Muslims across the globe yesterday observed the first day of fast (sawm) in the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar in which Muslims fast for 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the crescent. The first day of fast is observed upon sighting of the crescent. Fasting … The post Month of Ramadan fasting begins appeared first on Ghanaian

Former President John Mahama has urged Muslims to use the period of Ramadan to offer supplications to Allah for the nation’s safety, progress and prosperity. “Ramadan is a month of self denial, dedication to the will of Allah, and personal spiritual and moral growth. For all who go through the ritual, the fast is a … The post Mahama urges Muslims to pray

Female stalwarts of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at the weekend converged in Accra to discuss ways to empower the women in the party to discover themselves and become financially independent. It is to ensure that they are determined, dedicated and committed to guard the power they have jealously and to fight to protect the … The post NPP female stalwarts brainstorm on empowerment

The Commissioner for Infrastructure of ECOWAS, Pathe Gueye , has urged member countries to hasten the implementation of  agreed protocols of the Joint Border Post (JBP) project. That, he explained, was the only way to reap the benefits for the socio -economic development of the sub-region. Mr Gueye said this at the fourth Steering Committee … The post ECOWAS

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stressed the need for political leaders on the continent to focus their energies towards creating an atmosphere of peace and stability to ensure a hopeful future for the youth. “Peace is one of the most critical ingredients that is needed in all our efforts to make Africa and, indeed, … The post Let’s strive

About 50 students from various tertiary public institutions have benefited from the Volta River Authority (VRA)’s educational scholarship under its Community Development Programme (CDP).  The initiative, among other things, seeks to support brilliant but needy students in communities affected by the operations of the authority, as well as ensuring the development of human resources to … The post VRA

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central Constituency, Isaac Adongo, has described as a complete waste of taxpayers’ money by the government to construct dams under its ‘One-Village One-Dam’ (1V1D) flagship policy. According to him, the government is exposing residents of communities hosting the dams to risks while citing similar incidents of deaths in … The post Award

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has urged journalists never to surrender to the threats and intimidation of people in government in their quest to expose the ills in the society. The party said journalists and their media houses would do a great disservice to the nation “if they preferred to stay silent on state officials … The post Don’t surrender to intimidation–CPP

A 28-year-old man who allegedly stabbed another man to death has been arrested by the police at Ablekuma in Accra. Nuhu Yakubu Mohammed, unemployed also known as “Not Nice” was reported to have murdered Mohammed Kamal Tahiru Sharabutu, 34, during a scuffle. The suspect is also alleged to have urged some irate youths to attack … The post Ablekuma police nab man for murder appeared

The Commercial Division “One” of the Accra High Court yesterday adjourned to May 27, the case in which Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and Kwaku Boahen, Deputy Communications Officer of the party are standing trial for alleged assault on public officers. Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu Asiedu, the presiding judge, … The post ?NDC

The General Legal Council (GLC) has constituted a committee to investigate the causes of the decline in the pass rate of the Bar Examinations held in the country. To be chaired by Justice Sophia Adinyira, Justice of the Supreme Court, the committee is also expected to make appropriate short, medium and long term recommendations to … The post General Legal

A 28-year-old- Ghanaian blogger and Development Manager, Dinah Recheal Blankson, has been adjudged the winner of the World Bank Blog4Dev 2019 competition for Ghana. The annual essay contest, open to young Africans aged between 18 and 28, in  48 countries in sub Saharan Africa, aims at soliciting innovative ideas from brilliant African youth on pressing … The post Ghanaian

The Ghana Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (GBFA) has called for support from individuals and corporate organisations as it prepares to participate in the upcoming Arnold Classic Africa Bodybuilding champions slated for  Johannesburg, South Africa on May 17-19. The association needs in excess of US$37,000 to make a representation at the high profile bodybuilding championship. At … The post GBFA

Ahead of this year’s Ghana National Wheelchair Softball Championship in Kumasi, Wheelchair Softball officials from the United States of America (USA) and Japan have paid a courtesy call on Madam Esther Akua Gyamfi, Executive Secretary of the National Council on Person’s with Disability (NCPD). The delegation made up of an official from the USA and … The post NCPD calls

The Volta Basin Authority (VBA) is in discussions with development partners to secure US$20 million to build and develop dams, irrigation projects and other infrastructure along the Volta basin. The partners include World Bank, Islamic Development Bank, Global Environmental Fund and Netherland International Agency, among others. In 2006, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Benin, Mali … The post ?VBA

Lack of access to adequate and nutritious food at all times remains a major health threat to Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV) as a recent study has found that 50 per cent of households with PLHIV are food insecure. Conducted by the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) with support from the World Food Programme (WFP), the research which sampled 1,666 households in … The post Persons

The General Secretary of the Ghana Mineworkers Union (GMWU) of the Trade Union Congress, Ghana, Prince William Ankrah, says the union will remain focused on driving productivity forward and ensure improved working conditions for its membership, in spite of the challenges in the sector. “We are not going to get complacent over our achievements over … The post GMWU focused

THE International Needs Ghana (INGH), a non profit organisation, has received accreditation and charter certificates from the Africa Council for Accreditation and Accountability (AfCAA)  At a ceremony held on Friday to present the certificates to INGH, a board member of AfCAA, Peter Mugendi, congratulated INGH for the achievement and urged them to continue being committed … The post International

Head Coach of Hearts of Oak, Kim Grant, has declared that his team remains a ‘work in progress’ despite the improvement shown in their recent outings. Coming right after a 3-2 defeat in the hands of WAFA Sogakope, the Phobians swept the academy lads off their feet on Sunday in the reverse fixture of the … The post Grant: Hearts still ‘work in progress’ appeared first on

expressPay, a leading financial technology service provider has launched Visa on mobile, an innovative Visa electronic payment service. This will allow thousands of consumers and merchants to make and accept digital payments more conveniently. The Visa on mobile solution will allow consumers to simply scan a merchant QR code to make a payment.  The convenience … The post ?expressPay