The vector control unit of Zoomlion Ghana limited and the Ministry of Health have concluded its nationwide mosquito control training exercise in all regions to equip its operatives across the country on modern ways of undertaking effective larval source management. The last session which was organized in Koforidua, the eastern …
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We are not importing new uniforms for JHS – GES
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has debunked reports that it is importing new school uniforms for students in the Junior High School (JHS). Casandra Twum Ampofo, PRO of the Service reacting to reports from the Textile Workers, said such claims are baseless and have no merit whatsoever. …
Read More »WAEC yet to release 2019 BECE results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it is yet to release the results for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for School Candidates. A message from the council said it “would duly make an announcement when the results are released”. It, therefore, asked the public to ignore messages …
Read More »It’s Madness To Import New GES Uniform – Textile Workers
The Textiles Workers Union has raised concerns over the alleged importation of the new uniforms introduced by the Ghana Education Service (GES). They say the move makes no sense at all. The new uniform, which was introduced in April this year, was met with criticism as some said it was …
Read More »African Games 2019: Ghana wins gold in Men’s 4x100m
Ghana won her second gold medal at the ongoing African Games in Morocco as the Men’s 4×100 team stormed to victory in the final. Team Ghana, with the quartet consisting of Joseph Paul Amoah, Benjamin Azamati, Martin Owusu-Antwi and Sean Safo-Antwi, finished first with a time of 38.30 seconds ahead …
Read More »Asante Kotoko sign former AshantiGold defender Samed Ibrahim
Asante Kotoko SC have signed former Ashanti Gold SC defender Samed Ibrahim, GHANAsoccernet.com can disclose. The towering center-back completed his switch on Wednesday after agreeing to personal terms with the Porcupine Warriors. Ibrahim parted ways with Ashanti Gold SC about two weeks ago after refusing to extend his expired contract. …
Read More »Sports Minister ‘fingered’ in Ghana FA election meddling, FIFA frowns
Ghana’s Sports Minister Isaac Asiamah is set to incur the wrath of FIFA as he is neck-deep in masterminding the banning of candidates for the Ghana FA presidential elections in favour of Nana Yaw Amponsah, insiders close to the government official have told Ghanasoccernet.com. Sources say a government-leaning candidate Cudjoe …
Read More »GHS outlines immunisation schedule against polio
Children between zero and 59 months old living in six districts of the country will from September 4 to 7, this year, be vaccinated against polio. The areas to be covered are Chereponi, Bumkurugu, Gushegu, Saboba, Tamale and Sagnarigu. The exercise, Round Zero of Three Rounds of Polio Immunisation, is …
Read More »Rotation nurses and Midwives to withdraw services over non-payment of salaries
The Coalition of Rotation Nurses and Midwives has given government and other stakeholders in the health sector a one-month ultimatum to address salary issues confronting members or risk a complete withdrawal of service by members of the association. The coalition claim its members have not been paid since April 2019. …
Read More »Teachers ill-prepared for rushed new curriculum – Educationist
A quality education specialist with the SOS Villages Ghana has indicated that the new curriculum for basic and high schools is being rushed. Beginning the 2019 – 2020 academic years, Ghana will be moving towards a standardized practical based curriculum with national assessment examinations to be written in classes two, …
Read More »[WHY]: Why Jordan Ayew wept after scoring Manchester United
Jordan Ayew was spotted holding back the tears at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon after he was overcome with emotion from scoring in the 2-1 win over Manchester United. The Ghanaian international latched on to a flick by Jeffrey Schlupp before coolly slotting the ball at the back of the …
Read More »CAF CL: Kotoko beat Kano Pillars to set up clash with Étoile du Sahel
Kumasi Asante Kotoko advanced to the next stage of the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after a 2-0 win of Nigerian side Kano Pillars. Kotoko lost the first leg 3-2 in Nigeria but they managed to sail through after a second-leg win at the Baba Yara Stadium. Kotoko …
Read More »LIVE UPDATES: Kotoko vs Kano Pillars (CAF Champions League)
It’s win or bust for Kumasi Asante Kotoko as they take on Nigerian side Kano Pillars in a second leg fixture of the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. A 3-2 win in faraway Nigeria has given Pillars a slim advantage but at their favourite Baba Yara ground, the …
Read More »There Is A Rule In The Game
I certainly can not be happy with comments from some of the aspirants who did not emerge victorious at yesterday’s primaries. It can’t be justify in anyway, but I believe we must give them the second chance. We can not throw the baby away with the bath water. There are …
Read More »Jordan Ayew scores first league goal in seven months; Jeffrey Schlupp provides assist
Ghana striker Jordan Ayew scored his first English Premier League in seven months on Saturday during Crystal Palace’s visit to Old Trafford against Manchester United. The 27-year-old opened the scoring after 33 minutes when he profited from a flicked on header from countryman Jeffrey Schlupp who beat Lindelof in the …
Read More »Midwife converts ‘aboboyaa’ into ambulance; saves life of mother, new baby
Belinda Zumebome, a young Ghanaian midwife in the Asikiri CHPS compound, Bawku Municipal Assembly, has received national praise for her humane service to a birthing mother. The 29-year-old midwife was captured in a photo transporting a mother who had just given birth in a tricycle to a referral health facility …
Read More »Football managers deserve to be jailed – Rev Osei Kofi
Most of Ghana’s current football administrators deserve to be jailed for the way they are managing affairs of football in the country, former Black Stars player, Rev Osei Kofi has said. According to the African Cup of Nations winner, football management in the country has taken a downward turn and …
Read More »UPSA introduces ‘dual qualification’ for students
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), as part of its new academic policy has introduced what the University termed, as the “dual qualification scheme” for all its students. Under the dual qualification scheme which will begin this (2019/2020) academic year, students who enroll in a degree programme will compulsorily …
Read More »GES releases GHC 7.6m for curriculum training participants
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has disbursed a further transportation allowance of GHC50 per person to participants of the just ended curriculum training programme. The money has been released to the districts through GES’ regional offices. A total of 152,000 KG to class 6 teachers across the country participated in …
Read More »Akufo-Addo Reacts To Junior Agogo’s Demise
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reacted to the death of former Ghana international, Manuel Junior Agogo. Agogo died on Thursday at the age of 40. In a tweet, President Akufo-Addo described Junior Agogo as “a fine player” who represented the nation proudly any time he was called up to …
Read More »Andre Ayew Rejects French Ligue 1 Return
Swansea City star Andre Ayew is uninterested in returning to France despite being linked with Ligue 1 outfit Girondins Bordeaux. The Navy blue-and-Whites want to bring the 31-year-old to the Matmut Atlantique but the former Olympique Marseille star would rather experience a new adventure than go back to a league …
Read More »China World Cup boost as nine foreigners switch nationality
China could soon be able to field a national team made up almost entirely of players born elsewhere after authorities said nine foreign footballers were switching allegiance. On Wednesday Brazil-born striker Elkeson became the first player without Chinese heritage to be named in the national squad, as China attempts to …
Read More »Kwesi Appiah eulogies Agogo
Head coach of the senior national soccer team the Black Stars James Kwasi Appiah has expressed shock at the demise of the former team striker, Junior Manuel Agogo. According to the Black Stars master tactician, Junior Agogo was very hard working, eloquent and behaves professionally at training even though he …
Read More »UEW impasse: We were naïve – Avoke apologises, begs for Napo’s intervention
The former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Prof. Mawutor Avoke has apologised to the Education Minister for undermining the process of resolving the impasse at the University. Prof Avoke who lead a six-member delegation to pay a courtesy call on Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh said their conduct of taking matters …
Read More »Asamoah Gyan gutted by tragic death of Junior Agogo
General Captain of the Black Stars Asamoah Gyan has reacted to the tragic death of Junior Agogo. He died on Thursday in London at the age of 40 after a long battle with stroke. Agogo will be remembered fondly for his contributions at 2008 Africa Cup of Nations on home …
Read More »How BBC reported Agogo’s death
Former Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker Junior Agogo has died at the age of 40. Agogo, who began his career at Sheffield Wednesday, played 27 times for his country and scored 12 goals. He finished his career at Hibernian in 2012 having also had spells in the United …
Read More »Ex-Super Falcons player is dead
A former Super Falcons player, Ifeanyi Chiejine, is dead. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, announced her death in a brief statement on Twitter on Thursday. The football body said that she passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness. NFF wrote in a tweet: “We are sad to announce the …
Read More »UEW Impasse: Education Minister meets former VC, 5 dismissed senior staff
The Minister of Education, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh on Thursday morning met with the Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Professor Mawutor Avoke and five other senior who were dismissed by the defunct governing council. MyNewGh.com sources gathered that this move is a major step towards …
Read More »‘I Have No Doubt That Messi Has Made Me A Better Player’ – Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that Lionel Messi made him a better player. Both players who have five Ballon d’Ors each, are regarded among the greatest footballers in the world. The Juventus forward and the Barcelona superstar are still battling for their sixth Ballon d’Or title, but Ronaldo has admitted that he would have struggled to be a top player if …
Read More »VIDEO: Junior Agogo Career Goals
Junior Agogo was an incredible football player with great talent who delighted fans anytime time he was on the field of play. His name Agogo, became very popular shortly after he joined the Ghana black stars. Unfortunately for him, he couldn’t enjoy his career for long due to stroke. Fans …
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