The Muslim Caucus in Parliament has expressed disquiet about the Methodist Church’s response to the raging controversy at the Wesley Girls SHS following the authorities’ decision not to allow Muslim students to fast in the ongoing Ramadan. A statement issued by the caucus and signed by the Asawase lawmaker, Mohammed …
Read More »#FixTheCountry: You begged for power and you got it – Franklin Cudjoe
President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe has responded to claims from some political stalwarts tasking Ghanaians on the need to fix themselves before calling on the government to fix the country. According to him, inasmuch as everyone has a bad side, Ghanaians are seeking good governance because they (the politicians) begged …
Read More »We stand with the school – GeyHey PTA sets records straight on why Muslim student was refused fasting
The Parent Teacher Association of the Wesley Girls’ Senior High School has expressed shock at what it says is the misinterpretation of the issues surrounding the school’s refusal to allow a Muslim student to fast during the Ramadan. According to a statement, the school PTA stated that it is quite …
Read More »‘We now have a culture of noise’ – Elizabeth Ohene responds to Sam Jonah
A staunch member of the ruling New Patriotic Party, NPP, has responded to business mogul, Sir Sam Jonah over his recent opinion about a creeping culture of silence among Ghanaian journalists and citizens. In a write up sighted by GhanaWeb, Elizabeth Ohene, a veteran journalist pointed out that she expected Sam Jonah to be specific …
Read More »65 alleged national security ‘galamseyers’ arrested in 10 days
Some 19 persons claiming to be national security operatives have been arrested in the Atewa forest in the Eastern Region mining gold. The camouflaged suspects invaded the reserve in Akyem-Akateng with a Toyota Land Cruiser under the guise of embarking on an operation to clamp down on illegal small-scale miners …
Read More »Today In Sports History: Asante Kotoko legend Baba Yara dies at age 33
On this day 5 May 1969 (exactly 51 years back today) Former Asante Kotoko and Ghana winger Baba Yara ‘King of Wingers’ passed on at 33 years old. Background On March 24, 1963, Republikans played Volta Heroes at Kpandu, winning 5 – 0. On their way back to Accra, their …
Read More »4-year-old girl found beheaded, body parts missing
A 4-year-old girl, Benedicta Owusu Sarpong, who was reported to have gone missing on April 27, 2021, at Offinso in the Ashanti Region has been found murdered with her head and other body parts missing. Her disfigured body was dumped at a refuse site. According to an account by Jilo …
Read More »Eyes Up for The Future of Tech-Based Impact in Africa
Many see the developmental challenges across Africa simply as hurdles to overcome, leading to greater economic prosperity and advanced communities. In fact, adopting new technologies and fresh, innovative ideas to solving some of the most complex issues is a huge opportunity to leapfrog the status quo. Over recent …
Read More »Gates divorce puts spotlight on their foundation
IMAGE COPYRIGHTGETTY IMAGESimage captionThe couple committed tens of billions of dollars to their global charity work News that billionaires Bill and Melinda Gates are to separate after 27 years of marriage has sparked speculation over what will happen to their charitable foundation. The Microsoft co-founder is a huge name in …
Read More »Does Zinedine Zidane get the credit his Champions League wins deserve?
Zidane is the only manager in history to win three successive European Cup/Champions League titles “You don’t win three Champions Leagues, two La Liga titles and 13 out of 14 European knockout ties if you are not a good manager, this is crazy.” When French football journalist Julien Laurens frames …
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