When I think of the number of things I regret never having done in my life, one of the first that comes into my mind is never hanging apologies to my mother for the trouble I must have caused her when I was an infant. I remember, in particular, writing all over her kitchen floor … The post I Must Have Been Born With A Piece Of Charcoal In My Hand! appeared first on Ghanaian
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has re-affirmed its preparedness to work with the Ghana Immigration Service and other sister security agencies in the fight against any emerging threats, particularly at the country’s borders. The Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, who gave the assurance, therefore urged … The post Let’s
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public to be wary of electoral misinformation and disinformation targeted at flawing this year’s general election. Director-General of the CSA, Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, said the authority was anticipating the deployment of disinformation and misinformation campaigns powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) especially on social media to influence the … The post Election
The Minister of Information designate, Fatimatu Abubakar, has asserted that nearly 30 per cent of radio stations established in the country collapsed within six months of operation.This, according to her, was largely due to financial constraints these establishments face, adding that most radio and electronic media outlets are set up as non-viable entities.Ms Abubakar made … The post 30%
The lifting of the ban on party politics in the country on May 18, 1992 led to multi-party elections that birthed the country’s Fourth Republic. The presidential election was held on November 3, that year and the parliamentary elections almost two months later on December 29. Going by the four-year electoral cycle adhered to in … The post Alan-led ARC gives Ghanaians
At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 death srecorded last year, within the same period. Similarly, 3,823 others suffered various injuries asagainst 3,747 last year, within the same period. The accidents were 3,405 within the first quarter this year, as against 3,367 the … The post 609 die in road crashes 1st quarter 2024
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will announce its judgment regarding George Afriyie’s disqualification from the 2023 Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential race in May, according to a report filed by JoySports. According to the report, CAS indicated that its decision would be conveyed to the concerned parties either by the end of April … The post CAS to
All is not well in the camp of the Porcupine Warriors, Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC, as supporters intensify calls for the dismissal of the Head Coach, Dr Prosper Ogum, over the club’s poor showing. It was quite a scene at the Adako Jachie training ground on Tuesday, as a section of the supporters massed up … The post Kotoko fans disrupt team’s training ahead of Samartex clash
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Yendi, in the Northern Region, Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama, has urged party faithful to unite, so that the NPP can break the eight, in the 2024 General Election. “I want each and every one of you to be a campaign manager in your electoral area, … The post Yendi MP urges NPP faithful to unite for victory
In today’s world, conflicts between nations far away from others should capture the attention of even those that are not involved in them. This is because the repercussions of such conflicts can be dire on innocent countries. Today, among other factors, some nations are blaming their economic woes on Russian-Ukraine war and it is interesting … The post Address tensions in Middle East,
The United Kingdom’s British Museum (BM) and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), yesterday returned to Ghana 32 negotiated royal objects, taken from the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi during the Anglo-Asante Wars of the 19th century, including items seized following the Sargrenti War of 1874. Gold and Silver regalia among other items associated with Asante … The post 2 UK museums return Asante
The Ministry of Works and Housing has announced a call for investors to submit proposals to revive the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project, an initiative to deliver 1,506 housing units in the Greater Accra Region. This move seeks to engage experienced and reputable local and international entities, or investors to efficiently complete, and operationalise the project … The post Works
President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, yesterday inaugurated two key energy projects in the Ashanti Region to enhance energy supply to the middle and northern belts. The projects are the 110- kilometre natural gas pipelines constructed by Genser Energy in the Ejisu Municipality and the 250 megawatts (MW) Africa and Middle … The post President
Nine political groups have allied to contest the 2024 presidential election to break the dominant duopoly in Ghana politics from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC). The alliance, spearheaded by the Movement for Change, a political movement founded by Mr Alan Kyerematen, a former Minister of Trade and Industry and a … The post 9-party
The Adentan District Court has sentenced a 31-year-old cleaner to 13 months imprisonment for stealing mobile phones belonging to a pensioner. Oliver Kwose, accused, who previously pleaded not guilty to two counts of unlawful entry and stealing when he first appeared beforethe court on September 15, 2023, was granted GH¢20,000 bail with three sureties to … The post Cleaner jailed
A witness, Dr Francis Baah, told the Accra High Court yesterday that he does not recall a meeting at the behest of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni to compel scientists to shorten the testing time of lithovit fertiliser. He was testifying in the ongoing trial of Dr Opuni, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD … The post I don’t recall meeting
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison has stated that BoG and the government will work to ensure that the country does not derail from the implementation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extend Credit Facility (ECF) programme with Ghana. “…in Ghana’s recent history, we have not been able to successfully … The post We’re committed to implementing
In the unfolding chapters of Ghana’s political narrative, the Fourth Republic stands as a resilient 32-year era, solidifying its position as the time-honored beacon of democracy in the nation’s 67-year history. Dominated by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), this political stage has witnessed a smooth exchange of power, with … The post ‘demo-CASH-y’:
On the Ghanaian road safety scene, the last half-decade, spanning from 2019 to 2023, has witnessed a marginal decline in road crashes and deaths, igniting hopes for a significant reduction in this pressing public health concern. However, amidst ongoing efforts to fortify adherence to traffic regulations and bolster road infrastructure, a closer look at the … The post Ghana’s
It is another dark night in Accra. The lights, once bright, have gone dim again followed by that unrehearsed but well-timed chorus Ghanaians yell out when the lights go off. As it has been the case for the past weeks, many parts of the country have been equally enveloped by darkness without warning. The tropical … The post ‘Light-out’ in the eyes: a closer look at night blindness
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