Seventeen African countries were among over 100 nations invited to the first Democracy Summit organized by the Joe Biden administration. The summit held virtually, took place on On December 9 – 10, 2021, as the Biden administration brought together leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector to discuss …
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Samuel Eto’o elected as Cameroon FA president
Former Barcelona and Chelsea striker Samuel Eto’o has been elected as the President of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) on Saturday. Eto’o saw off challenge from the interim President of Fecafoot, Seidou Mbombo Njoya after five other candidates opted out of the electoral race. Prior to the election, Eto’o was …
Read More »6 healthy benefits of chewing gum you probably didn’t know
We have all chewed gum at least once in a lifetime. Maybe it was during that time in school when you were mining for an IA or maybe after enjoying an afternoon Kenkey with grilled tilapia and onions. In whatever instances, most individuals prefer to keep a pack of mint …
Read More »New allegations hit Joyce Blessing’s husband
Computer man tackles Joyce Blessing’s husband Joyce Blessing’s marriage in shambles Prophet makes allegations of infidelity against Dave Joy Prophet Eric Amponsah popularly known as ‘Computer man’ has alleged that Joyce Blessing’s estranged husband, Dave Joy, is an unrepentant womanizer. The Hope Generation Ministry founder recounted instances where Dave Joy cheated on Joyce …
Read More »293 journalists incarcerated worldwide in 2021 – Report
At least 293 media workers were jailed globally in 2021 for their work, with 24 journalists killed because of their coverage, a report by New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has said. The CPJ’s 2021 Prison Census found that the number of reporters jailed for their work hit a …
Read More »54 Nigerians deported by Ghana Immigration Service
Ghana’s land border closed to human traffic since March 2020 Foreign nationals being aided by locals to enter Ghana illegally Bus full of Togolese nationals repatriated by GIS The Bono East Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service has overseen the arrest and deportation of some 54 Nigerians. According to …
Read More »Ghanaian student in Virginia State University arrested for the murder of his colleague
A Ghanaian at the Virginia State University(VSU) in the United States of America (USA) has been caged for his involvement in the murder of a colleague. The Police were called upon December 5, shortly before 8 p.m to University Apartments at Ettrick. The body of Virginia State University student, Daniel …
Read More »‘I’m chasing Opuni, Duffuor, Dauda for fraud, procurement breaches and other crimes’ – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has said, as part of his fight against corruption, his government, through the Attorney General, is prosecuting some high-profile persons for various offences including fraud, economic crime, procurement breaches and money laundering. Speaking at the National Anti-Corruption Conference on Friday, 10 December 2021, President Akufo-Addo said the …
Read More »We will come for you, and nobody will appreciate the manner – IGP warns Krobo youth
IGP visits Krobo area Tension heightens in Krobo over ECG impasse Krobo residents owe ECG in accumulated debts The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has sent a clear message to the youth of Krobo land on violent conduct. The IGP’s caution came during a visit to the Yilo …
Read More »Handing over power to Mahama in 2025 will be ‘a huge insult’ – Kusi Boafo
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Public Sector Reforms Thomas Kusi Boafo says it will be an insult for Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to hand over power to John Dramani Mahama. According to him, there is a trajectory started by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and it will take another leader in the New Patriotic …
Read More »Australian diplomat who helped commission LGBTQ+ office to leave Ghana
Gregory Andrews’ service to end in Ghana next week Gregory Andrews comes under attack for supporting LGBTQ+ activities Anti-gay MP threatens Australian High Commissioner Read more: 44 villages in Drobo State support the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, warns MP not to vote against it The outspoken Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Gregory …
Read More »Watch highlights of how Hasaacas Ladies defeated Ampem Darkoaa in the First Lady’s Cup
Hasaacas Ladies have lifted the maiden edition of the First Lady’s Cup after edging old-foes Ampem Darkoaa on penalty shootouts at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday evening. SWAG Female Footballer of the Year nominee Jafaru Rahama scored during the second half to cancel out a Sonia Opoku first-half strike. …
Read More »2021 AFCON: Ghana to face Algeria on January 5 before start of tourney in Cameroon
The Ghana national team will face Algeria on January 5, 2022, before travelling to Cameroon for the 2021 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament The delayed tournament is finally set to come on next month with as many as 32 countries expected to converge in Cameroon to fight …
Read More »Video of Medikal offering rigorous prayers at an event causes stir
Medikal prays for Shatta Wale Medikal supports Shatta Wale Shatta Wale launches Shaxi ride-hailing app Scores of individuals gathered at Shatta Wale’s ‘Shaxi’ ride launch were shocked to listen to Medikal’s prayers during the event Medikal was asked to offer the closing prayer and without hesitation, he grabbed the microphone and articulated in a manner nobody expected. In …
Read More »JOSPONG Group of Companies: Don’t hesitate to acknowledge what they are doing right and what they can do better -Sanitation Minister urges
Minister for Sanitation, has hailed the contribution of the JOSPONG Group of Companies in the waste management sector charging Ghanaians not to hesitate to acknowledge the efforts of the company which birthed giant waste management company, Zoomlion. Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah implored that in instances where the company faults, their …
Read More »Heavy Duty Truck Drivers Ready For Operation Clean Your Frontage
Twenty-seven (27) heavy duty truck drivers, who are part of the 58 drivers recruited for the Operation clean your frontage project have succefully passed out at the Armed Forces Supplies and Transport Training School (FATS), Burma Camp in Accra. The training, which was a collaboration between the Armed Forces Supplies …
Read More »Nigerian stocks tumble by N391 billion after sell-off in Dangote Cement
Nigerian stocks depreciated by 1.77 percent or N391.3 billion on Thursday as a negative investor sentiment wiped out all the gains garnered at the preceding trading session, setting the market up for a negative return this week. Dangote Cement, Nigeria’s largest company by market value, shed 10 percent – the …
Read More »Black Princesses’ game against Zambia moved to Cape Coast
Ghana’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Zambia has been moved from Accra to Cape Coast. The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier which was originally scheduled for the Accra Sports stadium will now take place at the Cape Coast stadium on Saturday, December 18, due to renovation works currently …
Read More »Socrates, Gloria Sarfo dissent on renaming of Ghana Film Authority
The rebranding of the Ghana Film Authority (GFA) has sparked controversies among industry players It is recalled that the Chairman of the Film Classification Committee, Socrates Sarfo in an interview on Peace FM said the renaming was unnecessary. He explained that film industries all over the world do not go …
Read More »Power supply in Kumasi normalised
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has announced the successful completion of repair and restoration works on three collapsed towers, which plunged Kumasi and its environs into darkness. Mr Vincent Boakye, the Director in charge of Northern Network at GRIDCo, said the repair of the tower had stabilised the power …
Read More »‘Media General can sack me, I don’t give a damn’ – Captain Smart
Police arrest Captain Smart for making unsavoury pronouncements Court grants Captain Smart GH¢100,000 bail Captain Smart says he will not be intimidated into keeping quiet Outspoken journalist, Blessed Godsbrain Smart (Captain Smart) says he does not care about losing his job in his ongoing campaign for good leadership and governance. …
Read More »Unauthorised speed ramps contribute to road crashes – MTTD
The Police have advised communities to stop the construction of illegal speed ramps as they contribute significantly to road accidents. “It is erroneous to conclude that simply constructing speed ramps would automatically reduce the speed of vehicles and road accidents. On the contrary, such illegal speed ramps constitute unnecessary traffic …
Read More »We arrested ‘Sticka the driver, not the MP’ – Ghana Police justifies action against Nhyiaeso MP
The Ghana Police Service has justified the arrest and prosecution of the Member of Parliament(MP)for the Nhyiaeso Constituency, Hon. Dr Stephen Amoah for alleged careless driving in Accra on Tuesday evening. In a special police operation around the Airport By-pass, seven drivers of Toyota V8 Landcruiser vehicles, including the first …
Read More »Gabusu was my mentor – Bawumia
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia Friday said the late Togbega Gabusu VI, Paramount Chief of the Gbi Traditional Area, was his mentor. He said he knew the ruler when he (Bawumia) was at the Bank of Ghana and they had a friendship. Dr Bawumia, who was at Hohoe to commiserate with …
Read More »Suspected robber shot dead at Tema, colleague on the run
The Police in Tema last Monday, December 6, 2021, shot dead one suspected armed robber, a statement issued by the service has disclosed. However, the other accomplice escaped during a shootout with the Golf City Police Motorbike Patrol team. The Police said it responded to a distress call about a …
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