UCC ranked Number 1 University in Ghana
The University of Cape Coast has been ranked Number 1 One University in Ghana, by the 2022 Times Higher Education Annual rankings. To be ranked in the Prestigious World University Rankings; Universities must publish at least 1 thousand papers in reputable publications in a 5-year period – between 2016 and 2020 for the 2022 rankings. […]
Torrential rains in Accra leave parts of city flooded, compounding traffic on major roads
By: Regina Agana Akanteba Parts of Accra have been flooded, after nearly 6-hours of downpour. Areas such as Oshuiman, Tema, Tesano, Madina and its environs have been badly affected by the rains. Commuters on the Accra- Tema Motorway, Achimota –Tesano stretch of the Kumasi – Accra and Madina Highways were stranded this morning due to […]
Meteo warns people in low lying areas to move to higher ground in anticipation of more rains
Story by Nathaniel Nartey The Ghana Meteorological Agency has advised persons living in low lying areas to move to high grounds. This is in anticipation of more rains especially in the coastal and forest areas, following this morning’s downpour in parts of Accra, that lasted more than five hours. Deputy Director-in-charge –of-Forecast, Joseph Portuphy, advised […]
Invigilator on the run; candidate arrested over circulation of exams paper on social media
One candidate of the Dadieso Senior High School of the on-going West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) was picked up yesterday while an invigilator is on the run for allegedly taking a snapshot of the candidate’s English Oral paper, while the examination was ongoing. The candidate has however, been released on bail, while the […]
Fire Service rubbishes proposal for refund to failed applicants in ongoing recruitment exercise
By Nathaniel Nartey Head of Public Relations at the Ghana National Fire Service, Ellice Robinson Okoe, has denied claims that the online portal for recruitment into the Service in the ongoing mass recruitment exercise is inaccessible. This follows reports that the portal is down, making it impossible for applicants to log on and apply after […]
Mixed reactions to calls for National Presidential Travel Policy
By Nathaniel Nartey. Security Analyst, Adam Bonaa, has cautioned against having public discussions on issues concerning the President’s foreign travels, for security reasons. This is in response to calls by MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for a National Presidential Travel Policy. According to Mr. Ablakwa, the policy will enforce strict guidelines and check […]
Hospital named after George Weah’s football shirt
Liberia’s president and former football star George Weah has dedicated a newly built military hospital in honour of the number 14 shirt he wore for the national football team. Constructed at the largest military barracks south of the capital Monrovia, the 150-bed hospital has been named The 14 Military Hospital. He promised to build the […]
CAF approves GFA’s request to admit fans; 2,250 spectators to watch World Cup qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved Ghana’s request to admit spectators for Ghana’s Group G FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifier against Ethiopia. CAF did not grant the full 25% request of the Ghana Football Association but approved Two Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty (2,250) spectators for the match. The approval letter signed […]
Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: Tunisia vs Equatorial Guinea – Preview
PREVIEW: FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER, QATAR 2022: Tunisia vs. Equatorial Guinea. Date: 3rd September 2021. Time: 1900hrs GMT. Venue: Stade Hammadi Agrebi, Radès. In 1978, Tunisia became the first African country to win a FIFA World Cup match. The Carthage Eagles beat Mexico 3 – 1 in their first attempt at the biggest football carnival. […]
Northern Region recorded 444 criminal cases in first quarter of 2020
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong. About 444 criminal cases were tracked and recorded in the Northern Region in the First Quarter of 2020. This figure paints a gloomy picture of the situation on the ground, considering the number of criminal cases recorded and the presence of all the 6 Justice Sector Institutions in the region. The […]
