“Never Again Should Africans Permit Slave Trade” – President Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the commemoration of the 400th Anniversary of the commencement of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade is recognition of the fact that never again should the African peoples permit themselves to be subjected to such dehumanising conditions, and be sold into slavery. Describing the slave trade as, “one of the […]
Soweto Gospel Choir wins third grammy award
South Africa’s Soweto Gospel Choir has won the Best World Music Album at the Grammys award ceremony in Los Angeles in the US. It was the group’s third win on its fifth nomination in the same category. The award winning album Freedom was recorded in June 2018 as part of the group’s tribute to the […]
Thailand frees refugee footballer
A football player and refugee whose detention in Thailand sparked an outcry has been freed from jail after Bahrain withdrew its extradition request. Hakeem Al-Araibi, who is a Bahraini citizen, fled to Australia in 2014 and was granted political asylum. He was detained in Bangkok in November on an Interpol notice requested by Bahrain. He […]
Laurent Blanc says he spoke to Man Utd about becoming boss in 2014
Ex-Manchester United defender Laurent Blanc says he spoke to his former club about replacing David Moyes in 2014 before Louis van Gaal stepped into the Old Trafford hotseat. Blanc has not managed since a three-year spell as boss of Paris Saint-Germain – who United face in the last 16 of the Champions League – which […]
Grammys 2019 Best New Artist Dua Lipa talks Ariana Grande missing the show, 21 Savage being arrested by ICE
LOS ANGELES – Dua Lipa won big Sunday night, taking home the Grammy for best new artist. However, backstage the singer took a moment to talk about her fellow artists — Ariana Grande and 21 Savage. Asked what she thought about Grande who had a public dispute with the Grammys producer not being at the […]
US shutdown looms as border talks stall ahead of deadline
US congressional talks over a border security deal have stalled raising the chances of another government shutdown. Negotiators were hoping for a deal by Monday to give Congress time to pass legislation by Friday, when the federal funding agreement runs out. Divisions remain a limit on how many undocumented immigrants can be detained and funding […]
JHS and SHS graduates to get Diploma Certificate – Minister
The Minister for Education has announced plans to upgrade the Senior High School certificate into a National Diploma certificate which can allow graduates gain employment after completion of their programmes. The Minister said it is unfair for young people in the country to be forced to complete University before being eligible for employment in the […]
Don’t shun politics despite attacks – Lydia Alhassan appeals to women
The newly elected Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon (AWW) Constituency, Ms Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has advised Ghanaian women not to shun politics despite the challenges of insults, name calling and denigration that they have to go through when they enter into mainstream politics. “Women (by the role they play in society) have a […]
Staff of 37 Military Hospital Commended
Staff of the 37 Military Hospital, have been commended for their hard work over the years, to support health delivery in the country. “It is important that we acknowledge the role of the 37 Military Hospital to our national development, and show appreciation to the hard-working staff for offering health services to both members of […]
Nigeria election: Election office burnt down six days before polls
An office for Nigeria’s election commission has been burned down just six days before the country is due to vote in a general election.The fire in Plateau State has destroyed ballot boxes and voting slips. An electoral commission spokesperson called it a setback for the preparations for the election but is quoted in This Day […]
