CAF President criticizes Ghana and others for playing home matches abroad
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has voiced his frustration over the issue of countries needing to play their home matches abroad due to insufficient stadium facilities. Dr. Patrice Motsepe said this during a high-profile press briefing on Monday, September 16, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York City
Embattled hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been arrested in New York City on unspecified federal charges, federal authorities told the BBC’s US partner CBS. The arrest in Manhattan follows raids on two of his properties in Los Angeles and Miami in March as part of an “ongoing investigation” into sex trafficking by authorities. Mr […]
Sierra Leone building collapse kills eight
Rescuers in Sierra Leone are continuing to search for more survivors after a seven-storey building collapsed in the capital Freetown, killing at least eight people. The West African country’s National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) said six people had been rescued from the rubble on Shell New Road so far, but “more people remain trapped”. It […]
Scores of people including President Akufo-Addo and Vice Dr Bawumia pay last respects to late Labianca CEO
Story By: Nyarko Abronomaa Walker The remains of the former Chief Executive Officer, CEO of the Labianca Company, Hon. Deaconess Mrs. Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinneh, popularly known as “Labianca” were laid to rest on Friday with mourners from all walks of life paying their last respects. The burial service held at the State House was […]
New Chinese Envoy lauds President Akufo-Addo’s participation in China-Africa Summit
Mr Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana has lauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s participation in the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The Summit, which was successfully held in Beijing, from 4th to 6th September, had Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony. It was […]
36 year old labourer at Lashibi who stabbed neighbour granted bail
The bail of 50,000 came with two sureties to be justified.
Alliance of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Africa, AICA West Africa meet in Ghana
Story By: Joyce Gyekye A three day maiden consultative workshop by the Alliance of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities for Conservation in Africa, AICA, the West Africa branch is under way in Accra. The meeting which is being attended by 13 delegates from ECOWAS countries including Ghana, Togo, Nigeria and Senegal and other conservation CSO’s […]
NDC gets greenlight to demonstrate over identified discrepancies in voter register
The police have given approval for the National Democratic Congress, NDC, intended demonstration on the 17th September over identified discrepancies in the voter register. More Stories Here
GESTA launches 2024 national E-Waste Collection Campaign to combat environmental and health threats
Story By: Jones Anlimah The Ghana Electronics Servicing Technicians Association (GESTA), has launched its 2024 National E-Waste Collection Campaign with a focus to raise awareness, intensify collection efforts, and promote responsible e-waste management practices across the country. To this end the President of GESTA, Mr. Andrews Gyan, has called on all sectors of the Ghanaian […]
Self-medicating gorillas may hold new drugs clues
SOURCE: BBC Self-medicating gorillas may hold clues to future drug discovery, according to scientists. Researchers in Gabon studied tropical plants eaten by wild gorillas – and used also by local human healers – identifying four with medicinal effects. Laboratory studies revealed the plants were high in antioxidants and antimicrobials. One showed promise in fighting superbugs. […]
More than 500 attempted suicide, 81 lives lost to suicide in Ghana first half of 2024 – Expert Report
These statistics, according to the Board Chairman of the Mental Health Authority (MHA), Estelle Appiah, were alarming when compared to the total recorded for the entire 2023, which was 48 completed suicides and 594 suicide attempts. “You can see the numbers are increasing. Suicide is a very serious problem that requires a serious public health […]
Government supports young farmers with 100,000 starter packs
By: Joyce Adjei Tawiah Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has handed over 100,000 starter packs to the National Youth Agency for distribution to young farmers. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Acheampong emphasized the importance of engaging young people in agriculture, citing its potential for job creation and economic growth. The starter packs, […]
Otumfuo praises Kofi Kinaata’s “Obi Nya Wo Aye” song at Ghana Bar Conference
By: Gloria Amoh At the Ghana Bar Association Conference held in Kumasi on September 10, 2024, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II delivered a thought-provoking speech that left a lasting impression on attendees, referencing Kofi Kinaata’s inspiring song “Obi Nya Wo Aye.” Otumfuo Osei Tutu II used the song to illustrate how some countries perceive Ghana based […]
Melcom to launch award in ethical journalism to immortalize legacies of Godwin Avenorgbo
By: Rachel Kakraba The Melcom Group of Companies is to introduce an award category on the flagship annual GJA award scheme to reward journalists who excel in the areas of upholding ethics in journalism. This is to commemorate the enduring legacy of its late Director of Communication, Godwin Avenorgbo. General Manager Francis Sam, made this […]
