Kylian Mbappé felt like he was in a virtual reality game when playing in a mask to protect his broken nose at the European Championship. The France star was smiling while telling the story Sunday on the eve of facing Belgium in the round of 16. But clearly he does not enjoy playing his role as the masked man of ...
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Nigerians still grapple with unrelenting power shortages
Dimly lit and stuffy classrooms stir with life every morning as children file in. Rays of sunlight stream through wooden windows, the only source of light. Pupils squint at their books and intermittently the blackboard, as teachers try to hold their attention. It’s a reality for many schoolchildren across Nigeria, where many buildings don’t have access to the national electricity ...
Read More »Which parties form South Africa’s national unity coalition?
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has included seven different parties in his Cabinet in an unprecedented power-sharing agreement in the continent’s most industrialized country after the African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority in a milestone election result in late May. Ramaphosa’s announcement of the new Cabinet on Sunday night takes South Africa into uncharted political territory after 30 years ...
Read More »Victor Osimhen in limbo as Napoli receive no offers for star striker – but Italian side can’t afford to keep him!
Napoli are reportedly yet to receive an offer for Victor Osimhen but the Italian side cannot afford to keep him, either. As the transfer window heats up, one name that continues to dominate headlines is that of Osimhen. However, the Nigerian striker finds himself at an unusual crossroads. According to Gazzetta, Napoli have yet to receive any concrete offers for him, which ...
Read More »UEFA opens investigation into Bellingham’s gesture following Euro 2024 goal
UEFA has launched a disciplinary investigation into a gesture made by Jude Bellingham after scoring a dramatic overhead kick that secured England’s place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. The Real Madrid midfielder’s 95th-minute goal levelled the match against Slovakia, which England ultimately won 2-1 after extra time. Following his stunning goal, Bellingham was seen on camera mimicking a crotch grab ...
Read More »Full text: Finance Minister’s address on IMF deal, other issues on economy
On Monday, July 1, Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam addressed Ghanaians on the economy and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal as part of the ministry’s monthly media update on the economy. Highlighting key points, he mentioned that Ghana’s economy is showing strong signs of recovery. Additionally, he noted that the depreciation of the local currency against major trading ...
Read More »Economy showing signs of strong recovery – Finance Minister
Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam says Ghana’s economy is demonstrating formidable signs of a comeback. During a press briefing on Monday, July 1, Dr Adam highlighted the positive economic indicators for the first quarter of 2024, suggesting a favourable outlook for the rest of the year. “Growth, as we’ve heard from the previous two distinguished speakers, is proving to ...
Read More »Cedi: Stop inciting speculations – Finance Minister tells Adongo
The Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has accused the Minority in Parliament of fueling speculations on the Cedi. He urged the opposition lawmakers to provide constructive criticisms and ideas to the government to complement the ideas that are already being pursued. His comments come at a time when Bolgatanga Central lawmaker Isaac Adongo ...
Read More »Nobody in NPP better to partner Bawumia than NAPO – Nana Yaw Osei
Private Legal Practitioner, Nana Yaw Osei has challenged Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to be bold about announcing Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his running mate insisting the candidate may help his chances of winning December’s Presidential Election. The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic party remains tightlipped about his choice of a vice presidential candidate even though there are reports he has ...
Read More »Why does everyone want to be an MP? What’s in Parliament? – Otumfuo asks Bagbin
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed worry over the strong ambition of many people to hold the office of a Member of Parliament. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II further questioned the motivations behind the eagerness to join Parliament, pointing out the extreme measures some people are willing to take, including insults and physical attacks to assume the position. The ...
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