[ad_1] The government of Ghana has intensified high-level diplomatic engagements with Canada in a race against time to secure entry clearance for Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of Ghana’s opening match against Panama at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, June 17. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed on Monday, June 15, that…
[ad_1] Russia’s state communications watchdog threatened on Friday to block WhatsApp entirely if it fails to comply with Russian law, news agencies reported. In August, Russia began limiting some calls on WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, and on Telegram, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of refusing to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism…
[ad_1] The La Traditional Council (LTC) has announced a ban on noise-making following the commencement of the annual Homowo festival in the Greater Accra Region. The ban according to the Council will come into force from August 5-30, 2024. A statement issued by the Council reminded the churches, hotels, eateries, and other businesses within the…
[ad_1] On February 5, 2024, Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control announced a ban on alcoholic beverages sold in sachets or bottles less than 200ml. The agency asserts that the ban will, among other benefits, protect underage children from easy access to alcohol. However, the Federal House of Representatives, Nigeria’s lower…
[ad_1] The Father of internationally acclaimed rapper Drake, Dennis Graham has been allowed to enter Canada after over 15 years “First time in over 15 years they let the OG back into Canada,” he wrote. “Thank you to everyone who helped us out,” Drake revealed on Instagram. In an interview with The Fader, Dennis recalls…
[ad_1] Overmars played for Ajax, Arsenal and Barcelona during his playing career Ex-Netherlands winger Marc Overmars’ suspension from holding a post in Dutch football has been extended to a global ban by world governing body Fifa. An independent Dutch sports tribunal banned Overmars for two years – with one year suspended – in November 2023….
[ad_1] Ivan Toney scored 20 goals in 33 Premier League appearances last season Brentford striker Ivan Toney says he wants to repay manager Thomas Frank and the club for their support during his eight-month suspension. England international Toney was banned in May for 232 breaches of Football Association betting rules. The 27-year-old could make his…
[ad_1] Celtic have lifted their ban on the Green Brigade, saying the fans group has agreed to comply with “an updated Rail Seating Safety Code of Conduct”. It follows talks between the Scottish champions and their ultras section of supporters. Celtic imposed the ban at the end of October because of what they described as…
[ad_1] Turkey referee punched: Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca arrested after attack MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca has received a permanent ban for punching referee Halil Umut Meler, says the Turkish Football Federation. Ankaragucu have also been finished two million liraexternal-link (£54,000) and ordered to play five home games without any fans. All Turkish league football…
[ad_1] ‘Journalists should not go around our back’ Manchester United banned journalists from four media outlets from Tuesday’s news conference with boss Erik ten Hag. United claimed they had not been given right of reply to negative stories around the club. Journalists from Sky, ESPN, Manchester Evening News and the Mirror were excluded after reporting…
