Ghana’s Black Satellites play Uganda in final of CAF Under 20 tournament
The National Under 20 football team, the Black Satellites will today face Uganda in the final of the CAF Under 20 tournament at the Stade Olympique de Nouakchott in Mauritania. The match which will kick off at 8:00pm will have the CAF President, Ahmed Ahmed and other dignitaries in attendance. The Black Satellites head coach […]
President Akufo-Addo challenges Ghanaians to redefine sense of responsibility
President Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to redefine their sense of responsibility to fulfill the dreams of the founding fathers. He called on all to step up and play a significant role in the nation’s development. Speaking at the forecourt of the Jubilee House where the 64th Independence anniversary parade was held, President Akufo-Addo was […]
NDC MPs reaffirm loyalty to party following accusations of having been influenced to approve nominees
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in Parliament has denied allegations of influence or favour as a consideration for the approval of President Akufo-Addo’s nominees for ministerial appointments. A statement signed the Minority leader, Haruna Iddrisu, said the Caucus has never been and would never be for sale. His statement comes on the backdrop of […]
Price of sachet water to go up on Monday
From Monday March 8, the price of a bag of sachet water will increase from 2 cedis to 2 cedis 50 pesewas. This is a twenty percent increase. The increment was announced by the producers and manufacturers of sachet and mineral water. In an interview with GBC NEWS, interim Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the […]
Senegal protests after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko arrested
Violent protests have hit Senegal for a third day as demonstrators burnt cars and clashed with police after the arrest of an opposition leader on Wednesday. Four people have died in the rare unrest, the interior minister said. Ousmane Sonko appeared in court on Friday accused of disrupting public order. He also faces a rape […]
CPP urges Ghanaians to reject neo liberal market policies as Ghana turns 64
As Ghana celebrates its 64th Independence anniversary today, the Convention People’s Party (CPP), congratulate all patriots and calls on Ghanaians to reject the neo liberal market policies being implemented as a model for development. A statement signed by its General Secretary, Nana Yaa Jantuah, said 64 years down the lane, the country has been totally […]
18 more people succumb to COVID-19; death toll reaches 629
Eighteen more Ghanaians have died from the coronavirus taking the country’s death toll to 629. Per the latest update from the Ghana Health Service, 489 new cases have also been recorded as at February 28 and March 1 2021, bringing the country’s active case count to 5,145. Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, Eastern and Central Regions […]
Equality, freedom and justice are building blocks to nation’s progress – Mahama says
Former President John Mahama has wished all Ghanaians a happy 64th Independence anniversary. In a social media post, Mr. Mahama called for collaboration to champion national aspirations. https://www.facebook.com/JDMahama/posts/4156293611048430 He said to progress as a nation, there is the need to ensure equality, freedom and justice for all citizens.
NDC consults Council of Elders on issues in Parliament
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged party members to be circumspect with their utterances in order not to play into the hands of detractors waiting to exploit the current uneasy situation in the country. This follows an emergency meeting of the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the Party, on March 4, to discuss recent […]
Six MPs to sponsor Private Members Bill against LGBTQI
Six Members of Parliament have served notice to sponsor a bi-partisan Private Members Bill to proscribe and criminalise the advocacy and practice of homosexuality. They said the Bill would seek to further strengthen Ghana’s legal jurisprudence and existing legislation on unnatural carnal knowledge to reflect the current state of affairs. “It is our belief that […]
