Dr Kwabena Kokofu, a former Member of Parliament for Bantama Constituency in the Ashanti Region, has described as ‘mischief and propaganda’ the comment made by former President John Mahama on the 2016 elections results. He maintained that the action taken by the former President was meant to prepare the minds of National Democratic Congress (NDC) … The post NDC
At least five Sudanese protesters and a member of the security forces have died in clashes in the capital, Khartoum. They were killed in gunfire at a sit-in outside military headquarters (HQ) where demonstrators are demanding full civilian government. Dozens have also been injured. Protesters said soldiers were responsible, but the army blamed it on … The post Several die in crashes at
Asante Kotoko coach Charles Kwablah Akonnor says the state of football in the country keeps deteriorating despite efforts to get it to the highest standard. The former Black Stars captain bemoans the lack of proper youth systems for clubs to feed on, insisting that has become a huge problem for the development of the game … The post Akonnor laments state of Ghana football appeared
This year’s Constitutional Week celebration was yesterday launched in Accra with a forum organised by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service for personnel of the service. The annual celebration was instituted by the NCCE with the objective to make the 1992 Constitution become a living document “embossed” … The post Constitutional
Winger Riyad Mahrez has said he will not seek a move away from Premier League champions Manchester City in search of more playing time after helping Pep Guardiola’s side win their second successive title over the weekend. Mahrez, who became the club’s record signing last year at a reported 60 million pounds ($77.78 million), started … The post Mahrez keen to remain at Manchester
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Kwasi Kyeremeh, has assured that government will do what it can to protect and promote small-scale gold and salt mining industries. He said the small-scale gold and salt mining industries are good prospects to the development of the country and government would give them the keen attention they deserved. … The post Govt
THE Chiefs and People of the Jasikan Traditional Area in the Oti Region have expressed their appreciation to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for making their half-a-century dream of having their own region a reality. “We can never find appropriate words to convey our joy, appreciation and gratitude to you (President Akufo-Addo) for making this … The post Jasikan
The Swiss Ambassador-designate to Ghana, Mr Philipp Stalder has presented his open letters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor-Botchwey, to begin his role as the official representative and diplomatic liaison of Switzerland in the country. He replaces Markus Nicklaus Paul Dugly whose service to his country ended last year. The … The post Foreign
A DEPUTY Minister for Education in charge of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Gifty Twum Ampofo, has declared that government will not relent on its efforts to provide free skill, technical and vocational training to its teeming youth for it is the surest way of guaranteeing them jobs. Mrs Ampofo noted that the Council … The post Gov’t commited to TVET – Deputy
The Supreme Court (SC), yesterday, gave the Attorney-General (A-G) three weeks to file legal argument to justify the appointment of Alamisi Burns Kaizer Martin Amidu as the Special Prosecutor (SP). The court also gave counsel for Dr Dominic Akurutinga Ayine, the plaintiff, three weeks to make legal arguments to justify the contention over the appointment … The post S.C
proofread Kwasi Blay to contest NPP Western North chairmanship FROM CLEMENT ADZEI BOYE, TAKORADI A former Deputy Western Regional Minister, Mr Kwasi Blay, who is contesting the chairmanship for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Western North, pledged to build a united front for the party in the new region. He has also indicated … The post Kwasi Blay to contest NPP Western
The Founder and Executive Director of the Henry Djaba Foundation, Otiko Djaba, has challenged aspiring assembly women to fully participate and win the upcoming District Assembly (D/A) elections. She noted that their full participation and winning the upcoming elections would enable them take up leadership roles. Ms Otiko Djaba threw the challenge at a workshop … The post Aspiring
A three-day simulation exercise on new standard-based curriculum for the training of kindergarten and primary school teachers has ended in Accra. It was organised by the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA). The exercise afforded stakeholders and curriculum practitioners to test the various tools and training … The post GES/NaCCA
North Korea has demanded the immediate return of a cargo ship seized by the US, branding the move an “unlawful robbery”. Last week the US justice department accused Pyongyang of violating international sanctions by using the vessel for coal shipments. The ship, the Wise Honest, was first impounded in Indonesia in April 2018. North Korea … The post N Korea demands return
A Ho circuit court has sentenced Wonder Gafatsi, 33-year-old unemployed man, to four months imprisonment in hard labour for peddling Indian hemp. The court presided by Mrs Priscilla Dikro Ofori, asked convict to pay a fine of GH¢840.00 or in default serve another four months imprisonment, and ordered that Indian hemp be burnt. Prosecuting, Deputy … The post Unemployed gets 4 months
The University of Cape Coast Junior High School (JHS) has emerged winner of the third edition of the National Core Subjects Quiz (NCSQ) held in Accra. The tension-packed grand finale saw University JHS put up an incredible performance against their counterparts from the Central Region, Greenfield Schools to walk away with the ultimate prize. At … The post UCC JHS wins 3rd National
John Obi Mikel has confirmed he is available to return to Nigeria’s Super Eagles for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, according to a team official. The former Chelsea star last played for Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and was not involved in the qualifying for this year’s Nations Cup. … The post Mikel wants to lead Nigeria … at next month’s
Belgium-born Paul Put oversaw Burkina Faso qualify for their first ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in 2013, losing 1-0 to Nigeria’s Super Eagles with a Sunday Mba goal 40 minutes into the game in Johannesburg. Six years on, and with his new employers Guinea pooled with Nigeria in Group B, Put who returned … The post Guinea coach targets AFCON glory in Egypt appeared
The South African government has said it was “instructing” the country’s athletics governing body to appeal against the Court of Arbitration for Sport decision on female eligibility that directly affects their Olympic champion Caster Semenya. Yet, Athletics South Africa (ASA) maintained silence on the matter with sources telling Reuters they were still considering their options … The post ‘Appeal
Jurgen Klopp has challenged Liverpool to use the pain of their failed Premier League title bid as fuel to finish a remarkable season with Champions League glory. Liverpool fell one point short of winning their first league title since 1990 as Manchester City pipped Klopp’s side on the final day of the season. Liverpool’s 2-0 … The post Klopp eyes Champions League laurel appeared
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