Wrestler Rocky Johnson, father of actor the Rock, dies at 75
Rocky “Soul Man” Johnson, a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler who became better known as the father of the actor Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, has died. He was 75. World Wrestling Entertainment issued a statement about his death on Wednesday night. Johnson and Tony Atlas became the first black world tag-team champions in WWE history […]
Kenya recovers stolen assets worth $20m
Kenya’s Public Prosecutor Noordin Haji says the state has recovered stolen assets worth $20m (£15.3m) from corruption cases. However, that is only 1% of an estimated $2bn (£1.53bn) worth of public money involved in high profile corruption cases. In recent years high profile politicians and public servants have been arrested and prosecuted for corruption, but […]
WHO releases statement on novel coronavirus in Thailand
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is working with officials in Thailand and China following reports of confirmation of the novel coronavirus in a person in Thailand. The person was a traveller from Wuhan, China, and was identified by Thai officials on 8 January, and hospitalised that day. The person is recovering from the illness according […]
Only Ghana rice will be used under School Feeding Programme
The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Cynthia Morrison, has announced that the ministry will commit itself to serve only locally produced rice or Ghana rice under the School Feeding Programme because of its high nutritional value as well as helping to boost the local economy. She said the programme, which was giving employment […]
UEFA fans’ Team of the Year 2019 revealed
The UEFA.com fans’ Team of the Year 2019 has been revealed, after more than 2 million votes were cast over the course of six weeks. This year’s Team of the year includes seven players making their first appearance. Goal keeper: Alisson Becker (Liverpool) All-time selections: debut 2019 UEFA club competition: 11 appearances […]
Russian parliament to review Putin PM pick after shock government resignation
Russia’s parliament will begin reviewing President Vladimir Putin’s nomination of a little-known tax chief as the new prime minister Thursday, following the shock resignation of Dimitri Medvedev’s government. The State Duma lower parliament, where the Kremlin holds a majority, is likely to approve Mikhail Mishustin for the role. The surprise nomination came after a state […]
NABCO prepares first batch of beneficiaries to exit
The Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) is readying itself to facilitate the successful exit and seamless transition of the first batch of beneficiaries into permanent employment. It said already, 11,000 personnel had transitioned into their chosen future careers since deployment and were doing well. Addressing day two of the results fair in Accra yesterday (January 16), […]
U.S. lifts visa restrictions on Ghana
The United States has lifted visa restrictions imposed on a section of Ghanaian travellers to that country. A statement issued by the US Embassy in Accra said “as from Friday, January 17 visa processing will return to the normal procedures”. “The validity period and number of entries on new tourist and business visas (B1, B2, […]
AMA urges traditional leaders to help fight against air pollution
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has urged traditional leaders within the Metropolis to use their influence to sensitise citizens on the dangers of air pollution to their health and the environment. Speaking at a durbar held at the Bannerman Park in Korle Gonno, a suburb of Accra to sensitise the community and traditional leaders in […]
Adhere to Corporate Governance Standards – BoG
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has urged owners and directors of banks and other financial institutions to strictly adhere to corporate governance standards to avert challenges that have bewildered the sector in recent years. He said even though banks and other financial institutions which had their licences revoked by the […]
