Accra Hearts of Oak recorded their second straight draw in the two-week-old Ghana Premier League (GPL) when Medeama SC held them to a barren game at the Accra Sports Stadium yesterday. It was certainly not one of those pretty afternoons the home contingent may have been looking forward to – but the Phobians must still see the result as gratifying [...] The post Hearts, Medeama split points appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
As part of efforts to develop mixed martial arts in Ghana, the Ghana Mixed Martial Arts Association (GMMA) has launched the ‘Battle of Warriors’ championship to be staged in Ghana. The event will see Ghana come face to face with it sporting rivals, Nigeria in what is to be used to commemorate Ghana’s 60th Independence anniversary on March 6. It [...] The post Ghana, Nigeria clash in Indece MMA tourney appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Ghana’s ‘Go Get Dem’ Wheelchair race team has won gold and silver in the women’s and men’s categories at the Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge (OCC) in George, South African on Saturday. Ayishetu Seidu, winner of the OCC women’s 42km T 53/54 2015 edition, won the coveted prize again in her division, beating a quality field to the ultimate crown. Raphael Botsyo [...] The post Seidu, Nkegbe grab medals at Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
African club champions Mamelodi Sundowns are the 2017 CAF Super Cup thanks to a 1-0 win over DR Congo’s TP Mazembe on Saturday. Ricardo Nascimento was the day’s hero for the Brazilians as he converted an 83rd minute penalty to give Pitso Mosimane’s side a deserving victory after a dominant display at the Loftus Versveld stadium. The penalty was given [...] The post Sundowns beat TP Mazembe to win African Super Cup appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
PREMIER League leaders Chelsea reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with victory over Wolves in an entertaining tie at Molineux. Wolves, just five points above the Championship relegation zone, took a positive approach in the first half as George Saville lashed an early strike against the post. Chelsea’s defence was repeatedly tested before the visitors finally upped the tempo, [...] The post Chelsea eases past brave Wolves appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
After a rather sweltering grilling at the hands of the Appointment Committee, Isaac Kwame Asiamah, eventually cruised through – later swaggering away with a benediction from President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Lead up to his nomination was tough as a myriad of names were thrown up with lobbyists and canvassers working indefatigably around the clock to ensure their nominees were picked [...] The post Prove the critics wrong, Asiamah! appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The out-going Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Major-General Obed Asamoah Akwa has urged officers and men of the Ghana Armed Forces to maintain the highest professional standards in the discharge of their duties. That he explained was the only way they would project and position the image of the army at all places and at all times. Major-General Akwa said [...] The post Military urged to maintain high standards appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The expansion of the Tamale Airport into an international level would serve as a catalyst to improve the economic fortunes of the region, Salifu-Sa-eed, Minister-designate for Northern Region has said. He said as a minister, his administration would ensure that the project which was started by the previous government was completed to serve its intended purpose. Mr. Sa-eed said this [...] The post Tamale Airport expansion to spur economic activities appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
A sixteen-member committee of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) Greater Accra regional youth and women executives was inaugurated during its maiden conference in Accra on Thursday. The new team would ensure that the rights of the youth and women in the region were protected at various workplaces in the region. The youth wing in the region is chaired [...] The post 2 Times staff elected to youth, women positions in ICU appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The Ghana Police Service has commenced an exercise, involving the use of modern technology, including cameras to arrest and prosecute all persons who exact instant justice on suspected criminals. It therefore, advised members of the public to report all suspected criminals to the police, who have the mandate to arrest and prosecute criminals. The move comes in the wake of [...] The post Police to prosecute perpetrators of mob actions appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured Ghanaians that the first budget of his administration, will contain well-thought through policies to put the ailing Ghanaian economy back on track. The President was addressing members of the Ghanaian community resident in Banjul on Saturday, after attending the inauguration ceremony of President Adama Barrow and the 52nd Independence Day celebration of [...] The post 1st budget to target ailing economy -Pres Akufo-Addo appeared first on The
Air Marshal Michael Sampson Oje, former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) was yesterday officially “pulled out” of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in a colourful ceremony to mark his retirement. He stood in an open armoured vehicle, with officers pulling the vehicle by rope, while officers and men of GAF and invited guests lined the streets of Burma camp, cheering [...] The post CDS ‘pulled out’ of Ghana Armed Forces appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
A farewell parade was on Friday held in Accra, at which George Blankson formally handed over the baton of leadership of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), to the newly appointed Commissioner-General(C-G) Emmanuel Kofi Nti. Mr. Nti, a banker, economist, statistician, accountant and tax expert, with experience spanning three decades was the Head of Tax Policy Unit of the Ministry of [...] The post George Blankson bids farewell appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, has paid a visit to the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) in connection with the clash between the students of the Institute and the police, last Tuesday. Students of the Institute, were said to have blocked the main Amakom road leading to their school in a jubilant mood for placing third in the [...] The post Police urged to probe students-police clash appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to come clean on the intended funding source for the free Senior High School (SHS) policy. The demand of the NDC followed an earlier communication by the Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Maafo, that the policy would be funded with the Heritage Fund. That was refuted [...] The post Minority: Pres must clear air on funding free SHS appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
There is a new twist to the Kofi Adams vehicle saga, as the Deputy General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over what he described as a shoddy work done by the police in their investigations into the matter. According to Nana Boahen, the Criminal Investigations Department [...] The post Obiri Boahen petitions IGP over Kofi Adams’ vehicles appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has reiterated his stance trust in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to deliver. He explained that Nana Akufo-Addo has “certain principles and values” which could help in the fight against corruption. “We are very fortunate also that somebody like Nana Akufo-Addo has emerged over here. People think I love that man to high heavens. No. [...] The post Rawlings reiterates trust in President Akufo-Addo appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has said his ruling ZANU-PF party and the people of Zimbabwe see no viable successor to him for next year’s general elections. Mugabe has been in power since 1980 and in December his party confirmed him as its candidate for the next presidential election expected in mid-2018, when he will be 94. The world’s oldest national [...] The post Mugabe, 92, says Zimbabweans see no replacement for him appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
US President Donald Trump has launched another fierce attack on the media at a “campaign rally for America” event in the state of Florida. He told the crowd in Melbourne the media did not want “to report the truth” and had their own agenda. He also defended the achievements of his presidency so far, insisting that a spirit of optimism [...] The post Trump savages media at Florida rally appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The Gambia has formally sworn in its new elected President, Adama Barrow, in front of a crowd of thousands including African heads of state. It was the second time he had taken the oath after his formal inauguration was delayed by the reluctance of his predecessor to leave office. “This is a victory for democracy,” he told a full stadium [...] The post Gambia leader sworn in at packed stadium appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
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