Today’s front pages: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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International
MOVEit hack: BBC, BA and Boots among cyber attack victims
The BBC, British Airways, Boots and Aer Lingus are among a growing number of organisations affected by a mass hack.
Staff have been warned personal data including national insurance numbers and in some cases bank details may have been stolen.
The cyber criminals broke into a prominent piece of software to gain access to multiple companies in one go.
There are no reports of ransom demands being sought or money stolen.
In the UK, the payroll services provider Zellis is one of the companies affected and it said data from eight of its client firms had been stolen.
It would not reveal names, but organisations are independently issuing warnings to staff.
In an email to employees, the BBC said data stolen included staff ID numbers, dates of birth, home addresses and national ins...
Toptech Ghana to provide ISO certified defensive driving course for corporate and VIP drivers
Toptech Ghana, an ISO certified road safety, transport, and logistics management consulting firm, is offering a 2-day training in defensive driving for corporate drivers.
Dubbed the “Defensive Driving Programme for Corporate VIP Drivers”, the training will equip drivers in protocol and defensive driving and trip planning.
Toptech Ghana has over 25 years of experience in providing quality training in transport and logistics, health and road safety.
Executive Director, Cecil Ebo Garbrah, tells myjoyonline.com that the course is designed to meet the demands of corporate entities who demand par excellence driver-behaviour.
The Road Traffic Regulations 2012 does not allow a person to drive a car for more than 4 hours without rest or more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period without ...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: AC Milan star retires from football aged 41
Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces retirement from football aged 41; Swedish striker scored 511 goals in 866 club games as well as 62 in 122 for his country; Ibrahimovic told fans at AC Milan's San Siro he was saying "goodbye to football, but not to you"
Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Sunday he had decided to end his football career aged 41.
The striker's AC Milan contract expires at the end of June and he had already announced he would not be renewing it following an injury-plagued season.
But the Swedish legend announced on Sunday that "the time has come to say goodbye to football".
A clearly emotional Ibrahimovic was serenaded by the Milan fans who held up a large Tifo spelling out 'Godbye' and was then given a guard of honour by his team-mates as he left the pitch.
Speaking on...
GHANA DISPATCH NIGERIA TO WIN WAFU U-20 GIRLS CUP
Ghana defeated Nigeria 3-1 on penalties to win the first edition of the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup in Kumasi.
The Black Princesses took a first half lead through captain Stella Nyamekye in the 38th minute as she converted a spot.
The Falconets started the game pressing high in search of the opener but failed to convert their chances.
Nigeria came close to scoring in the 16th minute but were denied by Afi Amenyaku who pushed the ball over the bar.
Comfort Owusu was fouled in the penalty box in the 38th minute and Stella Nyamekye converted to give Ghana the lead.
Nigeria kept pressing for the equaliser whilst Ghana pushed to double their lead but the first half ended 1:0 in favour of Ghana.
After recess, Nigeria kept mounting pressure with Esther Opeyemi twisting and turning in ...
KNUST tops Times Higher Education Impact Ranking for quality education
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been recognised as the best university in the world for providing quality education under the Sustainable Development Goal 4.
The university gained the recognition in the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings on Thursday.
The 2023 Impact Rankings, in its fifth edition, encompassed a total of 1,591 universities from 112 countries/regions.
The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings are the sole global performance tables that evaluates universities based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Employing carefully selected indicators, THE provides comprehensive comparisons across four key areas: research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching.
Demonstrating unparallel...
Jose Mourinho charged for using abusive language towards official at Europa League final
Roma coach Jose Mourinho has been charged by Uefa for using insulting or abusive language against an official at Wednesday’s Europa League final.
The Portuguese, 60, was booked by English referee Anthony Taylor in Budapest, where Sevilla beat his Roma side on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
After the ill-tempered game, Mourinho was seen in a car park confronting Taylor with a foul-mouthed rant.
Both clubs also face several charges over their fans’ and players’ conduct.
They have both been charged with throwing of objects, lighting fireworks and improper conduct of their team.
Sevilla have an additional charge for invasion of the field of play, while Roma have also been charged with acts of damage and crowd disturbances.
Uefa’s control, ethics and disciplinary body (CEDB)...
Ghana beat Nigeria in final to win inaugural WAFU B U-20 Girls’ Cup
The Black Princesses of Ghana completed the host and win assignment on Saturday, June 3, as they beat Nigeria in the final of the WAFU Zone B U-20 Cup of Nations.
The game at the Baba Yara Stadium travelled to penalty shootouts after both teams scored a goal each within 90 minutes of play.
Stella Nyamekye opened the scoring for Ghana in the first half, stepping up from the spot after Comfort Owusu was fouled in the box. The Dreamz Ladies’ midfielder netted her fourth goal of the tournament to give Ghana the lead.
Yusif Basigi’s side looked certain to wrap up the game in the second half as they held onto their lead and kept the Nigerians at bay.
However, with five minutes away from full time, the away team on the day got their equaliser after a miscommunication between goalk...
Tariq Lamptey Foundation donates football kits and equipment to two schools in Asamankese
Black Stars defender, Tariq Lamptey, together with his charity institution, Tariq Lamptey Foundation, on Tuesday, May 30, were in Asamankese to make a donation to two schools as part of his annual activity.
The donation is part of Tariq’s yearly charity works in Ghana which he started five years ago during his time at Chelsea.
The Brighton and Hove Albion star is in Ghana as part of his short holidays before starting pre-season ahead of the 2023/24 season.
The trip to Asamankese was to support the immense talent in the town and show appreciation for the continuous support from Ghanaians.
Among the items donated were football equipment as well as Brighton’s home and away kits to two schools in the town; Freedom Methodist School and Wesley Methodist School.
Before the donation...
Essipong: The Decaying Sports Stadium
Ghana’s embattled Finance Minister during the presentation of the 2021 Budget Statement on the floor of Parliament, said there were ongoing renovation works on some stadia in Ghana; Ohene Gyan Sports Stadium, Accra; Cape Coast Sports Stadium; Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi; and Sekondi Sports Stadium, Essipong.
After his pronouncement, many Ghanaians, especially those in the Western Region who knew the state of the stadium, didn’t take it lightly.
One of them is the Member of Parliament for Essikado Ketan constituency, Joe Ghartey.
“I write with regard to the above. The Finance Minister in the Budget Statement delivered on Wednesday, 17 November, 2021 stated that the rehabilitation works on the Essipong stadium is 90% completed.
“My checks reveal otherwise. As Member of P...
