Some nine Ghanaians along with their Nigerian counterparts have been prosecuted and jailed for their involvement in the smuggling of 10,843kg worth of cannabis into Nigeria through the sea. According to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Nigeria, they are to serve a combined jail term of 72 years. …
Read More »Six Ghanaians who have been knighted by the British monarchy
“A knighthood, and the female equivalent, a damehood, is an award given by the queen (or king) to an individual for a major, long-term, contribution in any activity, usually at a national or international level.” Across the world, there are several ways people who have contributed to the growth and …
Read More »Ghanaians living abroad, children from 6-15 yrs to get Ghana Card
The Executive Secretary of the NIA, Professor Kenneth Agyeman Attafuah, has said the NIA would begin the next phase of registration which allows Ghanaians living abroad to acquire their Ghana Card. Children from the ages of 6 to 15 years will also be considered for the exercise. “The authority is …
Read More »Ghanaians troll Nigerians over new Super Eagles jersey
After Nike unveiled the Super Eagles’ new jerseys, some Ghanaians have taken to social media to mock Nigerians. Some have sarcastically questioned Nike’s decision to design a new kit for Nigeria, who will not compete in the World Cup. Nigerians themselves have been divided regarding the design as some are pleased while others …
Read More »Ghanaians, football fans descend on Liverpool legend for ‘controversial take’ on Kudus’ goal
Ghanaians on social media have attacked former Liverpool player, Steve McManaman after he described Mohammed Kudus’ goal against the Reds as ‘nothing special’. The Black Stars attacking midfielder silenced Anfield with an absolute screamer for Ajax to equalize Mohammed Salah’s goal for Liverpool. The goal got the plaudits of many …
Read More »Nigerians hail Wendy Shay for rating their artistes above Ghanaians
Afro Pop singer, Wendy Shay in one of her ‘Ghana Wake Up’ series on Twitter, jabbed her colleagues by rating Nigeria’s contribution to the promotion of African music above Ghanaian artistes. In her tweet dated September 10, she wrote: “Ghanaian artistes should thank Nigerians artistes, for bringing the world’s attention to Africa …
Read More »Be vigilant – Ghana High C’mission in SA tells Ghanaians
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, has cautioned Ghanaians living in South Africa on the incessant increase in protests against the presence of foreigners in the country by various organised groups. A statement issued on Tuesday, 6 September, 2022, by the High Commission stressed the intention of individual groups in …
Read More »NDC, NPP are not accountable to Ghanaians – Akufo-Addo’s lawyer laments
The two main political parties in the country, the governing New Patriotic Party, NPP, and the opposition National Democratic Congress, NDC, are serving themselves more than the general populace who elected them into office. This is the view of lawyer Anthony Akoto Ampaw, lead counsel for President Nana Addo Dankwa …
Read More »Ghanaians don’t care about how we will qualify from our World Cup group – Chris Hughton
Black Star’s technical advisor, Chris Hughton, has stated that the emotions of Ghanaians are centred on the Black Stars advancing from their World Cup group rather than the team’s performance. Ghana are in Group H of the 2022 World Cup with Uruguay, Portugal, and South Korea. Hughton told Super Sports that Ghanaians are …
Read More »Ghanaians react as Asamoah Gyan plays football in Eswatini
Photos and videos of Asamoah Gyan playing football in Eswatini has attracted mixed reactions from some Ghanaians on social media. Asamoah Gyan scored a goal in the match that was played between African Legends vs Eswatini Legends on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Asamoah Gyan who played on the side of the African legends scored …
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