Ghana have been drawn in Group F for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt alongside defending champions Cameroon.  The Black Stars will be up for revenge against the Indomitable Lions, who ended their hopes of winning the 2017 tournament in the semi-finals. Guinea-Bissau and Benin are the other teams, making it an all West African group. Kwesi … The post AFCON 2019: Ghana drawn against Cameroon

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the cycle of politically related acts of violence and vigilantism that occurs in Sankore, in the Asunafo South Constituency of the Ahafo Region, has to end. According to President Akufo-Addo, the vigilantism and related Offences Bill, which is currently before Parliament, when passed, should deal effectively with the worrying … The post Cycle

Wikileaks founder Julian Assangewas arrested on Thursday at Ecuador’s London embassy, where he had been granted asylum since 2012. The United States alleges that he conspired with Chelsea Manning to access classified information on Department of Defense computers. He could be jailed for up to five years. Since it launched in 2006, Wikileaks has become renowned for … The post Wikileaks

The president’s nominee for Bono Regional Minister Evelyn Kumi-Richardson was Friday confirmed by Parliament after a secret ballot. A total of 210 Members of Parliament voted to determine her fate following a disagreement between the Minority and Majority over her approval. After the secret ballot ordered by the Speaker of Parliament, Mike Oquaye, 124 MPs … The post Bono Regional Minister

Sudan’s military coup leaders have warned protesters still on the streets that there will be “zero tolerance” for disturbances. A spokesman insisted the army did not seek power and Sudan’s future would be decided by the protesters – but said the army would maintain public order. Protesters are still out in Khartoum, fearing the coup … The post Sudan coup: Military

Kenyan journalist Soni Methu, the former host of CNN’s “Inside Africa,” has died at the age of 34. She collapsed suddenly on Thursday in Kenya and died en route to the hospital, her sister, Faith Methu, said in a statement. The cause of death remains unknown at this time. “We don’t know much but a … The post Former CNN ‘Inside Africa’ host Soni

The term ‘Behind the scenes’ is usually associated with happenings on movie sets that are normally not made available to the general public. It showcases the movie making process and the level of extensive work that goes into film making. Actress Fatimah Adeoye is out providing movie lovers with her ‘Behind the scenes’ skit. It … The post Actress Fatimah out with ‘Behind

The presidential commission of inquiry into the Ayawaso by-election violence has recommended the prosecution of a national security operative Mr. Ernest Akomea alias ‘Double’. During his testimony before the commission, ‘Double’ confessed using an unauthorized weapon during the SWAT team’s operation at the residence of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate. In its recommendation … The post Prosecute

The minister of state in charge of National Security at the Presidency Bryan Acheampong must be sanctioned for unleashing masked security operatives to police an election, the Short Commission recommended. Mr. Acheampong must take “ultimate responsibility” for the operation which resulted in the shooting of six people, leaving several others injured during the Ayawaso West … The post Reprimand

Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey says the eight-game ban handed to Diego Costa for his outburst at referee Jesus Gil Manzano is too harsh. The Spain international was dismissed during the first half of his side’s 2-0 defeat to Barcelona, and the official wrote in his post-match report that Costa had insulted his mother. It was confirmed … The post Thomas Partey: Diego Costa’s

The National Union of Ghana Students on Thursday, April 11 set up a five-member committee to take a critical look at the draft Public Universities Bill as proposed by the Ministry of Education. The committee is expected to collate the views of students and student leaders across the country to ensure that concerns, views and … The post NUGS sets up 5-member c’tee on the Public

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has reviewed upwards the initial treatment grant, which is part of the compensation package given landowners and cocoa farmers who agree to cut and replant their Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus (CSSV)-affected cocoa farms under the on-going National Cocoa Rehabilitation Programme. The initial treatment grant which was pegged at GH¢552.96 has … The post COCOBOD

Four persons are in the grips of the Central Regional Police Command after they were arrested for stealing a baby girl. Maxwell Otoo, Florence Eshun, Jariah Abubakar and Monica Asare were arrested at separate locations on Thursday in connection to the case. Maxwell Otoo was first to be arrested, at Asebu, and led the police … The post C/R: Four nabbed for baby theft appeared first on

The draw for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to be held today, Friday, April 12, at Giza in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. Twenty-four teams will be drawn in six groups of four for the 32nd edition of the continent’s flagship football tournament. Already, six nations have been seeded ahead of the draw, … The post All set for AFCON 2019 draw appeared first on

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has hailed the introduction of a new basic curriculum as part of ongoing reforms within the education sector, which will take effect from the 2019/2020 academic year. GNAT is particularly enthused with the introduction of History as a subject, saying it will help the development of the nation. … The post GNAT hails basic education reforms appeared first

Former President John Dramani Mahama has hinted at a major stakeholders’ meeting within the first three months of his next presidency to forge consensus on how the Free senior high school (SHS) policy must be implement. He observes that there are major challenges affecting the policy as a result of the ad hoc manner in … The post Mahama hints at changes to Free

Theresa May has told MPs it remains her “priority” to deliver Brexit, defending the decision to delay the UK’s exit from the EU. The new deadline of 31 October means the UK is likely to have to hold European Parliament elections in May. The prime minister said that if the deal agreed with the EU … The post UK PM defends decision to delay Brexit appeared first on

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