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Singer Ed Sheeran acquires minority stake in Ipswich Town

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has acquired a minority stake in Premier League club Ipswich Town.

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has acquired a minority stake in Premier League club Ipswich Town. Sheeran, who is a lifelong fan of the Tractor Boys, has bought a 1.4% stake in the newly promoted side. Ipswich say Sheeran will have long-term use of an executive box at their Portman Road home, …

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India protests: Doctors call for shutdown of services

Mounting anger over the rape and killing of a medic trainee at a government hospital last week in the eastern city of Kolkata has boiled over into nationwide outrage and stirred protests over violence against women.

Mounting anger over the rape and killing of a medic trainee at a government hospital last week in the eastern city of Kolkata has boiled over into nationwide outrage and stirred protests over violence against women in India. An association of Indian doctors on Friday called for more than a …

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Rapper Guru disqualified from University of Ghana SRC Presidential race

Ghanaian rapper Maradona Adjei Yeboah, known by his stage name Guru, has been disqualified from running for the University of Ghana's Students’ Representative Council (SRC) presidential election.

Ghanaian rapper Maradona Adjei Yeboah, known by his stage name Guru, has been disqualified from running for the University of Ghana’s Students’ Representative Council (SRC) presidential election. A statement from the SRC clarified that Guru did not meet the necessary criteria to contest for the position. According to a vetting …

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90,000 apply to join security services, 12,000 places available

The Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has revealed that nearly 90,000 individuals have applied to join Ghana's security services, following the closure of the recruitment portals on Tuesday, 13 August 2024.

The Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has revealed that nearly 90,000 individuals have applied to join Ghana’s security services, following the closure of the recruitment portals on Tuesday, 13 August 2024. Speaking to Joy News, Mr. Quartey provided an update on the recruitment process, highlighting the overwhelming response. “As of …

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Gold Coast Refinery commits to value addition agenda

Local gold refining firm, Gold Coast Refinery, is looking forward to playing an active role in the nation’s drive to improve earnings from gold and other mineral resources through value addition.

Local gold refining firm, Gold Coast Refinery, is looking forward to playing an active role in the nation’s drive to improve earnings from gold and other mineral resources through value addition. As Africa’s second biggest refinery only after Randgold Resources of South Africa, it can refine 180 tonnes of gold …

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What to know about Monkeypox

Monkeypox, also known as Mpox, is a viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus. This illness can spread between people and, in some cases, from the environment to people through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been closely monitoring the disease, particularly following significant …

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‘Ecobank Million Geng’ final draw held in Kumasi

In partnership with the National Lottery Authority (NLA),the promotion had customers saving GH¢500.00 and above for seven days to qualify for the promo.

In partnership with the National Lottery Authority (NLA),the promotion had customers saving GH¢500.00 and above for seven days to qualify for the promo. The Kumasi draw was the third and final draw of the promotion which had three mini and three major draws with over 7,000 customers being rewarded nationwide. …

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