EC Is Broken. What If We Are Wrong?
Elections are the vehicles that drive a democracy. Getting them right is an indication that your democracy is on course. Getting them wrong puts the democracy in harm’s way with dire...
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Jordan King Calls For Israeli Embassy Shooter To Face Trial
Jordan's king on Thursday called for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure a security guard who killed two Jordanians at the Israeli embassy in Amman at the weekend face trial....
Shatta Wale and Michy’s Relationship
As the facts about Shatta Wale and Michy’s relationship has been laid bare on the table, all wagging tongues can now lie low and watch out in silence… Shatta Wale has finally removed every veil...
Sun, Ledecky Suffer Shock Defeats At Worlds
Chinese superstar Sun Yang and American sensation Katie Ledecky suffered surprise defeats at the world championship on Wednesday while the USA twice broke the mixed medley relay world record. Italy's...
Our Music Did Better Than Us – Akatakyie
Hiplife duo Akatakyie has openly declared that one of their biggest challenges as musicians was that their songs were playing all over but their image was left behind. Akatakyie is made up of two...
Standoff At Jerusalem Holy Site After Metal Detectors Removed
A tense standoff was underway between Israel and Muslim worshippers at a Jerusalem holy site Wednesday despite the removal of metal detectors, with concerns of major unrest later this week if a...
Thais Free 1,066 Turtles To Celebrate King’s Birthday
Hundreds of Thai schoolchildren and naval officers sent 1,066 turtles scuttling into the sea on Wednesday in a ceremony aimed at bringing good fortune to the new King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who turns...
A Woman’s Expectations From Her Man
What do you expect from the man in your life? He is not the only one who should gain from the relationship, you know. Partners should consider what they have to offer and what they stand to gain...
Ledecky Wins Historic 12th Worlds Gold As Records Tumble
Katie Ledecky made history on Tuesday by becoming the first woman to win 12 world swimming championship gold medals, as world records were sent tumbling four times in the Budapest pool. Britain's...
King Breaks Women’s 100m Breaststroke Record
Lilly King of the United States broke the world record for the women's 100m breaststroke on Tuesday in winning the gold at the world aquatics championships. King clocked one minute 04.13 seconds in...
The Rival Libyan Leaders Holding Paris Talks
Libya's UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj and military strongman rival Khalifa Haftar are set to meet near Paris on Tuesday for talks aimed at easing tensions in their violence-wracked...
Israel Removes Metal Detectors From Jerusalem Holy Site
Israel removed metal detectors from a highly sensitive Jerusalem holy site before dawn on Tuesday and said they would no longer be used after their installation triggered deadly violence. The move...
Ledecky In Historic Tilt At 12th World Swimming Title
Katie Ledecky will shake off any fatigue in her bid to make history on Tuesday in the 1500m freestyle final by becoming the first woman to win 12 golds at world aquatic championships. The 20-year-old...
Aussie Tennis Great Mervyn Rose Dies
Australian two-time Grand Slam singles champion Mervyn Rose, who went on to coach greats Margaret Court and Billie Jean King, has died, tennis officials said Tuesday. Rose, who won the Australian...
Israel To Stop Use of Metal Detectors At Sensitive Holy Site
Israeli ministers have decided to stop the use of metal detectors at a highly sensitive Jerusalem holy site, a statement said early Tuesday, after the new security measures set off deadly unrest. The...
AMA Gives Shatta Michy’s Pub A Week To Remove Structure
Shatta Michy’s pub was among some structures lying within the East Legon Green Belt zone which had been earmarked for demolition… Diamond Pub and Grill spot were greeted with some controversy...
Erdogan In Qatar For Talks On Gulf Crisis
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Doha ON Monday as part of a Gulf tour aimed at defusing a dispute between Turkey's ally Qatar and neighbouring Arab states. Erdogan was greeted by...
Thai Dissident’s Lonely Fight To Keep History Alive
Carrying a bucket of cement and a heavy bronze plaque, Ekachai Hongkangwan set out across Bangkok's heavily-policed Royal Plaza in late June to perform a solo act of DIY dissent. But the 42-year-old...
Erdogan Visits Gulf In Hope of Easing Qatar Crisis
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan began on Sunday a key visit to the Gulf region aimed at defusing the standoff around Turkey's ally Qatar, saying no one had an interest in prolonging the crisis....
China Cashing Out As Mobile Payment Soars
Yang Qianqian holds out her smartphone to scan a barcode on the mobile of a vendor selling fresh fruit and vegetables at a bustling outdoor market in Beijing. The dance student is part of an...