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July 6, 2024July 6, 2024

WE’RE READY FOR 2024 BECE – WAEC ASSURES

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed its readiness to administer the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), despite the government’s outstanding debts. The BECE for this year is slated from Monday, July 8 to July 15, and will be

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024

GOVERNMENT WILL DIGITISE LOCAL TAXI BUSINESS SOON—BAWUMIA ASSURES GPRTU

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, says the Government will launch the ‘Tap n Go’ system for commercial taxi drivers in the country on August 12, this year. This is to enable commercial taxi drivers

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Two-Game Ban For Turkey’s Demiral Over Celebration

Turkey defender Merih Demiral has been given a two-match ban for making an ultra-nationalist salute during his country's Euro 2024 win against Austria. Demiral, 26, scored both Turkey's goals as they beat Austria 2-1 to earn a quarter-final spot against the

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

CAF Fines Eto’o $200k For Breach Of Ethics

Cameroon FA President Samuel Eto'o Fils has been fined $200,000 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The former Barcelona and Chelsea striker, who was under investigation for alleged match manipulation and violation of the principles of ethics and integrity of

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

CHIEF JUSTICE’S RECOMMENDATION OF JUDGES TO SUPREME COURT UNCONSTITUTIONAL – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the Chief Justice’s decision to recommend judges for nomination to the Supreme Court, describing the proposal as unconstitutional. Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo has proposed five judges to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Martinez Sends Argentina Through After Messi Miss

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez was the hero as Argentina booked their spot in the Copa America semi-finals with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Ecuador. After a 1-1 draw in normal time, the match went straight to penalties and Argentina

NPP NATIONAL COUNCIL APPROVES NAPO AS THE RUNNING MATE TO DR. BAWUMIA FOR 2024 ELECTION

The National Council (NEC) of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially approved Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, aka, Napo as the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the general elections. Vice President and NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

SPEAKER BAGBIN RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT LAWSUITS AGAINST BILLS PASSED BY PARLIAMENT

The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed concerns over lawsuits filed against yet-to-be-assented to bills passed.He says that the Supreme Court cannot hear such cases because that undermines the work of the legislative arm of government. He served notice that

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024

Manchester United Extend Erik ten Hag’s Contract Until June 2026

Manchester United have triggered a one-year extension in Erik ten Hag's contract to keep him at the club until 2026. The Dutchman's previous deal, which he signed when he was appointed in 2022, was due to expire in 2025. Ten Hag,

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024

2025 AFCONQ: Ghana To Face Former Black Stars Head Coach Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan

The CAF 2025 AFCON qualifiers have been set in the wake of the conclusion of the official draw for the competition. The 2025 AFCON will take place in Morocco in December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026; the competition was originally