The advertised announcement in Parliament about the State of the Nation Address by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been withdrawn. Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin told Parliament on Friday, February 25 that the President will no longer be in the House on Thursday, March 3 to deliver the SONA as earlier adverstised. “This indicative …
Read More »The juju operations behind Ghana’s 2009 U-20 World Cup victory
The Black Satellites of Ghana made history in 2009 by beating Brazil to become the first-ever African country to win the U-20 FIFA World Cup in Egypt. Narrating how the historic victory was achieved, Joseph Langabel, the team’s chief drummer and motivator back revealed that he and another member named, …
Read More »Here’s the Cedi’s performance against major foreign currencies as at February 28
On the Interbank forex rates from the Bank of Ghana today, February 28, 2022, the Ghana Cedi is trading against the dollar at a buying price of 6.5971 and a selling price of 6.6037. As compared to Friday’s trading of a buying price of 6.5971 and a selling price of 6.6037. At …
Read More »Pope calls Ukrainian president to express “profound pain”
Pope Francis called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday and expressed his “most profound pain” for the country’s suffering, the Ukrainian Embassy to the Vatican said. The embassy announced the conversation in a tweet and an embassy official told Reuters the conversation took place at about 4 p.m. (1500 GMT) …
Read More »Controversy hits Black Sherif’s camp, investor considering lawsuit
Fast-rising musician Black Sherif has been hit with a barrage of accusations after he allegedly ditched his investor and manager Snap Chavis Wayne. The musician is said to have gone behind Snap Chavis and signed a contract with Empire Entertainment, a US-based record label despite the investor’s misgivings about the …
Read More »I know government pays you ‘indecent’ salaries – Ofori-Atta to teachers, civil servants
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has admitted publicly that teachers and civil servants in Ghana are paid “indecent” salaries. At a recent town hall meeting in Wa, Upper West Region, to sensitise Ghanaians to the e-levy and why the government needs it passed urgently, President Nana Akufo-Addo’s cousin told his audience on Monday, …
Read More »Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad wrap-up
Below is a report on the Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad in their respective leagues compiled by Herbert Boakye Yiadom. Players on target Jeffrey Schlupp was on target for Crystal Palace in their 1-1 draw against Burnley in the English Premier League. Joseph Paintsil was on target for Genk in their …
Read More »Video: Were Kotoko denied a legitimate goal against Dreams FC?
Asante Kotoko had a goal disallowed in their comfortable victory over Dreams FC at the Baba Yara Stadium. Cameronian striker Franck Etouga continue his scoring form as he netted a brace to help Kotoko win the fixture by 2-0. During the match, Mudasiru Salifu scored what could have been the nail …
Read More »Deadly attack at Zimbabwe opposition rally
At least one person was killed and 10 others injured in skirmishes at an opposition party rally in Kwekwe, central Zimbabwe, on Sunday. The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters were attacked by a group of men armed with spears, machetes, iron bars and stones. One man was stabbed to …
Read More »Shut down Legon if lecturers won’t teach from Monday – NUGS demands
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) is demanding the immediate shutdown of the University of Ghana, Legon (UG), if the school’s lecturers are not ready to return to the lecture halls. Following an emergency meeting on Sunday, February 27, UG’s branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) …
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