Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un sign agreement
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a new pact Wednesday that includes a pledge of mutual defense if either is attacked. The agreement was sealed at a summit in Pyongyang during a rare visit by Putin to the reclusive nuclear-armed state as both countries face growing confrontations with the […]
NDC unveils campaign team for 2024 Elections
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has formally announced its national campaign team for the forthcoming 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. Following extensive consultations, the Functional Executive Committee finalised the team at their meeting on June 18, 2024. Fifi Kwetey has been appointed to lead the campaign team as its coordinator, with Joseph […]
Training youth in Software Engineering, Web and Mobile Apps forms key to ECOWAS Commission’s digitalization agenda- Amb. Wakil
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Resident Representative of the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) Commission in Ghana, Ambassador Baba Gana Wakil, has admonished the youth to take advantage of the advent of digitalization. According to Amb. Wakil, the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in all sectors of society has become the order of the […]
Putin to visit North Korea for first time in 24 years
Russian President Vladimir Putin is making a rare foreign trip to North Korea, a visit intended to further cement ties with an old ally that supports Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea for supporting his actions in Ukraine and said their countries will cooperate closely to overcome U.S.-led sanctions as […]
McDonald’s ends AI drive-thru orders — for now
McDonald’s is pulling the plug on a test that deployed artificial intelligence to take drive-thru customer orders, with the technology showing mixed results. McDonald’s told CBS MoneyWatch that it is ending its Automated Order Taker pilot, which used AI in drive-thrus to expedite orders. The fast-food giant, which launched the tech through a partnership with […]
Car thief sentenced to five years imprisonment
The Gbetsile Circuit Court, has sentenced 23-year-old Courage Akadro, to five years imprisonment in hard labour for stealing a Toyota Camry car. The court presided over by Ms Eleanor Kakra Banes Botchway, sentenced Akadro based on his own plea of guilty to two charges of unlawful entry and stealing. The convict was sentenced to three […]
Ghanaian youth: Navigating survival through MTN loans and betting
By Charles McCarthy Ghana, often referred to as the Eldorado of Africa, is home to a youth population that is anything but lazy. We are a generation that is studious, industrious, willing, and hardworking. Yet, despite our determination and readiness to do whatever it takes to keep body and soul together, a lack of opportunities […]
Porter in Court over defilement
A 39-year-old porter who allegedly had sex with a minor after offering her soft drink at Danfa in Accra has appeared before an Adentan Circuit Court. Issah Seidu, charged with defilement, pleaded not guilty. The Court, presided over by Mrs Sedinam Awo Kwadam, admitted Seidu, who was without Counsel bail in the sum of GHC […]
Minority backs ‘Hands Off Our Hotels demonstration’
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The Minority in Parliament has declared full support for the upcoming “Hands Off Our Hotels Demonstration” scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Accra. Their declaration is grounded in the fact that “the demonstration has been called to protest against the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government’s shady sale of state-owned hotels to the Minister […]
Ghanaian footballer Bernard Tekpetey leads life-saving blood donation drive
By: Nana Kwame Bediako PFC Ludogorets Razgrad forward Bernard Tekpetey took a remarkable step towards saving lives on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, by organising a blood donation programme at the University of Ghana Athletic Oval. The initiative, spearheaded by the Bernard Tekpetey Foundation in collaboration with the National Blood Service, witnessed an impressive turnout as […]
Mahama promises to reduce Hajj fares if elected President
By: Godfred Amoaful The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has promised to reduce the Hajj fare should he be elected president in 2025. He said the current hajj fare pegged at GHS 75,000.000 prevented many Muslims from travelling to Mecca for the hajj. Mr Mahama was speaking at the 2024 Eid […]
Stonebwoy to perform at FC Samartex coronation as champions of GPL
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Samreboi is set to host a monumental celebration on Sunday, June 16, 2024. The coronation of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League champions, FC Samartex 1996, promises to be an unforgettable spectacle. The euphoria surrounding this event has reached a fever pitch, with fans eagerly anticipating the crowning moment of their beloved […]
Apple back as world most valuable company
Apple once again became the world’s most valuable company on Wednesday, dethroning Microsoft from the top spot, as the iPhone maker pushed ahead in a race to dominate artificial intelligence technology. Its shares (AAPL.O), opens new tab jumped nearly 4% to a record $215.04, giving it a market valuation of $3.29 trillion. Microsoft’s (MSFT.O), opens […]
Fire Service launches awards to honour safety excellence
By: Godfred Amoaful The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), has launched a National Safety Awards initiative to honour safety excellence. The initiative is aimed at promoting awareness of safety and best practices across industries to establish a safety culture among Ghanaians. The Chief Fire Officer, Julius Kuunor, who launched the initiative, underscored the relevance of […]
