German security officials say they are carefully examining possible indications of foreign finance or influence in a series of attacks in German cities in the past year. However, they have reacted coolly to a German TV report suggesting suspicious internet searches were carried out in Russia before a deadly attack in Mannheim last year. A … The post Germany wary of claims Russian
A majority of Singaporeans have yet to decide which party to vote for ahead of a general election this year, but most of those who have made up their minds would back the ruling People’s Action Party, a survey showed on Tuesday. Data from pollster YouGov showed that just 44 per cent of 1,845 Singaporeans … The post Most Singaporeans yet to pick a party ahead of election,
The governor of Nigeria’s Borno state has warned that jihadist group Boko Haram is making a comeback after its fighters staged a series of attacks and seized control of some parts of the north-eastern state. Babagana Zulum called for more military assistance for soldiers fighting the insurgency. The Nigerian government has downplayed the governor’s fears, … The post Nigerian governor
Three American citizens jailed over a failed coup attempt in Democratic Republic of Congo were handed over to U.S. custody on Tuesday, officials said, following high-level talks between the two countries on security and mining deals, the Congolese presidency told Reuters on Tuesday. The presidency said the Americans had been transferred to U.S. authorities after … The post Congo
Jannik Sinner will return to the ATP Tour from his doping ban at next month’s Rome Masters as world number one after the Italian’s closest challenger, Alexander Zverev, crashed to an early defeat in Monte Carlo on Tuesday. Sinner, 23, accepted a three-month ban in February following an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency, which … The post Sinner assured of top rankings
Inter Milan struck late to put themselves in a strong position to advance into the Champions League semi-finals after winning the first leg of their last-eight tie at Bayern Munich. The German hosts dominated the opening half hour with England captain Harry Kane curling an effort against the right-hand post, but they fell behind to … The post Inter strike late for crucial first-leg win
Declan Rice stunned Real Madrid with two brilliant free kicks the first scored in his career as Arsenal took a commanding 3-0 first leg lead in their Champions League quarter-final. Mikel Arteta had asked the Arsenal fans to arrive early to create an impressive atmosphere inside the stadium, and the team responded by starting the … The post Arsenal stun Madrid in UCL quarter-final first leg
Calbank PLC has announced the appointment of new board members with Daniel Nii Kwei-Kumah Sackey as the Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective March 20, 2025. This follows approval by the Bank of Ghana and endorsement by shareholders. Mr Sackey would succeed Mr Joe Mensah, who had served as the Chairman of the Board … The post CalBank PLC appoints new Board of Directors appeared
A 23-year-old illegal miner, has been jailed five years by the Nkawie circuit court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti, region for stealing three mobile phones. Francis Amadu, alias Kojo Amadu, pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea. Police Detective Inspector Dickson Kwaku Frimpong, told the court that the complainant, … The post Illegal miner jailed
Former Manchester United midfielder, Nemanja Matic, has labelled Andre Onana as “one of the worst goalkeepers in the club’s history.” Serbian Matic, 36, was responding to Onana’s comments about United being “way better” than French club Lyon as the two sides prepare to meet in the Europa League quarter-finals today. Onana then posted on social … The post Onana
Personnel allegedly from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) stormed the house of the Member of Parliament for the Assin South Constituency, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, at Spintex yesterday, purportedly to arrest him. The group, numbering about 20 and fully armed, reportedly arrived at his residence around 12:30 p.m. to carry out the arrest, but were … The post Security operatives storm
Ghana and the Czech Republic have expressed worry over the imposition of tariffs of various percentages on goods exported into the United States of America. They warned that the unilateral imposition of the tariffs by the Donald Trump-led government could disrupt international trade relations and harm economies. At a joint press conference with the President … The post Ghana,
The Concerned Women’s Group of the Central Region has kicked against the petitions to remove the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, from office. Consequently, it has called on all women and women groups in the country to stand up and be counted in the face of what it termed, creeping cloud of darkness, ostensibly intended to … The post Women Group in Central Region kick against
The 24-hour economy policy is expected to create at least 1.7million jobs as well as ensure sustainable employment for the youth upon a full rollout, the Presidential Advisor on the policy, Mr Goozie Tanoh, has said. The policy according to him was carefully designed to shift the country’s economy into a high productive one and … The post 24-hour Economy
The heads of six UN agencies have appealed to world leaders to act urgently to make sure food and supplies get to Palestinians in Gaza, where Israel has stopped letting in deliveries for more than a month. A joint statement said Palestinians were “trapped, bombed and starved again” with supplies “piling up” at crossing points. … The post World
Donald Trump has threatened China with an extra 50% tariff on goods imported into the US if it does not withdraw its 34% counter-tariff, as global markets continue to fall. Beijing retaliated on Sunday, following last week’s decision by Trump to slap a 34% tax on Chinese imports as part of his “Liberation Day” that … The post Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China appeared
South Sudan has said it will now allow the entry of a man deported from the US, in a dramatic climb down aimed at defusing a visa row between the two countries. On Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the US would be revoking US visas for all South Sudanese. He said … The post South Sudan to accept man deported from US in bid to defuse visa row
A make-up artist in Nigeria has been sentenced to six months in jail for abusing the currency, the naira, by flinging it while dancing at his wedding celebration last December. Abdullahi Musa Huseini, popularly known as “Amuscap” on social media, was sentenced by a high court in the northern city of Kano minutes after pleading … The post Nigerian make-up artist
With the idea of turning the African country into a sporting reference, the Nigerian Olympic Committee revealed this week in a statement that it has submitted an official Expression of Interest to host the centenary edition of the Games, a preliminary step before addressing an official bid. The goal is to make Abuja, the Nigerian … The post Nigeria aims for 2030 Commonwealth Games appeared
Scottie Scheffler will begin his green jacket defense when the 2025 Masters gets underway from Augusta National Golf Club tomorrow. Scheffler, who finished four strokes ahead of Ludvig Åberg last year to record his second Masters victory, will try to become the first golfer to repeat as a green jacket winner since Tiger Woods accomplished … The post Scheffler, McIlroy favorites for
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