Heart of Lions coach, Bashir Hayford, has shed light on his dramatic protest during Saturday’s Ghana Premier League match against Bechem United. The game was halted for 20 minutes after Hayford stormed onto the pitch and sat down in the center circle, chair in tow. Hayford’s outburst stemmed from a torrent of abuse he allegedly […]
The Centre for Intelligence and Security Analysis (CISA)Ghana has bemoaned the absence of Foreign Fighters Act in the country. According to CISA, more Ghanaian youth run to warzones, terrorist cells; and return as radicalised lone wolves or form sleeper cells. CISA says Ghana needs to enact new counter-terrorism legislation – a Foreign Fighters Act (FFA) […] The post CISA Ghana calls for a Foreign
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A federal jury convicted a United States Army Major, currently assigned to Fort Liberty, on charges of dealing in firearms without a license, delivering firearms without notice to the carrier, smuggling goods from the United States, illegally exporting firearms without a license, making false statements made to an agency of the United […] The post Jury finds
At least four people were killed and dozens more injured after multiple tornadoes wreaked havoc in the central state of Oklahoma in the United States. The tornadoes caused extensive damage in the town of Sulphur, home to about 5,000 people, flattened buildings, threw vehicles into the air and ripped the roofs from houses. “You just […] The post At least
For a country saddled with limited opportunities and the resulting brain drain, not many of the citizens are blessed to migrate to and develop an illustrious career in the United States of America (USA). The few Ghanaians who are, hardly look back home, given the myriad of challenges that await any ‘returnee.’ Prof. Dr Grace […] The post Prof.
Former Aduana Stars forward Yahaya Mohammed has vehemently denied allegations of match fixing in the team’s recent 2-1 loss to Karela United. The surprising defeat at Dormaa in match week 28 of the Ghana Premier League sparked rumors of foul play, with Yahaya Mohammed’s name being suspiciously linked to receiving 50,000gh Cedis. In an exclusive […]
Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has been named the African Sports Minister of the Year at a ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria. The event titled “Sports as a Catalyst for Accelerated Tourism Development in Africa,” the event honored prominent figures in the sports and tourism sectors for their transformative initiatives. Mustapha Ussif, whose […] The post Mustapha
Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, Member of Parliament for the Wa constituency and a key figure in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), engaged some members of the NDC Norway branch in Oslo to discuss critical national issues concerning Ghana’s economy and national politics. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the United Nations conference on Parliamentarians, focused […] The post NDC
The United Nations has called on Iran and Israel to show restraint, with the threat of a full-scale direct conflict between the pair looming over the Middle East. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the adversaries at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Sunday not to further escalate tension in the region with further […] The post UN
Black Stars attacker Mohammed Kudus has snubbed all Ghanaian greats picking former Nigeria star Augustine Azuka “Jay-Jay” Okocha as his greatest African player. Despite missing out on the prestigious African Footballer of the Year during is playing days, Kudus believes, the former Fenerbahce and Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder. With Ghana legends like Abedi Ayew ‘Pele’ […] The post Mohammed
West Ham star Mohammed Kudus has expressed his admiration for Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara. In an interview with Sky Sports, Mohammed Kudus admitted that he Idolised the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder growing up due to his creativity. “I liked Thiago Alcantara a lot. I love players that player with creativity and try to […] The post Mohammed
Ahead of their Europa League encounter with Bayer Leverkusen tonight, West Ham United manager David Moyes has lauded the importance of Mohammed Kudus to his side. Kudus moved from Ajax to join the East London club this season and has been the toast of Hammers fans across the country. After what felt like a rough […] The post West Ham boss Moyes praises Mohammed Kudus’ importance
The University of Northampton through its Fresh Produce Impact Hub (FRESHPPACT) has held stakeholder discussions to engage key stakeholders on the research solutions being developed by the university and its partners to help address plastic pollution in Ghana. It is estimated that 840,000 tons of plastic waste is generated in Ghana annually, with limited recycling […] The post University
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […] The post USAID
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […] The post USAID
Zenith Bank has named Adaora Umeoji as its first female Group Managing Director/Chief Executive. Her appointment, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria, takes effect from June 1, 2024, according to the bank. “She takes over from Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, whose five-year term expires on May 31, 2024, after a very successful tenure. […] The post Zenith Bank appoints Adaora
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo expressed his desire to represent England in the upcoming European Championships in Germany following his surprise inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s senior squad for friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium. The 18-year-old initially joined the Under-21s setup but received an unexpected promotion to the senior side on Tuesday. Mainoo has featured […] The post Kobbie
The Gambia has taken steps towards lifting a ban on female circumcision, a move that could make it the first country in the world to reverse legal protections against the practice for millions of women and girls. Politicians in the West African nation’s parliament voted 42 to four on Monday to advance the controversial bill, […] The post The Gambia votes
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC), H.E Ambassador Emilia Ndinelao Mkusa, has emphasized that suspending countries from the AU due to unconstitutional regime changes is insufficient as a deterrent. Addressing the press ahead of the 2nd AU Reflection Forum on Unconstitutional Changes of Government, Ambassador Mkusa acknowledged the limitations […] The post Suspension
Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Shlomit Sufa, has called for concerted efforts to support victims of the Israel-Gaza conflict, particularly women affected by the events of October 2023. During a press conference at her residence in Accra on March 14, 2024, Ambassador Sufa highlighted the urgency of addressing sexual violence collaboratively. “This is a great moment […] The post Gaza-Israel
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