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Coronavirus a year on: Prominent people who have died from the pandemic in Ghana

On March 12, 2020, Ghana recorded its first cases of coronavirus when two passengers who arrived via the airport tested positive for the virus. Since then till today, over 87,700 cases have been recorded out of which over 81,200 patients have recovered but sadly 685 persons have succumbed to the …

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The qualifiers of the Total Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 resumes on March 24, 2021, with Matchday 5 games taking place across the continent. Following are the fixtures (in GMT) Group A 24.03.2021 16:00 Conakry Guinea v Mali 24.03.2021 13:00 N’Djamena Chad v Namibia Group B 24.03.2021 13:00 Kampala …

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Wakaso: Ghana prepared for South Africa showdown

Black Stars midfielder, Mubarak Wakaso has stated the team is highly motivated for success in their upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe. A contingent of 24 players, including two foreign-based players, are currently in camp for the March 25 away tie against …

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Checkout this photo of hairy Akufo-Addo

For many people, especially millennials and the generation before them, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will always be depicted or remembered as the president under the Fourth Republic with the cleanest shave. But did you know that the 76-year-old leader of the governing New Patriotic Party used to have thick black …

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Ghana Month: What you may not know about Mfantsipim, Presec, Wey Gey Hey and others

In Ghana, one’s Senior High School (Alma Mater) is one’s pride. More often than not, people will cite and tout their secondary schools, especially in the face of educational quizzes and competitions. There are several senior High Schools in the country and each has a history. A history behind its …

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A look into the most expensive, biggest funeral ever held in Ghana

Mr. Nick Adjei Danso Abbeam’s late mother’s funeral has been touted as the most expensive funeral to be organized in the history of Ghana. According to reports, the funeral of the late Madam Abena Achiaa who died on 16th March 2016 at the Korle Bu teaching hospital has so far …

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Cuomo: Pressure mounts as senators tell New York governor to quit

The US senators for New York joined growing calls for Andrew Cuomo to resign as a seventh woman came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against the governor. Fellow Democrats Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand said Mr Cuomo had “lost the confidence” of New Yorkers. Six women have accused Mr …

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Seven reasons why Ghanaians will be worse off under 2021 budget – Ato Forson

Minority spokesperson on Finance Cassiel Ato Forson has enumerated seven reasons why the 2021 budget will make Ghanaians worse off under the Akufo-Addo government. The Energy Sector Recovery Levy, Covid-19 Health Levy, and Sanitation and Pollution Levy are some of the revenue generation measures announced by the Caretaker Finance Minister …

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From Wenchi to Roma; the Felix Gyan story

It has been quite the journey for Felix Ohene Gyan. Many a footballer dreams of a career that ends up in European football and he is no exception. Difference is, his dream has been realized and for those who know him, there is very little surprise in his being snapped …

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Budget deficit more than 18% – Isaac Adongo

Ghana’s budget deficit for 2020 is more than 18 per cent, Bolgatanga Central lawmaker Isaac Adongo has claimed. According to him, the 11.7 per cent quoted by interim Finance Minister Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu when he presented the 2021 budget and economic statement on the floor of Parliament on Friday, 12 March …

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