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Milan: Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, revered globally for his pioneering minimalist style, has died at the age of 91, the fashion house announced on social media. The legendary designer passed away surrounded by loved ones, although the cause of death has not been disclosed. According to Ghana News Agency, Armani had been absent from major fashion shows in Milan and Paris for health reasons since June. However, he had been planning a return to the spotlight in September, as he had announced in Italian newspapers on his 91st birthday, July 11. The fashion world has been united in mourning

Dzodze: Duamenefa Foundation, a non-profit organisation founded by Dzodze local radio station Fafaa FM, in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region, has organised a free skill acquisition workshop for its members. The training, in collaboration with Treasures of His Eyes, a UK-based non-governmental organisation, aimed to empower members with various skills to address unemployment and poverty in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, Reverend Adefunke Adeoye, Country Director of Treasures of His Eyes, facilitated the training and encouraged participants to apply their newly acquired skills to create impacts in their communities. The training saw participation from over

Cape coast: MTN Ghana on Wednesday presented a cash sponsorship of GHC70,000 to the Oguaa Traditional Council towards the ongoing Fetu Afahye celebration in Cape Coast. Additionally, the telecom giant had offered free complimentary data packages to all subscribers in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, the move sought to enhance digital connectivity by improving internet access, facilitating smoother communication, supporting digital record-keeping, and enabling online outreach programmes. The presentation forms part of MTN Ghana’s corporate social responsibility and its dedication to promoting Ghana’s cultural heritage. Mr. Godwin Mensah, Chief Corporate Services Officer of MTN Ghana, stated that supporting

Lisbon: At least three people have died in the derailment of a funicular railway in Lisbon, according to media reports. According to Ghana News Agency, the accident involving the Elevador da Gloria, used by locals and tourists alike, occurred on Wednesday evening for reasons that remain unclear, news channel SIC Not­cias and other media reported, citing the city’s emergency services. Images showed that the train tipped over and was severely damaged. The number of injured and ‘affected’ people is estimated to be around 20 in total, the reports said. Four of those injured are in critical condition according to Pºblico,

Accra: The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has organised a seminar for over 250 participants, mainly companies that deal with the handling of Precursor Controlled substances. The one-day seminar, facilitated by the Precursor Control Department of NACOC, was themed ‘Monitoring of Controlled Substances Through Effective Collaboration to Ensure Public Health and Safety.’ It aimed to promote transparency and accountability, fostering a sense of shared responsibility among stakeholders in addressing the threats posed by controlled substances to public health and safety. According to Ghana News Agency, the platform provided stakeholders with access to essential information about policies on controlled substances and precursor

Accra: A businessman accused of defrauding a woman of GHC500,000 in a gold transaction has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Charles Yao Anyomi is alleged to have collected the money under the pretext of securing the complainant 5kg of gold but did not deliver. Charged with defrauding by false pretences, Anyomi pleaded not guilty. The court, presided over by Mrs Susana Eduful, has admitted Anyomi to bail in the sum of GHC600,000 with two sureties to be justified with title deeds in the name of the sureties. It directed that the original document of the titled deed should be

London: The Football Association (FA) has announced it will not appeal against the decision by an independent commission to clear West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta of four spot-fixing charges. The commission’s written reasons for their decisions were published on Wednesday afternoon, shedding light on the case’s outcome. According to Ghana News Agency, the FA stated that sanctions pertaining to two charges, which were proven concerning Paqueta’s alleged failure to cooperate with the FA investigation, are yet to be decided. These decisions will be made by the commission at the earliest opportunity. The FA emphasized its commitment to maintaining the