About 500 million Africans will live in extreme poverty if …
By Godfred Amoaful The Presidential Advisor on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Dr. Eugene Owusu, has called for an accelerated effort towards achieving the sustainable development goals by 2030. He said the fast-reaching date for achieving the goals imposes much responsibility on countries like Ghana to fast-track policies and measures that contribute to […]
African Athletics Championships: Ghana’s 4x100m men’s relay team seals gold
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghana emerged victorious in the men’s 4x100m relay, clinching the gold medal in a fiercely contested race against Nigeria in the final at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Cameroon. The absence of star sprinters Joe Paul and Azamati did not deter the Ghanaian team, as they put on a stellar […]
Morocco launches humanitarian medical aid operation for Gaza population
King Mohammed VI, Sovereign of Morocco and President of the Al Quds Committee, gave his instructions to launch large-scale humanitarian operations for the benefit of the Palestinian populations. These operations, a large part of which is financed by the personal funds of the Sovereign, aim to deploy a large humanitarian operation of medical aid intended […]
Volta FA starts Middle League with colourful opening ceremony
By Tilda Acorlor On Saturday, June 22, 2023, a colourful opening ceremony took place at the Ho Sports Stadium in Ho, the Volta Regional Capital. The event attracted hundreds of fans and enthusiasts as the Volta Regional Football Association (VRFA) officially opened the Middle League, which marks the third and final phase of the ongoing […]
Lands Minister hasn’t granted mining concessions to foreigners; Bole MP’s allegations baseless – Minerals Commission
The Minerals Commission has refuted allegations made by the Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana, against the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, accusing him of granting mining concessions to foreign entities without proper consultation. In a press statement issued on Monday, June 24, the Commission described these allegations as baseless and […]
‘World first’ device fitted in epileptic boy’s skull
A boy with severe epilepsy has become the first patient in the world to trial a new device fitted in their skull to control seizures. The neurostimulator, which sends electrical signals deep into his brain, has reduced Oran Knowlson’s daytime seizures by 80%. His mother, Justine, told the BBC he was happier and had a […]
Nsoatreman crowned FA Cup champions for first time in history
By: Nana Kwame Bediako In a dramatic showdown at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday, June 23, 2024, Nsoatreman FC took on Bofoakwa Tano in the MTN FA Cup finals in what was a mouth-watering game, leading the encounter to be decided on penalties after both sides failed to decide on the winner […]
Borteyman Sports Complex hosts ‘unauthorised’ church service
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Borteyman Sports Complex, which recently garnered attention as the host of the 2023 African Games, has found itself under scrutiny. This time, the complex is in the spotlight due to an unauthorised church service held within its premises, just three months after the prestigious sports event. The incident has raised […]
Olympic Day 2024: Ghana joins world to celebrate sports and unity
By: Nana Kwame Bediako On June 23, 2024, the Ghana Olympic Committee joined the global community in celebrating Olympic Day 2024. This year’s theme, “Let’s Move and Celebrate,” aims to generate excitement for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris by promoting physical activity and fostering a sense of unity through sports. The celebration serves as […]
DRC to host 46th CAF meeting
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe Africa’s second-largest nation, the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire, will be the focus as the delegates pour on Kinshasa for the next major meeting of the Confederation of African Football, CAF. It is the decision of the CAF Executive Committee, EXCO, that its 46th Ordinary General Assembly takes place in […]
Fire guts wooden structures at Kaneshie
By Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu Reports indicate that fire has razed down a number of wooden structures opposite the Kanshie Advans Savings and Loans. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started in the early hours of Sunday, June 23, around 2 a.m. Residents have lost their belongings to the ravaging fire, which swept through the wooden structures […]
Ghana wins bid to host 2026 African Athletics Championships
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghana has been chosen to host the 2026 African Athletics Senior Championships, a decision made official by the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) during a council meeting in Douala, Cameroon. The announcement comes as a significant achievement for the nation, further solidifying its status as a leading destination for major sporting […]
Ghana is in a state of despair and requires prayers- Speaker
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has observed that Ghana is in a state of despair and requires prayers for divine intervention. He has advised Ghanaians not to take the religious freedom being enjoyed for granted. The Speaker made the observation at Ayigya in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of Ashanti when he […]
GRA must provide evidence to justify SML’s continued operation – Dr. Patrick Ofori
By Francisca Amoakoa The CEO of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Dr. Patrick Ofori, has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority to explain the rationale behind instructing the Strategic Mobilisation Authority (SML) to resume its activities in the downstream petroleum sector. This request follows the GRA’s directive for SML to restart its monitoring operations in […]
