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‘Apologise and Retract’: Ablakwa Clashes With Oppong Nkrumah Over “Bully Pulpit” Remark

Tensions nearly escalated when Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Chairman of the Parliamentary Assurance Committee, demanded that Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Works and Housing Minister, retract and apologise for referring to his role as a “bully pulpit.” The controversy arose amid concerns about

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Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Retirement Plans, Eyes Two to Three More Years at Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he plans to end his career with his current club Al Nassr – but probably not for another two or three years. The Portugal superstar has dashed any hopes of a return to his first club Sporting

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Nigeria Appoint Germany’s Bruno Labbadia As Men’s Football Coach

Nigeria have appointed Germany’s Bruno Labbadia as the country’s new coach, making him the third appointment to the post in a tumultuous year in the African nation’s men’s football team. The former German international’s appointment was announced by the Nigeria Football

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Nacional’s Izquierdo Dies Aged 27 After Collapse

Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo has died after collapsing on the pitch during a Copa Libertadores match earlier this month with an irregular heartbeat. The 27-year-old Uruguayan suffered a cardiac arrest after collapsing during Nacional's game against Sao Paulo on 22 August.

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South Africa Investigates Alleged $7B Corruption At State-Owned Companies

South Africa has active investigations into alleged corruption totalling more than $7 billion at some of its top state-owned companies, according to a report published Tuesday by the national anti-graft unit. The investigations are not new, and some have been running

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Man Beaten in Nyambong Amidst Allegations of Witchcraft

In the Nyambong area of the Nkwanta South Municipality, Oti Region, a man accused of being a wizard narrowly escaped a fatal attack by locals. The individual faced severe violence from residents who blamed him for the death of a community

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Okraku Confident of Ghana’s World Cup Qualification

Kurt Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has expressed optimism about Ghana's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup In a recent interview, Okraku emphasized the team's strong position and the ongoing efforts to build a competitive

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Police Bust Notorious Car Thieves

Following a robbery incident in front of two victims’ residence at East Legon in Accra, the police have arrested suspect Isaac Brena Eshun, 30, on August 21, 2024. On August 19, 2024, the police swung into action with an investigation into

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Liverpool Agree Deal For Valencia Keeper Mamardashvili

Liverpool have agreed to sign Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia in a deal worth up to £29m. The 23-year-old will join, subject to a work permit and international clearance, for a fee of £25m plus £4m in add-ons. However, he

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AKOSOMBO DAM SPILLAGE VICTIMS TO SUE GOVERNMENT

Victims of Akosombo Dam spillage are preparing to sue government over the lack of action to resettle and compensate victims of disaster. Members of Parliament in affected communities are up in arms against the inter-ministerial committee set up by President Akufo-Addo.