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September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Kylian Mbappe’s Blockbuster Move to Real Madrid: The Challenges Ahead

The summer's most anticipated transfer finally came to fruition as Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid on a free transfer, inking a lucrative deal until 2029. The French superstar will earn £12.8m per season, plus a staggering £128m signing-on bonus, and retain

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Second Term To Complete “Unfinished Business”

WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will seek another four-year term as head of the World Trade Organization following a broad Africa-led push to start the process early, aiming to complete “unfinished business” from her first mandate. Okonjo-Iweala, 70, a former Nigerian

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Saudi Arabian International Fahad Al-Muwallad Injured in Dubai Fall

Saudi Arabian international footballer Fahad Al-Muwallad is currently in intensive care after falling from a balcony at his apartment in Dubai. His club, Al-Shabab, confirmed that the accident occurred on Thursday at a home owned by the 30-year-old. Local police confirmed

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Oil Prices Wobble: Rate Cut Hopes Offset by China’s Slowdown

Oil prices edged up slightly on Monday, anticipating a potential U.S. interest rate cut. However, the gains were capped by concerns about slowing economic growth in China, the world's top oil importer. Limited Gains: Brent crude futures rose marginally by 3

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

24 Candidates File For Presidential Slot

Ghana’s Presidential election is shaping up to be a highly competitive affair, with 24 candidates submitting their nominations to the Electoral Commission (EC) ahead of the December 7 polls. The list of aspirants includes a mix of seasoned politicians and newcomers,

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Do NDC Have Evidence About Bloated Register?- Kweku Baako Asks

Veteran Journalist Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has thrown a challenge to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to provide evidence to support their demand for an independent forensic audit of Ghana’s Register of Voters. In a recent write-up, Kweku Baako Jnr questioned

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

UK Minister For Africa Lord Collins Reaffirms UK-Ghana Partnership

Lord Collins, the UK Minister for Africa, will visit Ghana on 17 September. This visit, his first to West Africa, will reinforce the enduring partnership between the UK and Ghana. During his visit, Lord Collins will meet stakeholders including Government Ministers,leaders

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

GJA President Proposes Private Members’ Bill To Promote Media Freedom

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin to support a Private Members’ Bill that will promote media freedom and ensure a good welfare regime for journalists. According

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

NDC Protesters Clash with Police in Ashanti Region

A peaceful protest by members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region turned violent as clashes erupted with security forces. The incident occurred following a disagreement over the protesters' attempt to enter the local Electoral Commission (EC) office.

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

NDC Stages Nationwide ‘Enough is Enough’ Protest Against EC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) protest against the Electoral Commission (EC) is set to come off today, September 17. The leadership of the NDC ordered all its regional offices to protest after raising concerns over alleged discrepancies in the 2024 voter