Education Minister, Mathew Opoku Prempeh, has backed the current Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, Professor Anthony Afful-Broni, saying “there’s only one Vice-Chancellor” at the University. Mr. Prempeh’s support comes on the back of brewing tensions in the University with a combined team of National Security Operatives and …
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Gov’t blows $4.5m on 2019 Afcon – Sports Minister
The government of Ghana spent US$4.5 million on the senior national football team, the Black Stars, at the just-ended Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Egypt, Youth and Sports Minister Isaac Asiamah has told parliament.The Black Stars, who were tipped as pre-tournament favourites, exited at the round of 16 …
Read More »Govt to reintroduce national high school certificates
Government has revealed it will reintroduce the issuance of national certificates aside the WASSCE, as part of the rolling out of new curriculum for basic schools. According to the Education Minister, Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the certificates will be a prerequisite for gaining employment in the country. Speaking at a stakeholder …
Read More »Free SHS: 1.3 million students expected in school this year – Napo
The Student population in Senior High Schools will be around 1.2 million after this year’s admissions, Education Minister Mathew Opoku Prempeh has disclosed. Speaking at the Meet The Press encounter in Accra on Wednesday, he said the figure would be some 400,000 increase from the current population of about 800,000. …
Read More »‘Hepatitis B, C infections, leading causes of death in Ghana’
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has identified the country as having prevalence of chronic hepatitis B and C virus infections, which are leading causes of death from infectious diseases globally. A statement released by the GHS in Accra yesterday, said about 421 people died out of 117, 095 viral hepatitis …
Read More »Honoris United Universities launches the MANCOSA School of Education to elevate teacher training in Africa
New School of Education reflects Honoris’ continent-wide goals of improving quality of education in Africa and reimagining teacher education in the 21st century. Honoris United Universities, the first private pan-African higher education network, announces the official launch of the MANCOSA School of Education in South Africa, designed to meet the …
Read More »UEW saga: Fmr VC, dismissed staff chased out by Police
A combined team of National Security operatives and Police personnel Tuesday afternoon chased out some dismissed staff of the University of Education, Winneba. The dismissed staff who stormed the Council Chamber Tuesday, July 23, included the former Vice Chancellor Professor Mawutor Avoke, the former Finance Officer Arkorlie, and Dr. Ofori …
Read More »UEW staff sues Afful-Broni; wants Avoke to takeover as Vice-Chancellor
The seeming tension at the University of Education Winneba (UEW) is far from over as a Senior Staff of UEW has sued the university and its Vice-Chancellor, Anthony Afful-Broni. Kingsley Amoakwah, an accountant by profession and Chairman of the Senior Staff Association Union is seeking an order restraining Afful-Broni from …
Read More »Give Black Stars one more chance to win AFCON – Acquah
Black Stars midfielder Afriyie Acquah has appealed to Ghanaians to give the team another two years to annex the Africa Cup of Nations trophy. Ghana has not won the continental silverware in 37 years and a bid to break the jinx hit another snag as the team exited the 2019 …
Read More »Kwasi Appiah submits report to GFA
Black Stars head coach, James Kwasi Appiah, has submitted his technical report to the Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). According to Graphic Sports Online investigations, the Stars coach submitted a copy to the GFA last week. However, because the president of the NC, Dr Kofi Amoah, and …
Read More »Students abusing ‘Tomtom’ and ‘energy’ drinks – FDA
The consumption of concoctions made from a mixture of ‘TomTom’ toffees crushed into energy drinks is the emerging trend of drug abuse among students, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has said. Mr Gorden Akurugu, Volta/Oti Regional Director of the Authority said the phenomenon was widespread among teenagers in the …
Read More »Masawudu Mubarak; The Sacrificial Lamb For Muntaka Mubarak?
The so-called democratic political party has bared its undemocratic teeth to one of its own. Walking majestically to the Asawase Constituency office of the NDC, Masawudu Mubarak, clothed in innocence, asked to be sold the nomination forms of the party to enable him to contest in the parliamentary primaries of …
Read More »UEW graduands stranded as govt fails to constitute new Council for graduation
Thousands of graduating students of the University of Education, Winneba, have been left stranded on the campus as their graduation appears to be in limbo. The situation is due to the delay by government in reconstituting the University’s Governing Council which has the mandate to superintend the graduation ceremony. The …
Read More »Parliament Summons Sports minister to explain poor AFCON showing
Youth and Sports minister, Isaac Kwame Asiamah, will next week appear before Parliament to answer questions relating to Ghana’s poor performance at the AFCON 2019. Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, announced Friday that Mr Asiamah will be in the House either Tuesday or Wednesday, to deliver a statement on …
Read More »DOWNLOAD MP3: Beyonce ft Shatta Wale
The much awaited song – Already – by Beyonce featuring Ghana’s dancehall king Shatta Wale on the Lion King: The Gift album has been released. The album also features big names such as Childish Gambino, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell. Other Africa music big weights such as Tekno, Yemi Alade, Mr. …
Read More »Kwesi Manni Releases New Single – Sleepless Nights
Kwasi Manni is a rising independent versatile multi genre reggae artist also known as Jahemblem A creative songwriter who is capable of incorporating reggae vibe in any genre of music he does. His unique soothing and romantic vocals makes him sound more like the “cool Ruler” Mr Gregory Isaacs, the …
Read More »GFA logo change dead on arrival – Oduro Safo
The General Manager of football club Berekum Chelsea Oduro Safo has described as unnecessary attempts to change the logo of Ghana’s football association by the Normalization committee. Leaked reports suggest the Kofi Amoah-led committee plans to change the logo and name of the football association following the Anas investigative report …
Read More »Zachariassen is a good coach, Champion tells Kotoko
President of Ashanti Gold SC Dr Kweku Frimpong has praised the incoming coach of Asante Kotoko kjetil Zachariassen. Zachariassen who left Ashanti Gold after leading the team to win the tier two Competition is heading to the Porcupines Warriors according to various media report. Speaking to light FM on the …
Read More »Unhappy Kotoko players to push for contract termination over CK’s sacking
The decision to sack CK Akonnor by the Asante Kotoko management as head coach of the club will be met with elastic aggression from the playing body as some key players in the club are set to push for their release. The decision has startled the playing body, and some …
Read More »Messi’s $84m income highlighted by United Nations in attack on women footballers’ pay
UN Women, an entity of the United Nations, has highlighted the yearly earnings of Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi as an example in their campaign to reduce the wage gap between men and women in sport. The intergovernmental organisation utilised their Facebook page to highlight the US$84 million-a-year income from his …
Read More »Ayew brothers on target as Ghana draw at Africa Cup of Nations
Andre and Jordan Ayew were both on target as 10-man Ghana were forced to settle for a draw against Benin at the Africa Cup of Nations. Mickael Pote gave Benin a shock lead after two minutes but Black Stars captain Andre Ayew restored parity. His younger brother Jordan fired Ghana …
Read More »Asamoah Gyan mobbed by fans after Ghana-South Africa friendly
Black Stars forward Asamoah Gyan remains the most loved player in the team after he was mobbed by fans of the national team at the Police Officers Stadium in Dubai. The striker was a second half substitute in Ghana’s pre-AFCON friendly against South Africa on Saturday, a game the Black …
Read More »Ghana draws with South Africa in final preparatory game for 2019 AFCON
The Black Stars of Ghana has drawn goalless with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa this afternoon at the Police Academy Park in Dubai in a friendly match ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Egypt. The friendly which forms part of a pre-tournament arrangement aimed at …
Read More »Rawlings congratulates Mamfe Girls robotics team
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has congratulated students of the Methodist Girls High School at Mamfe, Akwapim for winning the 2019 edition of the World Robofest competition held in Michigan, United States. Team ACRO-BOT from the Mamfe High School came first beating opposition from the United States, Mexico, China, Hong …
Read More »Gyan makes 29-man provisional team for AFCON 2019
Coach James Kwasi Appiah has included striker Asamoah Gyan in the 29-man provisional squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nation scheduled for Egypt, next month. Gyan, on Monday, May 22, announced his retirement from the team, after disagreement over his role as the captain of the team. The 29-member …
Read More »AFCON: Gyan’s return destroys Ghana’s chances – Nyaho Tamakloe
Former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe is predicting doom for the Black Stars at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be hosted in Egypt. This comes after Captain Asamoah Gyan rescinded his decision to retire from the national team after he was …
Read More »JUST IN: Asamoah Gyan reveals he is once again available after Nana Addo request
Ghana International Asamoah Gyan has officially revealed that he is once again available for selection into the Black Stars after a request by President Nana Akufo-Addo. On Monday, Gyan shockingly announced his decision to recuse himself from Ghana’s AFCON squad and also permanently retire from the National team mainly because …
Read More »I want Isaac Dogboe to quit boxing – Father
Isaac Dogboe’s father Paul exclusively hinted to Joy Sports, he will advise his son to quit boxing following the humiliating loss suffered at the hands of hard-hitting Mexican Emmanuel Navarette in Tucson, Arizona on Sunday. Dogboe was totally outclassed by the taller and more effective Navarette before a predominantly Mexican …
Read More »PHOTOS: Former Nigerian football star Christian Jacob shot dead by armed robbers
The Nigeria Police Command in Aba has begun a manhunt for the suspected killers of former Enyimba and Heartland winger, Christian Jacob, who was believed to be murdered on Wednesday night. The former player was said to have been killed outside of his house on Umuola road, Ogbor Hill, Aba. …
Read More »Gifty Gyan chases Asamoah Gyan to repay £80,000 loan
Wife of Black Stars Skipper Asamoah Gyan, Gifty Gyan is on his heels to repay £80,000 loan he took from her prior to filing for annulment of their marriage, MyNewsGh.com reports. Gifty through her lawyers is asking the court to compel the footballer cough out the stated amount which was …
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