Gborbu wulomo palace says child marriage was not physical but spiritual
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Representative of the Gborbu Palace, Rev. Dr. D.N Gyasi-Ankrah, has clarified that what occurred between the traditional Ga Priest and the 16-year-old girl was not a physical marriage but rather a spiritual one. Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, faced criticism when a video surfaced online showing him in a […]
Controversial marriage: 16-year-old girl was not under duress- Nii Armah Addy ESQ
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Chairman of the Human Resource and Development Committee for the GaDangme Council (GDC), Nii Armah Addy ESQ, revealed that the 16-year-old girl was not under duress because she was not forced into the situation. Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, faced criticism when a video surfaced online showing him in […]
Dr. Riverson Oppong appointed as CEO of Association of Oil Marketing Companies
By: Mabel Adorkor Annang A former Manager of Commercial Operations, in charge of Economics, Risks and Planning, at Ghana National Gas Company, Dr. Riverson Oppong, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies and LPG Marketing Companies. He succeeds Kweku Agyeman-Duah, who retired after more than 8 years […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs justifies passport fee increment
By Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has justified the increase in passport fees which took effect on April 1. In an interview with the media, Madam Ayorkor Botctwey said the move is not aimed at imposing a financial burden on Ghanaians. The Minister argued that the current fee […]
Policy-space for Industrialisation – a key determinant for Africa’s development: K.T. Hammond
The Minister for Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, has called for policy space to facilitate Africa’s industrialisation agenda. In a meeting with Ms. Rebecca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva as part of a working visit, K.T. Hammond emphasised the importance of securing requisite flexibilities in trade […]
Dr. Opoku Prempeh reiterates Ghana’s quest for more gas supply for power generation
By Bumbom Patience. Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has reiterated Ghana’s quest for more gas supply to support power generation. This, he says, remains his top most priority as part of efforts to ensure power stability for industrial and residential use for Ghanaians. Dr. Prempeh emphasised the need for more gas supply and hence […]
Millennium Excellence Foundation honours Mrs Elizabeth Sackey, Accra’s First Female Mayor
The Millennium Excellence Foundation (MEF) has bestowed a prestigious award on the Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive, Mrs Elizabeth Kwatsoe Sackey, in recognition of her historic achievement as the first female Mayor of the City of Accra. The award ceremony was instituted in collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) with support from the United […]
Boxing: Theophilus Owusu eyes Petr Novak scalp
By Michael Okuley Canadian-based Ghanaian boxer Theophilus Owusu is expressing optimism ahead of his bout against Petr Novak on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Montreal Casino in Montreal, Canada. The 29-year-old who had is debut bout two years ago has made 7 appearances in the ring with 5 wins (2KOs) and 2 loses (2KOs). […]
Coach Yusif Basigi- Champion of Women’s Football in Ghana
By Gertrude Tandoh In the realm of Ghanaian women’s football, Coach Yusif Basigi stands as a beacon of dedication, talent nurturing, and unwavering commitment to elevating the game to new heights. With a track record of shaping young talents and guiding teams to success, Coach Basigi’s impact on the sport transcends accolades and medals; it […]
Child Marriage Controversy: WILDAF calls for expedited investigations and prompt prosecution of culprits
Members of the Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF) Ghana Network, partners of the Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL) Ghana project, and partners of the Power to Choose SRHR Program are calling on the Police to speed up the investigation into the alledged Marriage or Berhrothal of a 12-year-old girl to a 63-year-old […]