Tag Archives: AS

Two police officers injured as truck crashes into Governor’s convoy

Two policemen have been injured after a truck crashed into the convoy of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state.   Channels Television reported that the incident occurred shortly after Fintiri and some members of his cabinet left a wedding at Agga mosque in the Dougirei area of Yola, the state capital.   …

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Excitement as Van Vicker bags master’s degree

Star actor and movie producer Joseph Van Vicker has bagged a Master’s degree from the African University College of Communications (AUCC). The actor and producer received the Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Studies award at CC’s 2022 congregation on November 26. He was part of 46 graduands who were …

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Ghana listed as one of the best places to visit and connect in 2023

Renowned International Guidebook company, Lonely Planet, has named Ghana as one of the best places to visit and connect in 2023 in its 18th annual Best in Travel list. The 2023 edition of the list follows a slightly different format than it had been in the past years. Drawing on …

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Keta Port not substantially completed as you claim – KIPC to Ofori-Atta

The Keta Investment Promotion Centre (KIPC) has refuted claims by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta that the Keta Port project has seen some progress. Ofori Atta during the presentation of the 2023 budget, on Thursday, November 24, said “Mr. Speaker, substantial progress has been made in the development of 12 coastal fish …

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Who will monitor ‘ban on V8 use’ as contained in 2023 budget? – Prof Bokpin asks

Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof. Godfred Bopkin has called for better particulars on the recent announcement of a freeze on usage of V8 within the capital for all government appointees. He is concerned that until clear guidelines are given, the directive contained in the 2023 Budget presented to …

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Player Ratings: Andre, Kudus shine, Jordan disappoints as Black Stars fall to Portugal

The Ayew brothers had contrasting fortunes in the West Africans’ defeat to Europeans in their World Cup opener It was a contrasting game the Ayew brothers as while Andre scored, his younger brother Jordan was at fault for the two late goals that Ghana conceded in their 3-2 loss to …

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FIFA list Cristiano Ronaldo as a free agent after his sacking by Manchester United

FIFA have listed Cristiano Ronaldo as a free agent for Portugal’s World Cup Group H encounter with Ghana just 48 hours after his sacking by Manchester United.   Fernando Santos’s team started their World Cup campaign against the African nation this evening, November 24.   In the official teamsheet published ahead of kick-off, …

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Jordan Ayew benched as Otto Addo names Black Stars line up to face Portugal

Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo has named his starting eleven for Ghana’s Group H clash against Portugal. Ghana XI: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Daniel Amartey, Alidu Seidu, Alexander Djiku, Mohammed Salisu, Baba Rahman, Abdul Samed, Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus, Inaki Williams, Andre Ayew.

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Haruna Iddrisu describes 2023 budget as ‘Ɛka mpɛ dede’ budget

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu, has described the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy as a Ɛka mpɛ dede budget. The Akan phrase, teased from the popular ‘sika mpɛ dede’ that was used by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during his last address to the nation, literally means that ‘debt does …

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KATH staff threatens to reject ‘stranger’ as next CEO

Staff of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region have served notice that they will reject any appointment of non-permanent staff of the Hospital as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This comes on the back of speculations within the premier hospital that the President in consultation with …

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