The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called on stakeholders to adopt a comprehensive strategy to address the issues with the state of football in the country. He made this statement during the first meeting of the fourth session of Parliament following Ghana’s early exit from the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. “The Black […] The post It’s
A 52-year-old drinking spot operator, who possessed a quantity of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs, has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court. George Akoto, charged with unlawful possession of narcotic drugs, pleaded not guilty. The relieving Judge, Mr Bright Samuel Acquah, granted Akoto GH¢100,000 bail with three sureties, one to be justified with … The post Drinking
The Gender-Based Violence Court has sentenced a 23-year-old carpenter to 10 years imprisonment for having sex with 13- year-old girl, at Ashalaja in the Greater Accra Region. Christopher Kavi, charged with defilement, pleaded guilty, and was convicted on his plea and sentenced by the court. Prosecuting, Detective Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei said the complainant was … The post Carpenter
A 38-year-old sand winner, who stole 37 Cattle valued at GH¢37000.00 has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by the Accra Circuit Court. Ganiu Munkaila pleaded not guilty to abetment of committing a crime and stealing, but he was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment in hard labour for stealing. However, the court presided … The post Sand winner gets
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has interdicted a policeman for allegedly assaulting an individual at Takoradi in the Western Region. A news brief from the police said General Corporal Wise Bessey, stationed at the Takoradi District Police Command, had been interdicted to allow a thorough investigation into the incident and the professional conduct of the … The post Policeman interdicted over alleged
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has launched the Beta Version of the bank’s Database Portal. This is part of efforts at providing a single environment for extracting and visualising macroeconomic data. The provision of this portal is in line with international best practice and the Bank’s commitment to greater transparency associated with its inflation targeting […] The post BoG
The Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama II, has admonished the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, not to amass wealth and properties if re-elected in the upcoming 2024 polls. He further entreated Mahama to prioritize leaving a meaningful legacy rather than accumulating personal wealth if he assumes power […] The post Don’t
The National Executive Council (NEC) of Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy (GNCoP) has appointed Pharm. Audrey Serwaa Bonsu as Chief Executive Officer of GNCoP The appointment took effect from January 23, 2024. By this, she becomes the first female CEO for GNCoP to lead the Chamber’s operations in Ghana. Pharm. Audrey, a seasoned pharmacist with […] The post Audrey
Political leaders in the country must rise up and ensure violence-free elections this year, a former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, has said. He said the country must reverse the disturbing trend of political violence that had accompanied electoral activities over the past years with the opportunity presented […] The post Ensure
In the intricate tapestry of education, schools stand as monumental pillars with the profound potential to shape not only the intellectual development but also the holistic well-being of future generations. As a devoted Health Education Expert, I am driven to explore the multi-faceted role that schools play in instilling life-long habits, fostering a culture of […] The post Role
The University Challenge is an unprecedented opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. This challenge offers the largest entrepreneurial prize in the country, with a reward of one million Ghana cedis. In a nation grappling with a high unemployment rate, entrepreneurs often struggle to secure the necessary capital to fund their innovative ideas. However, through this challenge, individuals […] The post
20 new film and TV students begin fully funded 12-month training programme. MultiChoice is proud to welcome the latest cohort of 20 young and passionate filmmakers to its MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) West Africa Academy in Lagos, as the MTF Class of 2024 starts its fully funded, year-long course of training in film and television. […] The post Meet
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has embarked on an exercise dubbed ‘Operation No Free Consumption’ in the Western Region. The exercise aims to identify those who are illegally consuming electricity and forms part of the utility company’s revenue mobilisation drive. “During this two-week period, we will update customers details such as phone numbers, GPS […] The post ECG
Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has warned the public against fraudsters, who operate in the name of the company, requesting customers to make payments through illegal mobile money transfer (MoMo) numbers. “No ECG payment is done to a specific number. If someone calls and ask you to pay to a phone number, that person is … The post ECG cautions customers against
Legendary American rapper and record executive Rick Ross, has disclosed that he is working on a new Africa-focused project. According to Rick Ross known in real life as William Leonard Roberts II, he wants the upcoming project to foster collaborations with the continent’s top musicians. The legendary American rapper in a video which has […] The post Rick
Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj American rapper, Nicki Minaj, has alleged that her colleague, Megan Thee Stallion, attempted to ‘milk’ her saga with Tory Lanez, saying she wanted a Read More... The post ‘Megan Thee Stallion Wanted To Be Rihanna’ appeared first
President-Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), Ing. Kwabena Bempong, has outlined alternative sustainable housing building technologies that are cost effective and give true meaning to affordable housing in Ghana. He said as construction costs rise and urbanisation accelerates, the housing market tends to cater primarily for the affluent – excluding individuals in the low- to medium-income […] The post
Final-year students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) say they are bearing the brunt of the ongoing strike by the Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG). The students lament that they are unable to access key facilities like the university’s library to proceed with their research work and other academic […] The post KNUST students
Mr. Cudjoe’s appointment takes effect from February 1, 2024. The position was previously held by the indefatigable Mr. Francis Dadzie, who proceeds on retirement after 25 years of contributing enormously to build a revered reputation for the AAG. Speaking on the appointment, President of the AAG, Mr. Andrew Ackah, said, “Isaac’s exceptional career and industry […] The post Isaac
To facilitate the resumption of schools in the Mepe traditional area, the epicentre of the Akosombo Dam flood disaster, the Mepe Development Association (MDA) has relocated over 400 displaced persons from various safe havens, including St. Kizito Senior Technical School. The displaced persons, most of whose homes were destroyed by the flood, have been moved […] The post Mepe
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