‘Our water bodies matter more than elections’- Sports Journalist Saddick Adams joins citizens in demanding action
By Magdalene Andoh In a bold statement that has resonated across the nation, renowned sports journalist Saddick Adams has shifted the conversation from political elections to a more pressing issue: the devastating impact of illegal mining, known as “galamsey,” on Ghana’s water bodies. Amid growing concerns over environmental degradation, Adams declared, “Personally, I don’t care […]
Ho Tennis Club triumphs in 2024 Donewell-Asogli tennis tournament
By Tilda Acorlor The Ho Tennis Club (HTC) has emerged winner of the 2024 Donewell-HTC Asogli Tennis Tournament, which took place at the Ho Tennis Court. A superb performance by the Club in the competitive tournament subdued their opponents in the annual competition. The tournament forms part of activities to commemorate the annual “Asogli Teza” […]
KobbySalm’s Ekklesia Rave – A Vibrant Celebration of Praise and Graduation
By Magdalene Andoh The second edition of KobbySalm’s highly anticipated Ekklesia Rave (Leavers Edition) took place recently at Potter’s Family Chapel, drawing a large crowd in a powerful celebration of praise to God. The event was not only a dynamic praise experience but also served as a momentous occasion to celebrate the successful graduation of […]
Jimmy Carter: One of first American President’s to visit Sub-Saharan Africa turns 100
By Regina Kwapong The 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, made history when he became the first American President to visit Africa in 1978. During his presidency, Carter focused on human rights, social welfare, and foreign policy. His African trip took him to Nigeria and Liberia, where he met with Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo […]
Forest Watch highlights threats to Ghana’s timber resources
By Vivian Amoah At a press conference in Accra, the Forest Watch highlighted dangers to some of Ghana’s forest reserves. Ghana’s forest reserves are facing imminent danger due to inaction on implementing regulations aimed at ensuring the sustainable management of the country’s timber resources. The Forest Watch Coalition, a group of civil society organisations working […]
IDUAI: Information is lifeblood to democracy- Fatimatu Abubakar
The Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has reminded all that information is the lifeblood of democracy and the bridge between Governments and the governed. She made the remarks at the closing ceremony of the just-ended two-day Global Conference on International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) in Accra. In the last two days, participants […]
Next-Gen InfraCo 5G deal: Mahama Ayariga files RTI request demanding details
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ranking Member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Information and Communication, and Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central Constituency in the Upper East Region, Mr. Mahama Ayariga, has officially filed a Right to Information (RTI) request demanding full details about the Next-Generation Infrastructure Company (Next-Gen InfraCo) deal entered into on […]
University of Memphis plans to enhance Asantehene’s Schorlarship Program
The University of Memphis, USA, has updated Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on plans to expand its scholarship programmes for Ghanaian students. The Executive Vice President and Provost of the university, Dr. David Russomanno, revealed this during a courtesy visit to the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, where he also presented a citation […]
Bank of Ghana institutes strict anti-money laundering measures for sale of Ghana Gold Coins
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that commercial banks and authorised institutions involved in the sale and purchase of the Ghana Gold Coin (GGC) are required to implement robust Anti-Money Laundering/ Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/ CFT) checks, including monitoring for any red flags that could indicate suspicious activity. The central bank said […]
Salah becomes African top goalscorer in Champions League history
By: Nana Kwame Bediako On a memorable Wednesday night at Anfield, Mohamed Salah etched his name into the annals of football history by becoming the African top goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League. In a thrilling match against Bologna on October 3, 2024, Salah’s performance not only secured a 2-0 victory for Liverpool but also […]