The Association of Aggrieved teachers has disputed claims by President Nana Akufo-Addo that teachers have been paid their legacy arrears. According to the association, all efforts to have the government pay the arrears owed its members have proven futile. The group in a statement said, “We write with much pains in our heart to hear […] The post We haven’t
The military leadership in Mali made a further last-minute change to its timetable to restore civilian rule after its initial proposal of a transition of up to five years was rejected. According to President Akufo-Addo, the military leadership is proposing a four-year transition period to hand over power to a civilian government. “The official proposal, […] The post Mali
As we warm up for the AFCON in Cameroun in the coming weeks, let me remind one and all about highlights of the Continental tournament hosted by Ghana, CAN 2008: the only time Ghana has hosted the great event. And what did CAN 2008 have to do with this Yankah variant? Unbeknownst to the younger […] The post Reminiscences of CAN 2008: Abedi Pele and I appeared first on
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad and Surveillance team of the Upper East Regional Police Command, through an intelligence-led operation, has arrested Abdulai Issaka Achalicaab, a notorious armed robber at Sandema. He was arrested on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Police reports indicated that Abdulai Issaka Achalicaab has been behind a series of robberies at Sandema, Fumbisi and […] The post Notorious
President Akufo-Addo is urging the Black Stars of Ghana to win the 2021 edition of the African Cup of Nations, being held in Cameroon. He said the team should do all it can to end the 40-year trophy drought. “Like with every edition of AFCON the Ghanaian people expect nothing short of ultimate glory from […] The post Akufo-Addo urges Black Stars to end AFCON drought
The National Democratic Congress’ Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, has lauded the President’s directive for the suspension of the implementation of the reversal of the 50 percent benchmark value on certain imports. “Kudos to GUTA, the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana and all those who stood against the callous decision by government to reverse benchmark […] The post Sammy
West African leaders have gathered in Accra today to discuss Mali’s political crisis during an extraordinary summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The summit is expected to discuss possible sanctions on Mali because of delayed elections, among others. The military junta in Mali put forward a new timeframe for a transition […] The post Ghana
The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Yaoundé, Cameroon for the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup Of Nations. The team touched down at the Yaoundé Nsimalen Airport at approximately 20:30 GMT from Doha on Saturday, a day to the start of the Africa Cup Of Nations in Cameroon. The team comprised 25 players […] The post AFCON 2021: Black Stars arrive in Cameroon from Doha
Police in Liberia have arrested a 29-year-old Sierra Leonean man and charged him with attempting to sell his 10-year-old son. It was apparently a desperate bid to raise money to replace a stolen motorbike. After his arrest, the man told investigating officers in the capital, Monrovia, that he needed around $1,000 (£750) as the bike, […] The post Man charged in Liberia with
At least 200 people in Nigeria’s north-western Zamfara state have been killed in a wave of vicious attacks by armed militants, residents say. The attacks are believed to be in response to military air strikes that killed more than 100 fighters on Monday and forced others from forest hideouts. Gunmen burnt homes and mutilated the […] The post Hundreds reported killed
Education think tank, Africa Education Watch, is pushing for the criminalization of teachers who aid their students in examination malpractices. The comment comes on the back of the termination of the appointment of eleven teachers from the Ghana Education Service (GES) for involving in examination malpractice during the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination […] The post Eduwatch
Police in Kpeve in the Volta Region, have arrested Yao Papa Domie, 31, of Vume Village, over the suspected murder of a fellow hunter. The incident allegedly occurred when they went on a hunting expedition, on Thursday, January 6, 2022. While the suspect admitted to shooting his colleague, Eric Sonka, he said it was an […] The post Kpeve: Man arrested for shooting
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