By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has been described as a model in Africa’s search for good governance. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Valley View University, Accra, Ghana, Professor William Koomsion stated this while conferring an Honorary Continue Reading
Four people have died and others are still missing after an explosion at a granite quarry in western Ghana on Saturday. The victims are believed to be workers who were on night shift at the Chinese-operated quarry in Shama district. It was not immediately clear what caused the blast which destroyed buildings near the quarry […]Continue Reading
Ghanaian judicial workers’ association has called off their indefinite nationwide strike after meeting government officials on Monday. The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (Jusag) says the strike is on hold for two weeks to allow for engagement and fast-track approval of their salary increase demands. Court activities in Ghana came to a halt following […]Continue Reading
Ghana has declared the end of a Marburg virus disease outbreak that was confirmed nearly two months ago and caused two deaths, the World Health Organisation said on Friday. The health ministry made the announcement after no new cases of the Ebola-like disease were reported over the previous 42 days, the WHO said in a […]Continue Reading
The country’s home-based Super Eagles have it all to do after they fell to a 2-0 defeat to the Black Galaxies of Ghana, in the first leg of the 2022 CHAN final qualifying round on Sunday. The game was played at the Cape Coast stadium, Accra in Ghana. After a goalless first half, it was […]Continue Reading
Ghana has confirmed its first two cases of the deadly Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease in the same family as the virus that causes Ebola. It says both patients died recently in a hospital in the southern Ashanti region. Their samples came back positive earlier this month and have now been verified by a […]Continue Reading
The need to look good is paramount to every woman and her hairstyle is a major factor. The weekend is here and we know you might have plans to turn up or wear a new look for the new week. Ghana weaving is one hairstyle that would help enhance your beauty and give you a […]Continue Reading
Ghana’s police say it has arrested three suspects over the public flogging of a pair at the palace of a traditional chief in Wa in the northern Upper West region. The victims of the flogging, a man and woman, are reported to have been lovers, according to local media. They were each tied to a […]Continue Reading
The Federal government has directed all offices to close by 1pm, on Tuesday, March 29. A circular issued by Permanent Secretary (Service Welfare Office) Dr. Ngozi Onwudiwe, for Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, says this is to mobilise Nigerians for the 2nd leg World Cup qualifier between Ghana and Nigeria at the […]Continue Reading
Former Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton has been named as technical advisor with the Ghana national team ahead of their 2022 World Cup qualifying play-off against Nigeria. The Ghana Football Association said the new manager was Otto Addo, who previously had a stint with German giants Borussia Dortmund as assistant coach. Hughton is a former […]Continue Reading
Four-time winners of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Black Stars of Ghana have crashed out of the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon. Having registered just a single point in their first two games, Ghana’s hopes of advancing to the knockout stages were dashed when they trailed 2-0 to Comoros in their final Group C game […]Continue Reading
The the Journalists International Forum For Migration (JIFORM) has petitioned National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) seeking rescue of a Nigerian lady trapped in a prostitution camp in Ghana. The petition is contained in a Press Release signed by the Forum’s President, Ajibola Abayomi. Continue Reading
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, and the new Speaker of the Ghanaian Parliament, Mr Albert Bagbin, have agreed to strengthen parliamentary relations in a bid to find lasting solutions to challenges such as the trade dispute involving some Nigerian traders in Ghana. The two speakers reached out to each other […]Continue Reading
Ghana is to receive Wednesday the first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines from Covax, a global scheme to procure and distribute inoculations for free to poor countries, UNICEF and the World Health Organization said. “We are pleased that Ghana has become the first country to receive the Covid-19 vaccines from the Covax facility,” UNICEF, which organised the […]Continue Reading
Ghana has re-imposed a ban on social gatherings as the number of Covid-19 cases spiral in the country, the president, Nana Akufo-Addo, announced Sunday. Schools reopened in January after a 10-month closure, but President Nana Akufo-Addo said a return to stricter measures was needed. “Until further notice, funerals, weddings, concerts, theatrical performances, and parties Continue Reading
Police in Ghana say five people have been killed in violence linked to Monday’s election. In a statement, police said there were 21 cases of electoral violence across the country including several shooting incidents. The results of the presidential and parliamentary elections are expected in a few hours’ time. Representatives of President Nana Akufo Continue Reading
Ghana’s opposition leader, John Mahama, has expressed concern over the alleged use of the military to intimidate and attack his supporters in some parts of the country. The government has denied the allegations. Collation of results is still ongoing following Monday’s general election. More than 17 million people were eligible to vote for a new […]Continue Reading
Former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has called for mutual trust and confidence among political parties on Ghana in the electoral process ahead of the December 7 general election in the country. Chief Obasanjo in a statement made available in Abeokuta urged both the NPP and NDC to ensure the peace and stability of the […]Continue Reading
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says the late former Ghana president, Mr Jerry Rawlings was a quintessential patriot and courageous leader that will be remembered for his critical role in the evolution of modern democratic Ghana. Chief Obasanjo in a condolence letter to the people of Ghana on the death of her former leader and President, […]Continue Reading
The Journalists International Forum for Migration, JIFORM, has mourned the passing away of former Ghana President, Jerry Rawlings describing him as a great liberator and one of the greatest pan-Africanists who ever lived. The media foundation with over 250 journalists covering migration across the world also expressed condolences to the people of Nigeria over the […]Continue Reading
Former President Jerry Rawlings of Ghana has died of COVID-19 related complications at the age of 73, according to multiple reports from Ghanaian media. The development comes less than a month after he buried his mother. Rawlings, who is one of the most respected African leaders, was a military leader in Ghana and later became […]Continue Reading
Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the incessant harassment of its citizens in Ghana and the progressive acts of hostility towards the country by Ghanaian authorities, and will no longer tolerate such.In this regard, the Federal Government is urgently considering a number of options aimed at ameliorating the situation.In a statement by the Minister […]Continue Reading
Increasing numbers of African countries are confirming Coronavirus cases, prompting many to announce measures to control the spread of the virus. Ghana is the latest nation to ban entry to foreign visitors from countries badly impacted by the disease. Earlier, South Africa declared a state of disaster, closing its borders to foreign nationals from countries […]Continue Reading