Five Paramount Chiefs in Upper West Region throw weight behind Bawumia
The five Paramount Chiefs in the Nadowli/Kaleo District of the Upper West Region have publicly affirmed their confidence in Dr Mahamudu Bawumia‘s ability to competently lead the nation to an enhanced level of development. In a speech read on their behalf, the Paramount chiefs of Nadowli, Takpo, Charipkong, Kaleo and Sankana enumerated the many developments […]
PARIS2024: Ghana at the 2024 Olympic Game
By: Michael Okuley, Paris Ghana has been a regular participant since making her debut appearance in 1952. It’s an event that has seen a lot of Ghanaians making names for themselves and also hoisting the flag of Ghana very high. Despite our consistency in showing up at the Games, the medal haul does not reflect […]
Biden tells US it’s time to ‘pass torch to new generation’ after exiting race
US President Joe Biden has told Americans in a televised address that it’s time to “pass the torch to a new generation” as he sought to explain the historic decision to end his faltering re-election campaign. Mr Biden, 81, said he withdrew his candidacy and endorsed US Vice-President Kamala Harris to unite their fellow Democrats […]
WAFU-B: Hasaacas Ladies drawn in Group B ahead of CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghana Women’s Premier League champions, Hasaacas Ladies, gear up for a challenging journey in the upcoming CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers. The draw, which took place at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, has placed Hasaacas Ladies in Group B of the […]
GFA fines RTU GHc100,000 for fielding unregistered players against Dreams FC
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA), has struck Real Tamale United (RTU) with significant penalties for fielding unregistered players during their Matchday 28 fixture against Dreams FC. The decision comes after thorough investigations. RTU has been slapped with a hefty fine of GHc100,000, a punishment aimed at deterring future infractions and reinforcing […]
Ghana’s Foreign Minister advocates ECOWAS united front in fighting threat of terrorism, extremist violence
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, has called for a review of international treaties and other instruments aimed at ensuring international peace and security. Madam Botchway expressed concern about the threat by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to break away from ECOWAS and form their own union. She said this […]
President inaugurates police housing project
By: Bright Ntramah President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated 320 housing units in Tesano, Accra for the police service as part of ongoing efforts to improve the living conditions of security personnel. The housing units according to the President is a reward for the loyalty and service of the police to the nation. Addressing Officers and men […]
American rapper Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic torch
American rapper Snoop Dogg has been named as one of the final torchbearers of the Olympic flame before Friday’s opening ceremony in Paris. The 52-year-old will carry the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis in the north of Paris, which is home to the Stade de France Olympic Stadium, on Friday. The Saint-Denis stretch is […]
Government’s efforts in enhancing police logistics and housing laudable – Henry Quartey
By: Gloria Amoh The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central who doubles as the Interior Minister, Henry Quartey says the government has shown an unwavering commitment to resourcing the Ghana Police Service. Speaking at the inauguration of the 320-housing-units for the Ghana Police Service today, July 23, 2024, Mr. Henry Quartey said the Police Service […]
1,237 killed in road accidents between January and June 2024 – NRSA
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has disclosed that approximately 1,237 people died from road crashes between January and June 2024. According to the NRSA, many of these fatalities resulted from wrongful overtaking and drivers’ failure to observe traffic signs. A summary of the provisional national traffic crash and casualty statistics indicates that in all, […]
GNAT stages walk out on Deputy Minister over failed one Teacher, one Laptop promise
The National Council of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)has staged a walkout on the Deputy Education Minister, Prof Kingsley Nyarko, and their national leadership for reneging on a promise to provide a laptop each to teachers across the country. The government in 2021 deducted 30 percent of teachers’ salaries to undertake the “one […]
Kamala Harris hits campaign trail as Republicans step up attack
Vice-President’s Kamala Harris made her first speech as a candidate for the Democratic Party nomination from the White House yesterday. Harris paid tribute to Joe Biden’s integrity, his love for his country and his accomplishments during his time as president at an event to celebrate National Collegiate Athletic Association championship teams. Later, in Delaware at […]
Mid-year Budget Review: Government pledges no new taxes; experts push for streamlining
The government says it will not introduce new taxes or a supplementary expenditure in today’s review of the 2024 budget, which will be presented to Parliament. Rather, implement measures to make Ghana’s tax regime fit-for-purpose to engender compliance and increase domestic revenue. Dr Alex Ampaabeng, a Deputy Finance Minister, said this at the launch of […]
President Akufo-Addo inaugurates 320 new homes for Police Service
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is inaugurating a 320-unit housing project for the Ghana Police Service today, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra. The project, which began in 2018, comprises seven blocks of two-bedroom apartments and thirteen blocks of three-bedroom apartments, with each block containing […]
