“I love Ghana jollof”- Former Man U player Fosu-Mensah
Bayer Leverksuen defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah is having a great time in Ghana after professing his love for popular delicacy Jollof and Ghanaian music. The former Manchester United player arrived in Ghana for the first time in 16 years, having spent most of his life in Europe. However, after few days in the West African country, […]
NCCE launches research report on violent extremism in 10 Border Regions
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has launched a research report on violent extremism in ten border regions of Ghana which identifies youth unemployment as a risk to national security. The research, titled: Risk or threat Analysis of Violent Extremism in Ten Border Regions of Ghana, conducted by the National Commission for Civic Education […]
Wife ‘killer’ case: Court sets June 15 to rule on Lillian’s burial
The High Court in Accra presided over by Justice Rebecca Sittie has set June 15, 2021 to determine an interlocutory injunction filed by Mr. Prince Charles Dedjoe against the family of his late wife Mrs. Lillian Dedjoe. Mr. Dedjoe is seeking a restraining order against the family from burying his late wife in his absence. […]
Old Ningo residents appeal for road rehabilitation that connects to Aflao highway
Residents of Old Ningo and Ahwiam in the Ningo-Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region have appealed to government to as a matter of urgency construct a seven kilometer road that connects the Aflao Highway. The road which is in a deplorable state will serve as an alternative route and ease traffic as contractors prepare […]
Alarming rate of child labour cases shoot up first time in two decades
The world has marked the first rise in child labour in two decades and the coronavirus crisis threatens to push millions more young people towards the same fate. In a joint report released Wednesday, the International Labour Organization and the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, said the number in child labour stood at 160 million at […]
Celtic appoint Ange Postecoglou as new manager
Ange Postecoglou is thrilled by “one of the greatest honours in football” after being named as Celtic’s new manager. The 55-year-old replaces Neil Lennon, who resigned in February as the club failed in a bid to win a record 10th consecutive Scottish Premiership title. The former Australia boss joins from Yokohama F Marinos in Japan […]
Trade Barriers: Forum held for Haulage drivers
Countries in the West African Sub-region continue to use Ghana’s Port as a transit point for their goods. Transit traffic from the port of Tema increased from 852,377 metric tonnes in 2016 to 1,454,868 metric tonnes in 2020. In compliance with international Agreements, Protocols, Conventions and other Accords, Ghana offered its territory to its land-locked […]
Morocco Legalizes Cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes
The Moroccan Parliament has passed a law legalizing the production of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. The aim is to tap into a growing global market, boost agriculture and create jobs in underdeveloped rural areas. Morocco is one of the world’s biggest producers of cannabis for illicit, recreation uses. This will remain illegal under […]
New Security Strategy Document Launched
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE NEW SECURITY STRATEGY DOCUMENT BY PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO National security is an important area that cannot be toyed with since socio-economic development and growth greatly depends on it. Development in all its forms needs to be adequately protected, seeing that without adequate protection there will be no peace and tranquillity, which are […]
Three illegal miners slapped with 15 year jail term each
A Circuit Court in Takoradi presided over by Madam Abigail Animah Asare, has slapped three illegal small-scale miners with a 15-year jail term each. The convicts are also to pay a fine of 240,000 Ghana cedis each. According to the Prosecutor of the case, Sergeant Robert Amonoo Yawson, the three, Joseph Donkoh, 40, Joseph Paul, […]
