NCCE district directors undergo training on violent extremism
A training has begun for District Directors of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to prepare them to engage the citizenry on violent extremism and its prevention in the country. The participants, who were drawn from selected districts from the Northern, North East, Savannah and Upper East Regions, would be taken through definitions and […]
“Provide fortified armored bullion vans or go without police” – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh has reminded the Association of Bankers to provide fortified armored vehicles for carting currencies by the close of June, 2021, or the police will withdraw its officers from escort duties. The Police Service says the provision of fortified armored vans has been agreed with the Association of […]
Kotoko coach slams dreadful nature of Dawu Park despite win
Mariano Barreto, Head Coach of Asante Kotoko is not happy about the condition of the Dawu Park despite their hard-fought 3-2 victory over Inter Allies in the 29th week league game of the Ghana Premier League (GPL). The Porcupine Warriors were pegged back twice in the highly entertaining encounter but an Andrews Appau strike ensured […]
Hearts coach Samuel Boadu ordered to pay paltry GHC 30,000 compensation to Medeama
The Ghana FA has ordered Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu to pay Medeama a paltry GH₵ 30,000 for breach of contract in a shocking ruling on Monday, GHANAsoccernet.com Headquarters can exclusively report. The Mauve and Yellows are seething with rage after the Status Committee ruled on Monday that the gaffer must pay just GH₵ 30,000 […]
Green Ghana Project: Stonebwoy, Dentaa join Royal Senchi to plant trees
Reggae and Dancehall musician Livingstone Etse Satekla better known as “Stonebwoy” and Ghanaian British Entrepreneur Dentaa Amoateng, (MBE), joined the management of the Royal Senchi Hotel on a tree planting exercise in support of the Green Ghana Project. The Green Ghana Project, an initiative of the government is aimed at planting at least five million […]
Gunmen kill woman in Kumasi; police begin probe
Police in the Ashanti Region has commenced investigations into the killing of one Benedicta Pokua Sarpong in Kumasi. The Police say the husband of the deceased, Nana Osei Agyemang Prempeh, reported the incident at around 12:30 am on Monday, 14th June 2021, after they were reportedly attacked by unknown gunmen. Benedicta Pokua Sarpong was rushed […]
Bullion Van Attack: Policeman, one other shot dead
Unidentified armed men, on Monday, attacked a bullion van at about 1130 hours leading to the death of two persons – a policeman and a lady. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Mrs. Effia Tenge, the Head of Public Affairs Unit of the Accra Regional Police Command, said the bullion van was on a daily sales […]
Two in police grips for alleged kidnapping
Two persons have been arrested by the police for their alleged connection in a kidnapping accident at Abeka Lapaz in Accra. The two—Abdula Saeed and Kudjo Akorlor—were arrested in their hideout. This was after a sister of the victim (name withheld) reported the incident to the police. According to the police, the suspects had allegedly […]
Global Civil Society calls for end to child labour in cocoa communities
The Global Civil Society has urged the cocoa sector to develop transparent and accountable solutions to end child labour in cocoa growing communities. It called on chocolate and cocoa companies and governments to start living up to their promises of ending child labour in the cocoa sector. A statement from the Group said this year […]
Let’s plant trees to preserve traditional medicine – Dr Barimah
The Executive Director of the Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Dr Kofi Bobi Barimah, has urged Ghanaians to conserve the country’s forest cover towards preserving plant biodiversity. “This is essential for the food security and health of the country while preserving our heritage of traditional medicine,” he said. He said this when he joined the […]
No jinx with VGMA win – Kuami Eugene
There had been a long-held perception that the careers of winners of the ultimate Artiste of the Year Award at the annual Ghana Music Awards were jinxed. The dip in the careers of previous winners such as Lord Kenya (2002), Kontihene (2003), Obour (2005), Ofori Amponsah (2006) and Kwaw Kese (2008) probably fuelled speculations about that jinx. […]
Ghana defender Djiku donates €2,000 to child suffering from Angelman syndrome
Ghana and Strasbourg defender Alexander Djiku has donated €2000 to the family of young Nathan who is suffering from the Angelman syndrome. The Black Stars defender showed the kind gesture to the family of Nathan after he was alerted by the young boy’s situation. Angelman Syndrome is a genetic disorder causing developmental disabilities and nerve-related […]
“I love Ghana jollof”- Former Man U player Fosu-Mensah
Bayer Leverksuen defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah is having a great time in Ghana after professing his love for popular delicacy Jollof and Ghanaian music. The former Manchester United player arrived in Ghana for the first time in 16 years, having spent most of his life in Europe. However, after few days in the West African country, […]
“We cannot kill Abalora”- CK Akonnor
The senior national team’s head coach, Charles K. Akonnor, has stated that they cannot punish goalkeeper Razak Abalora for his error against Morocco, but rather urge him to develop. Last Tuesday, Abalora’s error cost the Atlas Lions of Morocco a lone goal victory. Coach Akonnor suggested in a post-game interview that the goalkeeper should be […]
