NIA begins operationalisation of regional and district offices

The National Identification Authority (NIA) Tuesday commenced the operationalization of its 17 regional and 275 district offices across the country. The Authority, in a statement signed by Abudu Abdul Ganiyu, the Head of Corporate Affairs, said the decentralization initiative would increase access to the Ghana Card, other related registration activities and the NIA’s visibility throughout […]
Joshua Clottey: Boxing suffering from lack of credible fights

Joshua Clottey believes the refusal of managers and promoters to test their boxers against credible opponents has lowered the standard of boxing in the country. The former International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight champion says the current canker must be dealt with by the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) to bring back the competitive nature he witnessed […]
Three convicts regain freedom at Koforidua Prisons

The Commonwealth Human Rights International (CHRI) has freed three convicts at the Koforidua Prison in the New Juaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region after paying their fines on Monday, May 31, 2021. The CHRI paid a total sum of GH¢2,750.00 for the release of the three, who were convicted for minor offences such as […]
Copa America: Tournament to be hosted by Brazil after Argentina removed

The 2021 Copa America will be hosted by Brazil, after Argentina was stripped of the tournament just two weeks before it starts. The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) said Argentina was removed as host because of the “present circumstances”. The country is currently experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases. Later on Monday, Conmebol confirmed Brazil […]