The Ghana Football Association and the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) have revealed the venue for Ghana’s friendly game against Mexico. The Black Stars are scheduled to face Mexico in a friendly match which will be played in the month of October 2023. According to a statement from the Ghana …
Read More »No individual coined the name ‘Ghana’ – Historian reveals
An astute historian, Yaw Anokye Frimpong, has stated that the name ‘Ghana’ was not coined by any individual as perceived by some members of the public. According to him, the name existed 600 years ago before Kwame Nkrumah popped up on the political scene in then Gold Coast. Ghana, he …
Read More »Archaeologists discover location of ‘First English slave fort in Africa’ in Ghana
Ghana is at the center of the world’s spotlight again after news broke, confirming that the story of slavery on the continent of Africa, specifically begun in Ghana. Working together with a team, an archaeologist, Prof. Christopher DeCorse, has led a team of archaeologists in uncovering the exact location of …
Read More »Nigerian jailed 10 years for attempt to smuggle cocaine into Ghana
A Nigerian national based in Brazil, Ernest Nnajuiba Ukechukwu, has been jailed 10 years by an Accra High Court. The judgement was handed down on 13 July 2023 when the court found him guilty for possession and attempted smuggling of cocaine weighing 16568.83 grams into Ghana. He was arrested in …
Read More »Ghana Army receives mortal remains of soldier who died in India
The Ghana Armed Forces, on Tuesday, July 20, 2023, received the mortal remains of one of its officers who died in India. According to the army, the deceased soldier, Late Warrant Officer Class One (WOI) Sani Victor Kwaku, died in the Asian country after a short illness. In a Facebook …
Read More »Here are 10 highest-paying jobs in Ghana in 2023
Ghana’s current economic problems have put Ghanaians in a situation where their incomes must match up with the current inflation rate. Inflation for the month of June inched up to 42.5% from an earlier 42.2% in May. This means that the prices of goods have increased by 42.5% in June …
Read More »Car-washing abroad pays more than being a music star in Ghana – Patapaa
Patapaa has argued that people abroad who are engaged in some forms of work looked down upon in Ghana make more money than even local music stars. The entertainer spoke on Ayekoo Ayekoo on Accra 100.5 FM, Thursday, July 20, 2023. Host Nana Romeo broached a rumour that Patapaa does menial jobs, including …
Read More »Man sends video message to Bank of Ghana on his intention to rob it
An unidentified man has sent a video message to the Bank of Ghana, declaring his intention to rob the institution and warning the Ghana Police and Soldiers to prepare for his arrival. The alarming video, which has since gone viral on social media, shows the man making daring threats as …
Read More »Ghana returnee found dead in Delta hotel
23-year-old man who returned from Ghana has been found dead in a hotel room located along the East-West Road axis of Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. According to the Nigerian Tribune, the deceased, identified as Victor Benjamin, lodged in room No: 414 of Wetland hotel …
Read More »Togo bird flu outbreak puts Ghana on high alert
Ghana has issued a high alert in response to the recent outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, in Lomé, Togo. The Volta Regional Health Directorate confirmed that more than 1,000 birds have already been culled as a result of the outbreak. In a …
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