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February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Lionel Messi: Napkin Which Detailed Argentine’s First Barcelona Contract To Be Auctioned

The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed is to be auctioned - with a starting price of £300,000. The napkin, signed in December 2000, carries a commitment from then Barca director Carles Rexach to sign Messi.

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Alvarez Scores Twice On Birthday As Man City Beat Burnley

Erling Haaland was upstaged on his return from injury by fellow striker Julian Alvarez as Manchester City strolled to victory against Burnley. Haaland made his first appearance since fracturing his foot in the defeat at Aston Villa on 6 December when

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Banks Can Do More For Economy – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged banks and other financial institutions to support government’s efforts to boost the economy and support local businesses through providing affordable long-term credit. “The major challenge to local businesses in our space remains access to capital, largely

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

“DMB-Napo Pair Best Bet For NPP—-NPP USA Youth Organiser Asserts.

The Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) branch in the USA, Danny Opoku Antwi says the pairing of the Vice President with the Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as ticket for the 2024 election would bring good fortunes

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

“I Do Not Fear Delegates, I Respect Their Judgement”—-Hon Freda Prempeh.

Hon Freda Prempeh, incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North who lost her bid in seeking for a fourth term as parliamentary candidate of the NPP says she is not bitter that delegates did not renew her mandate during last

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Public Universities Face Closure As TEWU Declares Strike

The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG) has announced a nationwide strike set to commence on 1 February 2024. The decision to strike stems from the government’s failure to address crucial concerns affecting the union’s members. TEWUG cites the employer’s

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

ECOWAS Leadership Must Sit Up, Says Gabby Otchere-Darko

The founder and executive chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has said the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to sit up and attend to the needs of the region. He said the

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Three Forestry Commission Staff Killed By Suspected illegal Miners In 2023

At least three forest staff lost their lives in a tragic encounter with suspected illegal miners in 2023 alone, according to data from the Forestry Commission. A Deputy Commissioner at the Forestry Commission Sulemana Nelson disclosed this at a meeting between liaison

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

NPA Revises Mode Of LPG Importation To Reduce Cost

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has successfully held the maiden Open Competitive Tender for LPG imports into the country. The winning tenderer submitted the lowest premium of USD30.39/MT for the four lots that were tendered for the period March to June 2024. This

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

AFCON 2023: Six Players Who Could Make Transfer Moves After Starring In Ivory Coast

Clubs across Europe will have been keeping an eye on the top performers at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), where the underdogs have consistently impressed. A host of players have produced scout-pleasing performances at a tournament full of surprises