Tapped by Donald Trump as the new head of the FBI, Christopher Wray is a high-flying criminal lawyer who represented Trump ally Chris Christie in a New Jersey political scandal and once worked under fired FBI director James Comey. If confirmed by the Senate to a 10-year term as the bureau’s director, Wray will succeed … Read more
ShawbellConsulting, has marked its 15th anniversary celebrations with a call on the government to stridently implement its policy commitments by encouraging public agencies, development partners and other entities to engage indigenous professional firms. Speaking in an interview with the media as part of activities to celebrate the 15th anniversary Ms. Phyllis M. Christian, CEO of … Read more
President Donald Trump tapped respected lawyer Christopher Wray to be his new FBI director Wednesday, on the eve of potentially explosive testimony on alleged Russian election interference by the agency’s ousted chief James Comey. The former federal prosecutor was nominated to fill the post left vacant one month ago by Comey, who is set to … Read more
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is tapping former Justice Department official Christopher Wray to serve as his new FBI director, on the eve of critical testimony by his ousted predecessor. Wray, a partner at King & Spalding law firm in Washington and Atlanta, served as assistant attorney general in charge of the Justice … Read more
Donald Trump says he is nominating lawyer Christopher A Wray to become the new FBI director. The post has been empty for the past month after the president fired James Comey from the role. Mr Wray served under George W Bush as an assistant attorney general from 2003 to 2005. He was also a lawyer … Read more
Many people in the country who have lost their way in life with no skill and hope for the future will attribute their problems to their failure to pass the BECE. Every year, we show a lot of children the exit door in their quest to progress to the next level in education and give … Read more
Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan insists his injury worries are behind him and he is ready to lead the senior national team past Ethiopia in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Gyan, 31, currently on a season-long loan at Al Ahli from Shanghai SIPG, has been plagued by niggling hamstring and ankle injuries over … Read more
Apple has announced a voice-activated loudspeaker powered by its virtual assistant Siri. Like devices by Amazon and Google, Apple’s HomePod speaker can respond to questions and control smart home gadgets such as lights. Analysts say Apple has been slow to improve its Siri virtual assistant and launch a smart speaker, after Amazon launched its Echo … Read more
Bill Cosby’s trial for sexual assault opened Monday in Pennsylvania with tearful testimony as prosecutors painted the megastar turned pariah as a sexual predator: one who established trust with his alleged victims before incapacitating them with drugs and alcohol. In one of America’s biggest celebrity trials in years, the pioneering black comedian faces three counts … Read more
Apple on Monday unveiled its “HomePod” speaker as it moved to challenge Amazon Alexa and Google Home as a smart home and music hub. HomePod, powered Apple’s Siri digital assistant, will be priced at $349 when it begins shipping in December in the United States, Australia and Britain, the tech giant announced at its annual … Read more
Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant denied deliberately staring down singer-actress Rihanna, a devout LeBron James fan, in the NBA Finals opener, but his glance in her direction stirred the internet. Durant scored 38 points on 14-of-26 shooting with eight rebounds and eight assists to power the Warriors over James and the defending champion Cleveland … Read more
Head coach Kwesi Appiah supervised his first training with the Black Stars since his return with 16 players present at the Accra Sports Stadium. The team have started preparations for the triple-header in June against Ethiopia – 2019 Africa cup of Nations qualifier – as well as friendlies against U. S.A and Mexico. All seven … Read more
A ‘disgruntled’ ex-employee of a Saudi private school shot dead two staff members and injured a third, the school’s chairman said. The rare shooting happened at Kingdom School, which is owned by billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. Police were hunting a suspect of Iraqi origin, a security source told AFP, describing the man as a … Read more
A gunman killed two staff at a private school in the Saudi Arabian capital on Wednesday, a security source told AFP. “A teacher took a gun and then he went to the school room and he killed the assistant school principal and one of the employees,” said the source who asked not to be identified … Read more
Andy Rubin, one the creators of Google’s Android software, has launched his own high-end smartphone. Mr Rubin left Google in 2014 to create Playground, a technology investment company. Essential is one of the companies it funds – and the Essential Phone is its first product. The device runs the Android operating system and has gone … Read more
The Black Stars of Ghana will begin non-residential training at the Accra Sports Stadium today, Wednesday, May 31, ahead of their 2019 Nations Cup qualifier against Ethiopia. Coach Kwesi Appiah is hoping to put the players through their paces early in Accra before they travel to Kumasi on Monday ahead of the game. Appiah has … Read more
The makeshift red-canopied vehicles are ubiquitous in Beijing: rickshaws traversing narrow alleyways and skyscraper-lined avenues alike. A historic mode of transport, they have survived China’s modernisation, and remain an integral part of city living — but for the drivers, life remains a struggle. Near the lofty Forbidden City, where emperors once lived, a man surnamed … Read more
Amid links to a move to Real Madrid, the Premier League Golden Glove winner says he is ready to commit his future to the Stamford Bridge club Thibaut Courtois is hoping to be rewarded with a new Chelsea contract after helping his team to win the Premier League title. Courtois claimed the Premier League Golden … Read more
Hearts of Oak fans were left frustrated as their side failed to record the double over city rivals Liberty Professionals at the Accra sports stadium. The Phobians were expected to dispatch their hosts with ease on Sunday, but experienced their most defective display since their resurgence under Frank Nuttal began a month ago. Liberty were … Read more
Arsene Wenger guided Arsenal to a record 13th FA Cup success with a deserved victory over 10-man Chelsea before declaring his future will “be very clear” following a board meeting on Tuesday. The 67-year-old also became the FA Cup’s most successful manager as he claimed a seventh winners’ medal. The 2-1 victory over London rivals … Read more