CRYSTAL Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has decided to switch his international allegiance to Cote d’Ivoire from England. The 24-year-old was able to make the switch to Cote d’Ivoire as his two England caps came in friendlies, against Sweden in 2012 and Scotland, the following year. “The Ivorian-English attacking midfielder Wilfried Zaha has chosen to play for the Elephants, under the [...] The post Wilfried Zaha chooses Cote d’Ivoire over England appeared first on The Ghanaian
Argentina have won the Davis Cup for the first time after Juan Martin del Potro inspired a stirring comeback against hosts Croatia in the final. Heading into the final day in Zagreb 2-1 ahead, Croatia were on the brink of victory when Marin Cilic surged into a two-set lead against Del Potro, but the 2009 US Open champion battled back [...] The post Argentina beat Croatia in Davis Cup final appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
In a bid to contribute his quota to the promotion of peace in the upcoming election, a 30-year-old radio technician, Patrick Kwasi Brenya, is embarking on a peace walk in five regions in the country. Embarking on a 14-day walk from the Brong Ahafo to the nation’s capital Accra, he said the exercise was aimed at educating Ghanaians on the [...] The post Radio technician walks for peace appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Member of Parliament for Adaklu in the Volta Region, Mr. Kwame Agbodza, has pledged to commit immense resources and zeal to the development of football in the constituency when given the nod again. Pursuant to that, he said that the playing fields at Waya and Tsrefe would be improved tremendously. So far, the Adaklu District has four Division 3 clubs, [...] The post Adaklu MP promises football development appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The Shai Youth of Ghana commemorated the 40th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) with a health walk in Accra on Sunday. The event saw thousands of Shai Muslims in black attires with their leaders walk across the principal streets of Accra and ended at the Wembley Park at Kotobabi where the closing ceremony was held. According to [...] The post Shai Youth marks anniv with health walk appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Former President Jerry John Rawlings and his wife, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings has described the demise of the former Cuba leader, Fidel Castro, as a loss to the spirit of freedom. A statement signed by Kobina Andoh Amoakwa, Communications Director, Office of the former President, said the world had lost a great hero and beacon of the struggle of true [...] The post … World has lost a great hero – Rawlings appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
President John Dramani Mahama has extended the nation’s heartfelt sympathies to the government and people of Cuba over the passing of former President, Fidel Castro Ruiz, last Saturday. A statement issued by the Office of the President, said the enormous contribution of the late Cuban President to the liberation of the African continent from colonialism, demonstrated a leader, who was [...] The post Pres eulogises Castro appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
On Thursday, a total of 127,394 electorate are going to cast their votes in a special voting, to kick start the 2016 general elections. This group of people, who would cast ballot ahead of the actual voting day of December 7, because they would be engaged in various activities on election day, include security personnel, journalists and officials of the [...] The post ALL MUST ACCEPT OUTCOME OF DECEMBER POLLS appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command is to conduct thorough search on vehicles to arrest and prosecute people found with guns and other offensive weapons, ahead of the election. According to the Regional Commander, Commissioner of Police (COP) Nathan Kofi Boakye, anyone who would be found with any weapon would be dealt with severely. “The Police are going to conduct a [...] The post Ashanti police search for illegal guns appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Six people died on the spot, and two others were injured when a Toyota Lexus 4×4 vehicle run into a Toyota Corolla saloon car at Tei Kwame, near Akuse Junction in the Eastern Region on Saturday evening. The bodies of the four males and two females have been deposited at the Akuse Government Hospital Mortuary awaiting autopsy, while the injured [...] The post 6 perish as 2 vehicles crash at Akuse Junction appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
A former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr. George Amoo, has asked parents to advice their children to stay away from violence before and after the December elections. According to him, as parents, their role in moulding peaceful and law abiding children was non-negotiable. Speaking at this year’s Harvest Church Service of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Nazareth Congregation, Russia, in Accra, [...] The post ‘Advise your wards against electoral violence’ appeared first on
The Judicial Service has organised a training for journalists in northern Ghana to equip them with the relevant skills and knowledge on covering court proceedings. The two-day training, held in Tamale, was also to enable the participants to master the dynamics of election-related cases so as not to heighten political tension. It was on the theme, ‘Responsible and objective court [...] The post Journalists update skills in court reporting appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
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