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Names form identity and provide people with insight into one’s origin; hence, when a name is mispronounced or misspelt, it changes the meaning significantly. This was the case with former Black Stars captain and African football icon Abedi Ayew, who appeared to have lived with the erroneous identity his entire …

A delegation from the National Peace Council (NPC) led by His Eminence Numo Blafo Akotia Omaetu III, a member of the council’s governing board, has held a meeting with the Chiefs and Elders of the Somey Traditional Area. The meeting chaired by Torgbi Adamah III, Paramount Chief of the Somey …

Renowned Ghanaian musician and radio presenter, Abubakar Ahmed, popularly known as Blakk Rasta, has expressed shock at the airing of ‘Try Me’ released by Sarkodie on television. Speaking on Accra-based UTV, the Barack Obama hitmaker expressed concerns about the content of the song, describing it as vulgar, and childish. The comments …

Veteran Ghanaian commentator, Joe Lartey, has shed light on the reasons behind Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s decision to invite renowned European football giant, Real Madrid, to play against the Black Stars in 1962. According to Joe Lartey, Ghana was rapidly emerging as a football powerhouse in Africa during the 1960s, and …

The Member of Parliament for Yendi, Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama has donated a brand-new Mitsubishi Pickup to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to support the 2024 Presidential Campaign of the Vice President. Dr Bawumia is tipped to emerge as the next flagbearer of the NPP for the 2024 elections, and with campaign …

The Traditional ruler of the Dormaa Traditional Area and President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, has appealed to the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, to as a matter of urgency, abort the trial against James Gyakye Quayson. The traditional …

The University of Ghana (UG) has issued a statement to clarify the recent viral video and pictures circulating on social media, showing a UG-branded vehicle with the misspelled word “University.” According to UG’s management, the incident was a result of a poor branding job carried out approximately one month ago. …

FIFA has released the pots for the African draws ahead of the qualification series for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Black Stars of Ghana who failed to glitter have been housed in Pot 2 alongside Burkina Faso, South Africa, …

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has predicted a marginal increment in fuel prices in this pricing window [July]. According to the Executive Secretary of COPEC, Duncan Amoah, petrol and diesel prices are expected to see an increment of 2.6% and 2.4% respectively at various pumps. He however noted that …

Almost 700 migrants reached the Italian Mediterranean island of Lampedusa in boats overnight, Italian news agency ANSA reported on Thursday morning. According to the report, a total of 14 landings were registered. The boats either arrived at the port without help or the people were rescued at sea, off the …