Former world champion, Manny Pacquiao, is embracing his underdog status as he gets ready to turn back the clock when he steps out of retirement to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in their Saturday showdown at the MGM Grand. The 46-year-old Filipino feels rejuvenated after four years away from the ring and said he … The post Pacquiao targets WBC welterweight

At a time when the United States is tightening restrictions on international students, the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has called on the British government to take a different path by keeping the UK’s doors open to global talent. “Closing our economy to global talent will be an act of immense self-harm,” Khan warned […] The post Closing Britain to Global

Tyson Fury will not be in the ring this year but he wants to fight Oleksandr Usyk again, the British heavyweight’s promoter Frank Warren says. Fury, 36, announced his retirement from boxing in January after losing twice against the WBA, WBC and WBO champion Usyk – who fights Daniel Dubois in an undisputed heavyweight bout … The post Fury hits gym, wants to fight Usyk again – Warren

Arsenal Women have signed striker Olivia Smith from Liverpool Women for a world-record fee of £1m. The 20-year-old becomes the first women’s player to surpass the seven-figure barrier, eclipsing the £900,000 ($1.1m) Chelsea paid San Diego Wave for Naomi Girma in January. Smith played in 20 WSL games last season, scoring seven of Liverpool’s 22 … The post Arsenal sign

 The Republic of Serbia has announced plans to grant an additional 30 scholarships to Ghanaian students, bringing the total number of schol­arships to at least 81. This move forms part of the Serbian Government’s “World in Serbia” scholarship initiative, which has previously awarded 51 scholar­ships to Ghanaian students. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel … The post Serbia

Nigerian MMA fighter and police officer Juliet Ukah will be part of the first Professional Fighters League event in Africa on Saturday.

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for a Gaza ceasefire after three people sheltering in the Catholic church in Gaza City were killed in an Israeli strike. A telegram said the Pope was “deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack” on the Holy Family Church. […] The post Pope expresses sadness after Israeli strike on Gaza

Desperation is mounting in Ecuador’s capital as thousands of people remain without drinking water a week into Quito’s worst shortage in 25 years. The daily lives of some 400,000 residents have been seriously disrupted by the emergency, which happened after a landslide damaged a pipeline that supplied water to much of southern Quito. “We can’t live without […] The post Ecuador’s capital

Torrential rains in Pakistan’s Punjab province have killed at least 63 people and injured 290 in the 24 hours since downpours started on Wednesday morning. Most of the victims were crushed by collapsing buildings, while the rest either drowned or were electrocuted, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. Authorities in the city of Rawalpindi, […] The post Pakistan monsoon rains

A fire that tore through a five-storey shopping centre in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut has left at least 61 dead, local officials said. The blaze at the mall, which opened seven days ago, broke out on Wednesday night and has since been brought under control. Videos posted on social media showed firefighters rescuing […] The post Iraq’s shopping centre fire leaves 61 dead, many missing

Acne scars can be a troubling issue that significantly lowers self-confidence. For those seeking to quickly remove acne scars, several solutions are available, including natural remedies, medications, and medical procedures. Why Do Acne Scars Appear on the Face?  Acne scars commonly result from habits like picking or squeezing pimples, which can inflame the skin further. […] The post 7 Effective

 The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has charged the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others at the High Court (Crimi­nal Division), Accra, for allegedly extorting GH¢280 million from oil marketing companies. According to the OSP, the alleged criminality was perpetrat­ed by seven individuals and … The post Fmr

Legal practitioner and Convener of the Fix the Country Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has described the Scholarship Bill presented to Parliament as a bill that increases fraud in the award of scholarships. This is despite the assurance by the Chairman of Parliament’s Education Committee, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, on July 15 that the bill is aimed at improving […]

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According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS), only 12.7 per cent of women in Ghana own farmland, either solely or jointly, compared to 24.7 per cent of men. This reveals not only a major gender gap in land ownership but also highlights the challenges facing women, particularly in rural communities. Despite the … The post Breaking barriers:

The Deputy Director of the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), Mr. Kwame Zu, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to providing strong policy leadership and regulatory oversight in Ghana’s technical and vocational education landscape. Speaking at the World Youth Skills Day Dialogue on the theme “Youth Empowerment through AI & Digitalization: The […]

‘World’s sexiest footballer’ Alisha Lehmann has been given her own bodyguard at the Women’s Euros due to her significant popularity with fans at the tournament. Lehmann is involved with the Switzerland squad, who will take on Spain on Friday night for a spot in the semi-finals of the tournament. They will, however, go into the […] The post ‘World’s