Nigeria: Student sentenced to 14 years in prison for $22 internet fraud
By : Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Henry Nathaniel Ekanem, a final-year student at the University of Port Harcourt, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for internet fraud. Justice A.T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt delivered the sentence on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Ekanem faced a seven-count charge from the Economic […]
Ghana unveils strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, has outlined five pillars to ensure the success of the Early Warning for All (EW4All) initiative. This initiative was launched on October 28, 2024, in response to UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ 2022 call. The first pillar, Disaster Risk Knowledge and Data, focuses […]
Accra Sports Stadium to host Ghana’s crucial AFCON qualifier against Niger
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Accra Sports Stadium is set to be the battleground for Ghana’s pivotal 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) matchday 6 qualifier against Niger, scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024. This announcement was made known by the Ghana Football Association. The stadium, which recently hosted a goalless qualifier against Sudan in […]
Protecting Ghana’s peace is a shared responsibility – Dakoa Newman tells youth
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei South, Dakoa Newman, has urged the youth of the country to avoid being manipulated by frontline politicians to instigate violence before, during, and after the 2024 general election. Speaking at a peace concert organised by the Zone C of the Adventist Choir Union in the […]
First-ever Rwandan agricultural products shipped under AfCFTA launched in Ghana
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu The Rwandan High Commission in Ghana has launched the first consolidated value-added agricultural products made up of coffee, tea, honey, and avocado. The products were shipped under the African Continental Free Trade Area’s Guided Trade Initiative. Speaking at the launch and taste of the products in Accra, the Rwandan High Commissioner […]
Support Police to maintain law, order during elections – Dr Bawumia urges Ghanaians
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has underscored the need for all Ghanaians to support the Police to maintain law and order before, during and after the Elections 2024. “It is the duty of all of us to ensure that we have a credible, peaceful, free and fair elections come December 7, 2024,” Dr Bawumia stated. […]
ISSER projects Ghana’s 2024 growth rate to reach 4.5 percent
The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has projected Ghana’s growth rate to hit 4.5 percent by the end of 2024. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) earlier revised Ghana’s growth rate from 3 percent to 4 percent for the same period. Speaking at the launch of the State of the Ghanaian Economy Report […]
Death Out Of Cowardice & Courage
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe, GBC The action he took in a morbid fear of life at mature stages of his life became the odds against height and water. In displaying brave defiance of the dangers inherent in two of life’s supports, he jumped to his death from the Sogakope bridge into the river underneath. This […]
Ghana lose to Nigeria in 2024 WAFU U20 final
By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s Black Satellites lost 2-1 to Nigeria’s Flying Eagles in the final of the 2024 WAFU B U20 Championship, held in Togo on Wednesday night. Nigeria took an early lead with two goals scored by Kparabo Arieri in the first half. Ghana’s Jerry Afriyie managed to score 15 minutes before the end, […]
Glorious Women on the Go (GWOGO) holds summit on divorce, offers free breast screening
By Clara Mlano In an era where the rate of divorce continues to escalate, the Glorious Women on the Go (GWOGO) hosted its second annual summit at the Christian Worship Centre, Teshie Assembly, bringing together a diverse audience seeking insights and guidance on navigating the complex emotional, social, and spiritual issues surrounding divorce. The event […]
Government takes decisive action to address Bawku conflict amid rising tensions
By Ashiadey Dotse Dr. Palgrave Boakye Danquah, the Spokesperson on Governance and Security, spoke on GBC’s Focus on October 30, 2024, about the increasing violence and casualties in the ongoing Bawku conflict. He stated that the government is strengthening efforts to restore peace in the area, emphasising that bringing stability and preventing more bloodshed are […]
Mfantsipim triumphs in NSMQ grand finale to grab third trophy
By: Nana Kwame Bediako In a riveting conclusion to the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Mfantsipim School emerged victorious after a fierce competition against Saint Augustine’s College and Keta Senior High Technical School on October 30, 2024. The event, which captivated audiences nationwide, took place at the NEC examination hall of the University of […]
African youth addressing soil degradation through biological means
By Joyce Gyekye To tell the world that there are alternatives to inorganic fertilisers and pesticides, some young people who participated in the First Thousand Africa Youth Summit on food systems and agroecology exhibited products that are environmentally friendly, like organic fertilisers and weedicides. They also showcased value-added agricultural products sourced from agro-ecological farms. The […]
Bawumia challenges Mahama to debate, replies 5 questions with 50 questions
The Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his calls to former President Mahama to come for a debate and ask his questions. In response to the five questions posed by Mr. Mahama, Dr Bawumia has also outlined 50 questions to the former President. In a post on social media, Dr Bawumia […]
