Three killed in Kenya bus attack
Three people have been killed after a bus was attacked in Kenya close to the Somali border, local officials say. Two others were injured and are being treated at local clinics. The bus was travelling from Mombasa and was targeted in Lamu county when heavily armed men stopped it and sprayed it with bullets. The […]
Canada Premier League wants to help develop African talent
The commissioner of the fledgling Canadian Premier League (CPL), David Clanachan, believes young African talent can give their careers a boost by playing in the country’s top-flight. The first season of the CPL was held in 2019 and featured 30 foreign players, including six from Africa. Two of those players, Cameroonian Bertrand Owundi, 26, and […]
Okyenhene fetes over 5,000 children
Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, the Okyenhene, has organised a party for more than 5,000 children at Kyebi as part of his 20th Anniversary celebration. The children, who came from the over 120 towns and communities in the area, participated in activities including dancing competitions. Dubbed; “Mofra Afahye End of Year Party,” it was instituted by […]
President Akufo-Addo launches ‘Beyond the Return – The Diaspora Dividend’
President Akufo-Addo has launched the “Beyond the Return, The Diaspora Dividend” Initiative, at a brief ceremony at the Kempisnki Hotel, Accra. https://www.facebook.com/nakufoaddo/videos/445236476364948/
The relevance or otherwise of 31st December Revolution
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE 38TH ANNIVERSARY DURBAR OF THE 31ST DECEMBER REVOLUTION. There is no doubt the success of the 4th Republican constitution is hinged on the 31st December revolution spearheaded by then Fit. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings. Upon announcing the overthrow of then-President Dr. Hilla Limann, Mr. Rawlings expressed optimism it would be the […]
FDA cautions against advertising unregistered food service establishments on social media
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned operators of unregistered Food Service Establishments advertising on social media. A notice posted on January 2, by the Authority on Facebook said the FDA through its surveillance activities, has noticed the advertisement of unregistered Food Service Establishments on social media. It said operators of Food Services Establishments […]
New Money: Legon Cities FC recruit Shatta Wale for Kotoko assignment
Ghana Premier League (GPL) newboys Legon Cities FC (LCFC) have recruited dancehall sensation Shatta Wale to provide halftime entertainment during their tie with Kumasi Asante Kotoko on Friday at the Accra Sports Stadium. LCFC will be looking to record their first win of the new season after an opening-round draw against Liberty Professionals at Dansoman. […]
Constituency Ambulances ready for distribution
The government-procured ambulances meant for distribution to all 275 constituencies around the country are finally being readied for distribution on Monday. According to reports, distribution has been slated tentatively for Monday, January 6, 2020. The fleet of ambulances (Benz), part of which have been parked in front of the State House in Accra for a […]
Ransomware attack takes US maritime base offline
A computer virus forced a US maritime base offline for more than 30 hours, the country’s coast guard has revealed. Ransomware interrupted cameras, door-access control systems and critical monitoring systems at the site. The agency did not reveal the name or the location of the facility targeted by the attack. Officials said they believed the […]
Maiden Results Fair to showcase government’s programmes launched in Accra
The Minister of Monitoring and Evaluation, Anthony Akoto Osei says his Ministry is not a name and shame entity but rather liaises with MMDAs to know how well the ministries are performing. Speaking at a press launch of government’s maiden Results Fair in Accra, Mr Akoto Osei said what the ministry is seeking to do […]
