Dozens killed in Burkina Faso church attack
There are reports from Burkina Faso that at least 24 people have been killed during an attack on a church on Sunday in the north of the country, near the border with Niger. This is the latest in a string of attacks by suspected Islamist militants. Since 2015, hundreds of people have been killed in […]
192 runners confirmed for National X-Country race
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has announced that a total of 192 long distance athletes will participate in the 2020 National Cross Country race in the Ajumako Essiam District of the Central Region. That would be made up of 96 males and the same number of females from all 16 regions. The event was resurrected […]
Yahaya Mohammed reveals Victorien Adebayor inspiration behind Sunday double
Aduana Stars striker Yahaya Mohammed has disclosed his two goals against Liberty Professionals in the Ghana Premier League were inspired by the performance of fellow goal-king contender Victorien Adebayor. Tied on eight goals each coming into matchweek 10, Inter Allies forward Adebayor took things up a notch when he netted twice in a 3-1 away […]
Teacher assaults 9-year-old pupil for criticising taste of ‘sobolo’ drink
A teacher at Nkwanata South M/A Redeem Basic of the Oti region has canned a nine-year-old pupil to the point of injury for criticising the taste of her ‘sobolo’ drink. The pupil (name withheld) sustained multiples injuries on her body as she was severely beaten by her class teacher whose name given was only given […]
Alliance organisation to assist people living in poverty
The Alliance of Civil Society Organisations for Clean Energy Access, ACCESS has engaged similar civil society organisations in the country on their efforts at achieving SDG seven. ACCESS is a global organisation with the objective of providing affordable, reliable and sustainable energy by 2030. The meeting which was held in Accra brought together about 20 […]
Police arrest another suspect over murder of Ruth Eshun
Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested another suspect in connection with the murder of Ruth Eshun, the community Health nurse who served at the Sewua government hospital. According to the Police, the suspect, Kofi Gariba, 37, was arrested on Thursday, February 13, and will be put before the court in the coming days. The […]
Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad wrap-up: Waris assist earns Strasbourg draw
This is a comprehensive report on how Ghanaian players performed abroad over the weekend. Majeed Waris continued with his impressive form over the weekend as he registered an assist in the game for Strasbourg in their 1-1 draw against Lyon in the Ligue 1. Thomas Partey scored over the weekend to help Atletico Madrid secure […]
Table Tennis: Excitement galore at Chairman’s Cup
Two young table tennis talents, Ibrahim Gado and Richard Ofori, captured the moment with an exhilarating performance in an epic clash in the Chairman’s Cup staged at the Fantasy Dome at the Trade Fair Centre, Accra, last Saturday, February 15. Teenage sensations Teenage sensation Gado and Ofori sold out a good performance in a five-set […]
Moussa Marega walks off Pitch against Vitória SC after being targeted by racist abuse
Porto striker Moussa Marega walked off the pitch midway through the second half of Sunday’s 2-1 win over Vitória Guimarães after being targeted by racist abuse from Vitória fans. Marega clearly heard something from the home fans and attempted to leave the pitch in the 69th minute of the game. However, teammates and opponents both tried […]
Egypt confirms coronavirus case, the first in Africa
The country’s health ministry says the affected person is a ‘foreigner’ who is hospitalised and in isolation. Egypt has confirmed its first case of a deadly coronavirus that emerged in central China at the end of last year and has since spread to more than two dozen countries around the world. Health Ministry spokesman Khaled Mugahed said […]
Elton John halts New Zealand gig after pneumonia diagnosis
A visibly upset Sir Elton John has been forced to cut short a concert in New Zealand after falling ill with walking pneumonia. The musician, 72, lost his voice mid-way through his set at Auckland’s Mount Smart Stadium on Sunday. “I’ve just completely lost my voice. I can’t sing,” Sir Elton told the crowd. “I’ve […]
Dansoman SHS wins 2020 Seven Great Princesses Academy Sports Festival
The Senior High School branch of the Seven Great Princesses Academy has been crowned champions of this year’s sports festival held among the various branches of the school on Friday, February 14. Dansoman SHS participated in athletics, scrabble, basketball and table tennis accrued 380pts to top the 3 school competition which featured Dansoman JHS and […]
Ebola vaccine licensed in DR Congo, Burundi, Ghana and Zambia
Ghana and three other African countries – the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and Zambia – have licensed and can now distribute an Ebola vaccine, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has hailed as a “milestone”. Preliminary study results indicate the Ervebo vaccine, manufactured by Merck, has a 97.5% efficacy rate. Data also suggests that […]
Pay attention to Soya beans to boost Ghana’s economy- SBRT Ghana appeals to gov’t
The Facilitator for Soya Beans Round Table (SBRT) Ghana, Yaw Afrifa, has called on government to pay more attention to the Soya beans production in the country just like the cocoa in order to support Ghana’s economy. Mr Afrifa said Soya beans on the international market are more expensive than most commodities and seen as […]
