Ghanaian duo to participate in 2021 Uganda International Badminton Championship
Two Badminton players left Ghana on Tuesday, February 24, to Uganda to participate in the 2021 Uganda International Badminton Championship. The duo: Kevin Alphous and Prospera Nantuo would participate in the Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, and Mixed Doubles events on Thursday, February 25. The two Mixed Doubles National Champions began their practice on Wednesday, evening […]
Ho Teaching Hospital stands to gain in India-Ghana relations-Commissioner
Mr. Sugandh Rajaram, the Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, says the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) needs to take advantage of the existing relationship between Ghana and India in areas of education and research. He said India had top-notch institutions of higher learning and research, which could be explored under special dispensation or exchange programmes. Dr. […]
Hair creams can cause fibroids, infertility – Prof Agyemang Badu Akosa
African women and women of African descent who use hair straightening creams and lotions on their hair stand a higher risk of developing fibroid and cancers of the female genital tract which can lead to infertility, says Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, a cellular Pathologist and Lifestyle Wellness consultant. According to Prof. Akosa, a lot of […]
Dada KD calls collaboration between veterans and rising stars
Highlife music legend, Dada Kwaku Duah, popularly known as Dada KD has said it is important for the veterans and rising stars to work together in order to make the Ghanaian music industry more enticing. According to the Dada KD, these fast-rising stars can learn from them to further promote Ghanaian music and to also […]
Ghana Airport Company receives $10 per passenger for Antigen Test
The Frontier Healthcare Services (FHS), the company awarded the contract to undertake COVID-19 Antigen Test at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) pays $10 per passenger to the Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL), as rent royalty for operating in an office space at the Terminal Three. The agreement for the contract was signed on September 1,2020, […]
Okudzeto Ablakwa to take COVID 19 vaccine jab publicly
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says he will publicly take his COVID-19 vaccine jab when it gets to his turn. “As MP for North Tongu, I am absolutely ready for the COVID-19 vaccine when it gets to my turn. I look forward to publicly receiving the jab,” he said. The […]
COVID-19: 29 confirmed cases, residents still adamant- Akatsi South Director of Health
Dr. George Kwadwo Nyarko, the Akatsi South Municipal Director of Health Services, has expressed worry about the attitude of some residents in Akatsi South towards the surge in the Coronavirus disease within the Municipality. He said many were still doubting the existence of the virus “even as confirmed cases are slightly on the rise”. Dr. […]
GFA bans two referees, one acquitted
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Match Review Panel has handed a season’s ban to two referees in the ongoing Division One League (DOL). The two referees; Isaac Bassaw and A.F. Zakari (Assistant Referee) would no longer officiate for the rest of the season after their decision to disallow a goal in a game involving Wassaman […]
Headies awards: Fireboy DML, Wizkid and Omah Lay win
Genre-defying singer Fireboy DML was the biggest winner at Nigeria’s top music awards on Sunday, taking four gongs including Best R&B Album. “This is huge, I have no words. Thank you so much,” he told fans from the live-streamed ceremony in Lagos. Lockdown rules at this year’s Headies saw a more modest red carpet and […]
GhIPSS, partners intensify education on Ghana’s QR Code for payment
The Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS), a subsidiary of the Bank of Ghana, and partner institutions have embarked on public education to create awareness and to drive patronage of Ghana’s Universal Quick Response code for payment. Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia launched the GhQR last year to add up to Ghana’s existing electronic payment channels […]
Charles Akonnor plans friendly matches for Black Stars
Black Stars trainer, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has announced that the team will engage in friendly games before their 2021 African Cup of Nations double-header qualifiers against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe next month. The senior national team coach believes the friendly matches will adequately prepare the team and allow him to assess his […]
Savelugu Hospital closes following surge in Covid-19 cases
The Savelugu Hospital in the Northern Region has been closed down for two weeks, beginning Monday, February 22, following a surge in COVID-19 amongst staff of the facility and residents in the municipality. A statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the facility, cited that: “The Hospital shall render only emergency services.” “This decision […]
Young Ghanaian boxer gets schorlaship to study nursing in USA
American-born Ghanaian juvenile fighter, Joseph Awinongya Jnr, has gained admission to the Joliet Junior College in Illinois having received a Joliet Chamber Scholarship award from the institution. Awinongya Jnr, a seven-time US national boxing champion, believes his dream of becoming a medical practitioner after hanging up his gloves up is on course. Having been honoured […]
Serena Williams leaves news conference in tears after Australian Open defeat
Serena Williams left her Australian Open news conference in tears after her semi-final defeat by Naomi Osaka. The American great saw her latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title ended by Japan’s three-time major champion Osaka, who won 6-3 6-4. She gave the crowd inside Rod Laver Arena a long wave goodbye with […]
