A leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has hailed government’s flagship programme “One District, One Factory” as one that has contributed immensely towards industrialization. In his view, it is the biggest policy rollout that has aided the establishment of many factories. Otchere-Darko stated that not even Ghana’s …
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The educational qualifications of Ghana’s current economic managers
From technocrats to economists in revered fields, many Ghanaian leaders have been well-educated before they are elected, nominated or appointed to manage the economy of a country. In terms of managing a middle-income country like Ghana, one would have to be associated with varied educational credentials which will span across …
Read More »Tariq Lamptey in, Ati Zigi out: Ghana’s 40-man squad for 2023 AFCON Qualifiers – Reports
Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo is set to announce his squad for the 2023 African Cup of Nations. According to a list revealed by sports journalist Saddick Adams, a 40-man provisional squad would be named with many new faces before trimming it down to 35. Among the fresh names are Mohammed …
Read More »National Chief Imam, Afro Arab Group Chairman express Condolence With The United Arab Emirates
The National Chief Imam of Ghana, His Eminence Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu together with the Group Chairman of the Afro Arab Group, Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu, have signed the book of condolences at the residence of the United Arab Emirates ( UAE) Ambassador to Ghana to commiserate with the people …
Read More »Evangeline Gbenartey Writes: O P E N N E S S
We all grew up thinking that lies must be told right? The childhood rhyme …Johnny Johnny eating sugar …taught me that. There are however untold truths or hidden facts that are in actual fact lies. One of the most difficult things to do, is to keep a secret. In fact …
Read More »Owoo family not rightful owners of Achimota forest – Osu Traditional Council
The Osu Traditional Council is contesting the release of 136 acres of peripheral portions of the Achimota Forest Reserve to the Owoo family, who claim to be the allodial owners of the land. Nii O.T. Ankrah, a spokesperson of the Osu Stool, said on Angel FM’s Anopa Bofo Morning Show …
Read More »Scrap Council of State – J A Kufuor Foundation CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah has called for the scrapping of the Council of State. The professor is of the opinion that the Council has lost its relevance in the current circumstances of the country. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Adom …
Read More »You keep giving Mahama free publicity, Mahama is not in power – Lydia Forson tells NPP
Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson has said the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) seems to be giving former President John Dramani Mahama lots of publicity instead of focusing on governing the country. According to the actress, the way the NPP focuses its energy on the former President, makes it look like Mr …
Read More »VIDEO: How a Ghanaian player was sacked by Italian club for engaging in juju
A Ghanaian player’s obsession with black magic (juju) cost him a career at an Italian club, former Sports Minister, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has alleged. According to him, the said player developed a habit of leaving the dressing room for game late. His unusual and strange pre-match ritual raised suspicions …
Read More »GFA postpones Ashantigold vs Kotoko GPL clash
The Ghana Football Association wishes to announce that the Ghana Premier League Match Day 29 fixture between AshantiGold SC and Asante Kotoko has been postponed indefinitely. The decision follows an intelligence report and advice from the Ghana Police Service. The Miners were scheduled to play their regional rivals at the …
Read More »Nigeria’s EFCC arrests, grills ex-Speaker, Patricia Etteh over alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Patricia Etteh. Etteh is being grilled by EFCC’s special duties unit for her alleged involvement in a solar power electrification scam in Akwa Ibom State worth N240 million. The former speaker was said …
Read More »Otto Addo reveals why he doesn’t want the Black Stars job on permanent basis
Otto Addo was a stop gap coach for Ghana when Serbian trainer Milovan Rajevac was shown the exited after an ill fated second stint was ended abruptly after a disastrous AFCON 2021 tournament. Ghana hurriedly put up a makeshift technical team headed by Otto Addo who was an assistant coach to Milovan …
Read More »Dismissed PPA boss to face court next week – Special Prosecutor
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says it will arraign former Chief Executive Officer of Public Procurement Authority, Adjenim Boateng Adjei, and one other before the High Court (Criminal Division), Accra on Wednesday 25 May 2022. The beleaguered former Chief Executive Officer of Public Procurement Authority, Adjenim Boateng Adjei, …
Read More »Ghanaian football stars whose achievements did not match their talents
After blasting onto the scenes in their teenage years, some Ghanaian players were seen as potential national asserts who would grow to give the country new football stars. There were touted as players who would grow to play for some of the biggest clubs in the world and compete …
Read More »VIDEO: Top photographer’s intimate session with model causes a stir
Ghanaian twin photographers have once again taken followers through the process of prepping the skin of models for commercial shoots. Indeed, creating a perfect picture comes with work! The duo, Emmanuel and Samuel Appiah Gyan of TwinsDntBeg, have been the envy of some men who wish they could also …
Read More »SAD VIDEO: 22-year-old woman dragged on the floor by a driver over GH¢80 MoMo
A Yango driver believed to be in his 30s is in the grips of the police after he was arrested for dragging a passenger in front of her house after the two got into a disagreement over a change of GH¢80. The victim, Sheila Taasha Osei-Boahene, a 22-year-old nursing …
Read More »Government extends ban on exportation of rice, maize, soybeans
Government has extended the temporary ban on the exportation of maize, rice, soybeans and other grains to September 20, 2022. This announcement was contained in a press release sighted by GhanaWeb on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. “The Ministry of Trade and Industry in its letter ref. no. DB6/118/03B dated 13th April 2022, …
Read More »VIDEO: WAEC students cry after headteacher absconds with their fees
Some students in Edo state are in tears after their headteacher absconded with their WAEC fees and put the school up for sale on exams day. A video making rounds show the students gathered at the entrance of the school gate standing in shock as they stared at a card …
Read More »WATCH: How banned Ashgold president Kwaku Frimpong lost his luxurious Lamborghini to betting in 2018
Disgraced AshantiGold President Kwaku Frimpong who has been banned for 10 years from all football activities following his involvement in match manipulation was once in the news for betting in 2018. AshantiGold President Kwaku Frimpong, according to a report by Ghanasoccernet.com, lost his expensive Lamborghini to betting in a game …
Read More »PHOTOS: Sandrah Ankobiah’s GH¢30,000 birthday dress
7 Menu › Entertainment Ghanaian lawyer, actress and fashionista, Sandra Ankobiah has marked her 39th birthday in style with a red Maria Lucia Hohan dress. Sandra who decided to make this year’s celebration special and impactful on Wednesday morning held a woman empowerment summit for 50 selected Ghanaian ladies who had …
Read More »Dr Likee inconsolable as Kumawood star Osei Tutu dies
13 Menu › Entertainment The sad demise of Kumawood actor, Osei Tutu, reported on May 17, 2022, has sent shock waves through the entertainment industry. Many industry players after the report spread like wildfire have reacted to the news and one of such persons is Kumawood actor and comedian, Ras Nene, …
Read More »How can an energetic witness fall sick within two days? – Justice Honyenuga fumes
Justice Clemence Jackson Honyenuga stunned the High Court on Wednesday when he suggested that a healthy person couldn’t get sick within days. “By court, I am equally surprised at the turn of events because the witness looked very energetic to fall sick within two days,” he stated, sounding perplexed. Justice Clemence …
Read More »Five dead in gory accident at Fanteakwa
Five persons have been confirmed dead in a fatal accident at Akrumsu a farming community in Fanteakwa North District in Eastern Region. The Benz bus with the registration number GE 4075 – E overloaded with bags of maize, charcoal and aboard with few passengers from Donkorkrom was en route to …
Read More »Sacked PPA boss clears millions from his ‘frozen’ bank accounts – Reports
It has emerged that the dismissed Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Adjenim Boateng Adjei has successfully cleared all funds in his various bank accounts which were declared frozen by the Office of Special Prosecutor in 2019. Adjenim Adjei was indicted after an investigation by the Office …
Read More »Senegal president supports PSG star who refused to wear LGBTQ jersey
Senegalese President Macky Sall became the most prominent personality to support an anti-LGBTQ+ stance of Senegal international and Paris Saint-Germain footballer Idrissa Gana Gueye. The president on Tuesday tweeted his support for player stating that Gueye’s religious beliefs had to be respected amid homophobia accusations in France. “I support Idrissa …
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