From football field to the Pulpit: Roberto Firmino ordained as pastor

By: Nana Kwame Bediako  Decorated Brazilian footballer and former Liverpool striker, Roberto Firmino, has embraced a new calling as an evangelical pastor alongside his wife, Larissa Pereira, in their native Brazil. The transition marks a significant turn in Firmino’s life as he expands his influence from the football field to the spiritual realm. The couple […]

Candidates in Ahafo Ano South West District exhibit confidence on Day One of BECE

By Gorgina Ama Ankomah 1,335  Candidates comprising 635 girls with 700 boys took part in the day one of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in five examination centers in the Ahafo Ano South West district of the Ashanti Region. Speaking to journalists after an inspection tour of the five centres, the District Chief Executive […]

Tanzanian artist who burnt president’s picture freed

A young Tanzanian portrait artist who was convicted last week of cybercrimes has been released from prison after social media users raised more than $2,000 (£1,600) to pay his fine. Shadrack Chaula was ordered by a court to pay the fine or face two years in prison after he admitted recording a video that went […]

Victims of Akosombo Dam spillage yet to receive full compensation – Okudzeto Ablakwa

Mahama’s worst outperforms Akufo-Addo-Bawumia’s best- Okudzeto Ablakwa

The North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that hundreds of victims affected by the Akosombo Dam spill in Tongu are still awaiting full compensation from the government, ten months after the incident.  Addressing Chiefs and Queen mothers of Tongu at Juapong, Mr Ablakwa emphasised the need for respect for […]

BECE Exams: Serialisation of questions has curbed exams malpractices – Education Minister

The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, says the introduction of the serialisation of questions has addressed the incidence of examination malpractices in the country. The Minister said his directive to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) in the past three years to use serialisation, with which they complied, had curbed examination leakages. Dr […]

University of Ghana students articulate important national policies

Two student leaders from the University of Ghana recently sat down with GTV Breakfast to discuss the key points from a media engagement event hosted by former President John Dramani Mahama. Livingston Agyeman, a Political Science with Philosophy student, highlighted several takeaways from Mahama’s remarks. Firstly, Livingston Agyeman noted that Mahama’s proposal for a “24-hour […]

Liberian president cuts his salary by 40%

Liberian president cuts his salary by 40%

Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has announced that he will slash his salary by 40%. His office said he hoped to set a precedent for “responsible governance” and demonstrate “solidarity” with Liberians. Government salaries have been under intense scrutiny recently as Liberians complain about the rising cost of living. Around one in five people live on […]