The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has reiterated the government’s commitment to providing funding for farmers affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage in October 2023. The government pledged a $40 million relief package for the affected farmers on October 28, 2023, to help restore livelihoods in the areas affected by the floods. The […] The post Akosombo
Some football lovers in Accra went on a street demonstration yesterday, against the Ghana Football Association (GFA), over the fallen standard of the game in the country. Dubbed ‘Save Ghana Football,’ the protesters demanded change at the GFA, citing the consistent and fast nose-diving of all football activities in the country. The demonstration was led […] The post Soccer lovers spew out venom on GFA
By Philip Gebu The 2024 edition of National Chocolate Day was scheduled from 9 to 14 February. It is on the theme: “Eat Chocolate, stay healthy, grow Ghana” and sub-themed: “Explore Ghana, eat chocolate. Some activities scheduled for the celebration include a visitation to the Chief Imam, the Central and Cantonments Mosques, as well as […] The post
The first-ever criminal trial of a former US president is set to start next month, with Donald Trump defending himself against allegations of conducting a hush-money cover-up. The 77-year-old appeared in court in New York on Thursday, seeking to have the trial dismissed or delayed. But Judge Juan Merchan was not swayed by arguments that […] The post Donald Trump’s
Citi News has gathered that barring any last-minute decision, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo may announce a major shake-up in his government today, Wednesday, February 14th, 2024. This will mark Akufo-Addo’s major ministerial reshuffle since assuming office in January 2017. With barely ten months to the 2024 polls, the President is expected to announce significant […] The post Akufo-Addo
A big Russian amphibious ship, the Caesar Kunikov, has sunk off the coast of Russian-occupied Crimea, according to Ukraine’s armed forces. Powerful explosions were heard early on Wednesday, according to local social media, which suggested the landing ship was hit south of the town of Yalta. Ukraine’s intelligence directorate released video of what it said […] The post Russian
By Evelyn ARTHUR, Tema Managing Director of Cocoa Processing Company Ltd, PLC, Kojo Ofori-Safo, has indicated that the company has produced more than enough chocolate and cocoa based products for the Ghanaian market and beyond. According to him, the company aims to produce about 3,000 metric tonnes of chocolate this year translating into over 40 […] The post CPC
The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Dan Kwaku Botwe, has urged local assemblies not to solely rely on the District Assembly Common Fund for their development. Mr. Botwe admonished that district assemblies should consider improving their internally generated revenues to complement the District Assembly Common Fund Speaking at the inauguration of the Kumasi […] The post Assemblies
Access Bank, one of Nigeria’s largest banks, has appointed a temporary replacement for CEO Herbert Wigwe, who died alongside five others in a helicopter crash last Friday. Bolaji Agbede, Access Bank’s most senior founding executive director, will assume the CEO position in an acting capacity, the bank’s parent company, Access Holdings Plc, announced in a […] The post Nigeria’s
On January 28, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – from which all three had been suspended following the military coups that overthrew their democratically elected governments. This represents the greatest crisis the bloc has faced since its establishment in 1975. The three […] The post
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli, has been invited to be a “distinguished panelist” at Harvard’s Africa Development Conference (ADC), set to take place on the 12th and 13th of April 2024 at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ADC stands as the premier global platform for meaningful discourse on Africa’s development and facilitates crucial […] The post
Access Bank has provided funding support to three women entrepreneurs within the agribusiness sector. Each of the beneficiaries received a seed capital of GH¢100,000.00 through the “Access W” initiative, specifically Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Thon programme to upscale their business and consequently increase their access to capital. Out of a total of 50 female entrepreneurs who participated in […] The post
Police in northern India have fired tear gas to prevent thousands of protesting farmers demanding minimum crop prices from marching on Delhi. The capital is ringed by razor wire, cement blocks and fencing on three sides to keep protests at bay. The government fears a repeat of 2020 – dozens died in a year-long protest […] The post Farmers’
Negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have resumed in Cairo, Egyptian media say. Senior officials from the US, Israel, Egypt and Qatar are meeting as Israel faces strong international pressure to stop its bombardment of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. About 1.5 million people are crammed into this small border […] The post Israel Gaza: Ceasefire
R&B king Uhser set the Super Bowl on fire with a dazzling halftime show, packed with hits, celebrity guests, and even roller skates on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Dressed in white, surrounded by energetic dancers, Usher emerged on the Las Vegas stage, launching into the iconic “Caught Up.” His 45-year-old self proved age is just […] The post Super
A Qatari court has released eight former Indian naval officers previously on death row for unspecified charges. Seven of the men have already returned to India, Delhi’s foreign ministry said on Monday. The authorities in January said their death penalty had been converted into prison sentences of “varying” lengths. Neither Qatar nor India revealed the […] The post Qatar
Israel is facing growing international warnings over its planned offensive in Rafah – the city in southern Gaza crammed with Palestinian refugees. UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron said “over half of Gaza’s population are sheltering in the area”, while Dutch FM Hanke Bruins Slot said there could be “many civilian casualties”. Saudi Arabia warned of […] The post Warnings
Donald Trump has said he would “encourage” Russia to attack any Nato member that fails to pay its bills as part of the Western military alliance. At a rally on Saturday, he said he had once told a leader he would not protect a nation behind on its payments, and would “encourage” the aggressors to […] The post Trump
On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre(AICC) will host the biggest Valentine’s Day concert. Dubbed Vitamilk Love Night, the concert is hosted by legendary Contemporary Highlife musician Kwabena Kwabena and iconic Afro-pop songstress Becca. Ahead of the concert, the two musicians organized a special rehearsal session. The rehearsal […] The post Vitamilk
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