An Accra Circuit Court yesterday adjourned the case involving popular musicians, Shatta Wale and Medikal, to February 15. The adjournment follows an agreement by counsel for accused, Jerry Avenorgbor, that prosecution, led by Dennis Tekpetey, was delaying the trial. Prosecution prayed the court, presided over by Emmanuel Essandoh, to give the prosecution time to organise … The post Case
US President, Joe Biden, has said there is “total unanimity” with European leaders over Russia’s troop build-up on its border with Ukraine. During crisis talks on Monday, Western powers agreed to “unprecedented” sanctions against Russia if it were to invade. The US has also put 8,500 troops on alertwhich Russia said caused it “great concern”. … The post US
Members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) are increasing military activities in Eastern Europe amid tensions regarding Ukraine, despite Russia’s warning that strengthened NATO presence near its borders are a “national security threat.” In the past days, Denmark, Spain, France, and the Netherlands are sending or planning to send ships, planes or troops to … The post NATO
A fight and a fire at a nightclub in Indonesia’s West Papua province have left at least 19 people dead. One person was stabbed to death, but the other victims were trapped by the fire that broke out at the Double O club in Sorong city, officials said. It is unclear how the fire began … The post Brawl, fire at Indonesia bar leaves 19 dead appeared first on
Mali’s government said on Monday it had asked Denmark to immediately withdraw troops deployed to the West African nation as part of a French-led counter-terrorism task force because it was not consulted and the deployment failed to follow protocol. “The government of Mali notes with astonishment the deployment on its territory of a contingent of … The post Mali
Often times when a coup is announced, it is the end of an era for usually a democratically-elected president but the start of an era for a soldier. In the case of Burkina Faso, the end for Christian Roch March Kabore, who was in his second term as President of Burkina Faso was ousted by … The post Soldier who led Burkina Faso coup: Lieutenant
Cote d’Ivoire and Egypt will rekindle their rivalry at the Africa Cup of Nations with a Round of 16 meeting at the Japoma Stadium in Douala this afternoon. Kick-off is at 4.pm. The Elephants and the Pharaohs had two iconic meetings in the latter stages of AFCON tournaments this century: the 2006 final and 2008 … The post AFCON Round of 16 clash: Cote d’Ivoire,
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick says victory over Ghana for a FIFA World Cup (WC) slot was a must and Nigeria would put in maximum effort to ensure such feat was achieved. According to Mr Pinnick, World Cup participation was a birthright of Nigeria and were not going to let Ghana’s Black Stars … The post NFF boss upbeat ahead
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that the second registration window for the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season will be opened on February 1-24, 2022. It, however, urges clubs that the window for both International and Domestic (ITMS and DTMS) transfers for Ghana which was opened on January 1, will close on Monday, … The post GPL: 2nd window registration to
The University of Ghana (UG) will open a nine-day exhibition focusing on Ga Mashie boxing heritage at the Ghana Science Museum in Adabraka, Accra from tomorrow to Friday, February 4, 2022. Under a Project codenamed‘Imagining Ghanaian Futures’, the exhibition will be under the theme ‘Jamestown Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.’ A press release signed by Prof. … The post Ga Mashie
The Jiu-Jitsu Federation has inaugurated the Volta regional branch at a short but impressive ceremony at the Coaches Hall. The inauguration, held on January 12 was unveiled by the Assistant Volta Regional Sports Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr Daniel Sarpei. The seven-member body will administer and promote the close-combat sport in the … The post Jiu Jitsu federation
At least eight people have died in a crush outside the stadium hosting the Africa Cup of Nations game between Cameroon and Comoros. Naseri Paul Biya, governor of the central region of Cameroon, said there could be more casualties as 38 people were reported to be injured. The crush happened as crowds struggled to get … The post At least eight dead
A fuming Denis Shapovalov slammed Rafael Nadal for receiving preferential time treatment after losing to the Spanish great in an epic quarter-final at the Australian Open on Tuesday. Shapovalov labelled chair umpire Carlos Bernardes “corrupt” during the match for not enforcing a penalty on the meticulous Nadal, whose ultra-finicky routine between points often pushes the … The post After
AirtelTigo Ghana has held the ultimate draw under its ‘To Gu Me So’ promotion and rewarded customers of the company. The promotion launched last year was aimed at rewarding loyal customers for their dedication to the network. James Ganyo, a resident of Lakeside Estate, took home a prize of GHS 100,000. One man beat the … The post AirtelTigo rewards winners of ‘To Gu
The Ghana Mineworkers Union (GMWU) has called on the Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission to step up its supervisory role on enforcement and compliance of mining regulations. That, GMWU said, was necessary to forestall accidents in the mining communities. A statement signed by the General Secretary of the Union, Abdul-Moomin Gbana, and copied to … The post Inspectorate
The third wave of the COVID-19 Households and Job Tracker conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed that majority of households are yet to recover from the shock of the pandemic. Data for the exercise was collected in the first two weeks of December 2021 and all the answers are self-reported. It said two … The post 68.2% of households yet to
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says it paid GH¢3.6 billion to beneficiaries of the scheme in 2021. CitiBusinessNews reported yesterday that the Director-General of SSNIT,Dr Ofori Tenkorang, made this known while speaking during an event organised by the National Pensioners’ Association. “Last year, we paid GH¢3.6 billion as Pensions, Emigration Benefit, Survivors … The post SSNIT
The reconstituted governing board of the Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) was inaugurated in Accra yesterday with a call on them to provide policy direction to turn around the financial fortunes of the company. The Minister of Railway Development, John-Peter Amewu, made the call, and tasked them to work hard and initiate strategies to help … The post Provide
The depth of the domestic capital market has improved in recent times and is capable of meeting the financing needs of government for 2022 fiscal year, Charles Adu-Boahen, Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, has said. However, he said Government was mindful of the cost of borrowing from the domestic market in order not … The post Domestic market
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Foundation, has pledged to build classroom blocks and sanitary facilities,at Appiatse, near Bogoso in the PresteaHuni-Valley Municipality of the Western Region, following an explosion at the community. The foundation would construct a three-unit classroom block for the Junior High School (JHS) and a new six-unit classroom block for the primary … The post GNPC
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