El Anatsui, a prominent artist from Ghana, has been named as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023. He is the only Ghanaian who made the annual list, featuring in the ‘Artists’ category, joining notables including Michael B. Jordan, Ali Wong, Salma Ayek Pinault, Zoe Saldana, Simone Leigh, and Suzan Lori-Parks. El Anatsui … The post El
Accra Great Olympics scored two first-half goals to beat visiting Kumasi Asante Kotoko 2-0 in the betPawa Premier League match day 28 game played at the WAFA Park in Fievie, near Sogakope. Michael Osei gave the Wonder Club a vital opener in the seventh minute before midfielder Emmanuel Akesseh fired home on 39th minutes of … The post Olympics overcome Kotoko at Sogakope appeared
The ballot for the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to be conducted on May 5 at the Complexe Mohamed VI in Rabat. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) informed all participating member countries yesterday, a statement from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has said. Eight countries including Ghana, will be at the … The post U-23 AFCON draw set for May 5 appeared
All is set for the maiden ’Aboakyer Festival Cycling Race’ at Winneba in the Central region, tomorrow with over 70 cyclists expected to participate. The event which forms part of activities to celebrate this year’s Aboakyer festival of the people of Winneba would be held under the auspices of the Efutu Traditional Council, the National … The post All set for Aboakyer
Serene Insurance Ghana Limited has presented a personal accident insurance cover for 1000 participants at the second Accra Inter-City Homowo Marathon fixed for July 29. The package worth GH¢1,000,000 is to provide cover for 1000 athletes, at a unit cost GH¢1,000 per athlete. The company would also provide the organisers with 400 running vests for … The post Serene
The Sun reports that Victor Osimhen is keen on the Premier League, and Chelsea and Manchester United lead the way. However, there is interest from abroad, and if he leaves Napoli, he could be replaced by Roma’s Tammy Abraham. The paper writes: “Victor Osimhen is set for a move to the Premier League this summer. … The post Utd, Chelsea lead way to sign Osimhen appeared first on
Manchester City can move top of the Premier League by beating Fulham on Sunday before Arsenal next play on Tuesday May 2 at home to Chelsea. Pep Guardiola, though, believes their 4-1 victory on Wednesday night has not decided the title and that their next three games will have a big say in who lifts … The post ‘Win against Arsenal not title-decider’ appeared first on
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) remains poised to conduct public education and prevention to reduce fire-related disasters in the country. According to the Greater Accra Regional Commander of the GNFS, Assistant Chief Fire Officer Grade I(ACFO1) RobertaAggrey-Ghanson, creating awareness and frequently engaging the public in simulation exercises goes a long way in reducing fire … The post GNFS
The Chief Imam of the Fise Muslim community in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, Imam Ahmed HarunTijani, has underscored the need for Muslims all over the country to worship Allah tirelessly and relentlessly to attract blessings, even after the holy month of Ramadan. According to him, going strictly by the principles … The post Worship
The Adentan Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region on Friday, presented assorted food items to Muslims in the municipality. The items including 50 bags of rice and 25 cartons of edible oil were to support the Muslim community celebrate this year’s Eid-Ul-Fitr festivities. The Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Daniel Alexander Nii-Noi Adumuah, presenting the … The post Adenta
More than 300 residents in Kworli, a farming community in the Zabzugu District of the Northern Region, have been rendered homeless following a heavy rainstorm that hit the area on Wednesday. The heavy rainstorm destroyed properties worth thousands of Ghana cedis belonging to the affected people in the community. High tension electricity poles, cables belonging … The post Heavy
It has emerged that 505 chieftaincy disputes and conflicts are scattered across the country. The Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Stephen Asamoah-Boateng, who disclosed this, said the disputes were as a result of land litigation, contest for traditional power and in some cases, political interferences. Speaking to the Ghanaian Times in an interview … The post Chieftancy
The Oti Regional First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Ahenkorah Castro, has appealed to members, supporters and faithful of the party to work harder to win a third term to break the eight-year political cycle the country witnesses to make history. “As a history-making party in the country’s politics, the NPP … The post ‘Work hard to break 8-year political
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has commence assessing the complaint filed by Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi in the Volta Region, for an investigation into the illegal mining report authored by Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, Chairman of the now-defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM). He has accused government officials … The post CHRAJ
The US and South Korea have secured a landmark deal to counter the North Korean nuclear threat. Washington has agreed to periodically deploy US nuclear-armed submarines to South Korea and involve Seoul in its nuclear planning operations. In return, South Korea has agreed to not develop its own nuclear weapons. The Washington Declaration will strengthen … The post US, South Korea
Spain recorded its hottest ever temperature for April on Thursday, hitting 38.7C according to the country’s meteorological service. The record figure was reached in Cordoba airport in southern Spain just after 17:00 local time (16:00 BST). For days, a blistering heatwave has hit the country with temperatures 10-15C warmer than expected for April. It’s been … The post Spain
A year ago, Volodymyr and his men were firing all 40 barrels of their BM-21 Grad rocket launcher in one go. Now they can only afford to fire a few at a time at Russian targets. “We haven’t got enough ammunition for our weapon,” he explains. His unit, the 17th Tank Battalion, is still being … The post ‘We’re running out of weapons’ on Ukraine front line’
Sarita, E(2016) study found that as pertains to most cereals, millet is a starchy grain — meaning that it’s rich in carbs. Additionally, millet is loaded with several vitamins and minerals. According to the US Department of Agriculture, one cup (174 grams) of cooked millet packs has the following : • Calories: 207 • Carbs: … The post Tapalapa: The Gambian bread
Agriculture plays a crucial role in Ghana’s economy, contributing significantly to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Despite its enormous growth potential, only four per cent of bank loans are directed towards the sector. To tackle this challenge, Ghana Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agriculture Lending (GIRSAL) has set up a Technical Assistance Facility aimed at … The post Learning
One month since rebels closed in on Drodro village in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the once bustling wards of its hospital are empty, and Dr James Semire strolls the darkened corridors wondering when patients will dare to return. The community is one of many in Ituri province’s Djugu territory that has … The post Rebel attacks deepen displacement
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