signed a deal for the fight, it was announced on Wednesday night. UFC President Dana White broke the news during a television interview for TNT following the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals matchup. ...

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There’s no glory in ‘backstage’ BET Awards – Appietus

Ghanaian producer and sound engineer, Appietus, has argued that if BET awards African Acts backstage then there is no glory in it and not worth celebrating. “I hear they give the awards to the African Acts backstage, I don’t know how true it is, but if it’s backstage then I don’t think it’s fair,” Appietus said on Starr Chat Wednesday. ...

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Gov’t new direction on free SHS problematic, lacks consistency

Anyone who has carefully listened to H.E. President Akufo-Addo throughout the 2016 campaign and after assuming office will understand that the free Senior High School (SHS) programme is intended for all Ghanaian children regardless of their academic abilities, and family backgrounds. Consistent with this view, government intends to seek constitutional amendment to redefine basic education to include secondary education so ...

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Qatar 2022: Khalifa stadium to officially open on Friday

The organizers of World Cup 2022 in Qatar appear to be moving ahead of time as the first of the stadiums for the competition will officially be opened this Friday. This means this edifice is ready five years 186 days ahead of the kick-off of the World Cup 2022. Information gathered from Al Jazeera is that the new Khalifa Stadium ...

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I don’t regret walking out of my marriage – Ini Edo

Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has opened up on her marriage, saying she has no regret breaking up with her husband of six years. Ini Edo got married to an American-based Nigerian businessman, Phillip in 2008. She walked out of the marriage in September 2014, following accusations of domestic violence and cheating. Speaking on ‘Rubbing Minds’ a Channel Television programme, the ...

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I won’t leave post – Ridge Hospital boss

The Medical Director of Ridge Hospital Dr. Thomas Anaba has served notice he will not vacate his post, despite orders from the health minister Kwaku Agyeman Manu that he should leave. Dr. Anaba, who was appointed in 2016 was given his marching orders by the Public Services Commission on Monday, May 15, 2017 three years short of the expiration of ...

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Reports: €80-90m to get Lukaku deal done quickly

Silly Season is starting to shift into second gear. The general aims have been set, the multi-pronged attack on several positions in need of upgrading, replacing, or adding depth to, has begun. Undoubtedly the one that will drag on the longest is the center forward situation, where Diego Costa’s future is far from assured but that may not necessarily play ...

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Finance Minister sets condition for IMF programme extension

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta says Ghana’s program with the International Monetary Funds (IMF) would only be extended if the country fails to meet all the targets by end of next year. This is in response to reports that government is currently negotiating with the Fund to extend the program, a development that has been confirmed by World Bank country representative ...

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