Tragedy has struck Swiss football club FC Granges-Paccot as they mourn the loss of 24-year-old player Jakov Jelkic, whose body was discovered after he went missing in Alicante, Spain. Jelkic had been in the city with his teammates for a tournament. According to reports, Jelkic was last seen leaving a …
Read More »Government considering using revenue from betting for sports development – Kofi Adams
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that the government is exploring ways to raise revenue from betting to develop sports in the country. He indicated that the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) promise to establish a sports fund could be achieved by generating funds from lottery and betting. The …
Read More »Ghana likely to experience scarcity of bush meat – Fire Service
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says the country is likely to experience scarcity of bush meat very soon. This is basically due to the rapid extinction of wild animals in the country, the Assistant Divisional Officer Grade One (ADOI), Kwame Adomako, the Bono Regional Public Relations Officer of the …
Read More »Bushfire sets another yam barn ablaze, farmers appeal for help
A destructive bushfire has razed down another yam barn at KpareKpare, a farming community in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, leaving farmers in the area counting their losses. The deadly incident which happened on Monday, February 04, 2025, has brought the total number of yam barns destroyed …
Read More »Trump administration puts on leave USAID staff globally in dramatic aid overhaul
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that it was going to put on leave all directly hired employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development globally and recall thousands of personnel working overseas. “On Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST) all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed …
Read More »Bodies exhumed after tidal waves ravage Salakope, Agavadzi
Residents of Salakope and Agavadzi in the Volta Region have begun exhuming dead bodies after tidal waves swept through their towns, leaving behind a trail of destruction. According to the residents, the tidal waves started about a week ago. Homes have been submerged, properties lost, and livelihoods disrupted, with residents …
Read More »Minority vows to petition IMF over Mahama’s appointment of new BoG Governor
The Minority in Parliament has hinted at its decision to petition the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the appointment of Dr. Johnson Asiama as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana. This comes after the Minority raised concerns about his nomination, questioning the legality of his actions and the integrity of his appointment. …
Read More »Pooley died before Nsoatreman scored – Atta Poku reveals details of Nsoatreman incident
Ace broadcast journalist Collins Atta Poku has shared further details about how popular Asante Kotoko fan Nana Pooley lost his life at the Nana Konamansah Park in Nsoatreman on Sunday, February 2, 2025. In an interview with GhanaWeb, Atta Poku revealed that, contrary to reports that Pooley passed away at …
Read More »Reactions as Kanye West’s wife goes naked on Grammy red carpet
It was arguably the biggest red carpet trend of 2024, dominating the Academy Awards, the Met Gala, and everything else in between. The naked dress, embraced by celebrities ranging from Elle Fanning to Kim Kardashian, Doja Cat to Charlize Theron, has become an eyebrow-raising red carpet fixture. At last year’s …
Read More »BoG First Deputy Governor proceeds on leave
The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari, has proceeded on leave pending the end of his contract. A notice shared by the Central Bank noted that his leave takes effect from February 5, 2025. “This has received the approval of H.E President John Mahama,” the …
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