From football field to the Pulpit: Roberto Firmino ordained as pastor
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Decorated Brazilian footballer and former Liverpool striker, Roberto Firmino, has embraced a new calling as an evangelical pastor alongside his wife, Larissa Pereira, in their native Brazil. The transition marks a significant turn in Firmino’s life as he expands his influence from the football field to the spiritual realm. The couple […]
Tanzanian artist who burnt president’s picture freed
A young Tanzanian portrait artist who was convicted last week of cybercrimes has been released from prison after social media users raised more than $2,000 (£1,600) to pay his fine. Shadrack Chaula was ordered by a court to pay the fine or face two years in prison after he admitted recording a video that went […]
NPP to officially outdoor Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as Bawumia’s running mate today
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to officially unveil Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, as the running mate to its flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia today, July 9, at the Jubilee Park in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital. Prior to the main event, Dr. Opoku Prempeh will be introduced to the […]
Victims of Akosombo Dam spillage yet to receive full compensation – Okudzeto Ablakwa
The North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that hundreds of victims affected by the Akosombo Dam spill in Tongu are still awaiting full compensation from the government, ten months after the incident. Addressing Chiefs and Queen mothers of Tongu at Juapong, Mr Ablakwa emphasised the need for respect for […]
BECE Exams: Serialisation of questions has curbed exams malpractices – Education Minister
The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, says the introduction of the serialisation of questions has addressed the incidence of examination malpractices in the country. The Minister said his directive to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) in the past three years to use serialisation, with which they complied, had curbed examination leakages. Dr […]
Ghana Highway Authority calls for reintroduction of road tolls to address fiscal challenges
By: Godfred Amoaful The Chief Executive of the Ghana Highway Authority, Collins Donkor, has called for the re-introduction of road tolls to generate enough funds to maintain roads that are in a deplorable state. It will help the road sector mobilize money for other activities being undertaken by the Authority. He said this and other measures […]
University of Ghana students articulate important national policies
Two student leaders from the University of Ghana recently sat down with GTV Breakfast to discuss the key points from a media engagement event hosted by former President John Dramani Mahama. Livingston Agyeman, a Political Science with Philosophy student, highlighted several takeaways from Mahama’s remarks. Firstly, Livingston Agyeman noted that Mahama’s proposal for a “24-hour […]
Liberian president cuts his salary by 40%
Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has announced that he will slash his salary by 40%. His office said he hoped to set a precedent for “responsible governance” and demonstrate “solidarity” with Liberians. Government salaries have been under intense scrutiny recently as Liberians complain about the rising cost of living. Around one in five people live on […]
We have to be at our 100% best to beat everyone in AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Otto Addo
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Black Stars find themselves in a challenging group with Angola, Sudan, and Niger. Nonetheless, coach Otto Addo has emphasised the need for his team to give their utmost effort to secure victories against these formidable opponents. Otto Addo’s confidence in his team’s ability to top Group F is rooted in […]
Volta FA meets Okudzeto Ablakwa to discuss development and support for football in Volta Region
By: Tilda Acorlor The leadership of the Volta Regional Football Association (VRFA) led by Chairman, Daniel Agbogah, paid a courtesy call on Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, to express their profound gratitude to him for attending the Regional Middle League final in Ho. The VRFA […]
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan will be very difficult to beat – Otto Addo
Head Coach of the Ghana Black Stars, Otto Addo, says their encounter with Sudan in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers will be a stern one. The Black Stars of Ghana have been paired against Sudan, Angola, and Niger in Group F, with the top two teams set to qualify for the 2025 […]
Kenya’s president to debate with protesters on X Spaces
Kenya’s President William Ruto is set to hold a historic public online forum to talk to anti-tax protesters on social media platform X Spaces. His 31-year-old daughter Charlene Ruto has billed it as “the first ever president in the world to hold an online meeting with all Gen Z”. This is a reference to the […]
GES introduces self-posting module for Colleges of Education
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has introduced a new self-posting module aimed at streamlining the recruitment process for the first batch of 2022 degree holders from Public Colleges of Education. Advertisement The new module that will allow the graduates to select their preferred region, district and school for their posting via the GES portal (www.gespromotions.gov.gh) […]
Nearly 1.8 billion adults face health risks due to insufficient physical activity
By: Henrietta Afful New research reveals a concerning global trend in physical activity levels among adults, with nearly one third (31%) not meeting recommended activity levels in 2022—approximately 1.8 billion individuals. This marks a notable increase of about 5 percentage points since 2010. Projections suggest this trend could worsen, with inactive rates potentially reaching 35% […]
