Tag Archives: GHANAIAN

Why these trapped Ghanaian students in Ukraine are drinking melted snow

The war in Ukraine, brought on them by Russia, continues to rage; with many countries around the world concerned about its citizens trapped in the country. Ghana’s government has expressed great worry about its citizens in Sumy, one of the Ukrainian cities cut away due to the attacks. The latest …

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Russian invasion: Ablakwa meets Ghanaian students in Romania

The Ranking Member on Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has met Ghanaian students who have been caught up in the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Bucharest, Romania. According to the MP, his visit was to afford him the opportunity on how the government can be more helpful …

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Ghanaian man arrested for smearing poop on woman’s face in New York

A 37-year-old man of Ghanaian origin has been arrested by the New York police for allegedly smearing human excreta on the face of a woman in a Bronx subway station attack. Holding a black plastic bag said to have contained human faeces, Frank Abrokwah on February 21, 2022, at about …

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Kwame Peprah is the highest ranked Ghanaian player abroad

On Sunday, the former King Faisal striker was in action for his Orlando Pirates squad, who defeated Royal Leopards 6-2 in the CAF Confederations Cup. The Ghanaian striker scored on the stroke of halftime and shone throughout the match, which was played away. Kwame Peprah received an 8.1 rating for …

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Russian invasion: First batch of Ghanaian students arrive from Ukraine [PHOTOS]

The first batch of Ghanaian students who were caught in the crossfire as Russia invades Ukraine has arrived at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra on Tuesday March 1, 2022. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration on Sunday indicated that over 220 Ghanaians living in Ukraine are …

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‘Stuck’ Ukraine-based Ghanaian footballer evacuated to Hungary

A Ukraine-based Ghanaian defender, Najeeb Yakubu, who was stranded following Russia’s invasion of country has been safely evacuated to Hungary. The FC Vorskla Poltava center-back is among some 220 Ghanaian nationals evacuated from the conflict region as part of arrangements made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. …

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VIDEO: MzVee becomes first Ghanaian musician to perform on Grammy’s ‘Press Play’

MzVee has become the first Ghanaian musician to feature on the Grammy’s ‘Press play at home’ platform. The Ghanian R&B singer took her Press Play At Home performance as an opportunity to dress her best. Donning a leather dress and silver hoops, MzVee sings a beautiful rendition of “Coming Home,” her 2021 single …

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We funded our evacuation – Ghanaian students in Ukraine

President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS)-Ukraine, Philip Ansah has said that, the Ghanaian student body individually funded the evacuation from war-hit Ukraine to neighboring countries for safety. According to Ansah, the student body presented a budget to the consulate but they know it take time for a …

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Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad wrap-up

Below is a report on the Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad in their respective leagues compiled by Herbert Boakye Yiadom. Players on target Jeffrey Schlupp was on target for Crystal Palace in their 1-1 draw against Burnley in the English Premier League. Joseph Paintsil was on target for Genk in their …

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Ministry releases contact details of persons to assist Ghanaian nationals in Ukraine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has released the contact details of persons on standby to assist Ghanaian nationals especially students in Ukraine in the evacuation exercise. This was contained in a press statement released on Saturday February 26. The Ministry also cautioned the general public to be …

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