Katie Ledecky 800-meter free results, final time: Star swimmer cruises to fourth Olympic trials win
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Katie Ledecky 800-meter free results, final time: Star swimmer cruises to fourth Olympic trials win

Top Stories Tamfitronics What has for long been considered a formality has now become reality.Katie Ledecky, the greatest women’s distance swimmer in history, secured the top spot on the U.S. women’s side in the 800m freestyle, winning the event with a time of 8 minutes, 14.12 seconds.In every Olympics since 2012, Ledecky has not just featured in the race — she has won every edition of it. The seven-time Olympic gold medalist is the current world record holder in the race, set in 2016 with a time of 8:04.79.The trials victory for Ledecky was dominant, as one would expect from past performances. She beat Paige Madden by more than six seconds. Madden was ahead of third-place Jillian Cox by...
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Bryan Acheampong must resign over SSNIT Hotels saga – NDC’s Dr Khalid
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Bryan Acheampong must resign over SSNIT Hotels saga – NDC’s Dr Khalid

Top Stories Tamfitronics Dr. Sharif Mahmud Khalid, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for the immediate resignation of the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong.Dr. Khalid cited the sale of 60% of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) stake in four hotels to Bryan Acheampong as the reason for his demand.In an interview on The Big Issue on Channel One TVDr. Khalid expressed concerns over the lack of transparency in SSNIT’s sale of the hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by Minister Bryan Acheampong.Dr. Khalid deemed the Minister’s involvement in the deal as “problematic” and potentially conflicted, arguing that the process raises serious questions about accountability and the responsible management of public assets.“For me, the involvement of a cabinet minister is problematic, no matter the stake. Look at...
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Yagbonwura embarks on a historic visit to Yaa Naa’s Palace
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Yagbonwura embarks on a historic visit to Yaa Naa’s Palace

Top Stories Tamfitronics The Overlord of the Gonjaland, His Royal Majesty Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewusoale I will on Sunday, June 23, embark on a historic visit to the Overlord of Dagbon Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II in Yendi.In an interaction with Channel One News, the residents highlighted the significance of the visit, expressing hope that it will foster unity and strengthen the bond between Dagombas and Gonjas.The visit is historic because over centuries Dagomba and Gonjas though neighbours, no king especially the Overlords, has ever visited the other. This is the first time Yagbonwura, the king of Gonjaland is visiting the Yaa Naa.This visit is expected to help bring the two kingdoms together for peaceful coexistence.Dagbon and the Gonja Kingdom have well-defined land boundaries compared to Dagbon and the other two kingdoms.To elaborate, from the east,...
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Fire guts Christ Embassy headquarters in Lagos
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Fire guts Christ Embassy headquarters in Lagos

Top Stories Tamfitronics An inferno has engulfed the headquarters of Christ Embassy Church located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State.An eyewitness confirmed this to Channels Television. Multiple videos on X have also shown the massive edifice being destroyed by fire.The fire which broke out early hours of Sunday caused significant damage to the church property, sending shock waves throughout the immediate community and beyond.Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are also said to have arrived at the scene to try and put out the fire.The area has been cordoned off by the police to prevent a breakdown of law and order.The church is headed by influential pastor, Chris Oyakhilome.
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