Publishing names of Stars players ahead of matches not mandatory – GFA boss replies critics
Story: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr. Kurt Edwin Simon Okraku says publishing names of Black Stars players ahead of international matches is not mandatory. Ghanaian football Administrator who serves as the President of the Ghana Football Association since October 2019 and a former sports journalist and past Executive Chairman […]
Zakole, Yendi: Overlord of Dagbon calls for full scale probe into attacks
By Murtala Issah The Overlord of Dagbon Yaa Naa Abubakar Mahama II has called for a detailed investigation into the killing of herdsmen at Zokole in the Yendi Municipality of the Northern Region. He said the perpetrators of the attacks should not be allowed to escape justice and tasked the Northern and Yendi Municipal Security […]
GFA President admits shortfalls in Blackstars until recently
By Adiza Bawa President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku has admitted the Blackstars team had it very challenging during the recent AFCON “Yes, we had a very challenging outing at the AFCON, to be honest. Things didn’t go the way we expected.” He added that “having gone through that, it was obvious that […]
Northern Region Police arrest seven persons for killing herder cattle
By Murtala Issah Police in the Northern region has arrested seven persons at Wapuli in the Saboba district for killing at least four cows. A police patrol team saw the men carrying the carcass in a tricycle and upon interrogation, found out they had killed the cows belonging to some herdsmen. Sources within the police […]
Nana Akwada on boat disaster
By Jacob Aggrey and Francisca Maame Esi Quainoo Following the recent boat accident on the Volta Lake, the Executive Director of the Bureau of Public Safety, Nana Yaw Akwadaa has condemned the tread of authorities who wait for disasters to occur in the country before they take action. He said disasters are bound to happen […]
Hanergy leads digital innovative in Africa
By Gloria Anderson Hanergy Global Ghana Limited, an energy and electronics industry leader has beaten 125 tech innovation corporates from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, and Liberia to emerge as the most innovative and creative in Africa’s tech and digital space. Receiving the Platinum Award at Africa Technovate Awards 2021 at the University of Professional […]
Indigenes of Gane in Nabdam tango with private developer
By Peter Agengre. Our Upper East Regional Correspondent Peter Agengre reports that residents of Gane area in the Nabdam District are up in arms over what they say is an attempt by a private developer to block their animals from having access to water from a dam. They say they want work on the piece […]
Supreme Court stops Assin North MP, Gyakye Quayson from Parliamentary Duties
By Beatrice Oppon & Franklin Asare Donkoh The Supreme Court(SC) of Ghana has ordered the Assin North Member of Parliament (MP), James Gyakye Quayson from holding himself as an MP, ie representative of the People. The Court has directed that he abstains from Parliament and not take part in any business of the House . […]
After Momo we need to go heavily online: Mark Okraku Mantey speaks on E-Levy
By Vanessa Adjei Since its passage, the Electronic Transfer Levy, E-levy has met mixed reactions from the public, politicians, and economists among others. Adding his voice to the issue, the deputy minister for tourism, Mark Oraku Mantey has described the levy as a “pool for all the Ministries to tap into”. Explaining his concept about […]
TABCON Energy, UENR sign MoU to build $85m 65MW power plant
By Fiifi Nettey TABCON Development Consultants, experts in the energy sector, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) towards the construction of a 65MW Hybrid-Hydro-Solar Renewable Energy facility that will feed into the electricity supply in the Bono region. This project is to promote value-added agriculture due […]
IFTAR for Zongo communities by Zongo Development Fund & Qatar Charity
By Abraham Donkor & Loius Ofori Vice President Mahamoud Bawumia has emphasized the need for Muslims to uphold the tenets of Ramadan, and to enjoy the benefits that come with it. He observed that the holy month of Ramadan is a critical time in Islam that offers an opportunity for Muslims to renew their faith […]
Audit GHC 18 Billion Covid-19 expenditure – Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson
By Adiza Bawa A Ranking Member, Finance Committee in Parliament, and former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is calling on the Auditor General to run a Special probe on Covid-19 expenditure. He noted that this is important to check the conflicting figures, because according to President Akufo Addo, in his State of […]
Indefinite Strike: Tamale College of Education
By Murtala Issah Students of the Tamale College of Education have been compelled into the kitchen to prepare food following a strike by the non-teaching staff of the college. The strike according to the Colleges of Education Non-Teaching Staff Association of Ghana is to press home their demand for better conditions of service including proper […]
Asante Kotoko pip Hearts of Oak to maintain the top spot
Story: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Porcupine Warriors Kumasi Asante Kotoko football club beat their arch-rivals, Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club, one goal to nil yesterday Sunday, April 11, 2022, in their Week 24 Ghana Premier League clash at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. The win for the Asante Kotoko lads has taken them a […]
