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August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Boat Engine Explosion Kills At Least 20 In Southern Nigeria

The engine of a wooden boat exploded and sank in a river in southern Nigeria, killing at least 20 people, local police said Thursday. The explosion and sinking on the Ezetu 1 River a day earlier was the latest in a

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Former CAF President, Issa Hayatou, Dies In Paris At 77

A giant of African football, Issa Hayatou, passed away in Paris on Thursday after a long illness, just a day before his 78th birthday. Born in Cameroon in 1946, the former footballer was towering figure who left an indelible mark on

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

One Missing, 5 Injured After Vehicle Plunges Into River At Fetteh Kakraba

One person has been reported missing with five others injured in an accident involving a Sprinter Bus on the Kasoa-Cape Coast Highway. The accident occurred after the bus with registration number GG 5639-19 skidded off the road and plunged into a

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Medal Loss Was ‘God’s Way Of Saying There’s More To Do’ – British Diving Star

Christian diving star Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix continued to ‘give God the glory’ after missing out on an Olympic medal at the Paris 2024 Games on Tuesday. Spendolini-Sirieix finished sixth in the women’s 10-metre platform final, with China’s Quan Hongchan taking home the

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Sustainable Dev’t A Necessity, Integrating ESG Into Economic Strategies Crucial – KPMG

Evans Asare, Partner at KPM, has emphasised the need for a comprehensive re-engineering of the country’s economic model to achieve sustainable development. Addressing participants at the 2024 Ghana Economic Forum organised by the Business and Financial Times, he underscored the importance

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Newcastle Sign Sheffield United Striker Osula

Newcastle United have signed Denmark Under-21 striker William Osula from Sheffield United. The 21-year-old joins the Magpies for a reported fee of £15m, having scored three goals in 31 senior appearances for the Blades. The striker, who has five caps for

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Greek Pole Vaulter Polak Suspended For Doping

Greek pole vaulter Eleni-Klaoudia Polak has been provisionally suspended from the Paris Olympics after failing a doping test, the International Olympic Committee has said. Polak, 27, competed in the qualification round on Monday, clearing 4.20m, but failed to get over 4.40m

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Chelsea Sign £15m Boca Juniors Defender Anselmino

Chelsea have completed the signing of Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino in a £15.6m deal. The 19-year-old has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge but will remain on loan at the Argentine club for the 2024-25 season as part of

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Airbus Scandal: OSP Identifies Mahama As GO1 But Cleared Of Any Wrongdoing

Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has identified former president John Dramani Mahama as the Government Official 1 in the Airbus Scandal. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, August 8, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng also confirmed the

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Boankra Inland Port Project Progresses

The Boankra Inland Port Project, a state-of-the-art logistics terminal located in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region, is rapidly approaching its completion date. With an investment of $330 million, this project is poised to revolutionize trade and economic growth in