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Ghana to play Nigeria in international friendly

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By: Nana Kwame Bediako  The Black Stars of Ghana will hold a friendly match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on March 22, 2024, in Marrakech, Morocco. Ghana and Nigeria both currently have no head coach taking charge of national team operations. Ghana parted ways with their head coach, Chris Hughton, immediately after they suffered […]

13th African Games opens in Accra

African Games

By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The 13th African Games, dubbed Accra 2023, has officially been opened at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The event, which is accommodating 54 African countries in 29 disciplines, will be hosted across eight different venues here in Accra, the capital of Ghana. Even though some sporting disciplines have started with […]

Victory in Unity Campaign: Ed Moses lands in Ghana

Ghana

By: Jacob Aggrey Olympic Gold medalist and Board member for Sports Equity Lab, a research organisation, Dr. Edwin Moses, has arrived in Ghana to support the victory in unity campaign aimed at honouring six iconic sports personalities recognised as African giants.  The iconic Olympic Gold medalist arrived in Ghana on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 The […]

Pomp and Pageantry as Ghana marks 67th Independence Day

Ghana

By Jeremiah Nutsugah  On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, the Republic of Ghana celebrated its 67th Independence Anniversary with a colourful parade at the capital of the Eastern Region, Koforidua. Ghana holds the distinction of being the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to secure independence from Britain on March 6, 1957. After 83 years of British […]

Ghana month: Eight Ghanaian artifacts and their significance

By: Jeremiah Nutsugah Ghana, known as the “Gateway to West Africa,” is a land rich in cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, and artistic expression. From its colorful festivals to its intricate artifacts, Ghana’s cultural tapestry reflects the diversity and resilience of its people. Steeped in history and tradition, Ghana’s heritage serves as a source of pride […]

Colorful ceremony as Ghana marks 67th Independence Day celebration

Nationwide parades and other activities are taking place today to mark Ghana’s 67th Independence Anniversary.  Ghana on March 6, 1957, gained independence from her former colonial masters, the British. The national anniversary celebration is underway at the Youth Resource Centre in Koforidua in the Eastern Region. This follows President Akufo-Addo’s decision in 2017 to have the […]

Google Doodle celebrates Ghana’s 67th Independence

Google

Google Doodle celebrates Ghana’s Independence Day 2024 today, March 6, with a doodle depicting the country’s flag. This doodle depicts the waving Ghanaian national flag with ‘Google’ written at the bottom, marking its 67th Independence Day today. This doodle’s reach, in terms of visibility, spans the region of Ghana located in Africa.  History In 1957, […]

All set for national celebration of Ghana’s 67th Independence in Koforidua

Reports from Koforidua in the Eastern Region indicate that all is set for the celebration of Ghana’s 67th Independence Day Anniversary. Currently, all the major four (4) roads leading to Koforidua have been awash with mini billboards of the big six (6) of Ghana’s independence and the hoisting of Ghana flags, drumming home the significance […]

Transport fares to go up by 30% effective March 7

GPRTU meets Transport Ministry today over increase in fares

By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghanaians have been asked to brace themselves for tougher times ahead as Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have announced a 30 percent increase in transport fares effective March 7, 2024. The announcement was contained in a joint press release by the two bodies. The group explained that […]