Sport
Legendary sports commentator Joe Lartey dies at 96
By Seli Baisie The demise of Mr. Joachim Awuley Lartey, affectionately known as ‘Joe Lartey,’ has been announced by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG). The veteran commentator died on Friday, April 26, 2024. Serving as the association’s inaugural President, Joe Lartey’s impact on Ghanaian sports journalism is unparalleled. Joe Lartey was instrumental in […]
General
NCCE engages nursing mothers at Tswala on child protection, vote buying
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region has engaged nursing mothers in the Tsawla community on the need for child protection and the detrimental effects of vote buying. The sensitisation is part of the NCCE’s initiative to enlighten the public towards this year’s general election, on […]
Sport
USM Alger receive warm welcome at Oujda Airport ahead of game against RS Berkane
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe The Algerian club USM Alger received a warm reception upon their arrival at Oujda Airport on Friday April 26, 2024, where they were greeted with flowers, dates and milk, symbol of Moroccan hospitality, from RS Berkane officials. The warm welcome extended to USM Alger stands in stark contrast to the treatment […]
Politics
“Not A Marriage Of Convenience” – Alan
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe Independent Presidential Candidate Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen opened up in an exclusive interview he granted the gbconline in Accra Tuesday, 23 April 2024. He says, the league of political parties and interest groups forming the Alliance for Revolutionary Change, ARC, is not a marriage of convenience. Rather he said, it is a […]
General
Kumasi: Concert & Fireworks For Asantehene
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe The youth had a share in the funfair celebratory of Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. There was a big concert, and fireworks at three locations in Kumasi which the King took time off his busy schedule to attend. A septuagenarian and still going strong. Many are those overwhelmed by his interest […]
News
CDD Ghana pushes for human rights reportage during elections
By Kantam Juicy The Centre for Democratic Development, CDD Ghana, is pushing for journalists and media houses to move beyond electoral observations to monitoring and reporting on human rights perspectives during elections. It said that over the years, media reports have been centered on the technical aspects of elections, ignoring the very people for which […]
General
36-year-old-trader in Ashaiman sentenced for stealing employer’s money
A 36-year-old trader, Patience Kofi, has been sentenced to a fine of Gh₵120 by the Ashaiman District Court for stealing her employer’s Gh₵3,200.00. The convict, who was also asked by the court to refund the stolen money to the complainant, would serve six months of imprisonment if she defaulted on paying the fine and obeying […]
General
Wa Naa appeals to President Akufo-Addo to audit state lands in Wa
Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, the overlord of the Wala Traditional Council, has appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to intervene and halt the wanton grasp of state lands in the Wa Municipality. He also appealed to the President who paid a courtesy call on him, to conduct an extensive audit of the state […]
General
President Akufo-Addo inaugurates 15KW VRA Solar Power Plant at Kaleo
By Sualah Abdul-wahab President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated a 15KW Solar Power Plant phase two project at Kaleo in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region. The plant constructed by the Volta River Authority with support from the German Development Bank is expected to increase Ghana’s and VRA’s generation capacity and diversity by adding more […]
General
MFWA files RTI request to demand KPMG audit report on GRA-SML deal
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has submitted a Right to Information (RTI) application to the Presidency, seeking the full KPMG audit report on the revenue mobilisation agreement between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd. (SML). KPMG, an auditing firm which was tasked by the president of […]
Business
ACEP calls for stricter guidance notes for utilisation of IMF’s SDR
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to adopt punitive sanctions to ensure that its member countries strictly implement guidance notes on the utilisation of its Special Drawing Rights (SDR) given to countries in times of crisis. ACEP again recommends that for developing countries […]
General
SOEs should not compromise on ethical standards, accountability – President Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has directed State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) to strive for compliance with their mandate and ethical standards. “It is imperative we uphold collectively the principles of good corporate governance, which lead to accountability and transparency to safeguard the interest of the state in the management of public enterprises,” he advised. By […]
General
Four men petrol-bomb Class Media Group’s building
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Four men on motorbikes captured by Class Media Group’s Labone headquarters CCTV cameras suspected to be arsonists have petrol bombed the building housing Class TV/FM. Pictures from the CCTV footage showed that the arsonists attacked the media house building in Accra with petrol bombs and stones. The incident is said to have […]
Sport
Aduana Stars Coach shares Club’s prospects
By Gertrude Tandoh Aduana Stars’ WO Tandoh, the Assistant Coach of the team, has shared his thoughts on the club’s chances of winning the Ghana Premier League title as the season approaches its conclusion. Aduana Stars, who narrowly missed out on the league title last season, currently sit in third place on the league table […]
Politics
EC slams John Mahama for comments on appointments at the Commission
By Augustus Acquaye The Electoral Commission has slammed NDC flagbearer John Mahama for claiming persons appointed to the Commission are NPP members and that the Commission is hiring NPP faithful to serve as returning and deputy returning officers for the December elections. John Mahama in a recent interview at the London School of Economics and […]
Sport
Ghanaian Striker Anthony Semenyo makes mark at Molineux Staduim
By Gertrude Tandoh In a thrilling midweek clash at the Molineux Stadium, Ghanaian striker Antoine Semenyo stole the show as he fired AFC Bournemouth to a crucial 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The match, which kept fans on the edge of their seats, saw Semenyo deliver a standout performance by scoring the winning goal and […]
News
Ejisu By-Election will be more peaceful – IGP assures
The Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo-Dampare, has assured that the by-election at the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti region, scheduled for April 30, 2024, will be more peaceful than ever. He made this statement while delivering a speech at the Organised Labour May Day Forum at the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) Hall […]
Technology
NCA approves Starlink’s operations in Ghana
By Patience Bumbom The National Communications Authority (NCA) has given the green light to Space X Starlink GH LTD, the operator of Starlink Satellite Broadband, to provide satellite broadband services in Ghana. The approval of the application follows the policy approval of the Satellite Licensing Framework in Ghana by the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation. […]
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