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General News of Saturday, 28 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com The Chairperson of the Constitutional Review Committee, Clara Kowlaga Beeri Kasser-Tee, has condemned the Electoral Commission of Ghana for its inconsistencies in addressing disputed election results. She asserts that these inconsistencies weaken public trust and pave the way for dissatisfaction. “If you say this is the only circumstance under which we do re-collation, but in another instance, you act differently and fail to demonstrate the distinction, you create room for people to be dissatisfied,” she said during an interview on News File on Joy News. Her comments followed the Supreme Court decision that…

Entertainment of Saturday, 28 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com From the start of 2024, popular Ghanaian socialite Nana Akua Addo has kept jaws dropping with her trendsetting outfits, many of which became the talk of the town. Throughout the year, she carved a permanent spot for herself in the world of fashion with unique designs and bold fashion statements that had everyone talking. Known for her fearless approach to fashion, Nana Akua Addo has consistently made headlines, especially for her daring red carpet-looks. Let’s take a look at three of her most ‘show-stopping’ looks that took over social media this year and…

Entertainment of Saturday, 28 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com CEO of Caveman Watches, Anthony Dzamefe, has shared pictures from his private wedding ceremony, which took place last week. In a slideshow of posts on social media, Anthony shared photos of himself and his wife in both their white and traditional wedding attire. He expressed gratitude to the close friends and family who attended the ‘strictly by invite’ event. “God’s blessings know no bounds. Last week, we took the step together into our beautiful future, and my gratitude goes to God and all those who celebrated with us,” his post read. The post…

Sports News of Saturday, 28 December 2024 Disclaimer Source: ghanasoccernet.com Ghana international Caleb Ekuban delivered an outstanding performance to help Genoa secure an away win over Empoli in the Italian Serie A. The Black Stars striker made a substitute appearance as his outfit cruised to a 2-1 win over Empoli on Saturday. The first half of the much-anticipated clash ended in a pulsating goalless draw, as both teams struggled to find the net. Genoa broke the deadlock on the 46th-minute mark through Croatian international Milan Badelj. In the 54th minute, Empoli were awarded a penalty but Sebastiano Esposito missed a fine…

Sports News of Saturday, 28 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Former Ghana defender Samuel Inkoom has been granted bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties by a court in Accra over allegations of visa fraud. The court, presided over by Mrs. Susana Eduful, stated that each surety must have a minimum monthly income of GH¢5,000. Inkoom has also been directed to deposit a passport-sized photograph with the court registry, myjoyonline.com reports. According to reports by Police Chief Inspector Tetteh Boafo, Madam Awuni, an entrepreneur, and Madam Abigail Owusu, a public servant, both residents of Oyarifa in Accra, accused Inkoom of defaulting on their…

Sports News of Saturday, 28 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Asante Kotoko have confirmed the passing of a staunch fan who tragically died after watching the club’s victory over Bibiani Gold Stars on Friday, December 27, 2024. According to a statement released by the club, the fan, identified as Nicholas Osei Boakye, passed away in a motor accident on his way home from the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The Reds also expressed their condolences to the family of the deceased, who was 37 years old. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of one of our loyal fans, Nicholas…

Africa Sports News of Thursday, 28 November 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Ahead of the draw of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Gelson Fernandes, FIFA Director of Member Associations in charge of Africa, has reiterated that the expanded competition will provide a unique opportunity for the 32 participating teams including the African torchbearers. The draw for the tournament will take place on 5 December 2024 in Miami, USA, where the four African participants – Al Ahly (Egypt), Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) and Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco) – will learn their fate. Fernandes, who doubles as the FIFA…

Africa Sports News of Friday, 13 December 2024 Disclaimer Source: bbc.com Morocco will host the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) for the third time in a row in 2026, with the qualifying path announced on Thursday. Thirty-eight countries have entered preliminaries for the tournament, four fewer than the number that began the process for the 2024 edition. Sides will play two rounds of home and away ties to decide which 11 teams will join the host nation at Wafcon 2026. The six highest-ranked countries – Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Ghana, Cameroon and Ivory Coast – have each received a bye…

Africa Sports News of Tuesday, 17 December 2024 Disclaimer Source: Janet Nana Akua Amankwaa, Contributor In a bid to strengthen international relations and promote inclusivity among member federations, as well as enhance and promote football in Africa and beyond, football’s governing body, Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), has opened its first-ever African permanent regional office in Rabat, Morocco. FIFA’s African office in Rabat, Morocco, is seen as a game-changer for African football as it will provide technical and administrative support to local federations and promote football development across the continent. An agreement was reached on Monday between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and…

Africa News of Saturday, 21 December 2024 Disclaimer Source: bbc.com Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being “witchdoctors” who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president. The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka. “Their purported mission was to use charms to harm” President Hakainde Hichilema, said the police statement, released on Friday. Many people in the southern African country believe in – and live in fear of – witchcraft. The police said Mr Candunde and Mr Phiri were hired by Nelson Banda, the younger brother of MP…