South Korean ex-president Lee ordered back to prison for 17 years
The Supreme Court of South Korea on Thursday upheld a 17-year prison term for former President Lee Myung-bak and ordered him sent back to prison. He is the second former leader of South Korea behind bars on corruption charges. Mr. Lee, who was president from 2008 to 2013, was expected to be taken to prison […]
First iPhone 12 mini hands-on video shows just how tiny it is
After launching two identically sized phones — the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro — last week, Apple will next start taking preorders for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max on November 6th. But you won’t have to wait until then to get a sense of just how “mini” this year’s smallest iPhone […]
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn suspended from the Party over Anti-Semitism Report
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the party over his reaction to a highly critical report on anti-Semitism. The human rights watchdog found Labour responsible for “unlawful” harassment and discrimination during Mr Corbyn’s years in charge of the party. But Mr Corbyn later said the scale of anti-Semitism within Labour had been […]
Overlord of Mamprugu endorses ‘four more for Nana’
The Overlord of the Mamprugu Traditional Area in the North East Region, Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga says a renewed mandate of four more years for President Akufo-Addo’s led government will further consolidate the massive gains made in the first four years of his stewardship. According to him, the people in the North East Region […]
Government of Ghana to operate AirtelTigo after transfer of ownership
Discussions for the transfer of AirtelTigo shares to the government of Ghana along with all customers, assets and agreed liabilities are in its advanced stages. The transaction will be concluded by the execution of definitive agreements shortly. The government of Ghana through this transaction, will temporarily operate the national asset in the best interest of […]
Don Bortey makes himself available for Kotoko job, claims he can end African title drought
Former Hearts of Oak star Don Bortey wants to coach Asante Kotoko because he believes he can end the Porcupine Warriors’ African title drought. It’s been 37 years since Kotoko won a continental title. They last won in 1983 and have since lost two finals. Their first final defeat was against Zamalek in 1993, 11 […]
10,000 rural farmers to benefit from €2 million agricultural enhancement project
The European Union has provided a grant of £ €2 million to support an initiative known as Research for Development and Innovation Agriculture and Learning code-named ReDIAL, towards improving soil fertility and modernizing agricultural production in five municipalities within the transition and savanna belts of Ghana. At the launch at Akyawkrom in the Ejisu Municipality […]
Ahmad Ahmad declares intention to seek for another term
Mr. Ahmad Ahmad President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared his intention to vie for another term in the next elections. Mr. Ahmed made his decision known on his official Twitter account on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The 61-year-old extolled his achievements over his four-year-reign and concluded that he would vie for […]
President Akufo-Addo confers with Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs
Government is to establish a Committee to take a comprehensive look at the compulsory acquisition of land by the state, its consequences and the possible restoration of land to its original owners. Addressing the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs in Dodowa on the last day of his Accra tour, President Akufo-Addo said the chieftancy […]
France attack: Deadly stabbing in Nice ‘is terrorism’, says mayor
Three people have been killed in a knife attack at a church in the French city of Nice, police say. Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi said there had been a “terrorist attack at the heart of the Notre-Dame basilica”. One elderly victim who had come to pray was “virtually beheaded”. A suspect was shot and detained […]
