NSA congratulates GFA President on WAFU appointment
Professor Peter Twumasi Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA) has congratulated the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr. Simeon Kurt Okraku, on his election as the WAFU Zone B President. Prof. Twumasi said the GFA President deserves the nomination due to his relentless effort in the area of football development in Ghana. […]
Motorbike repairer jailed 15 years over causing harm and robbery
A motorbike repairer who stabbed a mason in the abdomen before robbing him of his mobile phone at Pure water, near Ashongman, has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court. Mohammed Toure was sentenced to two years on the charge of causing harm and 15 years on the charge of robbery. […]
Hearts players determined to end trophy drought – Afutu
An Accra Hearts of Oak midfielder, Benjamin Afutu Kotey, says the players are more than determined to end the 11-year trophy drought of the club. Afutu has been sensational for the Phobians this season and once again delivered a superb strike in their 2-0 win against Berekum Chelsea in a match-week 27 encounter played at […]
Secessionist’s order shuts down Nigeria towns
Shops are locked, schools closed, and streets are deserted in parts of southern Nigeria following a sit-at-home order by secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob). The group told people to stay at home on Monday to mark the 54th anniversary of the declaration of the break-away state of Biafra on 30 May 1967, […]
Chief Justice pledges support for Green Ghana Project
The Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah, has pledged his unflinching support for the Green Ghana Project, which is intended to restore the forest cover, ravaged by the activities of illegal mining. The Chief Justice threw his support behind the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources initiative when a six-member delegation from the Ministry led […]
Contractor locks down Methodist GETFUND classroom block in Takoradi
A-12-Unit Classroom block awarded on contract by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND), at the Methodist Senior High School at Kansaworodo in the Sekondi/Takoradi Metropolis has been locked up. The Contractor of MANSASS Company Limited allegedly locked up the project due to GETFUND’s inability to pay him part of the money due him for the […]
Malaria interventions pay off in Volta region
The Volta Regional Malaria Focal Person, Mr Roland Glover, says malaria incidence in the region has been on the decline for the past years. Total malaria cases across the region for 2018 stood at 271,990, 311,279 for 2019 while that of 2020 was 225,027, representing a significant reduction in the past years and a progress […]
North Tongu District to have wildlife reserve
Mr Andrews Hawrylyszyn, Director of Gyeta Wildlife Reserve has hinted of his company’s intention to establish a safari project in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region. He said the project would be known as Gyeta Wildlife Reserve and required a vast land with no human settlements. Mr Hawrylyszyn dropped the hint when he […]
Oti Region: MOFA presents 45 rice harvesters to Farming Base Organisations
The Oti Regional Directorate of Agriculture (MOFA), has presented 45 pieces of rice harvesting equipment to 14 Farming Base Organisations (FBAs) within the Oti enclave. Mr Obrien Nyarko, Oti Regional Director of Agriculture, who handed over the combine harvesters to the farmers said the government in its efforts to accelerate rural development through agriculture was […]
COCOBOD encourages local consumption of chocolate and cocoa products
Mr Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has encouraged the local consumption of chocolates and other cocoa products, to help boost Ghana’s production levels and value addition. Mr Aidoo, who was speaking at the Cocoa Value Chain Investment meeting in Accra on Thursday, said the current national average […]
Motor rider and farmer remanded for robbery
Daniel Akpablie, 25, a motor rider and Reuben Doh, 25, a farmer, have been remanded into prison custody by a Ho Circuit Court for robbery. The Court presided over by Mr Felix Datsomor remanded them to reappear on June 15, 2021 after they had pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. They were charged […]
Afrobeat prodigy Lyfstyle signs mega recording deal
Budding Afrobeat musician Lyfstyle has signed a two-year recording deal with Trouble Records for an undisclosed amount. The budding act known in real life as Evans Mohammed has received great reviews from social media commentators following his viral rap freestyle video. In an interview with Lyfstyle after his unveiling, the Afrobeat sensation was elated with […]
NPRA engages stakeholders on widening pension net
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), has engaged stakeholders in the pension sector in the Northern Region to share and learn best practices that would help to widen the pension net to reach more people, especially individuals in the informal sector. The meeting, dubbed; “Regional Pensions Learning Alliance Platform”, was on the theme; “Driving pension’s […]
Farmers should not fear Australia trade deal, UK minister says
Trade Minister Greg Hands has said British farmers have nothing to fear from a proposed free trade deal with Australia. Mr Hands told the Commons he gave a “cast iron guarantee” that British standards would not be lowered in the search for a deal. Farmers have warned they could struggle to compete if Australia was […]
