The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that the Youth and Sports Ministry budgeted an estimated $8.5 million, equivalent to GH¢105 million, for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to the MP, the government and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have tried to conceal the budget for the country’s […] The post Govt budgeted
The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Akuapem South has welcomed the decision of the national executive of the party to postpone the parliamentary primary in the area to make way to hear a petition received from the Municipal Chief Executive for Akuapem South, Frank Aidoo. NPP’s national leadership, in a statement on […] The post Akuapem
The controversy over South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee allegedly accepting a luxury bag gift has thrown its ruling People Power Party (PPP) into disarray. Spy camera footage released late last year appeared to show a pastor presenting a Dior bag to her. Some analysts say the scandal threatens the prospects of President Yoon […] The post South Korea: First Lady’s
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has bemoaned the Black Stars’ poor performance at the 2023 AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire. In the statement the Sports Ministry expressed massive disappointment over the Black Stars’ failure to progress from the group stage for the second consecutive AFCON edition. The Black Stars lost 1-2 to Cape Verde and […] The post Sports
The Ogun State Police Command on Monday said that its operatives on Sunday arrested 30-year-old Olubunmi Ajayi for attempting to drown her five-month-old baby, Imole Anifowose, in RSS River, Sagamu. One Olusola Sonaya, who was around the river, was said to have assisted in rescuing the baby after her mother threw her into the water. […] The post Ogun woman arrested for throwing
Former Ghanaian President John Mahama’s recent plea for a ‘honeymoon’ period in his new administration has raised eyebrows and ignited discussions about the level of preparedness for his leadership. In this article, we will delve into the implications of such a plea and analyze whether it signals a lack of readiness for the challenges that […] The post Mahama’s
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and the Mastercard Foundation on Monday, January 22, start a sensitization campaign for the groundbreaking Business in a Box (BizBox) Program. This initiative aims to empower an additional 250,000 young people in Ghana, expanding on the successful collaboration previously established through the Young Africa Works Project. The Young Africa Works […] The post GEA,
This year’s Youth School was held in Accra, and was interactive and participatory. It was designed to generate tangible outcomes through resourcing the youth to demonstrate their skills and expertise in the creation of solutions targetted at solving specific industry-inspired problems. The welcome address was given by Prof. Samuel Amponsah, HOD-Distance Education, on behalf of […] The post
DR Congo will face Zambia at the Laurent Pokou Stadium on Wednesday in the opening round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Leopards are set to make their return to the Africa Cup of Nations this week after missing out on the previous edition in Cameroon. They were beaten 2-1 by Burkina Faso in a friendly clash […] The post DR Congo face Zambia in Group F appeared first on The
Nana Dwamena Akenten II, the newly installed paramount chief of the Offinso Traditional Area has sworn the oath of allegiance to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the first Asanteman Council meeting last Thursday. The new Offinsomanhene was carried in a palanquin through the main streets of Manhyia before the swearing of the oath to Otumfuo. The ceremony was […] The post New Offinsomanhene in, Queen
Bice Osei Kuffour Managing Director of Ghana Post, Bice Osei Kuffour, aka Obour, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates in Asante Akim South to vote for Read More... The post Obour Pushes For Asante Akim South NPP Slot appeared first on
The Bonwire Kente Museum, one of many product development initiatives spearheaded by the Ghana Tourism Authority, was commissioned by the Second Lady, Mrs. Samira Bawumia last Wednesday. The Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cut the sod for the construction of the Bonwire Kente Museum in October 2020. The Museum features a reception area, office […] The post Samira Bawumia Commissions
Newage Agric Solutions Limited, in collaboration with Greenland Seeds Limited and the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Department (PPRSD) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), recently embarked on a seed training program for 67 youth farmers in the Volta Region of Ghana. The training, which took place from 18th to 22nd December 2023, […] The post Newage
The slaughter and sale of dogs for their meat is to become illegal in South Korea after MPs backed a new law. The legislation, set to come into force by 2027, aims to end the centuries-old practice of humans eating dog meat. Dog meat stew, called “boshintang”, is considered a delicacy among some older South […] The post South Korea passes law banning dog meat trade appeared first on
The CEO of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Kofi Baah Agyepong, has stated that the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP) will help reduce Ghana’s unemployment rate by providing a lifeline for countless young individuals striving to carve out a promising future. According to him, the initiative seeks to address the financial strains faced by […] The post BEAP
A total of 53 women’s groups in the Salaga South constituency are set to benefit from a GH¢130,000.00 empowerment fund established by the Member of Parliament for the area, Hajia Zuwera Ibrahimah. The grant aims to provide relief to women whose businesses have been severely affected by the economic downturn currently experienced under the Nana […] The post Salaga
The Eastern Regional Vetting Committee of the New Patriotic Party has disqualified two aspirants: Madam Yaa Ansah, who sought to challenge the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and MP for New Juaben South, and Frank Aidoo, the Municipal Chief Executive of Akuapem South. Yaa Ansah, who was out of the country’s jurisdiction yesterday, where […] The post NPP
The full results of Democratic Republic of Congo’s election are expected shortly, with President Félix Tshisekedi enjoying a commanding lead over opposition candidates who have demanded a rerun. President Tshisekedi has received about 72% of the votes announced so far, and appears set for a second term. The 20 December election was marred by widespread […] The post Congo
Teacher trainee National Service Person and farmer at Odomi in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, Dennis Gowugade, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen on his farm. Sources said Gowugade went to his farm on Friday to gather foodstuff when he was shot. They attributed the incident to the ethnic disturbance between […] The post Nkwanta South: Farmer shot
Acclaimed Nigerian musician Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade popularly referred to as Mr Eazi has become the first Nigerian celebrity to openly show support for Ghanaian Afua Asantewaa in her bid to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon. The record is held by Indian Sunil Waghmare, who earned the milestone after singing for […] The post Mr Eazi
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