The fable is told of a kingdom led by the lion. He and his family were greatly esteemed and given the royal admiration they deserved. They lived in a beautiful palace built at the expense of the sweat and blood of their people. The lion and his family had all the privileges they wanted but […]

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development says it has targeted to train about 200,000 youth to be aquaculture farmers under the Aquaculture for Food and Jobs module. This aims at promoting food security, supporting increased aquaculture production and providing additional job opportunities along the aquaculture value chain. It is also to encourage the private […]

Ghana’s squad numbers for the World Cup in Qatar have been confirmed, with defender Denis Odoi taking Asamoah Gyan’s legendary Number 3. The former Ghana captain wore the Number 3 jersey in the three World Cups Ghana have been to, setting the record for most African goals scored. Gyan scored one goal in his first […]

Former England and Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has retired aged 36. Cahill won eight major honours during his seven years at Stamford Bridge, including two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League. He began his career at Aston Villa and also had permanent spells at Bolton, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth, as well […]

Former Black Stars striker Kwesi Appiah has graduated from Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom, where he studied Sports Journalism. Appiah shared his success story on Twitter, and he was clearly overjoyed with his latest achievement. Appiah, who is still active in football, successfully combined playing with education. “A monumental day for my family and […]

Former US President Donald Trump has launched his third bid for the White House, declaring: “America’s comeback starts right now.” At his Florida estate, he said: “We have to save our country.” Mr Trump’s announcement comes as some fellow Republicans blame him for the party’s lacklustre performance in last week’s midterm elections. President Joe Biden, […]

The huge deficit in educational infrastructure in the Akrofuom District is gradually being reduced much to the relief of students and teachers in the District. To enhance access to Junior High School education, another 3-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities has been commissioned at Betenase in the Akrofuom District. This adds up to the plethora […]

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The Institute for Energy Policies and Research (INSTEPR) has said that the government as majority shareholder of the refinery has been quiet on any plans to get the refinery working to cushion the suffering of Ghanaians. INSTEPR said the cost to revamp TOR and provide capital for its operations is estimated at USD $500 million. […]

Rescue workers are searching for at least 10 people, mostly construction workers, feared trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The seven-storey building was still under construction when it came down on Tuesday afternoon in Kasarani area, on the outskirts of the city. A supervisor in charge of the site […]

Corruption is deep and pervasive in Ghana’s political space, the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Dr John Kwakye has said. Reacting to the sacking of the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Charles Adu Boahen, Dr Kwakye said in a tweet that one man cannot be corrupt alone. “It […]

Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin has advised Tiktokers, especially the ones who called themselves ‘stars’, to stay humble and enjoy the map. According to Lilwin, Tiktok is just a fab which will fade out eventually. He reasoned that if they are getting money from gifts and tokens on the app, it is only wise they […]

Assembly members from the Accra Metropolis have unanimously approved its composite budget for 2023 to enable the Assembly to undertake its projects. The budget which was approved on Thursday night at the Fourth (4th) Ordinary Meeting of the Third (3rd) Session of the Seventh (7th) Accra Metropolitan Assembly(AMA) estimates a total resource envelope of   GHC50,596,640.20 by 31st December 2023. The budget also proposes […]

Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagryri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has said the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will make history in Ghana’s politics. He said no diabolic agenda will work against the Vice President. “No schemes, nor evil strategies, nor diabolism, nor hate deductions could set us apart.. We are set to make history, so shall it […]

A Fellow at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr John Osae Kwarpong says he is hesitant a bit regarding the performance of the Finance Minister being part of the work of the 8-member committee that is investigating the Finance Minister. He intimated that he is hesitant because of the precedent it may set […]

The Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu is making a case for the removal of the Finance Minister at the 8-member ad h0c committee that is investigating some allegations against the Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta. He said that the cost of doing business in Ghana is unacceptably high, for which the Minister must go. He also indicated […]

Ghanaian singer Lasmid has disclosed that embracing criticism has helped grow his career. He revealed on Showbiz 360 that he welcomes all kinds of critique. “I always put my fans first because they give me feedback on my songs. When they listen to me, they can tell me if I did good or bad.” Responding […]

Counsel for the Finance Minister Gabby Otchere-Darko was arrogant in some of his comments during Day One of the investigations into the conduct of the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta by the 8-member ad hoc committee, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Murtala Mohammed has said. This comes after Mr Otchere-Darko, in one of his comments […]

Lionel Messi believes Brazil, France and England will be Argentina’s main rivals at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Two-time champions Argentina are bidding to win the tournament for the first time since 1986. They enter the World Cup in excellent form as they are unbeaten in 35 matches stretching back to the semi-finals of […]

Sadio Mane will miss Senegal’s “first games” at the World Cup because of a leg injury, an official from the country’s football federation has said. The Bayern Munich forward was named in the Teranga Lions squad for Qatar despite being forced off in a club game last week. The German champions said the 30-year-old had […]