J. A. Kufuor Cup re-scheduled to January 6, 2019
The much awaited J.A. Kufuor Cup match between regional rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Ashantigold, at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, has been re-scheduled to Sunday 6th January, 2019. The new date was at the request of His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as he was keen on being part of the high profile […]
Nigerian-American musician Jidenna arrives in Ghana
By Seli Baisie Nigerian-American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer, Jidenna Theodore Mobisson, popularly known as Jidenna is in Ghana. The popular musician came to Ghana for a show called ” Ghana Rocks” also known as “The Official Shutdown Party of the Year”, the show is undoubtedly the most anticipated line-up of the biggest acts […]
Victor Moses should leave Chelsea ahead of January transfer- Micheal Essien
Former Chelsea hero Michael Essien has implored Victor Moses to leave the club ahead of the January transfer window. Moses was a key cog for the Blues during Antonio Conte’s tenure as Blues manager but has struggled for game time under Maurizio Sarri. The former Nigeria star has made only two appearances in the English […]
Bayern Munich star Jerome Boateng in Ghana for the first time
German international Jerome Boateng will be visiting Ghana for the very first time. The 30-year-old was born to a German mother and a Ghanaian father in Berlin. In an Instagram post, Boateng expressed his joy ahead of his trip to the country. He wrote: “Special trip ahead… can‘t wait to visit Ghana for the very […]
Savannah Region receives overwhelming endorsement
The proposed creation of the Savannah Region has received overwhelmingly endorsement by voters in the area. Out of the 207,343 voters who voted in the December 27 referendum, 206,356 said “yes”. Mr. Emmanuel Kyei, the Returning Officer, declaring the results, said the figure represented 99.5 per cent of the total votes. Those who dissented numbered […]
Richard Overton, US oldest veteran and oldest man, dies aged 112
The United States’ oldest known WW2 military veteran, who was also thought to be the country’s oldest man, has died in Texas at the age of 112. Richard Overton served in an all-black army unit for three years and was involved in combat operations and beach landings in the Pacific during the war. He was […]
NDC Ayawaso West Wuogon Primary Underway
The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), is holding its primary in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, on Friday, to select one of the three candidates to represent the party in the January 31 by-election. The contestants Ms Dede Selasie Agbo, Mr Ekow Acquah and Mr Delali Brempong Kwasi. The seat became vacant following the passing […]
DR Congo election: EU condemns expulsion of envoy Bart Ouvry
The European Union (EU) has condemned the Democratic Republic of Congo’s decision to expel its ambassador ahead of crucial elections on Sunday. EU spokeswoman said the order for Head of the EU Delegation to the Democratic Republic of Congo Bart Ouvry to leave within 48 hours was “completely unjustified. DR Congo said it had taken […]
US shutdown impasse over Trump's wall drags on
The partial US government shutdown is likely to continue into next week amid an impasse over funding for President Trump’s proposed Mexico border wall. Both Congress chambers met for just a few minutes yesterday but took no steps to end the closure. The House and Senate will now meet again on Monday. Many lawmakers did […]
C/R: Agona West Municipal Assembly adjudged best performing MMDA
Agona West Municipal Assembly (AWMA), has swept five eminent awards at the Central Regional Minister’s Maiden Excellence Awards in Education, Environmental Health and Sanitation held in Cape Coast. AWMA under the stewardship of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mrs Justina Marigold Assan, triumphed over 20 Metropolitan Municipal District Assembly (MMDA’s) to claim the bragging rights […]
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele defies prophecy, welcomes twins
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has welcomed set of twins with her husband,JJC Skillz. She disclosed this on her Instagram story. Funke wrote on her Insta-story: “Thank you Lord. Oluwa e tobi (God is great), I am now being called a new name.” This is coming few years after Lagos-based pastor, Olagorioye Faleyimu, said that Funke […]
Angelina Jolie hints at move into politics
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has hinted that she is considering a move into politics in the future. In an interview on the BBC’s Today programme, she said she would have dismissed this 20 years ago but would now go where she was needed. Jolie, who is a special envoy to the UN Refugee Agency, was […]
Mamprugu Overlord expresses appreciation to gov't
The Overlord of the Mamprugu Traditional Area, Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, has expressed his appreciation to President Nana Addo led administration for the honor done him. Speaking to Radio Ghana in his palace, the Overlord of the entire Proposed North East Region said the decision by government to make the Mamprugu Traditional Area a […]
Voters endorse creation of North East Region
Voters in the proposed North East Region have voted massively in support of its creation. Declaring the results of the December 27 referendum in Gambaga, the Returning Officer, John Mensah, said 205,121 out of the 205,804 voters, who showed up at the polling stations voted “yes”. That represented 99.67 per cent of the total votes […]
