NPP’s Lydia Alhassan launches ‘Grab a Skill’ Training Program for Students
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency in the Greater Accra region, Madam Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has launched an ambitious skills training programme aimed at equipping students in tertiary institutions with hands-on employable skills as they pursue their academic goals. A total of 125 selected tertiary students out […]
Eliminating corruption cannot be done solely by public officeholders– EOCO Boss
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), Maame Tiwa Addo Danquah, is urging Ghanaians both young and old to actively join the fight against corruption. According to her, eliminating corruption of all shapes and forms cannot be won solely by politicians and public officeholders. Reacting to Ghana’s 43rd […]
Former President Mahama promises to build Black Stars around homegrown players
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Presidential candidate for the National Democratic Party (NDC), John Mahama, has promised to lead the rebuilding of Ghana’s national team if he’s elected to lead the country. According to the former president, he will build the image of the Black Stars into a national team based on homegrown players. He stated […]
Killer Mike was detained at Grammys after winning three awards
US rapper Killer Mike was detained over an altercation shortly after winning three Grammy awards, Los Angeles police said on Sunday. Los Angeles police spokesperson Mike Lopez told the Associated Press that the detention was in relation to an altercation inside the Crypto.com Arena where the ceremony was held. Killer Mike, 48, was booked on […]
Tyla’s win over Burna Boy and Davido at Grammys 2024 fuels South Africa-Nigeria rivalry
South African singer Tyla’s victory at the Grammys, beating four Nigerian nominees, has fuelled the two nations’ rivalry as they prepare to face off in a crunch football match on Wednesday. “South Africa won today but Nigeria will win on Wednesday where it matters most” one user wrote on X. Tyla won for her song […]
Bible Society of Ghana needs ₵23m to translate Holy Bible into Sign Language
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Bible Society of Ghana says it needs about Ghc23 million to translate the Holy Bible into the “Sign Language”. When the ongoing translation of the Holy Bible is completed, Ghana will become the second nation in the world to have translated the Holy Bible. A Member of the Ashanti regional Chapter […]
AngloGold Ashanti transforming formal education in ADANSI
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ministry of Education has appealed for the partnership of multinational firms, particularly mining and oil companies, to transform formal education within the operational communities of the organisations to ultimately turn around Ghana’s economy. Such investment, according to the Education Ministry, will also transform the operational communities to catch up with socio-economic […]
Ghana’s Foreign Minister proposes redefining Commonwealth values to transform economies of member states
By Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has called for the need to redefine Commonwealth values that will provide a standard for good governance, peace and security, and social protection for Commonwealth citizens and for all generations. Madam Ayorkor Botchwey, who has announced her candidacy for Commonwealth Secretary-General, said […]
Police arrest 25 persons for attacking officers at Kwahu Bepong
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Ghana Police Service has arrested 25 persons in connection with an attack on Police officers and the destruction of some properties at Kwahu Bepong in the Eastern Region. Residents allegedly attacked the chief’s palace, vandalising vehicles and other properties within the palace. They also attacked police officers, vandalising their vehicles and […]
Egypt sacks head coach after disappointing Cup of Nations
Rui Vitoria has been sacked as Egypt head coach after the African football giants hopes of a record-extending eighth Africa Cup of Nations triumph were dashed last week, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced. In a statement, the EFA board of directors “thanked Portuguese manager Rui Vitoria and his staff,” adding it was “reviewing foreign […]
