Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan
Manchester City booked a tantalising Carabao Cup final against Premier League leaders Arsenal by hammering holders Newcastle 5-1 on aggregate in a one-sided semi-final. Manchester City defeated holders Newcastle 5-1 on aggregate in a one-sided semi-final to secure a thrilling Carabao Cup final against Premier League leaders Arsenal. Marmoush, starting in place of Erling Haaland, nipped in and saw a deflected strike loop over Aaron Ramsdale and into the back of the net, while the Newcastle goalkeeper denied Tijjani Reijnders with a stunning save shortly after. The visitors had chances to hit back, but James Trafford did brilliantly to smother…
Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo will maintain his stance and boycott a second-straight league game after not receiving a concrete guarantee that the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) will make changes regarding the Saudi Pro League club’s management, sources have told ESPN. Sources have told ESPN that if no changes are guaranteed in the coming weeks, Ronaldo will ask to leave in June. The Portugal forward refused to play for his club in Monday’s 1-0 league win over Al Riyadh in protest, sources said, arguing that PIF is not investing enough in Al Nassr and instead giving an advantage to rival Al Hilal. Sources told ESPN that Ronaldo tried to block the…
Ahead of the April 2026 rollout of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares, concerns have been raised about the preparedness of key public hospitals to support the programme. Despite the large number of patients the hospital sees daily, Obuobia Opoku-Darko, the Fund’s administrator, has voiced surprise at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital’s absence of necessary diagnostic medical equipment. The Mahama Cares programme aims to provide financial support for the treatment of critical and chronic illnesses, with major public hospitals expected to play a central role in its implementation. During an inspection tour of the hospital, Obuobia…
A critical crisis is unfolding at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as Medical Laboratory Professional Workers have begun a phased industrial action, with a complete shutdown of all services scheduled for next week. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) Korle Bu chapter formally began a “sit-down strike” in all hospital laboratories. This initial phase, which will last until Sunday, February 8, has drastically reduced services, expected to affect thousands of outpatients. The union has instructed its members to turn down any outpatient department (OPD) cases during this time, per the strike notice that Chapter…
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned that it will persist in arresting commercial bus drivers who charge passengers fares above the approved rates, following the arrest of over 100 drivers in Accra over the past two weeks. Drumond Ekow Gaisie, National Guard Commander of the GPRTU, told reporters that the drivers and conductors were turned over to the Ghana Police Service’s Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), warned, and then freed. “We have 106 drivers who have been arrested and handed over to the police,” he confirmed. Mr Gaisie explained that many of the offences involve drivers…
One man has died in an alleged stabbing at De Montfort University’s (DMU) campus in Leicester city centre. Leicestershire Police confirmed last night (February 3) that officers were dealing with an incident in Oxford Street at 5:55 pm and have remained at the scene ever since. A murder investigation is now underway after a man is believed to have been stabbed close to Leicester city centre. Leicestershire Police confirmed the man, who is in his 20s, had reportedly been stabbed before collapsing in the street. He was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary but sadly passed away a short time later.…
A ticket to Wembley is on the line on Tuesday night as Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium for the decisive second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The Gunners arrive with a slender 3–2 aggregate advantage after a high-octane first leg at Stamford Bridge. In that clash, goals from Ben White, Viktor Gyökeres, and Martin Zubimendi cancelled out a brace from Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho. The current Premier League leaders, led by Mikel Arteta, want to make it to their first League Cup final since 2018. History is on their side because, in 32 prior attempts, only two teams…
For the New Patriotic Party (NPP), unity alone will not be enough to reclaim power in 2028. The bigger battle, according to a key member of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, is rebuilding trust among Ghanaian voters. In an interview on Monday, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said the party is under no illusion that internal cohesion automatically translates into electoral victory. Although unity is required, the formal information minister recognised that this is just the beginning. “As they say, with a broom, if you pull out one, it will break. But if it’s united, you have a formidable force,” he said.…
Kendrick Lamar, one of hip hop’s most acclaimed and influential figures, set a new record at the 2026 Grammy Awards by surpassing Jay-Z to become the most-awarded rapper in the ceremony’s history after winning Best Rap Album for GNX. Kendrick Lamar had nine nominations going into the 2026 Grammy Awards, which is evidence of his continued supremacy in rap and modern music. When GMX won best album at the February 1st ceremony, the compton born lyricist achieved yet another career milestone and surpassed Jay-z to become the most awarded rapper in Grammy history. The victory marked the end of yet…
South African singer Tyla has won her second Grammy, beating four others, including three Nigerian artists, to take the Best African Music Performance award. The 24-year-old won for her song Push 2 Start, which was chosen above songs by Ugandan musician Eddy Kenzo, Davido, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr. In 2024, Tyla won the same award for her international hit Water, defeating other Nigerian celebrities. Reacting to her win after the awards ceremony in Los Angeles, she exclaimed: “This is insane, this is so insane! I’m just so lucky to be here, and I’m so proud to be African. I’m…