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The Managing Director of the State Transport Corporation (STC), Nana Akomea, has disputed the notion of “state takeover” raised by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. According to the STC chief, if there are irregularities in the allocation of state land then they need to be addressed, but he questions the broad term “state takeover” that is being used. “If there were irregularities in the transfer of state land, let’s deal with it. If there was undervaluation, if there were procedural inefficiencies and so on, let’s deal with it,” he said. “What does Okudzato Ablakwa mean…

Article informationAuthor, Wedaeli Chibelushi & Habtom WeldeyowhannesRole, BBC News & BBC Tigrinya7 hours agoTo his fans, he is the ‘African King’ – an international star and the first black African to win a stage of the Tour de France.Biniam Girmay did it not just once but three times this year in road cycling’s premier event. Barring an accident, the 24-year-old looks set to win the green jersey on Sunday – an award given to the best sprinter in the grueling three-week competition. But Girmay’s journey to the top was fraught with obstacles – he faced culture shock, visa procedures in…

Funny Face, in a video, went to see Asamoah Gyan participate in a tennis match at a private tennis courtThe comedian approached Asamoah Gyan and demanded the return of his mobile phone, which he claimed had been grabbed by the ex-footballer.Funny Face’s video has drawn a lot of backlash from social media users who flooded the comment sectionComedian Funny Face has made many people laugh out loud after he shared a video of a recent interaction with former footballer Asamoah Gyan at a tennis match.Funny Face paid a surprise visit to Asamoah Gyan during the tennis match. Photo Source: @therealfunnyface…

A sculpture titled “Giant Plastic Tap” by Canadian artist Benjamin Von Wong is displayed outside the fourth meeting of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Plastic Pollution in Ottawa, Canada, on April 23, 2024. Photo: Dave Chan/AFP/FileSource: AFPPresident Joe Biden’s administration on Friday announced plans to phase out single-use plastics at all federal businesses by 2035 as part of a broader effort to combat what it saw as a growing global crisis.Since the US federal government is the world’s largest buyer of goods and services, the decision could have a significant impact on global markets, spurring industries to develop new products…

The Volta Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly opposed the decision of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) to award an honorary doctorate to President Akufo-Addo. They have called the award “unjust” and “unacceptable” and are calling on the university’s vice-chancellor and council to immediately halt the award. In a statement, the Head of Volta Regional Youth Organisation, Mathias Johnson Alagbo, highlighted the frustration and disappointment of the youth wing. “It is infuriating and unacceptable that UHAS is even considering awarding a leader whose policies and actions have seriously undermined the welfare and…

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Shane Lowry was a stunning model of calm amid all the mayhem at the British Open on Friday.Lowry was not immune to the endless punishment they dished out at Royal Troon on a day when Tiger Woods missed another cut, along with nine of the world’s top 20 players – including Rory McIlroy, Ludwig Amberg and Bryson Deschamps.He nearly lost his cool with a distracting photographer, a shot into the bush, a beautiful temporary shot on the 11th green that didn’t count when his lost ball was found and a double bogey that wiped out his…

Sarkodie Foundation held its Day of Light celebration event at Redemption Valley Primary School Park in Tema The rapper’s family and team were on hand to support the students at the event A video of Sarkodie’s son Micheal Nana Yaw Owusu Addo Jnr dancing with his mother has garnered a lot of reactions on social media.Sarkodie’s young son Michael Yaw Owusu Addo Jnr has gone viral after an adorable video of him dancing at an event surfaced on social media.Sarkodie’s son MJ showcased his dance moves at an event in Tema. Photo Source: @sarkodieSource: InstagramSarkodie’s son shows off his dance…

South Africa caused a shock at the 2024 WSF World Junior Championship after recording a 2-1 win over leaders Egypt to give the [13/16] give them a chance to finish top of Pool A if they get past Switzerland tomorrow. South Africa went into the tie knowing they would only need to win one match to secure a shock result over Egypt. This is because the senior gender team sheet was not submitted to the tournament organisers, meaning that the default line-up of Egypt’s first three players had to be played. This put first string Mohamad Zakaria in the lineup.…

Travelers wait in line at the airport in Los Angeles, California on July 19, 2024 after a global IT disaster affected airlines, banks, broadcasters and other businesses. Photo: ETIENNE LAURENT / AFPSource: AFPFrom spreading fear of an impending “World War III” to false narratives linking a clan of the world’s elite to a cyberattack, a flood of online conspiracy theories began Friday after a major computer crash.Airlines, banks, TV channels and financial institutions were thrown into turmoil after the crash, one of the biggest in recent years that was the result of a faulty software update in an anti-virus program…

Emmanuel Alma Kofi Bua, Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Mr Emmanuel Armah Kofi Bua, recently criticised Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh for comparing President Akufo-Addo’s track record with that of Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Senator Elembere highlighted Nkrumah’s unparalleled legacy especially in the Ashanti Region through projects such as KNUST, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and others.He praised Nkrumah for making Ghana a shining star in Africa and leading the country to independence, saying that more than 60 years later, over 30 percent of Ghana’s strength and energy is due to the legacy of Osagyefo, Dr. Kwame…