Chris Briandt remains the only local coach who Ghana hugely invested in but could not reap the benefit. He was tipped to be the best coach Ghana has ever produced after his side, Hassacas became the only team to draw against the mighty Fortuna Dusseldorf. To then Ghana Football Association …
Read More »The story of UPSA student who was falsely accused of robbery, fraud, indecent assault
In 2016, the future looked bleak for young Lawrence Selorm Attipoe. At age 19 and a Level 200 student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), he was being accused of robbery, indecent assault, and defrauding by false pretences. But fate had different fortunes for him. Because he …
Read More »The unique symbolism in the kente the Asantehene wore to Memphis
The Asantehene’s kente weaver is called “Kentehene,” which translates in English as the chief kente weaver, and it is for no mere reason that tag is given to the person. As the guest of honour at this year’s Memphis in May International Festival held in Memphis in the United States …
Read More »Govt will soon not have the resources to finance Free SHS – NAGRAT
President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) Angel Carbonou has said the government is reaching a point where it might be unable to finance its flagship Free SHS initiative. According to him, the teachers association warned the implementation of the programme will have financing challenges but the government …
Read More »We’re at final stages of making Otto Addo, others permanent Black Stars coaches – GFA Secretary
The General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association, Prosper Harrison Addo has disclosed that the FA are in the concluding stages of the permanent appointment of Otto Addo and other members of the Black Stars technical team. With the qualifiers for the 2023 African Cup of Nations on the horizon, Prosper Harrison Addo has …
Read More »I only remember Mahama as the ‘dead goat’ president – Former Methodist Bishop
Bishop Stephen Richard Bosomtwe Ayensu, a former Methodist Bishop for Obuasi, has stated that he only remembers former President John Dramani Mahama as being the ‘dead goat’ President. He said Mahama seeking another term in office would offer nothing to change the status of Ghanaians. Bishop Bosomtwe Ayensu further noted …
Read More »Meet the Nigerian programmer making millions at 16
John Oseni, 16, is a Nigerian programmer who recently made waves after he disclosed that he had been offered employment in top Italian firms. He got his job through referrals and today, he codes for the two Italian companies — Flywallet and Cryptonite — that are paying him millions in …
Read More »VIDEO: 55 years ago today, the ‘Operation Guitar Boy’ coup plotters were killed by firing squad
Exactly 55 years ago today on May 9, 1967, two military officers: Lt. Samuel Arthur and Lt. Moses Yeboah, were executed by firing squad at the Teshie Range after having been sentenced to death on May 5, 1967. The officers were sentenced for their participation in a coup, which earned …
Read More »These five reports have recently put government on the back foot
M Governments across the world know the importance of periodic reports released by credible agencies be it in the area of the economy, human rights, governance or corruption. When such a report is positive, governments often take the credit and promise to do all it takes to consolidate their spot …
Read More »Free SHS one of the boldest policies of this government – Asantehene
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has described government’s flagship Free Senior High School, SHS, policy as one of the boldest by the government. According to him, the policy had expanded access to SHS education in particular stressing that its objectives fit into the effort of an educational foundation the …
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