7th September, 2020
The Daily Graphic discuses Streetism among children. The paper says though many international conventions have been signed by the country on the problem, very little has been done to get the growing number of children from the streets. It notes that the increasing phenomenon of streetism is a menace that could potentially become a national […]
Stonebwoy: Absolutely I’m open to having a football club
Ghana’s dancehall titan Stonebwoy is a big football fan. His only brother is training as a professional footballer and Stonebwoy himself was a keen player before music claimed him. For the video for his latest smash hit, Putuu, he managed to film Togolese former Premier League star Emmanuel Adebayor. And there’s another video out there […]
President Akufo-Addo Attends 57th ECOWAS Summit in Niger
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Ghana on Monday, 7th September 2020, to lead the Ghanaian delegation to the 57th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, which is being held in Niamey, capital of the Republic of Niger. The meeting of the Heads of State will discuss matters […]
GBC’s Helga Gokah nominated for 2020 GOWA
GBC’s Helga Gokah has been nominated for the annual Ghana Outstanding Women Awards (GOWA). Helga Gokah—Sportscaster and producer on Ghana Broadcasting Corporation’s Uniiq fm—is a graduate of the African University College of Communication. She specialises in Boxing and football where she does a phenomenal job. She is also an active member of the Sports Writers […]
Kai Havertz: Chelsea target leaves Germany squad to finalise future
Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Kai Havertz is on the verge of signing for Chelsea after being given permission to leave the Germany squad’s training camp. The 21-year-old could become Frank Lampard’s sixth signing of the summer. Leverkusen have said they value the highly rated player, who has seven international caps, at about £90m. Havertz will […]
Pwalugu: Farmers call for speed up of Multi-purpose dam construction
Farmers along the White Volta in Pwalugu in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region are appealing to Government to urgently speed up the construction of the Pwalugu Multi-purpose dam, particularly the irrigation aspect of the project. According to them, the construction of the dam will help harvest excess water from the spillage of […]
Ghana Armed Forces begins preparatory training towards election 2020
The Second Battalion of Infantry of the Ghana Armed Forces at Apremdo in the Western Region has started preparatory training in internal security tactics, techniques and procedures of crowd management, control and dispersal. The objective is to prepare troops for election security and public safety, amidst threats of terrorism in the Sub-Region. They will be […]
7 things that happen if you burn bay leaves
If you enjoy cooking, you already know that bay, or laurel, leaves are ideal for various dishes, as their pleasant smell adds fire and life to them. Yet, apart from smelling and tasting good, these leaves are also beneficial for the entire body. They have powerful detoxifying properties, fight infections, improve heart health, and ease […]
Re-Opening Of Schools
RE-OPENING DATE FOR SCHOOLS PUSHED BACK TO JANUARY, 2020. The 16th COVID-19 broadcast by President Akufo Addo was highly anticipated for obvious reasons. First, was the issue of re-opening of the country’s airspace. Second, was the re-opening of schools for Basic school pupils and first- and second-year students to get back into the classroom for […]
MP calls for peaceful elections
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Alhaji Boniface Abubakar Saddique, has called on politicians to be tolerant with opposing views to ensure peace prevails before, during and after the elections. At a meeting with the Patriotic Ambassadors, a wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at Madina, he urged the electorate to vote massively for […]
Avoid Intemperate Language In 2020 Election Campaign
NEWS COMMENTARY ON LET US EMBARK ON PEACEFUL CAMPAIGNS BEFORE THE 2020 ELECTION Once again, Ghanaians will be going to the polls for the presidential and parliamentary elections in December. Conducting the elections in a peaceful and credible manner will further deepen the democratic credentials of the country as Ghana has been described by many […]
Kenya’s Victoria Rubadiri wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award
Kenyan investigative reporter and TV anchor Victoria Rubadiri has won the 2020 BBC World News Komla Dumor Award. Rubadiri is a presenter with Citizen TV in Kenya, where she hosts the channel’s prime-time shows. She’s a multifaceted journalist in East Africa and has interviewed some of the leading names in politics and current affairs. The […]
NSS releases 2020-2021 postings
The Management of the National Service Scheme (NSS) has released postings of a total of 86,478 eligible graduates from Accredited Tertiary Institutions and Private Registrants who enrolled for the 2020/2021 National Service to various user agencies across the country. The Scheme directs all eligible National Service Personnel to log onto its website www.nss.gov.gh, to check […]
Guinea’s leader Condé accepts nomination for third term
The President of Guinea, Alpha Condé, has accepted his party’s nomination to seek a controversial third term. Mr Condé, who was first elected in 2010, pushed through a constitutional change in a referendum in March which allowed him to stand for a third term. The vote was boycotted by the opposition and sparked mass protests. […]
